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Idaho NIL Spending — $1.9M Est. 2026

Idaho
#234 Nationally
Big Sky
FCS

Idaho

Estimated NIL Spend

$1.9M

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Football

$1.1M

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025-26 Total
$1.9M
Budget-Conscious
vs #1 Overall ($74M)2.6%
#234
National
#5
Conference
Top 66%
Nationally
By Sport
TopFootball58%
  • Football$1.1M58%
  • Men's Basketball$500K26%
  • Other Sports$300K16%

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NIL ProfileBig Sky · 2026
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Idaho is a Big Sky program with FCS football.

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How Idaho's NIL Figure Is Estimated

The $1.9M figure above combines two sources permitted under the House v. NCAA settlement: Idaho'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 $1.1M.

Idaho NIL FAQ

How much does Idaho spend on NIL in 2026?

Idaho is estimated to spend $1.9M on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #234 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does Idaho play in?

Idaho competes in the Big Sky at the FCS level.

Which Idaho sport gets the most NIL money?

Football is Idaho's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $1.1M in estimated 2026 spending.

How does Idaho compare to other Big Sky schools?

Idaho's $1.9M NIL budget can be compared against every Big Sky program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does Idaho's NIL money come from?

Idaho'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#234
ConferenceBig Sky
DivisionFCS
Est. Total Spend$1.9M
Primary SportFootball

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