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Central Arkansas NIL Spending — $1.1M Est. 2026

Central Arkansas
#284 Nationally
ASUN
Lower-Tier

Central Arkansas

Estimated NIL Spend

$1.1M

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Football

$700K

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025-26 Total
$1.1M
Budget-Conscious
vs #1 Overall ($74M)1.5%
#284
National
#7
Conference
Top 80%
Nationally
By Sport
TopFootball64%
  • Football$700K64%
  • Men's Basketball$200K18%
  • Other Sports$200K18%

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NIL ProfileASUN · 2026
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Central Arkansas is an ASUN program with FCS football.

Football is estimated at $0.5-0.7M for 2025-26.

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How Central Arkansas's NIL Figure Is Estimated

The $1.1M figure above combines two sources permitted under the House v. NCAA settlement: Central Arkansas'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 $700K.

Central Arkansas NIL FAQ

How much does Central Arkansas spend on NIL in 2026?

Central Arkansas is estimated to spend $1.1M on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #284 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does Central Arkansas play in?

Central Arkansas competes in the ASUN at the Lower-Tier level.

Which Central Arkansas sport gets the most NIL money?

Football is Central Arkansas's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $700K in estimated 2026 spending.

How does Central Arkansas compare to other ASUN schools?

Central Arkansas's $1.1M NIL budget can be compared against every ASUN program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does Central Arkansas's NIL money come from?

Central Arkansas'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#284
ConferenceASUN
DivisionLower-Tier
Est. Total Spend$1.1M
Primary SportFootball

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