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College Football TV Ratings: Michigan at Ohio State draws impressive viewership

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December 4, 2024

College Football TV Ratings: Michigan at Ohio State draws impressive viewership

For the first time since 2020, Michigan vs. Ohio State was not the most-watched game of the college football season. Still, this year’s edition of The Game was a big win for FOX.

Michigan at Ohio State averaged 12.3 million viewers on Saturday, making it the second-most watched game of the year, FOX announced. Only Texas vs. Georgia drew higher TV ratings with 13.19 million people tuning in to ABC for the Week 8 SEC matchup, making it the most-watched college football game in 2024.

The 2024 installment of “The Game” marked a steep drop in viewership from last year’s 19.06 million, which came as Michigan was making a run to the national championship and Ohio State looked to play spoiler. It’s also the first time since 2020 the rivalry didn’t lead the college football viewership charts because it was canceled that year. The 2019 season marked the last time “The Game” was played, but wasn’t the most-watched game of the season.

Michigan’s upset win over Ohio State scored 12,323,000 viewers for BIG NOON SATURDAY on FOX 🏈
✔️ Most-watched @bigten game of the season on any network
✔️ Second most-watched college football game of the season on any network pic.twitter.com/sAq9lhLcfW
— FOX Sports PR (@FOXSportsPR) December 4, 2024

The Wolverines looked to extend that streak to four this year as hefty underdogs against the Buckeyes. They did just that. Michigan held on to defeat Ohio State 13-10, marking the first time since 1988-91 the Wolverines have won four straight games over the Buckeyes. Afterward, tempers flared as a brawl broke out at midfield after UM players attempted to plant a flag.

By falling in Saturday’s rivalry affair, Ohio State also missed out on a trip to the Big Ten Championship. The Buckeyes are still squarely in the mix for the College Football Playoff and would be in line to host a first-round game, based on the current rankings and projected bracket. However, all eyes are on what happens during Championship Week to see if a CFP game will come to The Horsehoe.

Ohio State at Michigan leads Week 14 viewership

Despite the drop in viewership from last year, Ohio State vs. Michigan still led the college football TV ratings charge in Week 14. Other high-profile games drew big audiences, as well.

The SEC continues to thrive in its new slots on ABC. The return of the Lone Star Showdown between Texas and Texas A&M wasn’t far behind Ohio State vs. Michigan, averaging 9.5 million in the 7:30 p.m. slot. That was followed by a Black Friday showdown between Georgia and Georgia Tech, which averaged 8.5 million viewers as that game went to eight overtimes.

Rounding out ABC’s top three games, the Iron Bowl between Auburn and Alabama averaged 7.4 million viewers. Kalen DeBoer got his first rivalry win in the 3:30 p.m. ET window on Saturday and the Crimson Tide are in position to make the CFP as a result – although the bubble could still shift.

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$50K Powerball ticket sold in Northeast Ohio; jackpot reaches $1.5B

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December 20, 2025

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K Powerball ticket sold in Northeast Ohio; jackpot reaches .5B

CANFIELD, Ohio (WJW) – Nobody took home the massive Powerball jackpot on Wednesday, but one Canfield man is still celebrating after purchasing a winning ticket worth $50,000.

According to Ohio Lottery, Bryan decided to try his luck after realizing the Powerball jackpot was over $1 billion. He bought a ticket from the Meijer grocery store on Boardman-Canfield Road in Boardman.

The next morning, Bryan woke up and checked the ticket, stunned to discover that he won $50,000.

After mandatory state and federal taxes, the lucky winner will take home more than $36,000.

Bryan told lottery officials that he doesn’t have specific plans for money yet, but the big win will certainly make for “a very good Christmas.”

It has been months since someone won the Powerball jackpot, which now sits at a massive $1.5 billion. There is also a cash option worth $689.3 million up for grabs.

The next drawing will be Saturday night at 11 p.m. Learn more about the Powerball right here.

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After her son died in car wreck, Ohio mom fought for public records

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December 19, 2025

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After her son died in car wreck, Ohio mom fought for public records

A mom searching for answers about her son’s death in a car wreck won a victory on Dec. 19 when the Ohio Supreme Court ordered the Richland County Sheriff to release records to her.

The court ruled in a unanimous decision that Andrea Mauk is entitled to three sets of records withheld by the sheriff, with only Social Security numbers being redacted. Mauk will be awarded $2,000 in damages but will not receive attorney fees.

On June 23, 2023, 18-year-old Damon Mauk lost control of his 1998 Ford Mustang and slammed it into a tree. His mother wanted to piece together what happened, collect his belongings and grieve the loss of her child. She didn’t think she’d have to fight for public records and take her case to the Ohio Supreme Court.

Following the crash, Richland County Sheriff’s deputies, a township fire department and the Ohio State Highway Patrol responded.

During the investigation, a trooper told a deputy to leave Damon’s iPhone and wallet in the car, according to Mauk’s court filings. Instead, the deputy took the belongings to the hospital and handed them off to someone who said he was Damon’s dad.

Mauk didn’t understand. Damon’s father was largely absent from his life. How could he have been there to pick up the wallet and phone?

A few weeks after the fatal crash, Mauk asked for records, including: the sheriff’s report and inventory of items taken from the car, body camera footage from deputies who gave away the belongings, the report, photos and videos created by the patrol and more.

Mauk, of the Mansfield area, received some but not all of the requested records. Mauk hired attorney Brian Bardwell to pursue records she believes exist but weren’t provided or were improperly redacted.

The sheriff’s office claimed that some of the requested records were exempt from disclosure because they are confidential law enforcement records or personal notes. The court privately reviewed the records withheld from Mauk and determined that they should be released.

The decision in favor of releasing records runs contrary to recent rulings from the high court.

In 2024, the court held that the cost of sending troopers to protect Gov. Mike DeWine at a Super Bowl game weren’t subject to disclosure and that the Ohio Department of Health should redact from a database the names and addresses of Ohioans who had died, even though that death certificate information can be released on an individual case basis.

In 2025 the court ruled that police officers’ names may be kept confidential if they’re attacked on the job, giving them privacy rights afforded to crime victims.

State government reporter Laura Bischoff can be reached at lbischoff@usatodayco.com and @lbischoff on X.

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No. 21 Ohio State women beat Norfolk State 79-45

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December 19, 2025

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No. 21 Ohio State women beat Norfolk State 79-45

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Kylee Kitts scored 13 points, Jaloni Cambridge added 11 and No. 21 Ohio State rolled past Norfolk State 79-45 on Thursday night for its eighth straight win.

Dasha Biriuk added 10 points for Ohio State, which is 10-1 overall and 7-0 at home.

Kitts was 6 of 12 from the field, and grabbed 10 rebounds to go with two steals and two blocks. Cambridge was 4-of-8 shooting and had eight rebounds and two steals.

Cambridge scored seven points in the first quarter as the Buckeyes jumped out to a 20-10 lead and built a 43-21 halftime advantage. Kitts and Cambridge each scored nine first-half points.

Ohio State outrebounded Norfolk State 55-32 and scored 21 points off 17 turnovers.

Jasha Clinton scored 18 points to lead Norfolk State (5-9). Ciara Bailey had 10 points and 11 rebounds.

Up next

Norfolk State plays at Elon on Sunday.

Ohio State hosts Western Michigan on Mondahy.

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