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Syracuse NIL Spending — $21M Est. 2026

Syracuse
#66 Nationally
ACC
Power 4

Syracuse

Estimated NIL Spend

$21M

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Football

$9.5M

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025-26 Total
$21M
High Spender
vs #1 Overall ($74M)28.4%
#66
National
#14
Conference
Top 18%
Nationally
By Sport
TopFootball45%
  • Football$9.5M45%
  • Men's Basketball$7.5M36%
  • Lacrosse$2M10%
  • Other Sports$2M10%

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Estimates use school pool, roster role, position, class, jersey, and recruiting stars.
NIL ProfileACC · 2026
The Sideline

Syracuse's NIL operation is anchored by basketball, where Adrian Autry has continued the Boeheim-era investment.

Football under Fran Brown has added NIL investment. Lacrosse is a nationally elite program with dedicated NIL backing.

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How Syracuse's NIL Figure Is Estimated

The $21M figure above combines two sources permitted under the House v. NCAA settlement: Syracuse'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 $9.5M.

Syracuse NIL FAQ

How much does Syracuse spend on NIL in 2026?

Syracuse is estimated to spend $21M on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #66 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does Syracuse play in?

Syracuse competes in the ACC at the Power 4 level.

Which Syracuse sport gets the most NIL money?

Football is Syracuse's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $9.5M in estimated 2026 spending.

How does Syracuse compare to other ACC schools?

Syracuse's $21M NIL budget can be compared against every ACC program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does Syracuse's NIL money come from?

Syracuse'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#66
ConferenceACC
DivisionPower 4
Est. Total Spend$21M
Primary SportFootball

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