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South Alabama NIL Spending — $8.5M Est. 2026

South Alabama
#111 Nationally
Sun Belt
G5

South Alabama

Estimated NIL Spend

$8.5M

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Football

$6M

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025-26 Total
$8.5M
Mid-Major Power
vs #1 Overall ($74M)11.5%
#111
National
#6
Conference
Top 31%
Nationally
By Sport
TopFootball71%
  • Football$6M71%
  • Men's Basketball$1.5M18%
  • Other Sports$1M12%

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NIL ProfileSun Belt · 2026
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South Alabama's NIL program has developed in the Mobile, Alabama market.

Football under Kane Wommack is estimated at $3.5-4M for 2025-26.

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How South Alabama's NIL Figure Is Estimated

The $8.5M figure above combines two sources permitted under the House v. NCAA settlement: South Alabama'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 $6M.

South Alabama NIL FAQ

How much does South Alabama spend on NIL in 2026?

South Alabama is estimated to spend $8.5M on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #111 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does South Alabama play in?

South Alabama competes in the Sun Belt at the G5 level.

Which South Alabama sport gets the most NIL money?

Football is South Alabama's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $6M in estimated 2026 spending.

How does South Alabama compare to other Sun Belt schools?

South Alabama's $8.5M NIL budget can be compared against every Sun Belt program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does South Alabama's NIL money come from?

South Alabama'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#111
ConferenceSun Belt
DivisionG5
Est. Total Spend$8.5M
Primary SportFootball

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