It's no secret: Ohio State brings the ratings when it plays, and the 2017 Cotton Bowl was no different.
According to ESPN, Ohio State's 24-7 win over USC last night delivered a 5.9 overnight rating, the highest-rated non-CFP Cotton Bowl of the New Year's Six Era. It was a 84% jump over last year's matchup between Western Michigan and Wisconsin.
Columbus led as the highest-rated market, with Ohio cities claiming the top four spots.
| RANK | MARKET | LOCAL RATING |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COLUMBUS | 43.3 |
| 2 | DAYTON | 23.9 |
| 3 | CLEVELAND | 21.0 |
| 4 | CINCINNATI | 13.5 |
| 5 | BIRMINGHAM | 12.6 |
| 6 | KNOXVILLE | 8.9 |
| 7 | OKLAHOMA CITY | 8.4 |
| 8 | NASHVILLE | 8.3 |
| 9 | GREENVILLE | 7.8 |
| 10 | LOUISVILLE | 7.8 |
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