Texas A&M vs Notre Dame Football Game TV Viewership
According to reports, the season-opening matchup between Notre Dame and Texas A&M on August 31, 2024, delivered massive TV ratings for ABC. Here are the key numbers:
The game drew an average audience of 7.6 million viewers, making it ABC’s second-most-watched Kickoff Saturday on record.
The broadcast peaked with 8.5 million viewers during the 9:30-10:00 PM ET time slot.
For comparison, the only recent game that approached these numbers was Notre Dame’s 2022 matchup against Ohio State, which drew 8.1 million viewers. This year’s Texas A&M game marks a significant increase in viewership for the Fighting Irish, solidifying their status as a major player in college football.