SPORTS

UNC's New Money Plan: Football Gets the Biggest Share

USA, Chapel HillSat Aug 16 2025

Revenue Distribution

  • Total Funds Available: $20.5 million
  • Football: 65% ($13 million)
  • Men's Basketball: 35% ($7 million)
  • Other Sports (Baseball, Women's Basketball, etc.): $250,000 each

Revenue-Based Allocation

  • Football and Men's Basketball: Primary revenue generators
  • Revenue Share Drop: From 71% to 60.2% in recent years
  • Expected Revenue Increase: With Bill Belichick coaching football

Women's Basketball Success

  • Coach Courtney Banghart: Raised over $1 million for the team
  • Competitive with Top Programs Nationwide

Athletic Budget and Scholarships

  • Current Budget: $150 million
  • Planned Increase: $30 million next year
  • Scholarships: Supports 530 student-athletes (330 full rides)

Comparison with Other Schools

  • Wyoming's Budget: $2.5 million
  • UNC's Commitment: Supports all sports teams equitably

questions

    How does the 65% allocation to football at UNC align with the revenue generated by the program compared to other sports?
    What are the potential implications of allocating 65% of the budget to football on the development of other sports at UNC?
    How might the current budget allocation affect the recruitment and retention of athletes in non-revenue sports?

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