# SEC Powerhouse Leads Most-Watched Teams in College Football

> Texas remains the most-watched college football team despite recent loss, averaging 9.253 million viewers per game.
- Title: SEC Powerhouse Leads Most-Watched Teams in College Football
- Summary: Texas remains the most-watched college football team despite recent loss, averaging 9.253 million viewers per game. Texas averages 9.253 million viewers per…
- Keywords: texas, college football, sec, nielsen, most watched teams, 2026 season, red river rivalry, ohio state, wisc, georgia, oklahoma, lsu
- Source: CFB-HQ On SI — https://si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq/rankings/college-football-teams-rankings-most-watched-teams-2026
- Published: 2026-10-16T17:00:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: texas, college football, sec, nielsen, most watched teams, 2026 season, red river rivalry, ohio state, wisc, georgia, oklahoma, lsu
## Who Holds the Top Spot?
Texas leads Nielsen's list of most-watched college football teams through Week 6 of the 2026 season.
## Texas Averages 9.253 Million Viewers
Texas averages 9.253 million viewers per game even after its recent Red River Rivalry defeat.
## Key Games Drive Texas's Numbers
The Longhorns' average is fueled by marquee appearances on ABC, including a comeback victory over Ohio State that drew nearly 14 million viewers.
## A Surprising Second Place Team
Wisconsin sits second at 7.421 million viewers, largely due to its Week 1 loss to Notre Dame at Lambeau Field.
## Ohio State Ranks Third
Ohio State ranks third at 6.720 million viewers despite an early setback against Texas.
## SEC Depth Dominates Top 10
Georgia has climbed to fourth at 6.372 million viewers after its primetime win over Alabama.
## SEC Teams Deliver Strong Viewership
Multiple SEC teams have delivered some of the year's biggest numbers, including the Georgia-Alabama rivalry.
## Broader Trends in Competitive Landscape
Traditional powerhouses with national brands continue to drive the largest audiences regardless of weekly results.
## Key takeaway

Texas averages 9.253 million viewers per game, ranking highest among college football teams in 2026 despite a recent loss.