On media: The CW ratings for WSU and OSU, blackouts and streamers, Week 2 viewing options and more

Welcome to a new feature on the Hotline, a weekly column devoted to the college football media space in which we’ll address the latest news, issues, controversies and ratings, plus the top matchups of the week.

Pac-12 ratings game

The on-field results are merely half the story this season for Washington State and Oregon State. The TV ratings matter, too. They matter as much as wins and losses as the schools fight for relevance as a two-team conference.

Their Week 1 audience numbers were solid...