If you’ve followed us for any duration of time at all, then you know what we always say; Ohio State football turns on television sets.
And it’s true. The Buckeyes are often slotted in networks’ game of the week slots because they want to get the most rating they can. Ratings often reflect that took with OSU’s games more often than not appearing at or near the top of the most-watched college football games annually.
So, it sure feels like Ohio State has a bigger fanbase than almost every other program, but there really wasn’t a study to look at to confirm. Until now.
Self-proclaimed strategy analyst Tony Altimore underwent a process to analyze the fanbases of all 130 FBS teams and the Buckeye Nation ended up representing very, very well.
In fact, 50% of the entire fanbase was surprisingly made up of the top sixteen teams. And that’s what we’re going to focus on here. Here are the top 50% that make up the top sixteen FBS fanbases in college football from No. 16 down to No. 1.
We have a good feeling you are going to like it.
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Tennessee Volunteers (SEC)
Nov 23, 2019; Columbia, MO, USA; A general view of a Tennessee Volunteers helmet during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field. Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Total Number of Estimated Fans
3.27 million
15
Auburn Tigers (SEC)
Aug 31, 2019; Arlington, TX, USA; Auburn Tigers mascot Aubie the Tiger celebrates with cheerleaders after the victory against the Oregon Ducks at AT&T Stadium. Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Total Number of Estimated Fans
3.27 million
14
Syracuse Orange (ACC)
Sep 16, 2017; Syracuse, NY, USA; General view of a Syracuse Orange helmet on the turf prior to the game against the Central Michigan Chippewas at the Carrier Dome. Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Total Number of…
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