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Holy Cross NIL Spending — $850K Est. 2026

Holy Cross
#332 Nationally
Patriot
Basketball

Holy Cross

Estimated NIL Spend

$850K

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Football

$450K

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025-26 Total
$850K
Budget-Conscious
vs #1 Overall ($74M)1.1%
#332
National
#7
Conference
Top 93%
Nationally
By Sport
TopFootball53%
  • Football$450K53%
  • Men's Basketball$300K35%
  • Other Sports$100K12%

Player NIL values

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Estimates use school pool, roster role, position, class, jersey, and recruiting stars.
NIL ProfilePatriot · 2026
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Holy Cross is a Patriot League program with FCS football.

Football receives modest investment. Men's basketball receives primary NIL investment. The Worcester market benefits from Boston area proximity. Holy Cross's Jesuit identity drives a specific donor culture.

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How Holy Cross's NIL Figure Is Estimated

The $850K figure above combines two sources permitted under the House v. NCAA settlement: Holy Cross'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 $450K.

Holy Cross NIL FAQ

How much does Holy Cross spend on NIL in 2026?

Holy Cross is estimated to spend $850K on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #332 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does Holy Cross play in?

Holy Cross competes in the Patriot at the Basketball level.

Which Holy Cross sport gets the most NIL money?

Football is Holy Cross's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $450K in estimated 2026 spending.

How does Holy Cross compare to other Patriot schools?

Holy Cross's $850K NIL budget can be compared against every Patriot program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does Holy Cross's NIL money come from?

Holy Cross'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#332
ConferencePatriot
DivisionBasketball
Est. Total Spend$850K
Primary SportFootball

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