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South Carolina State NIL Spending — $3.6M Est. 2026

South Carolina State
#180 Nationally
MEAC
FCS

South Carolina State

Estimated NIL Spend

$3.6M

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Football

$2M

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025-26 Total
$3.6M
Competitive
vs #1 Overall ($74M)4.9%
#180
National
#1
Conference
Top 50%
Nationally
By Sport
TopFootball56%
  • Football$2M56%
  • Men's Basketball$1M28%
  • Other Sports$600K17%

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NIL ProfileMEAC · 2026
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South Carolina State is a MEAC program with a developing NIL operation.

Football is estimated at $1.5-2M for 2025-26.

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How South Carolina State's NIL Figure Is Estimated

The $3.6M figure above combines two sources permitted under the House v. NCAA settlement: South Carolina 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 $2M.

South Carolina State NIL FAQ

How much does South Carolina State spend on NIL in 2026?

South Carolina State is estimated to spend $3.6M on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #180 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does South Carolina State play in?

South Carolina State competes in the MEAC at the FCS level.

Which South Carolina State sport gets the most NIL money?

Football is South Carolina State's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $2M in estimated 2026 spending.

How does South Carolina State compare to other MEAC schools?

South Carolina State's $3.6M NIL budget can be compared against every MEAC program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does South Carolina State's NIL money come from?

South Carolina 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#180
ConferenceMEAC
DivisionFCS
Est. Total Spend$3.6M
Primary SportFootball

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