In fiscal year 2025, University of Utah's Football program reported $101.8M in revenue and $51.8M in expenses, for a net surplus of $50.0M. The program generated $101.8M in total revenue, led by Contributions at $39.8M. Among the 78 FBS programs reporting Football data, University of Utah ranks 18th overall in total expenses (18th of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $36.5M. University of Utah competes in the Big 12; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $39,846,967 |
| Media Rights | $19,802,898 |
| Conference Distributions of Football Bowl Generated Revenue | $12,391,544 |
| Ticket Sales | $10,936,251 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $9,380,497 |
| Conference Distributions (Non Media and Non Football Bowl) | $2,015,002 |
| Direct Institutional Support | $1,959,338 |
| Program, Novelty, Parking and Concession Sales | $1,730,260 |
| Student Fees | $1,574,130 |
| Compensation and Benefits provided by a third party | $1,500,000 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $334,230 |
| Indirect Institutional Support | $153,552 |
| In-Kind | $90,000 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $84,811 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $17,058,252 |
| Athletic Facilities Debt Service, Leases and Rental Fee | $9,082,007 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $5,707,851 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $4,757,315 |
| Team Travel | $2,641,576 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $2,637,130 |
| Game Expenses | $2,488,969 |
| Recruiting | $1,309,925 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $1,266,665 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $895,912 |
| Severance Payments | $796,317 |
| Facilities Maintenance and Operations | $672,477 |
| Guarantees | $625,000 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $516,621 |
| Medical Expenses and Insurance | $472,297 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $437,110 |
| Indirect Institutional Support | $153,552 |
| Football Bowl Expenses | $140,918 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $109,061 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $20,410 |
| Memberships and Dues | $2,810 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $101,799,480 | $51,792,175 | +$50.0M |
| FY2024 | $86,990,838 | $52,345,937 | +$34.6M |
| FY2023 | $92,544,582 | $51,843,385 | +$40.7M |
| FY2022 | $75,749,261 | $40,071,987 | +$35.7M |
| FY2021 | $27,002,483 | $22,975,592 | +$4.0M |
| FY2020 | $65,602,200 | $33,317,718 | +$32.3M |
The Utah football program generated $101.8M in total revenue in FY2025, with contributions accounting for the largest share at $39.8M, resulting in a $50.0M surplus after $51.8M in expenses. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represented the program's largest expense category at $17.1M, as Utah ranked 18th among 78 FBS programs in total spending — well above the FBS average of $36.5M. Expenses have remained remarkably consistent over the past three fiscal years, holding near $51.8M-$52.3M after a significant jump from $40.1M in FY2022.
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