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South Dakota State NIL Spending — $5.5M Est. 2026

South Dakota State
#146 Nationally
Summit League
Lower-Tier

South Dakota State

Estimated NIL Spend

$5.5M

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Football

$4M

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025-26 Total
$5.5M
Mid-Major Power
vs #1 Overall ($74M)7.4%
#146
National
#2
Conference
Top 41%
Nationally
By Sport
TopFootball73%
  • Football$4M73%
  • Men's Basketball$1M18%
  • Other Sports$500K9%

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South Dakota State is one of the FCS's most dominant programs with matching NIL investment.

Football under Jimmy Rogers is estimated at $3-4M for 2025-26. The Jackrabbits have won multiple FCS national championships.

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How South Dakota State's NIL Figure Is Estimated

The $5.5M figure above combines two sources permitted under the House v. NCAA settlement: South Dakota 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 $4M.

South Dakota State NIL FAQ

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

South Dakota State is estimated to spend $5.5M on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #146 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does South Dakota State play in?

South Dakota State competes in the Summit League at the Lower-Tier level.

Which South Dakota State sport gets the most NIL money?

Football is South Dakota State's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $4M in estimated 2026 spending.

How does South Dakota State compare to other Summit League schools?

South Dakota State's $5.5M NIL budget can be compared against every Summit League program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

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

South Dakota 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#146
ConferenceSummit League
DivisionLower-Tier
Est. Total Spend$5.5M
Primary SportFootball

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