Nationally Televised Games

[nyg]

One of the saddest things moving forward is the distinct possibility that MU will not be featured on any nationally televised games next year.  Over the years, the numerous national games on Fox, CBS and now NBC have provided visibility to the University and the team, with the University gaining national recognition. Included in this are the MU's promotional videos, like last and this year's commercial, which show the female student shaking hands. Even though it is a dumb promo (yeah, I am going to Marquette because students shake hands), it is still national publicity for MU. Recruiting also comes into play, with potential high school recruits watching the games.

This year's national games have been complete, embarrassing blowouts.

It reminds me of Georgetown.  Last week I noticed that the Georgetown/SJU game was on FS1 and that game was a mainstay on CBS for years.  I don't know if the second rematch is national, but doubt it. I just would hate to see the old MU rivalries games being flexed/moved to Peacock and ESPN Plus.

Am I thinking wrong? Do the MU Board, executives appreciate the national games and then not having the exposure making negative vibes?

 

[SOSW]

A game on FS1 is on "national television."

[Jay Bee]

Included in this are the MU's promotional videos, like last and this year's commercial, which show the female student shaking hands. Even though it is a dumb promo (yeah, I am going to Marquette because students shake hands), it is still national publicity for MU.

Shaking hands is also our primary basketball recruiting pitch.

[WhiteTrash]

Shaking hands is also our primary basketball recruiting pitch.

And basketball defense. 

[#UnleashMalik]

A game on FS1 is on "national television."

you knew what the boomer meant.

[Viper]

One of the saddest things moving forward is the distinct possibility that MU will not be featured on any nationally televised games next year.  Over the years, the numerous national games on Fox, CBS and now NBC have provided visibility to the University and the team, with the University gaining national recognition. Included in this are the MU's promotional videos, like last and this year's commercial, which show the female student shaking hands. Even though it is a dumb promo (yeah, I am going to Marquette because students shake hands), it is still national publicity for MU. Recruiting also comes into play, with potential high school recruits watching the games.

This year's national games have been complete, embarrassing blowouts.

It reminds me of Georgetown.  Last week I noticed that the Georgetown/SJU game was on FS1 and that game was a mainstay on CBS for years.  I don't know if the second rematch is national, but doubt it. I just would hate to see the old MU rivalries games being flexed/moved to Peacock and ESPN Plus.

Am I thinking wrong? Do the MU Board, executives appreciate the national games and then not having the exposure making negative vibes?

 

losing creates a long list of items that need to be considered when it comes to who the Captain of the ship is. Your thoughts/sentiments are legit and should be added to that list.

[SOSW]

you knew what the boomer meant.

Yes. But I know the boomer is misunderstanding the importance of network television for these things.

[NCMUFan]

Sadly, truTV and ESPN+ may be the norm.

[nyg]

Yes. But I know the boomer is misunderstanding the importance of network television for these things.

Boomer, ok?  Don't get it, I don't need anyone speaking for me, but my op was a legitimate question and of course someone like yourself has to intervene with micro sideway analysis. I fully comprehend the importance of national TV coverage.

National tv definition to myself and probably 99% of posters here, and for the sole purpose of this discussion is Fox, CBS, NBC, and ABC. FS1 is not even close to viewership and is a subsidiary of FOX Sports.

[SOSW]

Boomer, ok?  Don't get it, I don't need anyone speaking for me, but my op was a legitimate question and of course someone like yourself has to intervene with micro sideway analysis. I fully comprehend the importance of national TV coverage.

National tv definition to myself and probably 99% of posters here, and for the sole purpose of this discussion is Fox, CBS, NBC, and ABC. FS1 is not even close to viewership and is a subsidiary of FOX Sports.

FS1 is literally national television. The importance of games being on a network went away in about 1995.

[Heisenberg]

One of the saddest things moving forward is the distinct possibility that MU will not be featured on any nationally televised games next year.  Over the years, the numerous national games on Fox, CBS and now NBC have provided visibility to the University and the team, with the University gaining national recognition. Included in this are the MU's promotional videos, like last and this year's commercial, which show the female student shaking hands. Even though it is a dumb promo (yeah, I am going to Marquette because students shake hands), it is still national publicity for MU. Recruiting also comes into play, with potential high school recruits watching the games.

This year's national games have been complete, embarrassing blowouts.

It reminds me of Georgetown.  Last week I noticed that the Georgetown/SJU game was on FS1 and that game was a mainstay on CBS for years.  I don't know if the second rematch is national, but doubt it. I just would hate to see the old MU rivalries games being flexed/moved to Peacock and ESPN Plus.

Am I thinking wrong? Do the MU Board, executives appreciate the national games and then not having the exposure making negative vibes?

A boomer who still thinks anyone under the age of 40 still cares about network television. Half of them don't know what a network is.  Recruits and kids thinking about going to MU are unimpressed unless Big East games are on Prime or Netflix.

Oh, every game in the last 12 to 15 years has been a "national" game.

Time for warm milk and bed, Grampa.

[Heisenberg]

National tv definition to myself and probably 99% of posters here, and for the sole purpose of this discussion is Fox, CBS, NBC, and ABC. FS1 is not even close to viewership and is a subsidiary of FOX Sports.

To repeat what I said above ... "national TV" is now Prime, Amazon, or YouTube.

[1318WWells]

A boomer who still thinks anyone under the age of 40 still cares about network television. Half of them don't know what a network is.  Recruits and kids thinking about going to MU are unimpressed unless Big East games are on Prime or Netflix.

Oh, every game in the last 12 to 15 years has been a "national" game.

Time for warm milk and bed, Grampa.

You should compare UConn and DePaul's TV schedules. The entities paying all the TV money still like to put the better teams on their flagship stations. Those flagship stations still draw more viewers. More viewers means more exposure, for the university, for the league and for the players.

Just a few years ago, MU was picked to finish 9th in the Big East and had a TV schedule that matched those expectations. Lots of games kicked down to CBSSN.

Winning keeps you on the big boy networks. Hopefully, MU turns this around quickly so our TV schedule is closer to UConn than DePaul moving forward.

[Shooter McGavin]

Yeah,  this isn't really a much of an argument when it comes to eyeballs watching the games.  Network TV is still the better option. 

[Billy Hoyle]

Included in this are the MU's promotional videos, like last and this year's commercial, which show the female student shaking hands.

which is still better that the previous recruiting commercial.

[TallTitan34]

Damn. Probably won't get the front page of the newspaper sports section either.

[tower912]

Damn. Probably won't get the front page of the newspaper sports section either.

If it isn't in the Post, it didn't happen.

[Heisenberg]

Yeah,  this isn't really a much of an argument when it comes to eyeballs watching the games.  Network TV is still the better option. 

Only when compared to dying ESPN and FS1.

Again, for all the (ok) boomers ... the sports section of the local newspaper is meaningless, no one listens to AM/FM anymore, and Sports Illustrated is dead.

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The NFL's growing presence across streaming platforms like Peacock and Amazon Prime Video is significantly reshaping television viewership patterns, with both services outperforming traditional cable and network TV in specific metrics during key events.

Peacock and Amazon have demonstrated strong audience growth for NFL games, particularly on game days, with Peacock's exclusive playoff game in January 2024 drawing 23 million viewers and Amazon's 2025 playoff debut averaging 22.07 million viewers, both surpassing typical cable and broadcast ratings for similar events.

[Pakuni]

Only when compared to dying ESPN and FS1.

Again, for all the (ok) boomers ... the sports section of the local newspaper is meaningless, no one listens to AM/FM anymore, and Sports Illustrated is dead.

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The NFL's growing presence across streaming platforms like Peacock and Amazon Prime Video is significantly reshaping television viewership patterns, with both services outperforming traditional cable and network TV in specific metrics during key events.

Peacock and Amazon have demonstrated strong audience growth for NFL games, particularly on game days, with Peacock's exclusive playoff game in January 2024 drawing 23 million viewers and Amazon's 2025 playoff debut averaging 22.07 million viewers, both surpassing typical cable and broadcast ratings for similar events.

The futurist who foresaw the death of Apple and the NFL weighs in.

But no, ratings for the Prime and Peacock games were not similar to those on ESPN and broadcast.

2025 Wild Card weekend:
Chargers-Texans, CBS - 26 million viewers
Broncos- Bills, CBS - 31 million
Packers-Eagles, Fox - 36 million
Commanders-Bucs, NBC - 29 million
Vikings-Rams, ESPN/SBC (MNF) - 25 million
Steelers-Ravens, Prime, 21 million

https://www.sportico.com/business/media/2025/nfl-wild-card-tv-ratings-2025-1234823897/

2024 Wild Card weekend:
Rams-Lions, NBC - 36 million
Packers-Cowboys, Fox - 40 million
Browns-Texans, NBC - 26 million
Dolphins-Chiefs, Peacock - 23 million
Steelers-Bills, CBS - 31 million
Eagles-Bucs, ABC/ESPN -  29 million

https://www.sportsmediawatch.com/2024/01/mlk-day-sports-ratings-steelers-bills-viewership-eagles-buccaneers-nba-tnt/