Television ratings for the College Football Playoff semifinals were down about 17 percent in the first season of the expanded 12-team format.
Taking place later in January than under the previous four-team CFP, last weekend's games averaged 19.2 million viewers across ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU.
That marked the lowest average since a New Year's Eve doubleheader in the 2021 season drew an audience of 16.9 million, according to Sports Business Journal.
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Taking place later in January than under the previous four-team CFP, last weekend's games averaged 19.2 million viewers across ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU.
That marked the lowest average since a New Year's Eve doubleheader in the 2021 season drew an audience of 16.9 million, according to Sports Business Journal.
CFP's 12-team format produces major ratings drop
CFP's 12-team format produces major ratings drop
