8.73 million watched Nebraska football’s loss against Colorado, officials say

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska football’s loss against Colorado is now the most-watched regular season Pac-12 game on FOX, officials said Tuesday.

In a social media post, FOX Sports said 8.73 million people watched the game, which Colorado won 36-14.

The Buffaloes, now led by head coach Deion Sanders, have defeated the Huskers in the last three matchups.

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Saturday’s game became the 10th-most-watched regular season college football game ever on FOX.

The matchup also secured a spot as FOX Sports’ second-most-streamed game in history.

Colorado’s win over Nebraska scored 8.73 million viewers Saturday on FOX.

🏈 Best Pac-12 regular season game ever on FOX
💥 10th most-watched regular season CFB game ever on FOX
👀 FOX Sports’ second most-streamed CFB game in history pic.twitter.com/ncSUqQrY9d

— FOX Sports PR (@FOXSportsPR) September 12, 2023