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Ohio State-Minnesota drew one of largest audiences for FS1 this year
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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.
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.
Ohio State’s win over Minnesota drew FS1’s best metered market rating for a college football game this season and the third-highest metered market rating EVER for a regular-season college football game on the channel. 📈 pic.twitter.com/8eKoGtTkU8
— FOX Sports PR (@FOXSportsPR) October 14, 2018
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.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB