Buffs vs. Rams athletic expenses

Hiring a celebrity coach like Deion Sanders comes at a significant price, and one the University of Colorado was more than happy to pay given the windfall his presence has produced. While Colorado State's coffers don't run quite as deep, they still paid out $11.2 million in coach compensation in fiscal year 2024. Here's a comparative look at 10 of the top expenses for the two schools. Click column headers to sort.