Thanks to Ohio State’s large fanbase and an entertaining fight from Minnesota, Saturday’s game between the Buckeyes and Gophers was one of the most-watched matchups for FS1 this season.

Sunday morning, FOX Sports PR issued a statement regarding the ratings for the B1G clash this weekend. The numbers were quite impressive.

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The Minnesota-Ohio State game drew a 1.8 metered market rating, the best rating for a college football game in 2018 on FS1. It was also largest regular season game since 2016 and the third-best metered market ranking for a college football game ever aired on the network.

Minnesota put up quite a fight against No. 3 Ohio State, but the Buckeyes eventually pulled away, winning in a 30-14 decision.

Ohio State improved to 7-0 on the season with the win and is 4-0 in the B1G. Minnesota dropped to 3-3 after the loss and is still searching for its first conference win.