College basketball鈥檚 10 most-watched games ever
1. 1979 men鈥檚 national championship
Why the hype?: The Michigan State Spartans vs. Indiana State Sycamores featured the historic between basketball superstars Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. Bird led the Sycamores to their NCAA tournament appearance and a record heading into the championship game. Johnson led the Spartans to their and ultimately emerged victorious by a score of 75-64.聽
Historical significance: Forty-five years later, the 1979 game is still Thanks to the compelling narrative of the Johnson vs. Bird rivalry 鈥� the game is remembered as a because it helped to new heights.聽
