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Stony Brook NIL Spending — $2.9M Est. 2026

Stony Brook
#200 Nationally
America East
Lower-Tier

Stony Brook

Estimated NIL Spend

$2.9M

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Football

$1.5M

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025-26 Total
$2.9M
Competitive
vs #1 Overall ($74M)3.9%
#200
National
#1
Conference
Top 56%
Nationally
By Sport
TopFootball52%
  • Football$1.5M52%
  • Men's Basketball$800K28%
  • Other Sports$600K21%

Player NIL values

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Estimates use school pool, roster role, position, class, jersey, and recruiting stars.
NIL ProfileAmerica East · 2026
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How Stony Brook's NIL Figure Is Estimated

The $2.9M figure above combines two sources permitted under the House v. NCAA settlement: Stony Brook'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 $1.5M.

Stony Brook NIL FAQ

How much does Stony Brook spend on NIL in 2026?

Stony Brook is estimated to spend $2.9M on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #200 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does Stony Brook play in?

Stony Brook competes in the America East at the Lower-Tier level.

Which Stony Brook sport gets the most NIL money?

Football is Stony Brook's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $1.5M in estimated 2026 spending.

How does Stony Brook compare to other America East schools?

Stony Brook's $2.9M NIL budget can be compared against every America East program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does Stony Brook's NIL money come from?

Stony Brook'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#200
ConferenceAmerica East
DivisionLower-Tier
Est. Total Spend$2.9M
Primary SportFootball

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