The Spanish-language simulcasts of the College Football Playoff did not attract many viewers. In other news, CBS posted declines for a college basketball doubleheader on Saturday, and the Premier League generated yet another 0.8 overnight on NBC.
ESPN Deportes’ CFP Simulcasts Low on ESPN2
- Simulcast coverage of ESPN Deportes’ Orange and Cotton Bowl broadcasts drew 90,000 and 89,000 viewers, respectively, on ESPN2 New Year’s Eve. The simulcasts’ impact on the overall audience was negligible, with the Orange Bowl rising from 15.6 to 15.7 million and the Cotton Bowl remaining at 18.6 million. Viewership on ESPN Deportes itself was not immediately available. (via Sports TV Ratings)
Overnights Drop For Men’s Hoops Doubleheader on CBS
- CBS had a 0.9 overnight rating for Saturday’s Baylor/Kansas college basketball game, down a third from Duke/Notre Dame opposite the NFL Playoffs in 2014 (1.2). There was no comparable game last year. Tennessee/Auburn had a 0.6 earlier in the day, down 25% from Connecticut/Florida last year (0.8) and down 50% from Michigan State/Indiana in 2014 (1.2). In other action, the Ohio State/Maryland women’s game also had a 0.6 — up a tick from Maryland/Nebraska in a later window last year (0.5). (via Sports Business Daily)
Another 0.8 Overnight For EPL on NBC
- The Watford/Manchester City English Premier League match scored a 0.8 overnight rating on NBC Saturday afternoon, matching seven other matches as the network’s third-highest rated of the season in the metered markets. There was no comparable window last year, as week 20 of the season took place entirely on New Year’s Day. (via Sports Business Daily)
