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Another bright side of our Sugar Bowl appearance was the ratings. They were up 27%! And, the year before, the Sugar Bowl hosted a playoff semifinal game!!!
TV Ratings: 'The Gifted' Starts 2019 With Series Low
ESPN's Sugar Bowl telecast topped everything on broadcast in primetime. Its 7.8 household rating in metered markets was up 27 percent versus the 2017 game. Earlier in the day the Rose Bowl delivered a 9.7 household rating, up slightly from 2017. (In 2018 both bowls served as College Football Playoff semifinals.)
TV Ratings: 'The Gifted' Starts 2019 With Series Low