University of Minnesota Football Financial Data

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

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. University of Minnesota competes in the Big Ten. Financial data is available from FY2018 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$101,726,085
Total Expenses
$47,576,976
Net
+$54,149,109

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
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

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
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
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$4,766,894
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
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$1,105,673
Other Operating Expenses$731,301
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$310,566
Spirit Groups$31,858
Memberships and Dues$8,355
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$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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does University of Minnesota spend on Football?
University of Minnesota Football reported $47,576,976 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does University of Minnesota Football generate?
University of Minnesota Football reported $101,726,085 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is University of Minnesota Football profitable?
In FY2025, University of Minnesota Football reported a net surplus of $54.1M.