University of Nebraska-Lincoln Football Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · Big Ten · Data available: FY2017–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Football program reported $124.5M in revenue and $72.7M in expenses, for a net surplus of $51.8M. University of Nebraska-Lincoln competes in the Big Ten. Financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$124,506,834
Total Expenses
$72,691,842
Net
+$51,814,992

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Media Rights$63,821,235
Ticket Sales$31,079,298
Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue$10,665,018
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$6,790,818
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$6,579,908
Football Bowl Revenues$2,486,548
Other Operating Revenue$1,900,960
NCAA Distributions$606,040
Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl)$327,697
Contributions$148,754
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$100,558

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$18,316,661
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$17,189,330
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$5,775,166
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$4,202,182
Game Expenses$3,847,190
Athletic Student Aid$3,822,787
Team Travel$3,142,875
Football Bowl Expenses$2,995,241
Severance Payments$2,853,018
Guarantees$2,500,000
Other Operating Expenses$2,408,770
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$2,331,402
Recruiting$1,664,920
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$1,495,005
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$71,263
Memberships and Dues$49,229
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$26,803
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$124,506,834$72,691,842+$51.8M
FY2024$129,329,710$84,059,267+$45.3M
FY2023$122,800,331$72,796,239+$50.0M
FY2022$99,014,523$35,006,033+$64.0M
FY2021$53,233,502$24,597,327+$28.6M
FY2020$98,907,641$33,222,111+$65.7M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does University of Nebraska-Lincoln spend on Football?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Football reported $72,691,842 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does University of Nebraska-Lincoln Football generate?
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Football reported $124,506,834 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is University of Nebraska-Lincoln Football profitable?
In FY2025, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Football reported a net surplus of $51.8M.