In a notable comparison of viewership, Saturday NFL games significantly outperformed college football playoff games, showcasing the NFL's dominance in attracting audiences. The Texans-Chiefs game drew 15.5 million viewers, while the playoff matchup between SMU and Penn State attracted only 6.4 million. This trend continued with the Steelers-Ravens game also surpassing the Clemson-Texas matchup in viewership.
- The NFL continues to draw larger audiences compared to college football.
- Viewership for the NFL games significantly surpassed that of the college playoff games.