University of Tennessee, Knoxville Football Financial Data

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

In fiscal year 2025, University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Football program reported $151.4M in revenue and $74.0M in expenses, for a net surplus of $77.4M. University of Tennessee, Knoxville competes in the SEC. Financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$151,409,128
Total Expenses
$74,017,787
Net
+$77,391,341

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$50,491,516
Ticket Sales$40,942,619
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$24,496,381
Media Rights$18,630,506
Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales$7,733,306
Guarantees$3,772,358
Football Bowl Revenues$3,394,840
Direct Institutional Support$1,542,832
Student Fees$193,396
Sports Camp Revenues$158,680
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$52,694

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$17,436,361
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$9,940,636
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$8,666,973
Athletic Student Aid$6,143,721
Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee$5,571,704
Game Expenses$5,154,627
Other Operating Expenses$4,798,927
Recruiting$4,589,573
Guarantees$3,500,000
Team Travel$2,376,846
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$2,008,315
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$1,704,982
Football Bowl Expenses$1,024,953
Football Bowl Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$560,330
Medical Expenses and Insurance$530,234
Memberships and Dues$9,605
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$151,409,128$74,017,787+$77.4M
FY2024$149,321,129$75,905,015+$73.4M
FY2023$135,090,185$59,112,823+$76.0M
FY2022$99,305,304$47,194,884+$52.1M
FY2021$62,627,432$45,899,235+$16.7M
FY2020$93,137,617$55,730,413+$37.4M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does University of Tennessee, Knoxville spend on Football?
University of Tennessee, Knoxville Football reported $74,017,787 in total expenses in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
How much revenue does University of Tennessee, Knoxville Football generate?
University of Tennessee, Knoxville Football reported $151,409,128 in total revenue in FY2025 per NCAA MFRS filings.
Is University of Tennessee, Knoxville Football profitable?
In FY2025, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Football reported a net surplus of $77.4M.