James M. Smith President at Eastern Michigan University | Official website
James M. Smith President at Eastern Michigan University | Official website
Meanwhile, men's football teams received $80,215,152.
The average sports expenses at Washtenaw County have grown 138.7% since 2010.
College football is one of the biggest sports in the U.S., with some college teams eclipsing NFL teams in terms of attendance and profit.
In 2022, after a decades-long fight, student athletes nationwide gained the right to profit from their names, likenesses, and images as a result of a flurry of new state laws and an NCAA policy change.
Women's Football Team's Expenditures in Washtenaw County in Last 5 Years
| Year | Football Team's Expenditures | % from grand total sport team expenditures |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $80,215,152 | 32.4% |
| 2022 | $63,685,111 | 29.2% |
| 2021 | $45,448,007 | 27.8% |
| 2020 | $54,522,620 | 28.5% |
| 2019 | $57,414,597 | 28.3% |
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