Top 10 most-profitable football schools for 2011-2012

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ESPN released a list of the top 10 most-profitable football programs for the 2011 – 2012 season. It’s really no surprise Texas is at the top of the list, but there are 5 SEC schools bringing in more money than Notre Dame, and one just behind them.

It’ll be interesting to see if this season sparks an influx of revenue for Notre Dame.

Texas Longhorns

Revenue: $103.8
Expenses: $25.9
Profit: $77.9

Michigan Wolverines

Revenue: $85.2
Expenses: $23.6
Profit: $61.6

Georgia Bulldogs

Revenue: $75
Expenses: $22.7
Profit: $52.3

Florida Gators

Revenue: $74.1
Expenses: $23.1
Profit: $51.1

Alabama Crimson Tide

Revenue: $82
Expenses: $36.9
Profit: $45.1

LSU Tigers

Revenue: $68.8
Expenses: $24.1
Profit: $44.8

Auburn Tigers

Revenue: $77.2
Expenses: $33.3
Profit: $43.8

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Revenue: $69
Expenses: $25.8
Profit: $43.2

Arkansas Razorbacks

Revenue: $64.2
Expenses: $24.3
Profit: $39.9

Nebraska Cornhuskers

Revenue: $55.1
Expenses: $18.7
Profit: $36.4