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Tarleton State NIL Spending — $2M Est. 2026

Tarleton State
#228 Nationally
WAC
Lower-Tier

Tarleton State

Estimated NIL Spend

$2M

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Football

$1.2M

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025-26 Total
$2M
Competitive
vs #1 Overall ($74M)2.7%
#228
National
#1
Conference
Top 64%
Nationally
By Sport
TopFootball60%
  • Football$1.2M60%
  • Men's Basketball$500K25%
  • Other Sports$300K15%

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Estimates use school pool, roster role, position, class, jersey, and recruiting stars.
NIL ProfileWAC · 2026
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How Tarleton State's NIL Figure Is Estimated

The $2M figure above combines two sources permitted under the House v. NCAA settlement: Tarleton 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 $1.2M.

Tarleton State NIL FAQ

How much does Tarleton State spend on NIL in 2026?

Tarleton State is estimated to spend $2M on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #228 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does Tarleton State play in?

Tarleton State competes in the WAC at the Lower-Tier level.

Which Tarleton State sport gets the most NIL money?

Football is Tarleton State's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $1.2M in estimated 2026 spending.

How does Tarleton State compare to other WAC schools?

Tarleton State's $2M NIL budget can be compared against every WAC program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does Tarleton State's NIL money come from?

Tarleton 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#228
ConferenceWAC
DivisionLower-Tier
Est. Total Spend$2M
Primary SportFootball

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