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Gophers Ticket Sales Dip Amid Budget Crunch | Minnesota Golden Gophers Football News
Gophers football’s season ticket sales are plummeting—down to 29,289 this year from over 31,000 the past two—just as the athletics department braces for a $9 million budget shortfall in 2027, fueled by a $21 million player pay settlement. With ticket revenue, media deals, and fundraising under pressure, the drop threatens financial stability. Meanwhile, college football’s landscape is shifting toward more conference matchups, potentially sidelining lucrative non-conference games that smaller schools rely on for cash. Athletics director Mark Coyle admits these games matter—not just for big…
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