Michigan State aims for top-tier funding for football program
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Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Michigan State's new athletic director, Dan Bartholomae, has pledged to boost funding for the football program to the upper third of the Big Ten. Currently, the Spartans' spending on football ranges from $21 million to $25 million, positioning them in the lower half of the conference. Bartholomae emphasized the necessity of enhancing resources for competitiveness and outlined his commitment to both roster development and Spartan Stadium renovations. The Spartans are 2-3 under first-year head coach Pat Fitzgerald and are preparing to face Illinois in their upcoming game.
- •Michigan State's football funding ranks below most Big Ten programs.
- •Bartholomae aims for funding levels to aid championship contention.
- •Spartans are currently under first-year coach Pat Fitzgerald.
- •Upcoming game is against Illinois on Saturday.
- •NIL spending comparison shows MSU trailing top programs like Ohio State.
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"Michigan State's new athletic director committed to funding football into the Big Ten's top third. #GoGreen
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