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Old Dominion NIL Spending — $7.5M Est. 2026

Old Dominion
#120 Nationally
Sun Belt
G5

Old Dominion

Estimated NIL Spend

$7.5M

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Football

$5M

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025-26 Total
$7.5M
Mid-Major Power
vs #1 Overall ($74M)10.1%
#120
National
#11
Conference
Top 34%
Nationally
By Sport
TopFootball67%
  • Football$5M67%
  • Men's Basketball$1.5M20%
  • Other Sports$1M13%

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NIL ProfileSun Belt · 2026
The Sideline

Old Dominion's NIL program operates in the Hampton Roads, Virginia market.

Football under Ricky Rahne is estimated at $3-4M for 2025-26.

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How Old Dominion's NIL Figure Is Estimated

The $7.5M figure above combines two sources permitted under the House v. NCAA settlement: Old Dominion'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.

Old Dominion NIL FAQ

How much does Old Dominion spend on NIL in 2026?

Old Dominion is estimated to spend $7.5M on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #120 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does Old Dominion play in?

Old Dominion competes in the Sun Belt at the G5 level.

Which Old Dominion sport gets the most NIL money?

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

How does Old Dominion compare to other Sun Belt schools?

Old Dominion's $7.5M NIL budget can be compared against every Sun Belt program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does Old Dominion's NIL money come from?

Old Dominion'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#120
ConferenceSun Belt
DivisionG5
Est. Total Spend$7.5M
Primary SportFootball

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