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Which colleges take in the most money from athletic boosters?

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Amarillo High’s David Herrera wears a hundred dollar bill back plate at the game against Monterey, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, at Lowrey Field in PlainsCapital Park.

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Oct 21, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cheerleaders celebrate a touchdown by running back Miyan Williams (3) during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium.Oct 21, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cheerleaders celebrate a touchdown by running back Miyan Williams (3) during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium.

Oct 21, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cheerleaders celebrate a touchdown by running back Miyan Williams (3) during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium.

USA TODAY Sports and the Knight Commission did an impressive amount of reporting to determine which schools reel in the most money from athletics boosters, basing the findings on numbers calculated between 2005 and 2022. A fascinating look at a billion-dollar industry, which was then broken down into specific schools that bring in the most cash from boosters.

25. Penn State

Penn State fans celebrate with players after the Nittany Lions defeated Auburn 28-20 at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in State College.

Hes Dr 091821 Pennstate 54Penn State fans celebrate with players after the Nittany Lions defeated Auburn 28-20 at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in State College.

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Penn State fans celebrate with players after the Nittany Lions defeated Auburn 28-20 at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in State College. Hes Dr 091821 Pennstate 54

Amount: $386 million

24. Wisconsin

Wisconsin Badgers fans react to a play against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the Guaranteed Rate Bowl Game at Chase Field on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022.

Ncaa Guaranteed Rate BowlWisconsin Badgers fans react to a play against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the Guaranteed Rate Bowl Game at Chase Field on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022.

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Wisconsin Badgers fans react to a play against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the Guaranteed Rate Bowl Game at Chase Field on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022. Ncaa Guaranteed Rate Bowl

Amount: $389 million

23. Texas Tech

Texas Tech fans cheer at the Texas Bowl game against Ole Miss, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at NRG Stadium in Houston.Texas Tech fans cheer at the Texas Bowl game against Ole Miss, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Texas Tech fans cheer at the Texas Bowl game against Ole Miss, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Amount: $396 million

22. Washington

Dec 30, 2010; San Diego, CA, USA; Washington Huskies coach Steve Sarkisian (left) and linebacker Mason Foster (40) hold the championship trophy after the Huskies' 19-7 victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the 2010 Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY SportsDec 30, 2010; San Diego, CA, USA; Washington Huskies coach Steve Sarkisian (left) and linebacker Mason Foster (40) hold the championship trophy after the Huskies' 19-7 victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the 2010 Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 30, 2010; San Diego, CA, USA; Washington Huskies coach Steve Sarkisian (left) and linebacker Mason Foster (40) hold the championship trophy after the Huskies’ 19-7 victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the 2010 Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-USA TODAY Sports

Amount: $402 million

21. Michigan State

Jan 12, 2022; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans mascot “Sparty” dons a mask to conform with the university’s Covid protocol in the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-USA TODAY SportsJan 12, 2022; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans mascot “Sparty” dons a mask to conform with the university’s Covid protocol in the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 12, 2022; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans mascot “Sparty” dons a mask to conform with the university’s Covid protocol in the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Dale Young-USA TODAY Sports

Amount: $439 million

20. Louisville

Fans cheer as The Ville takes the lead on Jackson TN at the TBT second round game of the Louisville Regional at Freedom Hall July 27, 2023.Fans cheer as The Ville takes the lead on Jackson TN at the TBT second round game of the Louisville Regional at Freedom Hall July 27, 2023.

Fans cheer as The Ville takes the lead on Jackson TN at the TBT second round game of the Louisville Regional at Freedom Hall July 27, 2023.

Amount: $450 million

19. Kansas

Oct 7, 2017; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks fans play beer darts before the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY SportsOct 7, 2017; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks fans play beer darts before the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 7, 2017; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks fans play beer darts before the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Amount: $459 million

18. South Carolina

Nov 12, 2022; Gainesville, Florida, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Cam Smith (9) prior to the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsNov 12, 2022; Gainesville, Florida, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Cam Smith (9) prior to the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 12, 2022; Gainesville, Florida, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Cam Smith (9) prior to the game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Amount: $466 million.

17. Clemson

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney during preseason practice in Jervey Meadows in Clemson, S.C. Thursday, August 10, 2023.Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney during preseason practice in Jervey Meadows in Clemson, S.C. Thursday, August 10, 2023.

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney during preseason practice in Jervey Meadows in Clemson, S.C. Thursday, August 10, 2023.

Amount: $476 million.

16. Iowa

Mar 31, 2023; Dallas, TX, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes fans celebrate after the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks in semifinals of the women's Final Four of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY SportsMar 31, 2023; Dallas, TX, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes fans celebrate after the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks in semifinals of the women's Final Four of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 31, 2023; Dallas, TX, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes fans celebrate after the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks in semifinals of the women’s Final Four of the 2023 NCAA Tournament at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Amount: $477 million

15. Michgan

Michigan fans cheer for the Wolverines against Northern Illinois during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.

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Michigan fans cheer for the Wolverines against Northern Illinois during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. michigan football niu

Amount: $493 million

14. Tennessee

Tennessee mascot Smokey with Tennessee fans at the NCAA college football game between the Tennesse Volunteers and Vanderbilt Commodores in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, November 27, 2021.

Kns Tennessee Vanderbilt FootballTennessee mascot Smokey with Tennessee fans at the NCAA college football game between the Tennesse Volunteers and Vanderbilt Commodores in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, November 27, 2021.

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Tennessee mascot Smokey with Tennessee fans at the NCAA college football game between the Tennesse Volunteers and Vanderbilt Commodores in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, November 27, 2021. Kns Tennessee Vanderbilt Football

Amount: $500 million.

13. Virginia

Sep 30, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Virginia Cavaliers outside linebacker Noah Taylor (7) and Virginia Cavaliers long snapper Lee Dudley (62) celebrate with teammates after Miami Hurricanes place kicker Andres Borregales (30) missed the game winning field goal during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsSep 30, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Virginia Cavaliers outside linebacker Noah Taylor (7) and Virginia Cavaliers long snapper Lee Dudley (62) celebrate with teammates after Miami Hurricanes place kicker Andres Borregales (30) missed the game winning field goal during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Amount: $516 million

12. Alabama

Alabama Crimson Tide fans cheer during the football game between the Florida Gators and The Alabama Crimson Tide, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla. Sept. 18, 2021.

Flgai 09182021 Ufvs Bama Fans02Alabama Crimson Tide fans cheer during the football game between the Florida Gators and The Alabama Crimson Tide, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla. Sept. 18, 2021.

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Alabama Crimson Tide fans cheer during the football game between the Florida Gators and The Alabama Crimson Tide, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla. Sept. 18, 2021. Flgai 09182021 Ufvs Bama Fans02

Amount: $528 million

11. Ohio State

Ohio State Buckeyes fans do an O'H-I-O chant before a NCAA Division I football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

Cfb Tulsa Golden Hurricane At Ohio State BuckeyesOhio State Buckeyes fans do an O'H-I-O chant before a NCAA Division I football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

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Ohio State Buckeyes fans do an O’H-I-O chant before a NCAA Division I football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Cfb Tulsa Golden Hurricane At Ohio State Buckeyes

Amount: $536 million

10. Florida State

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 25: A general view as fans storm the field after the Florida State Seminoles defeated the Florida Gators 45-38 in a game at Doak Campbell Stadium on November 25, 2022 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 25: A general view as fans storm the field after the Florida State Seminoles defeated the Florida Gators 45-38 in a game at Doak Campbell Stadium on November 25, 2022 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 25: A general view as fans storm the field after the Florida State Seminoles defeated the Florida Gators 45-38 in a game at Doak Campbell Stadium on November 25, 2022 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Amount: $540 million

9. Auburn

Nov 30, 2019; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Marlon Davidson (3) reacts with fans on the field after the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY SportsNov 30, 2019; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Marlon Davidson (3) reacts with fans on the field after the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 30, 2019; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Marlon Davidson (3) reacts with fans on the field after the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

Amount: $580 million

8. Oklahoma

Oklahoma fans celebrates during the second game of the Women's College World Championship Series between the Oklahoma Sooners and Florida State at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Thursday, June, 8, 2023.Oklahoma fans celebrates during the second game of the Women's College World Championship Series between the Oklahoma Sooners and Florida State at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Thursday, June, 8, 2023.

Oklahoma fans celebrates during the second game of the Women’s College World Championship Series between the Oklahoma Sooners and Florida State at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Thursday, June, 8, 2023.

Amount: $597 million

7. LSU

Dec 1, 2021; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers football head coach Brian Kelly speaks to the fans at halftime between the LSU Tigers and the Ohio Bobcats at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY SportsDec 1, 2021; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers football head coach Brian Kelly speaks to the fans at halftime between the LSU Tigers and the Ohio Bobcats at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2021; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers football head coach Brian Kelly speaks to the fans at halftime between the LSU Tigers and the Ohio Bobcats at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Amount: $618 million

6. Oklahoma State

Aug 31, 2017; Stillwater, OK, USA; General view: Oklahoma State Cowboys stadium during the second half against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY SportsAug 31, 2017; Stillwater, OK, USA; General view: Oklahoma State Cowboys stadium during the second half against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 31, 2017; Stillwater, OK, USA; General view: Oklahoma State Cowboys stadium during the second half against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Boone Pickens Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports

Amount: $670 million

5. Georgia

Sep 18, 2021; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs fans help recruit high school player Arch Manning after Georgia defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY SportsSep 18, 2021; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs fans help recruit high school player Arch Manning after Georgia defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 18, 2021; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs fans help recruit high school player Arch Manning after Georgia defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Amount: $716 million

4. Florida

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 09: Florida Gators cheerleaders perform during the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 09: Florida Gators cheerleaders perform during the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 09: Florida Gators cheerleaders perform during the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Amount: $763 million

3. Texas

Sep 10, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns fan during the first half of the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY SportsSep 10, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns fan during the first half of the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 10, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns fan during the first half of the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

Amount: $766 million

2. Texas A&M

Photo: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY SportsPhoto: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

Photo: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

Amount: $849 million

1. Oregon

Nov 23, 2019; Tempe, AZ, USA; Nike shoes co-founder and chairman Phil Knight on the sidelines of the Oregon Ducks game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsNov 23, 2019; Tempe, AZ, USA; Nike shoes co-founder and chairman Phil Knight on the sidelines of the Oregon Ducks game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 23, 2019; Tempe, AZ, USA; Nike shoes co-founder and chairman Phil Knight on the sidelines of the Oregon Ducks game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Amount: $969 million

This article originally appeared on List Wire: Which colleges take in the most money from athletic boosters?

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