I've done a few Google searches but can't find the overnights for ESPN. Do they even issue overnights for cable channels? I'm curious to see what the ratings are for the game.
I think what is unique about this particular time slot and day is that people are gathered around the TV conversing with family and not necessarily paying full attention. The flip side to that is I think a lot of people will default to a football game on a holiday and would probably watch this non-BCS bowl game more than any other.
Does anyone have a source for TV ratings? If memory serves, hasn't Dooby pulled ratings in the past?