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Minnesota-PSU delivers massive TV number, most-watched noon telecast for ABC in nearly 3 seasons
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Minnesota-Penn State was the highlight of the weekend for many. Yes, LSU-Alabama was great. We won’t deny that.
But in particular for the noon-window of games, Minnesota-Penn State crushed it. Just look at the amount of viewers and television ratings.
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On Tuesday, ESPN PR announced on Twitter that the game was the most-watched noon telecast on ABC in nearly three seasons:
Penn State at Minnesota Delivers Massive Audience of 6,736,000 Viewers
🏈 ABC Earns Multi-Year High in the Noon Window
🏈 ESPN/ABC Achieves Fifth Victory in the Noon Window this Season Across All Networks
more: https://t.co/XbDQPFjRcE pic.twitter.com/J3748ENdHO
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) November 12, 2019
ESPN/ABC and FOX have been battling more for the noon time slot than ever before it seems like. We’ve seen a number of marquee matchups take place at noon this season — more than usual, right?
Putting Penn State-Minnesota on at noon for ABC seemed to do wonders. We’re likely to see more of these “bigger” games on at noon due to the success they’ve had.
Kevin covers Big Ten football for Saturday Tradition.