Overview
- An NCAA financial report shows $336.1 million in FY2025 revenue against $320.4 million in expenses, producing a $15.7 million surplus.
- Football accounted for $160.6 million, including $67 million from ticket sales and $17.5 million in postseason reimbursements tied to a championship run.
- Donor contributions reached a record $68.3 million, with Big Ten media-rights fees near $65 million and licensing and sponsorships exceeding $42 million.
- The department reported no revenue-sharing expenses for FY2025, and more than $20 million in NIL distributions is expected in the coming year.
- Athletic director Ross Bjork praised the department’s performance and emphasized focusing on new revenue streams and disciplined expense management as the model shifts.