Top 10 college football teams with the highest expenses

10. Clemson Tigers ($57.8 million) 

Per its NCAA report, Clemson football’s expenses in FY2023 included: 

• Recruiting: $3.5 million 
• Non-travel student-athlete meals: $3.4 million
• Miscellaneous: $23.5 million  
• Game expenses: $3.7 million  
• Coaching compensation: $17.4 million 
• Athletic student aid: $6.8 million 
• Athletic facilities debt service: $0  
• Team travel: $3.3 million 
• Equipment: $2.6 million