It’s time for Dr. Farrell to give a checkup to the top 10 most valuable college football programs. This is a simple grading system as I label them either SICK or HEALTHY and give my reason why.
Data according to USA Today.
1. Ohio State
HEALTHY
— The Buckeyes athletics revenue in 2022 was tops in all of college football at $251 million and the football program is obviously in great shape from a recruiting standpoint and on the field with another playoff run. If a team from the north is going to win it all it’s going to be the Buckeyes.
2. Texas
HEALTHY
— Texas may not have it all together on the field yet but with $239 million in revenue entering the SEC soon and in the NIL era they will be just fine.
3. Alabama
HEALTHY
— What else can be said? $214 million and Nick Saban is as healthy as it gets, and one more national title is likely in the works before Saban moves on.
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4. Michigan
HEALTHY
— $210 million and back-to-back playoff appearances is a nice way to be, and they are the favorite in the Big Ten this upcoming season.
5. Georgia
HEALTHY
— $203 million and back-to-back national titles makes Georgia the healthiest program in the country, and it’s not that close.
6. LSU
HEALTHY
— $199 million with a national title as recently as 2019 and a very good year one for Brian Kelly. They should be natty contenders this year.
7. Texas A&M
SICK
— $193 million, but so much invested in Jimbo Fisher and coming off a 5-7 season. The Aggies are a current disaster.
8. Florida
SICK
— Jim McElwain and Dan Mullen run out of town, a nasty 2024 schedule, and Billy Napier soon to be on a very hot seat does not equal healthy, even with $190 million in 2022 revenue.
9. Penn State
HEALTHY
— James Franklin needs to break through and beat better teams, but at $181 million and with a loaded roster, they are in great shape moving forward. The only issue? They are third in the Big Ten in everything.
10. Oklahoma
SICK
— Brent Venables had a rough year one and could be on a very hot seat after 2023 if things don’t go well. $177 million and off to the SEC in 2024 is good, but is he the guy?
