The Ohio State University (OSU) Football Financial Data

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

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 Ohio State University competes in the Big Ten. Financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$160,571,621
Total Expenses
$92,359,308
Net
+$68,212,313

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
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

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
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
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$7,760,321
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$7,065,943
Game Expenses$6,083,274
Athletic Student Aid$5,774,440
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$4,128,687
Guarantees$4,050,000
Team Travel$3,099,136
Other Operating Expenses$2,560,119
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$1,590,047
Recruiting$1,489,012
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
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$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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Ohio State University spend on Football?
The Ohio State University Football reported $92,359,308 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does The Ohio State University Football generate?
The Ohio State University Football reported $160,571,621 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is The Ohio State University Football profitable?
In FY2025, The Ohio State University Football reported a net surplus of $68.2M.