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Arkansas State NIL Spending — $8M Est. 2026

Arkansas State
#112 Nationally
Sun Belt
G5

Arkansas State

Estimated NIL Spend

$8M

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Football

$5.5M

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025-26 Total
$8M
Mid-Major Power
vs #1 Overall ($74M)10.8%
#112
National
#8
Conference
Top 31%
Nationally
By Sport
TopFootball69%
  • Football$5.5M69%
  • Men's Basketball$1.5M19%
  • Other Sports$1M13%

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NIL ProfileSun Belt · 2026
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Arkansas State's NIL program has been steady in the Sun Belt.

Football is estimated at $3.5-4M for 2025-26. Basketball receives modest support.

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How Arkansas State's NIL Figure Is Estimated

The $8M figure above combines two sources permitted under the House v. NCAA settlement: Arkansas State's direct revenue-share allocation and third-party collective deals funded by boosters, alumni, and corporate sponsors. We compile it from publicly disclosed contracts, collective funding announcements, athletic department reporting, and cross-referenced industry valuations, with Football the largest single-sport allocation at $5.5M.

Arkansas State NIL FAQ

How much does Arkansas State spend on NIL in 2026?

Arkansas State is estimated to spend $8M on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #112 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does Arkansas State play in?

Arkansas State competes in the Sun Belt at the G5 level.

Which Arkansas State sport gets the most NIL money?

Football is Arkansas State's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $5.5M in estimated 2026 spending.

How does Arkansas State compare to other Sun Belt schools?

Arkansas State's $8M NIL budget can be compared against every Sun Belt program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does Arkansas State's NIL money come from?

Arkansas State's NIL budget combines two sources: the school's direct revenue-share allocation (capped at roughly $20.5M industry-wide following the House settlement) and third-party collective deals funded by boosters, alumni, and corporate sponsors.

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Quick Stats

National Rank#112
ConferenceSun Belt
DivisionG5
Est. Total Spend$8M
Primary SportFootball

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