Georgia Southern University (GS) Football Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · Sun Belt · Data available: FY2010–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, Georgia Southern University (GS)'s Football program reported $4.7M in revenue and $12.4M in expenses, for a net deficit of $7.7M. The program generated $4.7M in total revenue, led by Guarantees at $1.7M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Football data, Georgia Southern University ranks 64th overall in total expenses (22nd of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $36.5M. Georgia Southern University competes in the Sun Belt; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$4,687,286
Total Expenses
$12,433,448
Net
-$7,746,162

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Guarantees$1,700,000
Ticket Sales$1,668,800
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$771,077
Football Bowl Revenues$520,420
Other Operating Revenue$26,989

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$3,270,066
Athletic Student Aid$2,735,908
Team Travel$1,888,306
Other Operating Expenses$876,640
Game Expenses$846,072
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$808,055
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$714,582
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$495,488
Guarantees$347,500
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$262,842
Recruiting$131,450
Football Bowl Expenses$36,159
Medical Expenses and Insurance$20,380
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$4,687,286$12,433,448-$7.7M
FY2024$7,651,713$12,753,780-$5.1M
FY2023$8,148,493$10,575,189-$2.4M
FY2022$5,731,246$9,387,255-$3.7M
FY2021$3,093,803$7,787,679-$4.7M
FY2020$6,740,685$8,966,676-$2.2M

Georgia Southern University Football — Financial Context

The football program generated $4.7M in revenue in FY2025, with guarantees — fees earned for playing road games against larger programs — accounting for the largest share at $1.7M, while expenses of $12.4M produced a $7.7M deficit. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represented the program's single largest cost at $3.3M, against a backdrop of total expenses that rank 64th among 78 FBS programs and sit well below the FBS average of $36.5M. Program expenses have grown significantly over the past five years, rising from $7.8M in FY2021 to $12.4M in FY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main revenue sources for Georgia Southern University Football?
The largest revenue category was Guarantees at $1,700,000 in FY2025.
How does Georgia Southern University Football spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Football data, Georgia Southern University ranks 64th overall in total expenses (22nd of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $36.5M.
Is Georgia Southern University Football profitable?
In FY2025, Georgia Southern University Football reported a net deficit of $7.7M.