Boston College's NIL budget ranks lowest among Power Four programs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 3:20 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
A report from The Athletic reveals that Boston College has the lowest NIL budget among Power Four college football programs for 2026. The Eagles' budget is estimated between $8-13 million, significantly behind peers like Duke and Cincinnati. Boston College has struggled recently, finishing with a record of 2-10 in 2025 amidst rising roster costs in college football. Comparatively, top spenders include Ohio State, Oregon, and Texas, with budgets ranging from $45 million to $54 million. The findings illustrate the financial challenges facing Boston College's football program as it competes in the NIL era.
- •Boston College's NIL budget is $8-13 million.
- •Program's budget ranks last among Power Four schools.
- •Eagles finished 2-10 in the 2025 season.
- •Top spenders include Ohio State and Oregon at $49-54 million.
- •NIL spending is reshaping college football dynamics.
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Report Reveals Boston College's NIL Spending Lags Far Behind in College Football
"Boston College is at the bottom of the pack when it comes NIL budgets in college football.
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