College football roster spending exceeds $20 million on average

CBS Sports conducted a survey revealing that the average college football roster cost exceeds $20 million. In the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), Miami leads with spending over $40 million, while several schools, including Clemson and Florida State, fall into the $20 million range. Eight ACC schools are below the $20 million mark, with NC State included. The findings indicate a trend where teams in power conferences like the Big Ten and SEC generally allocate significant portions of their revenue to football. The survey reflects broader financial dynamics and the influence of NIL collectives in college football funding.

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