Money vs. Wins: Does Spending Buy Wins in College Football?

Every Power 4 program plus Notre Dame, plotted by estimated 2026 roster budget against its record. We’ll update it every week of the season.

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Does Spending Buy Wins?

Every Power 4 program plus Notre Dame, plotted by estimated 2026 roster budget against its record. Updated every week of the season.

Spending vs. winning percentage

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In the AP Top 25 Unranked Expected win % for that budget

Doing more with less

Most wins above what their budget predicts

    Not getting their money's worth

    Most wins below what their budget predicts

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