In fiscal year 2025, University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Men's Basketball program reported $20.6M in revenue and $13.4M in expenses, for a net surplus of $7.2M. The program generated $20.6M in total revenue, led by Media Rights at $10.2M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Men's Basketball data, University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranks 26th overall in total expenses (25th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $10.2M. University of Nebraska-Lincoln competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Media Rights | $10,187,285 |
| NCAA Distributions | $4,449,616 |
| Ticket Sales | $3,994,017 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $1,016,359 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $550,680 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $225,164 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $78,233 |
| Contributions | $70,909 |
| Guarantees | $18,828 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $5,694,268 |
| Team Travel | $2,038,769 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $1,001,747 |
| Game Expenses | $753,998 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $657,465 |
| Guarantees | $645,000 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $625,320 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $479,515 |
| Recruiting | $410,057 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $309,188 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $269,748 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $188,264 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $101,660 |
| Severance Payments | $99,065 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $85,149 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $53,238 |
| Memberships and Dues | $12,156 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $2,906 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $20,591,091 | $13,427,513 | +$7.2M |
| FY2024 | $17,552,458 | $12,420,153 | +$5.1M |
| FY2023 | $17,500,617 | $10,407,549 | +$7.1M |
| FY2022 | $17,052,987 | $10,715,451 | +$6.3M |
| FY2021 | $4,642,525 | $10,395,527 | -$5.8M |
| FY2020 | $13,783,768 | $11,142,604 | +$2.6M |
Nebraska's men's basketball program generated $20.6M in revenue against $13.4M in expenses in FY2025, producing a $7.2M surplus with media rights accounting for nearly half of all revenue at $10.2M. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represented the program's single largest cost at $5.7M, or roughly 43% of total expenses. At $13.4M, the program's spending ranks 26th among 78 FBS programs and sits well above the FBS average of $10.2M, with expenses having climbed steadily from $10.4M in FY2023.
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