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Stephen F. Austin NIL Spending — $4M Est. 2026

Stephen F. Austin
#166 Nationally
Southland
Lower-Tier

Stephen F. Austin

Estimated NIL Spend

$4M

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Football

$2.8M

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025-26 Total
$4M
Competitive
vs #1 Overall ($74M)5.4%
#166
National
#1
Conference
Top 46%
Nationally
By Sport
TopFootball70%
  • Football$2.8M70%
  • Men's Basketball$800K20%
  • Other Sports$400K10%

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NIL ProfileSouthland · 2026
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Stephen F.

Austin has been building its NIL program in the Southland Conference. Football is estimated at $2-2.5M for 2025-26.

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How Stephen F. Austin's NIL Figure Is Estimated

The $4M figure above combines two sources permitted under the House v. NCAA settlement: Stephen F. Austin'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 $2.8M.

Stephen F. Austin NIL FAQ

How much does Stephen F. Austin spend on NIL in 2026?

Stephen F. Austin is estimated to spend $4M on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #166 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does Stephen F. Austin play in?

Stephen F. Austin competes in the Southland at the Lower-Tier level.

Which Stephen F. Austin sport gets the most NIL money?

Football is Stephen F. Austin's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $2.8M in estimated 2026 spending.

How does Stephen F. Austin compare to other Southland schools?

Stephen F. Austin's $4M NIL budget can be compared against every Southland program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does Stephen F. Austin's NIL money come from?

Stephen F. Austin'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#166
ConferenceSouthland
DivisionLower-Tier
Est. Total Spend$4M
Primary SportFootball

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