Ohio is home to eight professional sports teams, but which franchise draws the most interest in the state?
USA TODAY recently released a ranking of the most-searched professional sports teams in each state using Google Trends data. With football being the most popular sport to watch in the U.S., it’s no surprise an NFL team took Ohio’s top spot.
But Cincinnati Bengals fans might be disappointed: Who Dey Nationdid not reign supreme in Ohio.
Instead, the Cleveland Browns had the highest Google search interest among the teams analyzed in the Buckeye state. The Bengals, however, did clinch the the top spot in neighboring Kentucky.
The Indianapolis Colts ranked first in Indiana, while the Kansas City Chiefs led in four states, more than any other franchise
analyzed.
To determine its findings, USA TODAY analyzed Google Trends data for NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL teams in all 50 states, from Oct. 13, 2021, through Oct. 12, 2026. Teams were ranked by their average weekly search interest, with results normalized using a common team when a state required multiple comparisons.
Google Trends measures relative search interest, not total searches or fan support, and rankings were limited to the teams evaluated in each state.
Contributing: Jared Beilby, USA TODAY.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cleveland Browns or Cincinnati Bengals? See search rankings for Ohio
