Best Big Twelve Conference Men's Football Programs, Ranked by Operating Budget

A program's operating budget shows how much it spends to run the team day to day — from travel and equipment to coaching staff. Below, we've ranked all 14 Big Twelve Conference men's Football programs by operating budget.

The average operating budget across Big Twelve Conference men's Football programs is $5,993,396, with average recruiting spend around $1,128,825. Programs with larger budgets don't always offer more aid, but they tend to signal a higher level of institutional commitment.

Use this ranking to compare program spending, then read our guide on stacking athletic, academic, and need-based aid.