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UTSA NIL Spending — $9M Est. 2026

UTSA
#102 Nationally
American
G5

UTSA

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%
#102
National
#6
Conference
Top 29%
Nationally
By Sport
TopFootball67%
  • Football$6M67%
  • Men's Basketball$2M22%
  • Other Sports$1M11%

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NIL ProfileAmerican · 2026
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UTSA's NIL program has grown alongside the program's rise in the American Conference.

Football is estimated at $4-5M for 2025-26. San Antonio is one of the South's larger markets.

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How UTSA's NIL Figure Is Estimated

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

UTSA NIL FAQ

How much does UTSA spend on NIL in 2026?

UTSA is estimated to spend $9M on NIL in the 2025–26 athletic year, including revenue-sharing allocations and third-party collective deals. This ranks #102 nationally among Division I programs.

What conference does UTSA play in?

UTSA competes in the American at the G5 level.

Which UTSA sport gets the most NIL money?

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

How does UTSA compare to other American schools?

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

Where does UTSA's NIL money come from?

UTSA'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#102
ConferenceAmerican
DivisionG5
Est. Total Spend$9M
Primary SportFootball

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