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Oregon NIL Spending — $60M Est. 2026

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Oregon
#4 Nationally
Big Ten
Power 4

Oregon

Estimated NIL Spend

$60M

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Football

$38M

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025 Total
$60M
Elite Tier
vs #1 Overall ($1M)100.0%
#4
National
#1
Conference
Top Infinity%
Nationally
By Sport
Football — $38.0M (63.3%)Men's Basketball — $8.0M (13.3%)Track & Field — $6.0M (10.0%)Olympic Sports — $5.0M (8.3%)Women's Basketball — $3.0M (5.0%)
TopFootball63%
Football$38M63.3%
Men's Basketball$8M13.3%
Track & Field$6M10.0%
Olympic Sports$5M8.3%

Estimated Spend by Sport

Football$38M63.3%

Top-five roster; Dante Moore

Men's Basketball$8M13.3%

Rising Big Ten budget

Track & Field$6M10.0%

The sport's flagship program

Olympic Sports$5M8.3%

Nike-backed depth across sports

Women's Basketball$3M5.0%

Funded Big Ten roster

Hover any row for total spend & share of program budget.

About Oregon NIL Spending in 2026

Oregon ranks #4 nationally in estimated NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) spending for the 2025–26 athletic year, with a combined budget of $60M across all sports. As a Power 4 program in the Big Ten, Oregoncompetes with the nation's top revenue-sharing and collective-funded programs to attract and retain top recruits, transfer-portal talent, and returning starters.

The Sideline's NIL Tracker compiles Oregon's reported NIL figures from publicly disclosed contracts, collective funding announcements, athletic department reporting, and cross-referenced industry sources. Numbers reflect estimates of Oregon's 2026 NIL budget allocations including football, men's basketball, women's basketball, baseball, softball, and Olympic sports where applicable. Football represents the largest single-sport allocation at $38M.

NIL spending at Oregon continues to evolve following the House v. NCAA settlement, which permits direct revenue sharing with student-athletes starting in the 2025–26 academic year. Oregon's figures include both the school's revenue-share allocation and third-party collective deals from boosters and alumni networks. For broader context, view our complete NIL Tracker rankings or compare Oregon directly to other programs on the NIL Compare tool.

Oregon NIL FAQ

How much does Oregon spend on NIL in 2026?

Oregon is estimated to spend $60M on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #4 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does Oregon play in?

Oregon competes in the Big Ten at the Power 4 level.

Which Oregon sport gets the most NIL money?

Football is Oregon's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $38M in estimated 2026 spending.

How does Oregon compare to other Big Ten schools?

Oregon's $60M NIL budget can be compared against every Big Ten program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does Oregon's NIL money come from?

Oregon'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#4
ConferenceBig Ten
DivisionPower 4
Est. Total Spend$60M
Primary SportFootball

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