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Coastal Carolina NIL Spending — $8.5M Est. 2026

Coastal Carolina
#105 Nationally
Sun Belt
G5

Coastal Carolina

Estimated NIL Spend

$8.5M

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Football

$6M

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025-26 Total
$8.5M
Mid-Major Power
vs #1 Overall ($74M)11.5%
#105
National
#6
Conference
Top 29%
Nationally
By Sport
TopFootball71%
  • Football$6M71%
  • Men's Basketball$1.5M18%
  • Other Sports$1M12%

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NIL ProfileSun Belt · 2026
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Coastal Carolina's NIL program has grown after the program's national prominence in 2020-21.

Football under Tim Beck is estimated at $3.5-4M for 2025-26. The Myrtle Beach market gives the program access to tourism-driven donors.

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How Coastal Carolina's NIL Figure Is Estimated

The $8.5M figure above combines two sources permitted under the House v. NCAA settlement: Coastal Carolina'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 $6M.

Coastal Carolina NIL FAQ

How much does Coastal Carolina spend on NIL in 2026?

Coastal Carolina is estimated to spend $8.5M on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #105 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does Coastal Carolina play in?

Coastal Carolina competes in the Sun Belt at the G5 level.

Which Coastal Carolina sport gets the most NIL money?

Football is Coastal Carolina's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $6M in estimated 2026 spending.

How does Coastal Carolina compare to other Sun Belt schools?

Coastal Carolina's $8.5M NIL budget can be compared against every Sun Belt program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does Coastal Carolina's NIL money come from?

Coastal Carolina'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#105
ConferenceSun Belt
DivisionG5
Est. Total Spend$8.5M
Primary SportFootball

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