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Monday's national championship averaged 18.1 million viewers on CBS, up 22% year-over-year and the most-watched title game since 2019, when Virginia beat Texas Tech in overtime.
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In the Final Four, Florida dispatched the Auburn Tigers while Houston pulled off a miraculous upset against the Duke Blue Devils to secure its spot in the final.
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The Gators have been great closers all tournament long, and it was no different going up against the Cougars.

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2025 NCAA Tournament: Florida vs. Houston was most-watched national championship since 2019
The riveting action took viewers by storm, too. Monday's national championship averaged 18.1 million viewers on CBS, up 22% year-over-year and the most-watched title game since 2019, when Virginia beat Texas Tech in overtime. During a hectic finish between the Gators and Cougars, viewership peaked at 21.1 million.
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