Where Does the $20.5 Million Really Go? Inside Big Ten Revenue Sharing
Big Ten schools say they are spending $20.5 million on athletes. But scholarships, NIL and creative accounting reveal a far more complicated reality.
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Big Ten Coaching Buyouts: What It Costs to Fire Every Football Coach
What does it cost to fire a Big Ten football coach? From Lincoln Riley to Mike Locksley, massive buyouts reveal the hidden economics of the hot seat.
The Win Donor Economy: How College Football Teams Get Paid Millions to Be Overmatched
Big Ten schools pay opponents up to $1.9 million for football games. Public contracts reveal the economics behind buying games and college football's "win donors."
Big Ten Football Coaches: Who Does the Most with the Least?
Which Big Ten coaches create the most value? We compare Ferentz, Braun, Fitzgerald, Cignetti, Rhule, Fickell, and others against their programs’ resources.
Big Ten Capital Projects: What 18 Schools Are Building for the Future
Big Ten schools are spending billions on stadiums, training centers, and athletic facilities. Here’s what all 18 programs are building and why it matters.
Ohio State Strauss Settlements Top $167 Million
Ohio State’s Strauss scandal has cost over $167 million. Settlements, legal fees, investigations, and survivor care drive the actual cost higher.
The Cost of the Iowa Way: Inside Iowa Athletics’ Scandals and $11 Million in Legal Settlements
Iowa Athletics faced rhabdo, discrimination, racism claims, and $11M+ in settlements. We trace what happened and who paid.