Kent State University Football Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · MAC · Data available: FY2022–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, Kent State University's Football program reported $4.3M in revenue and $9.7M in expenses, for a net deficit of $5.4M. The program generated $4.3M in total revenue, led by Guarantees at $4.0M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Football data, Kent State University ranks 76th overall in total expenses (34th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $36.5M. Kent State University competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$4,280,081
Total Expenses
$9,724,373
Net
-$5,444,292

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Guarantees$4,050,000
Ticket Sales$189,606
Sports Camp Revenues$40,475

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Athletic Student Aid$3,043,169
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$2,209,809
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$1,040,216
Team Travel$834,287
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$642,546
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$600,260
Game Expenses$459,079
Recruiting$368,815
Guarantees$315,000
Sports Camp Expenses$120,912
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$88,205
Memberships and Dues$2,075
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$4,280,081$9,724,373-$5.4M
FY2024$4,033,884$9,562,096-$5.5M
FY2023$5,936,965$9,196,141-$3.3M
FY2022$7,747,353$7,652,575+$95K

Kent State University Football — Financial Context

The football program generated $4.3M in FY2025 revenue, with guarantees — fees earned by playing road games at larger programs — accounting for $4.0M of that total, reflecting a heavy financial reliance on opponent payouts rather than self-sustaining revenue streams. Against $9.7M in expenses, headlined by $3.0M in athletic student aid, the program ran a $5.4M deficit and ranked 76th out of 78 FBS programs in total spending — a figure less than a third of the $36.5M FBS average. Expenses have climbed steadily from $7.7M in FY2022 to $9.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main revenue sources for Kent State University Football?
The largest revenue category was Guarantees at $4,050,000 in FY2025.
How does Kent State University Football spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Football data, Kent State University ranks 76th overall in total expenses (34th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $36.5M.
Is Kent State University Football profitable?
In FY2025, Kent State University Football reported a net deficit of $5.4M.