B1G Least-Subsidized Conference in the Nation

Interesting look at college athletic revenue vs. subsidies. Jump to the bottom of the page for the comparison of subsidies by power conference.

A small handful of the very wealthiest athletic departments harvest so much revenue that it almost doesn’t matter how much they spend. These fortunate few break even, or, like the University of Texas and 11 other schools, even return some of that cash back to their host university.

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B1G Schools:

2. Ohio State
Revenue: $706 million
Expenses: $659 million
Surplus: $48 million

3. Michigan
Revenue: $692 million
Expenses: $616 million
Surplus: $76 million

9. Becky
Revenue: $555 million
Expenses: $580 million
Shortfall: $25 million

12. iowa
Revenue: $507 million
Expenses: $492 million
Shortfall: $15 million

16. Michigan State
Revenue: $466 million
Expenses: $469 million
Shortfall: $3 million

19. Nebraska
Revenue: $435 million
Expenses: $427 million
Surplus: $8 million

22. University of Minnesota
Revenue: $421 million
Expenses: $459 million
Shortfall: $37 million

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50. Rutgers
Revenue: $184 million
Expenses: $356 million
Shortfall: $172 million

Which proves the point football doesn't pay everything and often doesn't even pay for itself. Which lots of folks like to disagree with, but facts are facts. Was true when I took MJK's class 20 years ago and still true today.