Texas Tech University (TTU) Football Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · Big 12 · Data available: FY2010–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, Texas Tech University (TTU)'s Football program reported $82.0M in revenue and $51.3M in expenses, for a net surplus of $30.7M. The program generated $82.0M in total revenue, led by Contributions at $22.6M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Football data, Texas Tech University ranks 19th overall in total expenses (19th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $36.5M. Texas Tech University competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$82,031,611
Total Expenses
$51,314,926
Net
+$30,716,685

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$22,575,773
Media Rights$16,388,444
Ticket Sales$13,874,421
Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue$10,895,906
Indirect Institutional Support - Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Lease and Rental Fees$6,803,196
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$2,427,355
Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl)$2,072,625
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$1,949,979
Football Bowl Revenues$1,904,057
Other Operating Revenue$1,684,576
NCAA Distributions$600,540
Guarantees$500,000
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$314,239
In-Kind$40,500

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$11,942,789
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$11,742,165
Facilities Maintenance and Operations$3,935,872
Game Expenses$3,502,437
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$3,044,722
Athletic Student Aid$2,849,403
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$2,514,121
Other Operating Expenses$2,322,289
Football Bowl Expenses$2,241,824
Team Travel$1,844,340
Severance Payments$1,606,134
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$1,246,310
Recruiting$1,128,216
Guarantees$675,000
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$370,580
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$154,012
Medical Expenses and Insurance$94,434
Spirit Groups$67,113
Memberships and Dues$31,328
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$1,837
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$82,031,611$51,314,926+$30.7M
FY2024$72,540,767$44,062,646+$28.5M
FY2023$80,274,571$43,970,198+$36.3M
FY2022$65,147,957$35,152,808+$30.0M
FY2021$38,212,809$27,570,003+$10.6M
FY2020$55,274,456$29,303,767+$26.0M

Texas Tech University Football — Financial Context

The Red Raiders' football program generated $82.0M in revenue against $51.3M in expenses in FY2025, producing a $30.7M surplus, with contributions leading all revenue sources at $22.6M and coaching salaries representing the program's largest cost at $11.9M. At $51.3M, expenses rank 19th among 78 FBS programs and sit well above the FBS average of $36.5M, reflecting significant investment growth over recent years. Expenses have nearly doubled since FY2021's $27.6M, with the sharpest single-year jump occurring between FY2024 ($44.1M) and FY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main revenue sources for Texas Tech University Football?
The largest revenue category was Contributions at $22,575,773 in FY2025.
How does Texas Tech University Football spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Football data, Texas Tech University ranks 19th overall in total expenses (19th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $36.5M.
Is Texas Tech University Football profitable?
In FY2025, Texas Tech University Football reported a net surplus of $30.7M.