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SMU — Reported NIL and player pay

Updated July 21, 2026

Where does your school rank? SMU ranks #62 of 68 in reported NIL.

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

Reported NIL: $17M–$24M (modeled).

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