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Western Michigan vs Northern Illinois NIL Roster Market 2026

NIL Roster Market · Head-to-Head 2026

Western Michigan

Western Michigan

MAC · #102

$9.1M

VS
Northern Illinois

Northern Illinois

MAC · #128

$6.8M

56.9%Market Split43.1%

Western Michigan carries approximately $2.2M more aggregate roster value than Northern Illinois — a 24% gap.

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Northern Illinois

By the Numbers

Sideline Best Estimate
$9.1M
$6.8M
National Rank
#102
#128
Conference
MAC
MAC
Market Gap
+$2.2M
-$2.2M

Western Michigan — by sport

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

Northern Illinois — by sport

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

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