Athletic Department Finance

Athletic department revenue, expenses, MFRS data, financial benchmarking, and program financial health analysis

Jun 29, 2026

The 2025-26 Learfield Director's Cup Results. Visualized.

The scores are out. I focus on the finances that drive the standings.

May 26, 2026

Conference Revenue/Spending, Ranked

One chart can tell you just how far apart schools are

Apr 30, 2026

Men vs. Womens Basketball, Visualized

Does winning get you whatever you want?

Mar 16, 2026

Men's March Madness Economics, Visualized

Breaking down the finances of the most popular tournament in sports

Feb 10, 2026

The Learfield Director's Cup, Visualized

College Sports' Most Expensive Participation Trophy

Feb 3, 2026

The Business of College Athletics, Visualized

An overview of how your school operates as a non-profit/business

Jan 13, 2026

The Reason For JMU's Success No One Has Noticed

I hate myself for having to point this out

Dec 23, 2025

Athletics Student Fees - Visualized

Trying to make sense of a complicated financial scheme

Dec 11, 2025

Michigan State's $401 Million Donation, Visualized

Putting a massive alumni pay day for a school into context

Nov 10, 2025

FBS Administrative Size, Visualized

A look at the athletics staff labor market

Oct 15, 2025

What Can $50 Million Get You in College Sports?

Being only the #2 all-time buyout aint half bad

Sep 2, 2025

How much does an FBS win cost?

Comparing football operating budgets to wins

Aug 18, 2025

Michigan's $30m Fine, Visualized

What does $30 million even mean?

Aug 11, 2025

RIP University of Louisiana Monroe in Division I?

Diving deep into ULM's headlining making week and situation

Jul 14, 2025

Operating Budgets. All of Them.

Giving away every school/team's revenue/expenses for the past seven years