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LSU — Reported NIL and player pay

Updated October 19, 2026

Where does your school rank? LSU ranks #1 of 68 in reported NIL.

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

Reported NIL: $40–50M (survey).

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