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Akron vs Western Michigan NIL Roster Market 2026

NIL Roster Market · Head-to-Head 2026

Akron

Akron

MAC · #198

$4.0M

VS
Western Michigan

Western Michigan

MAC · #102

$9.1M

30.9%Market Split69.1%

Western Michigan carries approximately $5M more aggregate roster value than Akron — a 55% gap.

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By the Numbers

Sideline Best Estimate
$4.0M
$9.1M
National Rank
#198
#102
Conference
MAC
MAC
Market Gap
-$5M
+$5M

Akron — by sport

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

Western Michigan — by sport

  • Football$4.9M
  • Men's Basketball$1.8M
  • Other Sports$2.4M

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