Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Football Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · MAC · Data available: FY2014–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, Bowling Green State University (BGSU)'s Football program reported $4.5M in revenue and $11.9M in expenses, for a net deficit of $7.4M. Bowling Green State University competes in the MAC. Financial data is available from FY2014 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$4,520,281
Total Expenses
$11,872,056
Net
-$7,351,775

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Guarantees$3,100,000
Ticket Sales$826,159
Football Bowl Revenues$356,841
Contributions$105,058
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$69,874
Other Operating Revenue$62,349

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$2,985,094
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$2,538,564
Team Travel$1,032,852
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$981,511
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$853,527
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$834,334
Football Bowl Expenses$700,692
Recruiting$565,059
Other Operating Expenses$500,228
Guarantees$500,000
Game Expenses$186,181
Memberships and Dues$130,050
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$60,000
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$3,964
Data sourced from NCAA MFRS filings obtained via public records (FOIA) requests and official athletic department disclosures. Figures are as reported to the NCAA and may include institutional support, conference distributions, and other non-self-generated revenue. See the methodology page for full sourcing details.

Year-over-Year Trend

Fiscal YearRevenueExpensesNet
FY2025$4,520,281$11,872,056-$7.4M
FY2024$3,748,221$9,980,025-$6.2M
FY2023$3,599,039$9,832,039-$6.2M
FY2022$3,853,595$6,969,203-$3.1M
FY2021$627,416$5,251,594-$4.6M
FY2020$4,030,292$7,229,070-$3.2M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bowling Green State University spend on Football?
Bowling Green State University Football reported $11,872,056 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does Bowling Green State University Football generate?
Bowling Green State University Football reported $4,520,281 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is Bowling Green State University Football profitable?
In FY2025, Bowling Green State University Football reported a net deficit of $7.4M.