Michigan Athletics, Warde Manuel and the $19 Million Cost of an Internal Crisis
Michigan spent $12M investigating athletics, then paid Warde Manuel $7M to leave. What did the public get?
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Notre Dame to the Big Ten? The $450 Million Cost of Independence
The Big Ten once pushed Notre Dame out. By 2030, it may be rich enough to finally pull the Irish back in.
Big Ten Venue Revenue: Who Profits When the Teams Aren’t Playing?
Big Ten stadiums are becoming year-round businesses. Which athletic departments get the most money?
Big Ten Women’s Basketball NIL Arms Race: All 18 Teams Ranked
We rank all 18 Big Ten women’s basketball programs by estimated NIL strength, roster value, and revenue-sharing power, from USC and Ohio State to the conference’s emerging financial divide.
Why the Big Ten Dominates College Football's New Economy
Big Ten revenue is soaring as its schools win titles and build $40 million rosters. Can the rest of college athletics keep up?
Too Big to Fail? Inside UCLA’s Athletics Bailout
UCLA is financing its athletics deficit while tightening campus budgets. Faculty want proof that Big Ten membership delivers more than bigger bills.
Big Ten Revenue Sharing: The $369 Million Secret
Big Ten schools can share $369 million with athletes, but only Penn State disclosed its payroll, and 99.3% went to men’s sports.