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Utah State NIL Spending — $9M Est. 2026

Utah State
#103 Nationally
Mountain West
G5

Utah State

Estimated NIL Spend

$9M

2025–26 est.

Top Sport

Football

$6M

NIL Spend Analysis

Estimated 2025-26 Total
$9M
Mid-Major Power
vs #1 Overall ($74M)12.2%
#103
National
#7
Conference
Top 29%
Nationally
By Sport
TopFootball67%
  • Football$6M67%
  • Men's Basketball$2M22%
  • Other Sports$1M11%

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NIL ProfileMountain West · 2026
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Utah State has been one of the Mountain West's more active NIL investors.

Football under Nate Dreiling is estimated at $4-5M for 2025-26. The Logan, Utah market is small but the program's national tournament runs have energized donors.

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How Utah State's NIL Figure Is Estimated

The $9M figure above combines two sources permitted under the House v. NCAA settlement: Utah 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 $6M.

Utah State NIL FAQ

How much does Utah State spend on NIL in 2026?

Utah State is estimated to spend $9M on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #103 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does Utah State play in?

Utah State competes in the Mountain West at the G5 level.

Which Utah State sport gets the most NIL money?

Football is Utah State's top NIL-funded sport with approximately $6M in estimated 2026 spending.

How does Utah State compare to other Mountain West schools?

Utah State's $9M NIL budget can be compared against every Mountain West program and all 357 Division I schools on The Sideline's NIL Tracker.

Where does Utah State's NIL money come from?

Utah 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#103
ConferenceMountain West
DivisionG5
Est. Total Spend$9M
Primary SportFootball

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