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Akron vs Michigan NIL Roster Market 2026

NIL Roster Market · Head-to-Head 2026

Akron

Akron

MAC · #198

$4.0M

VS
Michigan

Michigan

Big Ten · #14

$47.6M

7.8%Market Split92.2%

Michigan carries approximately $43.6M more aggregate roster value than Akron — a 92% gap.

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By the Numbers

Sideline Best Estimate
$4.0M
$47.6M
National Rank
#198
#14
Conference
MAC
Big Ten
Market Gap
-$43.6M
+$43.6M

Akron — by sport

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

Michigan — by sport

  • Football$31.3M
  • Men's Basketball$11M
  • Hockey$2.7M
  • Women's Basketball$1.6M
  • Softball$250K
  • Volleyball$200K

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