Memphis reaches full revenue sharing for 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 10:06 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Memphis athletic director Ed Scott announced on June 3 that the Tigers will be at full revenue sharing starting in the 2026-27 fiscal year. This decision allows Memphis to allocate approximately $21.3 million to athletes, a significant advantage over many peers within the American Conference and Group of Six. Scott emphasized the importance of joining a power conference to sustain this funding, noting Memphis' need to perform better in competitive sports. The decision reflects Memphis’ broader ambitions within college athletics, particularly regarding conference realignment efforts.
- •Memphis will implement full revenue sharing for the 2026-27 season.
- •Allocated funding includes about $9 million for men's basketball and $7 million for football.
- •Scott aims to push for Memphis' inclusion in a power conference.
- •The funding model offers significant advantages over most Group of Six schools.
- •Scott warns that sustaining full funding depends on improving athletic performance.
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — Memphis is at the revenue sharing cap. What does it mean for the Tigers' present and future?
"Memphis will be at full revenue sharing in 2026-27. Here's what it means for the Tigers, including their hopes to get in a power conference.
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