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Daily Brews: Michigan Athletics project deficit in 2021, surplus in ‘22

Turning a corner and soon to be turning a profit.

By Trevor Woods
NCAA FOOTBALL: NOV 05 Maryland at Michigan Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Per a University of Michigan press release, the athletic department expects a budget deficit of $62.9 million for the current fiscal year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and projects a surplus of $1.4 million for the fiscal year beginning on July 1.

“For the FY ‘21 operating budget, the athletic department projects an operating deficit of $62.9 million based on operating revenues of $88.8 million and operating expenses of $151.7 million. The operating deficit is a result of significantly reduced spectator admission revenues and preferred seat contributions, as well as reduced Big Ten Conference distributions directly linked to the COVID-19 pandemic,” the statement read. “Looking ahead to FY ‘22, the department projects an operating surplus of $1.4 million, based on operating revenues of $180.4 million and projected expenses of $179.0 million.”

With the COVID-19 pandemic nearly behind the world, it’s only natural to see the Michigan athletic department doing what they normally always do — make money.

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To read the whole press release, click here.

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