In fiscal year 2025, University at Buffalo's Football program reported $14.5M in revenue and $15.0M in expenses, for a net deficit of $481K. The program generated $14.5M in total revenue, led by Direct Institutional Support at $6.1M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Football data, University at Buffalo ranks 60th overall in total expenses (18th of 36 Group of Five programs) — below the FBS average of $36.5M. University at Buffalo competes in the MAC; financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Direct Institutional Support | $6,081,887 |
| Student Fees | $2,852,607 |
| Direct State or Other Government Support | $1,860,104 |
| Guarantees | $1,650,000 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $862,090 |
| Football Bowl Revenues | $373,673 |
| Ticket Sales | $355,654 |
| Contributions | $256,651 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $119,440 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $59,135 |
| Compensation and Benefits provided by a third party | $51,851 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $26,761 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Athletic Student Aid | $4,736,627 |
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $3,886,352 |
| Team Travel | $1,421,656 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $829,932 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $767,333 |
| Football Bowl Expenses | $677,258 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $593,548 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $518,891 |
| Guarantees | $465,000 |
| Game Expenses | $374,802 |
| Recruiting | $333,659 |
| Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $183,500 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $105,000 |
| Severance Payments | $85,836 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $26,761 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $13,105 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $5,967 |
| Memberships and Dues | $5,925 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $14,549,853 | $15,031,152 | -$481K |
| FY2024 | $23,969,718 | $23,969,718 | +$0 |
| FY2023 | $24,427,812 | $24,427,810 | +$2 |
| FY2022 | $21,613,310 | $21,613,310 | +$0 |
Buffalo's football program operated at a modest deficit of $481K in FY2025, with $14.5M in revenue falling just short of $15.0M in expenses, and the program leaning heavily on Direct Institutional Support ($6.1M) as its largest revenue source. At $15.0M, total expenses rank 60th among 78 FBS programs and sit well below the FBS average of $36.5M, reflecting the program's Group of Five budget reality. Notably, expenses dropped sharply from $24.0M in FY2024 to $15.0M in FY2025, a decline of roughly 37% in a single year.
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