Penn State-Wisconsin game nets FOX massive ratings

FOX’s Week 1 matchup between Penn State and Wisconsin netted massive ratings. Over 5.4 million people tuned in to watch Penn State defeat Wisconsin in the season-opening conference clash.

Fox Sports’s PR account recently tweeted out the details:

Saturday’s @CFBonFOX tripleheader delivered big game action – and big numbers – on FOX. 👀
@PennStateFball‘s win over @BadgerFootball led the charge with over 5.4 million viewers and ranked as the most-watched game in the noon window across all networks. 🏈 pic.twitter.com/MTvXVzJ23W

— FOX Sports PR (@FOXSportsPR) September 8, 2021

Penn State defeated host Wisconsin 16-10, with Noah Cain’s two-yard rushing touchdown the game-decider with 9:17 remaining. The opportunistic Penn State defense forced three turnovers. Jaquan Brisker and Ji’Ayir Brown each had an interception.

Penn State will kick off its home slate in Week 2 with a matchup vs. Ball State on Sept. 11 (3:30 p.m. EST/FS1). Wisconsin will look for its first win of the season when they host Eastern Michigan on Sept. 11 (7 p.m. EST/FS1).

Rolando Rosa

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