6 College football teams reportedly over $40 million ahead of 2026 season
More money, more problems for the elites.
6 College football teams reportedly over $40 million ahead of 2026 season originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The NIL era has hit a new standard for college football ahead of the 2026 season.
With Lane Kiffin taking over at LSU, many were shocked by the record NIL deal being offered to compete among the best schools in the nation. As it turns out, a few teams are reportedly ahead of the Tigers in the latest NIL valuation numbers. According to College Front Office , Texas is college football's top spender.
One of six teams north of the $40 million mark with only one in the Big 12 inside the top ten. 1. Texas - $47.
9M 2. Miami - $44. 0M 3.