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SMU vs Syracuse NIL Roster Market 2026

NIL Roster Market · Head-to-Head 2026

SMU

SMU

ACC · #50

$27.5M

VS
Syracuse

Syracuse

ACC · #61

$23.9M

53.4%Market Split46.6%

SMU carries approximately $3.5M more aggregate roster value than Syracuse — a 13% gap.

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By the Numbers

Sideline Best Estimate
$27.5M
$23.9M
National Rank
#50
#61
Conference
ACC
ACC
Market Gap
+$3.5M
-$3.5M

SMU — by sport

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

Syracuse — by sport

  • Football$14.9M
  • Men's Basketball$4.3M
  • Lacrosse$2.4M
  • Softball$550K
  • Volleyball$425K
  • Women's Soccer$375K

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