University at Buffalo Football Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, University at Buffalo's Football program reported $29.1M in revenue and $30.1M in expenses, for a net deficit of $963K. University at Buffalo competes in the MAC. Financial data is available from FY2022 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$29,099,706
Total Expenses
$30,062,304
Net
-$962,598

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Football Bowl Revenues$14,923,526
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
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

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$15,319,652
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$835,899
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
Severance Payments$85,836
Sports Camp Expenses$26,761
Medical Expenses and Insurance$13,105
Memberships and Dues$5,925
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$29,099,706$30,062,304-$963K
FY2024$23,969,718$23,969,718+$0
FY2023$24,427,812$24,427,810+$2
FY2022$21,613,310$21,613,310+$0

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does University at Buffalo spend on Football?
University at Buffalo Football reported $30,062,304 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does University at Buffalo Football generate?
University at Buffalo Football reported $29,099,706 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is University at Buffalo Football profitable?
In FY2025, University at Buffalo Football reported a net deficit of $963K.