In fiscal year 2025, The Ohio State University (OSU)'s Football program reported $160.6M in revenue and $92.4M in expenses, for a net surplus of $68.2M. The program generated $160.6M in total revenue, led by Ticket Sales at $67.0M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Football data, The Ohio State University ranks 2nd overall in total expenses (2nd of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $36.5M. The Ohio State University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ticket Sales | $67,018,201 |
| Media Rights | $51,646,057 |
| Football Bowl Revenues | $17,452,406 |
| Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue | $10,665,018 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $9,262,400 |
| Contributions | $1,597,043 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $1,044,705 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $803,382 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $452,766 |
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $327,697 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $301,946 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $28,203,884 |
| Football Bowl Expenses | $11,871,668 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $7,791,834 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $7,065,943 |
| Game Expenses | $6,083,274 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $5,774,440 |
| Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $4,892,664 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $4,128,687 |
| Guarantees | $4,050,000 |
| Team Travel | $3,099,136 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $2,560,119 |
| NCAA Football Host Expense Settlements | $2,223,252 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $1,590,047 |
| Recruiting | $1,489,012 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $644,405 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $611,233 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $249,263 |
| Memberships and Dues | $18,800 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $7,440 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $4,207 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $160,571,621 | $92,359,308 | +$68.2M |
| FY2024 | $111,646,810 | $78,586,384 | +$33.1M |
| FY2023 | $127,355,182 | $72,382,343 | +$55.0M |
| FY2022 | $109,176,080 | $69,127,911 | +$40.0M |
| FY2021 | $41,950,295 | $45,176,147 | -$3.2M |
| FY2020 | $115,510,031 | $52,616,230 | +$62.9M |
Ticket sales drove $67.0M of the program's $160.6M in total revenue for FY2025, helping generate a $68.2M surplus after $92.4M in expenses. At nearly 2.5 times the FBS average of $36.5M, Ohio State's football spending ranks 2nd among all 78 reporting FBS programs, with coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses representing the largest expense category at $28.2M. Expenses have grown steadily from $69.1M in FY2022 to $92.4M in FY2025, reflecting the program's continued investment in remaining among college football's financial elite.
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