LSU Tigers rank 10th in estimated NCAA program value
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If LSU's football team hit the open market, it would rank as the 10th most valuable in the NCAA, according to estimations by The Athletic.
Why it matters: While name, image and likeness deals are reshaping the finances of college teams across the country, it's fun to think about how the teams themselves would do if they could go up for sale.
The big picture: The Athletic ranked teams in the SEC, Big Ten, ACC and Big 12 while considering prestige, championships, facility renovations, population trends and realignment scenarios.
By the numbers: The University of Texas, which boasts New Orleans' own Arch Manning at quarterback, came out on top with an estimated valuation of $2.4 billion.
- LSU landed at No. 10 with an estimated $1.2 billion value, behind other SEC schools Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee.
Yes, but: The Tigers are still No. 1 in our hearts.
- Well, maybe not Carlie's hotty-toddy heart.