University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Football Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · Big Ten · Data available: FY2018–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Football program reported $175.9M in revenue and $92.7M in expenses, for a net surplus of $83.2M. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign competes in the Big Ten. Financial data is available from FY2018 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$175,879,763
Total Expenses
$92,661,584
Net
+$83,218,179

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Football Bowl Revenues$88,528,074
Media Rights$51,939,441
Ticket Sales$15,019,016
Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue$12,450,515
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$2,713,736
Contributions$2,333,455
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$1,612,939
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$612,437
Direct State or Other Government Support$609,814
In-Kind$43,587
Sports Camp Revenues$16,749

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$50,772,506
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$15,546,663
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$5,340,354
Athletic Student Aid$4,350,416
Football Bowl Expenses$2,829,500
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$2,578,792
Game Expenses$2,461,244
Team Travel$2,412,991
Guarantees$2,175,000
Recruiting$1,663,605
Other Operating Expenses$1,176,075
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$1,073,290
Severance Payments$175,000
Medical Expenses and Insurance$62,604
Memberships and Dues$37,316
Sports Camp Expenses$6,228
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$175,879,763$92,661,584+$83.2M
FY2024$137,462,278$73,040,953+$64.4M
FY2023$141,016,438$66,375,018+$74.6M
FY2022$126,416,452$54,222,517+$72.2M
FY2021$83,304,314$39,734,980+$43.6M
FY2020$131,174,162$49,978,540+$81.2M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign spend on Football?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Football reported $92,661,584 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Football generate?
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Football reported $175,879,763 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Football profitable?
In FY2025, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Football reported a net surplus of $83.2M.