North Carolina vs. Michigan State basketball telecast draws record ratings

Posted Nov 29, 2025
The No. 16 Tar Heels were part of history on Thanksgiving Day. North Carolina's matchup with Michigan State in the Fort Myers Tip-Off was the most-watched college basketball game in Fox Network history. The Spartans’ 74–58 victory averaged 5.49 million viewers and peaked at 13.41 million from 4:30 to 4:45 p.m., setting a network record. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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