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Jacksonville State NIL Spending — $7M Est. 2026

Jacksonville State
#125 Nationally
CUSA
G5

Jacksonville State

Estimated NIL Spend

$7M

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Football

$5M

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025-26 Total
$7M
Mid-Major Power
vs #1 Overall ($74M)9.5%
#125
National
#3
Conference
Top 35%
Nationally
By Sport
TopFootball71%
  • Football$5M71%
  • Men's Basketball$1.5M21%
  • Other Sports$500K7%

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NIL ProfileCUSA · 2026
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Jacksonville State made the FBS jump and has been building its NIL program.

Football is estimated at $3-4M for 2025-26. The program's FBS elevation has attracted new donors.

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How Jacksonville State's NIL Figure Is Estimated

The $7M figure above combines two sources permitted under the House v. NCAA settlement: Jacksonville 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 $5M.

Jacksonville State NIL FAQ

How much does Jacksonville State spend on NIL in 2026?

Jacksonville State is estimated to spend $7M on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #125 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does Jacksonville State play in?

Jacksonville State competes in the CUSA at the G5 level.

Which Jacksonville State sport gets the most NIL money?

Football is Jacksonville State's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $5M in estimated 2026 spending.

How does Jacksonville State compare to other CUSA schools?

Jacksonville State's $7M NIL budget can be compared against every CUSA program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does Jacksonville State's NIL money come from?

Jacksonville 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#125
ConferenceCUSA
DivisionG5
Est. Total Spend$7M
Primary SportFootball

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