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Idaho State NIL Spending — $1.9M Est. 2026

Idaho State
#235 Nationally
Big Sky
FCS

Idaho State

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%
#235
National
#5
Conference
Top 66%
Nationally
By Sport
TopFootball58%
  • Football$1.1M58%
  • Men's Basketball$500K26%
  • Other Sports$300K16%

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Estimates use school pool, roster role, position, class, jersey, and recruiting stars.
NIL ProfileBig Sky · 2026
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Idaho State is a Big Sky program with FCS football.

The Pocatello market is small with geographic commercial NIL challenges.

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How Idaho State's NIL Figure Is Estimated

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

How much does Idaho State spend on NIL in 2026?

Idaho State 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 #235 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does Idaho State play in?

Idaho State competes in the Big Sky at the FCS level.

Which Idaho State sport gets the most NIL money?

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

How does Idaho State compare to other Big Sky schools?

Idaho State'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 State's NIL money come from?

Idaho State'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#235
ConferenceBig Sky
DivisionFCS
Est. Total Spend$1.9M
Primary SportFootball

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