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Northern Illinois vs Appalachian State NIL Roster Market 2026

NIL Roster Market · Head-to-Head 2026

Northern Illinois

Northern Illinois

MAC · #128

$6.8M

VS
Appalachian State

Appalachian State

Sun Belt · #89

$10.9M

38.5%Market Split61.5%

Appalachian State carries approximately $4.1M more aggregate roster value than Northern Illinois — a 37% gap.

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Appalachian State

By the Numbers

Sideline Best Estimate
$6.8M
$10.9M
National Rank
#128
#89
Conference
MAC
Sun Belt
Market Gap
-$4.1M
+$4.1M

Northern Illinois — by sport

  • Football$3.4M
  • Men's Basketball$1.8M
  • Other Sports$1.6M

Appalachian State — by sport

  • Football$6.7M
  • Men's Basketball$1.9M
  • Other Sports$2.4M

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