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Purdue Fort Wayne NIL Spending — $1.1M Est. 2026

Purdue Fort Wayne
#291 Nationally
Horizon
Lower-Tier

Purdue Fort Wayne

Estimated NIL Spend

$1.1M

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Men's Basketball

$800K

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025-26 Total
$1.1M
Budget-Conscious
vs #1 Overall ($74M)1.5%
#291
National
#8
Conference
Top 82%
Nationally
By Sport
TopMen's Basketball73%
  • Men's Basketball$800K73%
  • Women's Basketball$200K18%
  • Other Sports$100K9%

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NIL ProfileHorizon · 2026
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How Purdue Fort Wayne's NIL Figure Is Estimated

The $1.1M figure above combines two sources permitted under the House v. NCAA settlement: Purdue Fort Wayne'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 $800K.

Purdue Fort Wayne NIL FAQ

How much does Purdue Fort Wayne spend on NIL in 2026?

Purdue Fort Wayne is estimated to spend $1.1M on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #291 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does Purdue Fort Wayne play in?

Purdue Fort Wayne competes in the Horizon at the Lower-Tier level.

Which Purdue Fort Wayne sport gets the most NIL money?

Men's Basketball is Purdue Fort Wayne's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $800K in estimated 2026 spending.

How does Purdue Fort Wayne compare to other Horizon schools?

Purdue Fort Wayne's $1.1M NIL budget can be compared against every Horizon program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does Purdue Fort Wayne's NIL money come from?

Purdue Fort Wayne'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#291
ConferenceHorizon
DivisionLower-Tier
Est. Total Spend$1.1M
Primary SportMen's Basketball

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