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San Diego State NIL Spending — $12.5M Est. 2026

San Diego State
#82 Nationally
Mountain West
G5

San Diego State

Estimated NIL Spend

$12.5M

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Football

$7.5M

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025-26 Total
$12.5M
Mid-Major Power
vs #1 Overall ($74M)16.9%
#82
National
#4
Conference
Top 23%
Nationally
By Sport
TopFootball60%
  • Football$7.5M60%
  • Men's Basketball$4M32%
  • Other Sports$1.5M12%

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NIL ProfileMountain West · 2026
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San Diego State's NIL program benefits from San Diego's large donor base and military community ties.

Football under Sean Lewis is estimated at $6-7M for 2025-26. Basketball under Brian Dutcher is consistently competitive. The 2023 national championship game energized donors.

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How San Diego State's NIL Figure Is Estimated

The $12.5M figure above combines two sources permitted under the House v. NCAA settlement: San Diego 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 $7.5M.

San Diego State NIL FAQ

How much does San Diego State spend on NIL in 2026?

San Diego State is estimated to spend $12.5M on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #82 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does San Diego State play in?

San Diego State competes in the Mountain West at the G5 level.

Which San Diego State sport gets the most NIL money?

Football is San Diego State's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $7.5M in estimated 2026 spending.

How does San Diego State compare to other Mountain West schools?

San Diego State's $12.5M NIL budget can be compared against every Mountain West program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does San Diego State's NIL money come from?

San Diego 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#82
ConferenceMountain West
DivisionG5
Est. Total Spend$12.5M
Primary SportFootball

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