Thats a pretty strong number, even though it isdown from last years 24.3M.

According toESPN, this years matchup peaked from 8:30 to 8:45 p.m.

ET, about halfway through the game, with 26.1M viewers.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Quinshon Judkins #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs with the ball Jaylen Sneed #3 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish makes a tackle during the second quarter in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Also, unlike last year, it was the most-watched game of the newly expandedCollege FootballPlayoff.

Michigans 2024 defeat of the Washington Huskies was overshadowed by the teams Rose Bowl win over Alabama.

But, Georgia also won by more than 50 points, and viewership does tend to decline for blowouts.

Tracker; Matlock

The 2025 National Championship does hold the title of most-watched college football matchup this season, albeit just barely.

Ohio States Rose Bowl win over Oregon came in at 21.09M viewers, claiming second place.