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Washington football valued at $1.06 billion by The Athletic

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Washington football valued at $1.06 billion by The Athletic

Summary

The Athletic's latest valuation ranks Washington football tied for 15th among college programs, with a value of $1.06 billion. This marks a significant increase from last season's $970 million valuation. Washington's financial standing reflects its recent move to the Big Ten Conference, highlighting the competitive of college football valuations. The rise in value underscores the effectiveness of the program's recent leadership under head coach Jedd Fisch and athletic director Pat Chun.

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•Washington is tied with Nebraska for 15th place nationally.
•Valuation rose by over $30 million from last year.
•Ohio State leads with a valuation of $2.3 billion.
•The program moved to the Big Ten from the Pac-12 due to financial pressures.
•Washington's valuation is higher than Texas A&M and Miami.

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12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Washington Football Valued Just North of $1 Billion by The Athletic

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The Athletic released its annual valuations of the top 30 college football programs entering the 2026 season. Washington tied with Nebraska for 15th.
— Yahoo Sports

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