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Boise State NIL Spending — $15M Est. 2026

Boise State
#71 Nationally
Mountain West
G5

Boise State

Estimated NIL Spend

$15M

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Football

$9M

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025-26 Total
$15M
High Spender
vs #1 Overall ($74M)20.3%
#71
National
#1
Conference
Top 20%
Nationally
By Sport
TopFootball60%
  • Football$9M60%
  • Men's Basketball$3.5M23%
  • Other Sports$2.5M17%

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NIL ProfileMountain West · 2026
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Boise State has been one of the Mountain West's most aggressive NIL programs.

Spencer Danielson's football program is estimated at $8-9M for 2025-26. Basketball also receives collective support.

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How Boise State's NIL Figure Is Estimated

The $15M figure above combines two sources permitted under the House v. NCAA settlement: Boise 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 $9M.

Boise State NIL FAQ

How much does Boise State spend on NIL in 2026?

Boise State is estimated to spend $15M on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #71 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does Boise State play in?

Boise State competes in the Mountain West at the G5 level.

Which Boise State sport gets the most NIL money?

Football is Boise State's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $9M in estimated 2026 spending.

How does Boise State compare to other Mountain West schools?

Boise State's $15M NIL budget can be compared against every Mountain West program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does Boise State's NIL money come from?

Boise 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#71
ConferenceMountain West
DivisionG5
Est. Total Spend$15M
Primary SportFootball

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