The 22.1 million mark marked a drop from the 25 million who tuned in for Michigan's 34-13 victory over Washington in 2024.

ESPN will offer 11 different presentations of the 2025 CFP national championship game between Notre Dame and Ohio State. The traditional broadcast will be on ESPN, while Pat McAfee will host an alternative broadcast on ESPN2. The command center will be available on ESPNU, giving fans a "multi-angle presentation with player and team statistics."

The Ohio State Buckeyes were crowned the college football national champions following a 34-23 victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Ohio State finished its season with a 14-2 record, with dominant performances in the College Football Playoff,