University of Michigan sports ranks fourth in revenue among FBS schools
The University of Michigan ranks fourth among Football Bowl Subdivision schools in revenue, the Orlando Sentinel reported as part of a six-part series on economics and college athletics Tuesday.
The Wolverines brought in $99,027,105 in 2007-08, the second-highest Big Ten school on the list.
And even in revenue, Michigan can't beat Ohio State.
The Buckeyes are second on the list at $117,953,712. First is Texas ($120,288,370) and third is Florida ($106,030,895).
The Big Ten and SEC dominated with four teams each. From the Big Ten were No. 2 Ohio State, No. 4 Michigan, No. 5 Wisconsin ($93,452,334) and No. 6 Penn State ($91,570,233).
The SEC had No. 3 Florida, No. 7 Auburn ($89,305,326), No. 8 Alabama ($88,869,810) and No. 9 Tennessee ($88,719,798).
Among other Michigan opponents, Notre Dame was 14th ($83,352,439) and Eastern Michigan was 98th ($19,341,287).
Comments
SalineBob
Thu, Jul 30, 2009 : 11:40 a.m.
Also among other Michigan opponents is Michigan State. They are 16th on the list.
Man in the Mirror
Thu, Jul 30, 2009 : 10:32 a.m.
This is why the golf club is mini-sizing the parking. It all about the money, not how much fun the fans have before or after the game, what do they care. They want to get theirs too. Party before or after the game at home, park your car and go inside and enjoy the game people.
Joe G.
Thu, Jul 30, 2009 : 9:36 a.m.
Will be interesting to see where UM falls on this list starting in 2010-2011 after the suites/club seating at Michigan Stadium are complete and the revenue is coming in.