​Last year, college football saw its TV ratings surge and looked to keep the trend going in 2026. On3 is tracking the most-watched games of the season, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel data compiled weekly.Through the first four weeks, Texas’ thrilling comeback win over Ohio State emerged as the top game of the college football season. It was the first game of the year to hit 10 million viewers, averaging nearly 14 million as part of the Week 2 slate.$19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverageHere is a look at the Top 10 most-watched games of the 2026 season as of Week 7, which will be updated weekly. Additionally, a TV ratings tracker is below the Top 10 with viewership for every Nielsen-rated college football game of the year.Note: SEC Network, ACC Network and CBS Sports Network do not pay for Nielsen to measure viewership.1. Ohio State vs. TexasDate/Time: Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. ET (Week 2)Channel: ABCViewers: 13.99 millionThe biggest game of Week 2 delivered for ABC. Texas’ thrilling comeback win over Ohio State became the most-watched game on the schedule with 14.0 million viewers, which was down from last year’s game, which brought 16.6 million on FOX.Watch on Fubo (Try for Free)The Longhorns rallied from a 23-3 deficit entering the fourth quarter to get the 24-23 win over the then-top ranked Buckeyes. Arch Manning threw for a touchdown in that final frame while Hollywood Smothers ran in two scores, including the eventual game-winner.2. Georgia vs. AlabamaDate/Time: Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m. ET (Week 6)Channel: ABCViewers: 12.24 millionABC’s primetime game in Week 6 delivered in a big way. Georgia and Alabama went down to the wire at Bryant-Denny Stadium before the Bulldogs came away with the 20-17 victory in the most-watched game of the week – and the second most-watched of the season, per data compiled by On3.Gunner Stockton went 18-for-22 for 249 yards and a touchdown, to one interception, while also adding a rushing touchdown to lead the charge. Georgia also jumped up to No. 1 in the AP Top 25 as a result of the win, coupled with Texas’ loss to Oklahoma.3. LSU vs. Ole MissDate/Time: Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m. ET (Week 3)Channel: ABCViewers: 10.90 millionThe top draw in Week 3 delivered as the most-watched game on the schedule. Ole Miss’ victory over LSU averaged 10.9 million viewers on ABC to rank as the second-most watched game of the year, according to data compiled by On3.SUBSCRIBE to the On3 NIL and Sports Business NewsletterThe game was one of the most anticipated matchups of the year as Lane Kiffin made his return to Oxford for the first time since leaving Ole Miss last season. Trinidad Chambliss stole the show as he completed 33 of 48 passes for 363 yards and two touchdowns in the air, and he ran in what proved to be the game-winning touchdown with 6:14 to go in the fourth quarter.4. Ohio State vs. IndianaDate/Time: Oct. 17, 12 p.m. ET (Week 7)Channel: FOXViewers: 10.38 millionIn a hotly contested matchup, it ap