Michigan #2 most valuable College Football program in the nation

Colleges & Universities University of Michigan
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<p>I can’t say I am surprised. Clearly, Michigan is the class of the Big 10, but it is always nice to see. I have to admit that Iowa seemed a little over-valued. Otherwise, there weren’t any surprises. </p>

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<p>Old</p>

<p>You see how much Iowa is paying their HC?</p>

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<p>Alabama is 8th? Seems a bit low to me.</p>

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<p>ATHLETIC BUDGETS</p>

<p>2012</p>

<p>Total Revenue (millions)</p>

<ol>
<li><p>Texas $163</p></li>
<li><p>Ohio State $142</p></li>
<li><p>Michigan $129</p></li>
<li><p>Alabama $124</p></li>
<li><p>Florida $120</p></li>
<li><p>Louisana State $114</p></li>
<li><p>Penn State $108</p></li>
<li><p>Auburn $106</p></li>
<li><p>Oklahoma $106</p></li>
<li><p>Tennessee $106</p></li>
</ol>

<p>Total Expenses</p>

<ol>
<li><p>Texas $129</p></li>
<li><p>Ohio State $116</p></li>
<li><p>Florida $111</p></li>
<li><p>Tennessee $106</p></li>
<li><p>Michigan $101</p></li>
<li><p>Wisconsin $100</p></li>
<li><p>Alabama $98</p></li>
<li><p>Oklahoma $98</p></li>
<li><p>Auburn $96</p></li>
<li><p>Louisiana State $96</p></li>
</ol>

<p>Source: U.S. Department of Education</p>

<p>[Athletic</a> department finances tricky to interpret - Toledo Blade](<a href=“http://www.toledoblade.com/Michigan/2013/01/20/OSU-UM-athletic-departments-rake-in-cash-but-who-has-more-depends-on-the-formula.html]Athletic”>Athletic department finances tricky to interpret | The Blade)</p>

<p>2011 was Brady Hoke’s best year in Michigan vs the worst season in Ohio State’s recent football history in term of revenue due to the sudden departure of Head Coach Jim Tressel. I recall that same Forbes ranking had tOSU at #2 in the country behind only Texas back in 2010. Based on the article by Toledo Blade, I would agree that it’s probably a tie these days in terms of value of the athletic departments. It’s good to see that the Wolverines are bouncing back in this regard. :)</p>