Haters can say what they will about Ohio State, but there's no doubting the Buckeyes bring in viewership by the droves.
According to ESPN's Media Zone, Ohio State and Virginia Tech's nationally televised game posted a 6.6 overnight rating, which was good for a 144 percent ratings increase over the 2014 Labor Day matchup featuring Louisville and Miami (2.7).
This makes Ohio State–Virginia Tech the highest rated opening weekend game since 2010 — on all networks.
Columbus posted a 43.4 local overnight rating, which was the market's best rating in ESPN history.
