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UT Martin NIL Spending — $850K Est. 2026

UT Martin
#338 Nationally
Ohio Valley
Lower-Tier

UT Martin

Estimated NIL Spend

$850K

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Football

$500K

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025 Total
$850K
Budget-Conscious
vs #1 Overall ($1M)85.0%
#338
National
#1
Conference
Top Infinity%
Nationally
By Sport
Football — $0.50M (58.8%)Men's Basketball — $0.25M (29.4%)Other Sports — $0.10M (11.8%)
TopFootball59%
Football$500K58.8%
Men's Basketball$250K29.4%
Other Sports$100K11.8%
NIL ProfileOhio Valley · 2026
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UT Martin is an Ohio Valley program with FCS football.

Football is estimated at $0.3-0.5M for 2025-26. The Martin, Tennessee market benefits from Memphis and Nashville proximity.

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Estimated Spend by Sport

Football$500K58.8%

Ohio Valley FCS level NIL

Men's Basketball$250K29.4%
Other Sports$100K11.8%

Baseball, track, volleyball, tennis, soccer, cross country, golf

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About UT Martin NIL Spending in 2026

UT Martin ranks #338 nationally in estimated NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) spending for the 2025–26 athletic year, with a combined budget of $850K across all sports. As a Lower-Tier program in the Ohio Valley, UT Martincompetes with the nation's top revenue-sharing and collective-funded programs to attract and retain top recruits, transfer-portal talent, and returning starters.

The Sideline's NIL Tracker compiles UT Martin's reported NIL figures from publicly disclosed contracts, collective funding announcements, athletic department reporting, and cross-referenced industry sources. Numbers reflect estimates of UT Martin's 2026 NIL budget allocations including football, men's basketball, women's basketball, baseball, softball, and Olympic sports where applicable. Football represents the largest single-sport allocation at $500K.

NIL spending at UT Martin continues to evolve following the House v. NCAA settlement, which permits direct revenue sharing with student-athletes starting in the 2025–26 academic year. UT Martin's figures include both the school's revenue-share allocation and third-party collective deals from boosters and alumni networks. For broader context, view our complete NIL Tracker rankings or compare UT Martin directly to other programs on the NIL Compare tool.

Schedule

2026

UT Martin NIL FAQ

How much does UT Martin spend on NIL in 2026?

UT Martin is estimated to spend $850K on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #338 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does UT Martin play in?

UT Martin competes in the Ohio Valley at the Lower-Tier level.

Which UT Martin sport gets the most NIL money?

Football is UT Martin's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $500K in estimated 2026 spending.

How does UT Martin compare to other Ohio Valley schools?

UT Martin's $850K NIL budget can be compared against every Ohio Valley program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does UT Martin's NIL money come from?

UT Martin'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#338
ConferenceOhio Valley
DivisionLower-Tier
Est. Total Spend$850K
Primary SportFootball

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