UCF football's NIL budget ranks among lowest in Power Four conferences

UCF Knights football reportedly spends between $15 million and $20 million on its roster, placing it in the bottom half of the Big 12 Conference for NIL budgets. A report indicates that of 64 programs in Power Four conferences, UCF has the ninth-lowest spending. By comparison, the top 10 teams in the Associated Press poll exceed $30 million. Within the Big 12, UCF ranks 10th among 16 teams, with teams like Houston and Oklahoma State reportedly spending less. UCF returns to action on September 16 against Georgia State, holding a 1-1 record as it fully participates in the league's revenue distribution for the second year.

• 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Report puts UCF football NIL budget among lower-spending Power Four teams