Total Revenues

Reporting Year: 7/1/2006-6/30/2007

1. Ohio State $109,382,222
2. Florida $107,781,004
3. Texas $105,048,632
4. Tennessee $95,401,868
5. Michigan $89,079,982
6. Notre Dame $83,586,903
7. Wisconsin $82,579,472
8. Alabama $81,946,464
9. Auburn $81,696,758
10. Iowa $80,203,645

11. Louisiana State $76,499,511
12. Southern California $76,383,688
13. Penn State $76,327,504
14. Georgia $75,937,460
15. Michigan State $73,171,907
16. Nebraska $71,121,812
17. Oklahoma $69,430,569
18. Texas A&M $69,413,648
19. Virginia Tech $65,487,381
20. Stanford $65,480,187

21. Kansas $65,194,721
22. Virginia $64,852,417
23. Arkansas $63,337,303
24. UCLA $61,309,668
25. Kentucky $60,556,515
26. South Carolina $60,544,530
27. Washington $59,648,451
28. North Carolina $58,188,501
29. Boston College $57,392,077
30. Minnesota $56,914,887

31. Illinois $56,804,174
32. Purdue $56,293,562
33. Clemson $55,741,548
34. Louisville $54,589,997
35. Texas Tech $53,561,872
36. Arizona State $53,473,276
37. Connecticut $52,811,643
38. California $52,740,344
39. Oregon $50,489,771
40. Georgia Tech $49,581,182

41. Miami $49,219,738
42. Missouri $48,634,512
43. Kansas State $48,346,511
44. Duke $47,507,169
45. West Virginia $46,970,708
46. Oklahoma State $46,667,284
47. Maryland $46,283,648
48. Oregon State $45,409,990
49. Arizona $45,320,053
50. Indiana $44,739,096

51. Rutgers $44,050,960
52. Syracuse $43,732,382
53. North Carolina State $42,634,590
54. Colorado $42,354,657
55. Florida State $42,165,416
56. Northwestern $40,757,282
57. Baylor $40,475,819
58. Texas Christian $39,191,874
59. Vanderbilt $39,021,876
60. Pittsburgh $37,465,582

61. Iowa State $36,876,628
62. Wake Forest $36,827,089
63. Cincinnati $34,172,785
64. Mississippi $33,576,473
65. Brigham Young $32,100,899
66. Washington State $31,928,453
67. San Diego State $31,106,320
68. Central Florida $29,639,288
69. Memphis $29,335,795
70. Houston $28,188,613

71. South Florida $28,160,631
72. Southern Methodist $27,708,145
73. Hawaii $26,506,426
74. New Mexico $26,187,718
75. Rice $26,031,598
76. Utah $25,913,332
77. Mississippi State $25,842,032
78. Temple $25,836,567
79. Nevada-Las Vegas $25,166,518
80. Fresno State $25,153,897

81. East Carolina $25,080,006
82. Tulsa $24,276,929
83. Bowling Green $23,524,181
84. Boise State $22,314,219
85. Miami (OH) $22,252,089
86. Army $21,620,575
87. Alabama-Birmingham $21,600,512
88. Wyoming $21,031,881
89. Texas-El Paso $20,831,731
90. Central Michigan $20,434,178

91. Nevada $19,878,194
92. Colorado State $19,777,870
93. Buffalo $19,724,701
94. Eastern Michigan $19,580,253
95. New Mexico State $19,434,062
96. Tulane $19,168,000
97. Marshall $18,965,635
98. Western Michigan $18,737,921
99. Ohio $18,671,109
100. Florida International $17,936,027

101. Akron $17,792,195
102. Kent State $17,487,695
103. Middle Tennessee State $17,348,681
104. Toledo $16,980,819
105. San Jose State $16,970,449
106. Northern Illinois $16,866,401
107. North Texas $16,787,101
108. Southern Mississippi $16,022,899
109. Ball State $15,538,250
110. Florida Atlantic $14,116,774

111. Troy State $13,089,969
112. Utah State $12,822,145
113. Idaho $12,730,220
114. Louisiana Tech $12,440,515
115. Louisiana-Lafayette $10,107,711
116. Arkansas State $10,086,860
117. Louisiana-Monroe $9,122,207

Not Listed

Air Force
Navy

It'll be nice when UL, RU and UC get their stadium expansions done.

Surprised to see WVU, with its fairly large stadium, no higher on the list than it is.

Two notes about these numbers:

1. They are not football-specific (e.g. see Duke). Georgetown would have ranked 73rd on this list and I can guarantee that football revenues aren't much of that total.
2. Each school counts the numbers slightly differently--some include TV money in this figure, some don't; some include annual booster giving, some don't. Some just match expenses and call it even.

Agree with Hoya
Each school accounts for it differently, some schools would use donations for projects as actual revenue even if you know that might be a one time deal. So it gives you an idea but hard to compare unless they establish strict rules that all schools would follow

Where did these figures come from? Do the figures include BCS money?

The new Big East television contract will help revenue significantly. It should boost Cincinnati's revenue to around 40 million. Ohio State fans are saying that Cincinnati's revenue is 20 million and WVU is 35 million. WTF? Adding stronger bowl affiliations will also help our revenue!

3601 Wrote:Where did these figures come from? Do the figures include BCS money?

I'm not sure, I'm pretty sure it does. Our then AD-Bob Goin predicted in 2003 that by this time our revenue would be at 35 million, and he was on the freaking money! It should bump into the 40 millions over the next few years, especially if UC goes to a stronger bowl and UC basketball gets off the mat.

Also keep in mind, this isn't counting WVU's BCS money and Cincinnati and USF's huge spike in attendance.

CatsClaw Wrote:The new Big East television contract will help revenue significantly. It should boost Cincinnati's revenue to around 40 million. Ohio State fans are saying that Cincinnati's revenue is 20 million and WVU is 35 million. WTF? Adding stronger bowl affiliations will also help our revenue!

Nah, the TV contracts won't make that BIG of a difference, just a little under a million more. What will help both Cincinnati and USF is the increase in attendance.

I believe a college's annual athletics donations through booster clubs and such and tickets sold are still the biggest revenue producers for campuses.

Cheers,
Neil

omnicarrier Wrote:

CatsClaw Wrote:The new Big East television contract will help revenue significantly. It should boost Cincinnati's revenue to around 40 million. Ohio State fans are saying that Cincinnati's revenue is 20 million and WVU is 35 million. WTF? Adding stronger bowl affiliations will also help our revenue!

Nah, the TV contracts won't make that BIG of a difference, just a little under a million more. What will help both Cincinnati and USF is the increase in attendance.

I believe a college's annual athletics donations through booster clubs and such and tickets sold are still the biggest revenue producers for campuses.

Cheers,
Neil

Are you sure? The football package is being doubled and the basketball package I thought was supposed to be monsterous? You're right though, donations and boosters and attendance are the key. Some big time boosters and doners have stepped up this year for Cincinnati, and a lot of fans are donating money to the University now so we're seeing first hand what a difference that makes!

CatsClaw Wrote:

omnicarrier Wrote:

CatsClaw Wrote:The new Big East television contract will help revenue significantly. It should boost Cincinnati's revenue to around 40 million. Ohio State fans are saying that Cincinnati's revenue is 20 million and WVU is 35 million. WTF? Adding stronger bowl affiliations will also help our revenue!

Nah, the TV contracts won't make that BIG of a difference, just a little under a million more. What will help both Cincinnati and USF is the increase in attendance.

I believe a college's annual athletics donations through booster clubs and such and tickets sold are still the biggest revenue producers for campuses.

Cheers,
Neil

Are you sure? The football package is being doubled and the basketball package I thought was supposed to be monsterous? You're right though, donations and boosters and attendance are the key. Some big time boosters and doners have stepped up this year for Cincinnati, and a lot of fans are donating money to the University now so we're seeing first hand what a difference that makes!

I was only thinking about the football part of the contract. But that doesn't start til next year, so we won't see it until the 2008-09 revenues are reported. The bb contract starts this year and it will increase revenues also by about a million.

Another thing that will help the 2008-09 revenue for the newbies is that you will all be getting full conference shares that year.

Cheers,
Neil

omnicarrier Wrote:

CatsClaw Wrote:

omnicarrier Wrote:

CatsClaw Wrote:The new Big East television contract will help revenue significantly. It should boost Cincinnati's revenue to around 40 million. Ohio State fans are saying that Cincinnati's revenue is 20 million and WVU is 35 million. WTF? Adding stronger bowl affiliations will also help our revenue!

Nah, the TV contracts won't make that BIG of a difference, just a little under a million more. What will help both Cincinnati and USF is the increase in attendance.

I believe a college's annual athletics donations through booster clubs and such and tickets sold are still the biggest revenue producers for campuses.

Cheers,
Neil

Are you sure? The football package is being doubled and the basketball package I thought was supposed to be monsterous? You're right though, donations and boosters and attendance are the key. Some big time boosters and doners have stepped up this year for Cincinnati, and a lot of fans are donating money to the University now so we're seeing first hand what a difference that makes!

I was only thinking about the football part of the contract. But that doesn't start til next year, so we won't see it until the 2008-09 revenues are reported. The bb contract starts this year and it will increase revenues also by about a million.

Another thing that will help the 2008-09 revenue for the newbies is that you will all be getting full conference shares that year.

Cheers,
Neil

You're exactly right, I forgot it doesn't kick in until the 08-09 revenue review. It'll be nice to have that new TV contract kicking in!

If I get this right, what it all boils down to is these figures are basically meaningless when it comes to truly reporting revenue.

bitcruncher Wrote:If I get this right, what it all boils down to is these figures are basically meaningless when it comes to truly reporting revenue.

It would seem so, if we're really looking for exact figures, getting down to the brass tax. I have a feeling that UL is adding in everything they possibly can. Not saying they're 'cooking the books' but are counting everything. Fball attendance has been very good and bball has to account for a goodly share as well. Probably the case with UCONN as well, being right up there with UL amongst BE schools.

Part of it is a need to create a perception, which is still so important in college athletics--programs puffing themselves up for a variety of reasons. Some of which are how the program is viewed nationally, and by other programs, trying to earn respect and attract certain opponents perhaps. Also, from an in-state perspective, UL is only about 6 mil. behind their dreaded rival uk. UL wants stadium expansion and a new bball arena, which will partly be funded by bond sales, I believe. In a state dominated to a great extent by big blue sympathizers, UL needs to demonstrate their ability to generate revenue. The bonds must be approved by the state, so they have to show it is absolutely essential to increase their earning potential.

Of course, uk legislators would want to block anything that benefits UL anyway, just out of spite :muttering: