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East Texas A&M NIL Spending — $800K Est. 2026

East Texas A&M
#342 Nationally
Southland
Lower-Tier

East Texas A&M

Estimated NIL Spend

$800K

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Football

$500K

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025-26 Total
$800K
Budget-Conscious
vs #1 Overall ($74M)1.1%
#342
National
#10
Conference
Top 96%
Nationally
By Sport
TopFootball63%
  • Football$500K63%
  • Men's Basketball$200K25%
  • Other Sports$100K13%

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NIL ProfileSouthland · 2026
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East Texas A&M (formerly Texas A&M-Commerce) is a Southland program with FCS football.

Football is estimated at $0.3-0.5M for 2025-26. The Commerce market benefits from DFW metro proximity.

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How East Texas A&M's NIL Figure Is Estimated

The $800K figure above combines two sources permitted under the House v. NCAA settlement: East Texas A&M'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 $500K.

East Texas A&M NIL FAQ

How much does East Texas A&M spend on NIL in 2026?

East Texas A&M is estimated to spend $800K on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #342 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does East Texas A&M play in?

East Texas A&M competes in the Southland at the Lower-Tier level.

Which East Texas A&M sport gets the most NIL money?

Football is East Texas A&M's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $500K in estimated 2026 spending.

How does East Texas A&M compare to other Southland schools?

East Texas A&M's $800K NIL budget can be compared against every Southland program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does East Texas A&M's NIL money come from?

East Texas A&M'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#342
ConferenceSouthland
DivisionLower-Tier
Est. Total Spend$800K
Primary SportFootball

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