Top 100 College Football NIL Budgets

The top NIL schools in college football: the 100 programs with the most money to spend on football players, ranked by estimated NIL budget, alongside each school's highest-paid NIL player with position, height, weight, and years in college. Rankings and rosters refresh hourly.

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College Football NIL FAQ

Which college football programs have the biggest NIL budgets?

The biggest NIL budgets in college football belong to top SEC and Big Ten programs such as Texas, Ohio State, LSU, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, and Miami. Our list ranks the top 100 schools by the estimated total money available to spend on football players, combining revenue-sharing payments and collective NIL funds.

Who are the highest-paid NIL players in college football?

For each of the top 100 programs, we list the highest-valued NIL player on the roster using On3 NIL valuations, along with his position, height, weight, and years in college.

How are college football NIL budgets estimated?

Budgets are estimates built from publicly reported collective spending, athletic department revenue, and the House settlement revenue-sharing cap. Exact figures are not officially disclosed by schools, so treat them as approximate.

How often is the NIL rankings list updated?

Rosters, player details, and valuations refresh automatically every hour, and budget estimates are revised as new reporting becomes available.