Friday’s WWE SmackDown drew 1,158,000 viewers on USA Network, up from the prior week’s 1,141,000 viewers.
It drew a 0.27 rating in the 18-49 demographic, up from the prior week show’s 0.26 rating.
In regards to notable sports competition, the College Football game of Minnesota vs. Oregon drew 2,444,000 viewers on FOX, the College Football game of Clemson vs. Louisville drew 2,564,000 viewers on ESPN, and the College basketball game of TCU vs. Michigan drew 419,000 viewers on ESPN2.
Last year’s SmackDown on November 15, 2024 drew 1,234,000 viewers and a 0.32 rating on USA Network. The November 17, 2023 episode drew 2,206,000 viewers on FOX.
Source: Programming Insider

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