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Akron vs Kent State NIL Roster Market 2026

NIL Roster Market · Head-to-Head 2026

Akron

Akron

MAC · #198

$4.0M

VS
Kent State

Kent State

MAC · #223

$3.5M

53.6%Market Split46.4%

Akron carries approximately $550K more aggregate roster value than Kent State — a 14% gap.

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By the Numbers

Sideline Best Estimate
$4.0M
$3.5M
National Rank
#198
#223
Conference
MAC
MAC
Market Gap
+$550K
-$550K

Akron — by sport

  • Football$2.6M
  • Men's Basketball$650K
  • Other Sports$750K

Kent State — by sport

  • Football$2.1M
  • Men's Basketball$650K
  • Other Sports$750K

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