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Houston — Reported NIL and player pay

Updated August 27, 2026

Where does your school rank? Houston ranks #43 of 68 in reported NIL.

Houston: NIL budget and player pay from public filings. A reported range is a survey or a labeled estimate, not a single midpoint.

Reported NIL: $18M–$25M (modeled).

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