That eye-watering sum comes a year after the Ohio State Buckeyes reportedly spent $20 million on its championship-winning 2024 roster.

According to the Houston Chronicle, the Longhorns will spend between $35 million and $40 million on their football roster for the 2025 season. That staggering figure includes NIL deals via the Texas One Fund and anticipated revenue-sharing allotments, making Texas one of the most aggressive programs in the sport’s new financial era.

If the Longhorns' budget range is accurate, it represents a significant leap from the previous highest known roster budget in the sport.