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Missouri State NIL Spending — $5M Est. 2026

Missouri State
#151 Nationally
CUSA
G5

Missouri State

Estimated NIL Spend

$5M

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Men's Basketball

$2.8M

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025-26 Total
$5M
Mid-Major Power
vs #1 Overall ($74M)6.8%
#151
National
#9
Conference
Top 42%
Nationally
By Sport
TopMen's Basketball56%
  • Men's Basketball$2.8M56%
  • Football$1.5M30%
  • Women's Basketball$400K8%
  • Other Sports$300K6%

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NIL ProfileCUSA · 2026
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Missouri State is a CUSA program with FCS football.

Men's basketball receives the primary investment and has been one of the Missouri Valley's stronger NIL programs. Football receives solid FCS-level investment. The Springfield, Missouri market provides a loyal donor base.

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How Missouri State's NIL Figure Is Estimated

The $5M figure above combines two sources permitted under the House v. NCAA settlement: Missouri 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 Men's Basketball the largest single-sport allocation at $2.8M.

Missouri State NIL FAQ

How much does Missouri State spend on NIL in 2026?

Missouri State is estimated to spend $5M on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #151 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does Missouri State play in?

Missouri State competes in the CUSA at the G5 level.

Which Missouri State sport gets the most NIL money?

Men's Basketball is Missouri State's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $2.8M in estimated 2026 spending.

How does Missouri State compare to other CUSA schools?

Missouri State's $5M NIL budget can be compared against every CUSA program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does Missouri State's NIL money come from?

Missouri 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#151
ConferenceCUSA
DivisionG5
Est. Total Spend$5M
Primary SportMen's Basketball

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