In fiscal year 2025, University of Minnesota's Football program reported $101.7M in revenue and $47.6M in expenses, for a net surplus of $54.1M. The program generated $101.7M in total revenue, led by Media Rights at $56.7M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Football data, University of Minnesota ranks 25th overall in total expenses (25th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $36.5M. University of Minnesota competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2018 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Media Rights | $56,700,042 |
| Contributions | $12,440,946 |
| Ticket Sales | $11,634,558 |
| Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue | $10,992,714 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $3,264,160 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $3,214,757 |
| Football Bowl Revenues | $2,091,030 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $896,019 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $489,303 |
| In-Kind | $2,556 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $14,091,479 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $5,452,512 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $4,798,859 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $3,790,582 |
| Game Expenses | $3,252,192 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $2,238,701 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $2,104,951 |
| Recruiting | $1,949,839 |
| Guarantees | $1,900,000 |
| Football Bowl Expenses | $1,769,845 |
| Team Travel | $1,646,326 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $1,417,625 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $976,312 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $731,301 |
| Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $557,978 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $547,695 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $310,566 |
| Spirit Groups | $31,858 |
| Memberships and Dues | $8,355 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $101,726,085 | $47,576,976 | +$54.1M |
| FY2024 | $90,671,594 | $47,350,139 | +$43.3M |
| FY2023 | $77,214,620 | $42,194,127 | +$35.0M |
| FY2022 | $72,780,554 | $40,749,035 | +$32.0M |
| FY2021 | $45,125,727 | $25,887,683 | +$19.2M |
| FY2020 | $61,812,618 | $36,049,362 | +$25.8M |
Minnesota's football program generated $101.7M in revenue in FY2025, driven primarily by $56.7M in media rights, resulting in a $54.1M surplus after $47.6M in expenses. At $47.6M, the program's spending ranks 25th among Power Four programs and runs approximately $11M above the FBS average of $36.5M, with coaching salaries representing the largest cost at $14.1M. Expenses have climbed steadily from $40.7M in FY2022 to $47.6M in FY2025, reflecting the program's sustained investment in its football operations.
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