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California vs SMU NIL Roster Market 2026

NIL Roster Market · Head-to-Head 2026

California

California

ACC · #58

$24.9M

VS
SMU

SMU

ACC · #50

$27.5M

47.5%Market Split52.5%

SMU carries approximately $2.6M more aggregate roster value than California — a 10% gap.

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By the Numbers

Sideline Best Estimate
$24.9M
$27.5M
National Rank
#58
#50
Conference
ACC
ACC
Market Gap
-$2.6M
+$2.6M

California — by sport

  • Football$15.1M
  • Men's Basketball$3.3M
  • Softball$1.6M
  • Volleyball$1.2M
  • Women's Soccer$1.1M
  • Track & Field$1.4M

SMU — by sport

  • Football$16.9M
  • Men's Basketball$6.4M
  • Softball$975K
  • Volleyball$750K
  • Women's Soccer$675K
  • Track & Field$925K

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