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Rutgers Football Broke Program Record in Spending for 4th Straight Year in 2024. Here’s How Much.

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Rutgers spent a record number on its football program in 2024.

The school spent a record $193 million on athletics even as its deficit grows

20 hours ago·New Jersey, United States

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nj broke the news in New Jersey, United States 20 hours ago on Monday, January 26, 2026.

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Football spending rose 18.1% to $76.1 million, accounting for 39.3% of Rutgers' $193.8 million athletics budget amid a $78 million deficit, driven by salaries and travel costs.