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FOX broadcast of Michigan State-Michigan garners high ratings for noon time slot
By Paul Harvey
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The Wolverines probably enjoyed this year’s game a bit more than the Spartans, but it looks like plenty of people were tuned in for the in-state rivalry.
Michigan and Michigan State squared off on Saturday with the Wolverines rolling to a massive win in Ann Arbor. The 44-10 win by Jim Harbaugh and company was the worst lass for the Spartans in the series under Mark Dantonio. It was also a dominant passing performance by Shea Patterson.
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Though the game was a blowout, it doesn’t appear that lopsided outcome affected the viewership. According to Fox Sports PR, the game was the highest-rated college football game for the noon time slot over the weekend.
Nothing like a good, old-fashioned rivalry to start the weekend 🏈
Michigan's win over Michigan State was yesterday's highest-rated college football game at Noon ET. pic.twitter.com/soWHi2pCie
— FOX Sports PR (@FOXSportsPR) November 17, 2019
It will be interesting to see if FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff Game in Week 13 can top that. This week, No. 9 Penn State travels to Columbus to take on No. 2 Ohio State at 12 pm EST.
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.