MAC · G5

Ball State football NIL.

Ball State is a MAC program in the G5 football NIL market. Ball State sits in the MAC, a G5 football market. Collectives and brand deals here do not move like a Group of 5 leftover or a Power 4 blue-blood — the calculator asks for school on purpose. Premium positions (QB, EDGE, portal guards) move more at Ball State than a generic athlete tag. Enter position, not just "Ball State football."

Indicative G5 band: $8,000$350,000. Not a published Ball State contract — a market range before you enter stats.

Ball State football vs the national average

A national NIL average is useless at Ball State. MAC G5 spending is its own market. Ball State helps at the top of the roster; depth is still G5 depth.

High school commits to Ball State

If you're a high school football recruit committed or trending to Ball State, run the estimate with class year HS. Active 4-star and 5-star recruits have a $400,000 expected-NIL floor. Former 4-stars already in college do not get that floor.

By position

Ball State football positions

Position still dominates at Ball State. These guides use national football ranges — your school is MAC G5.

Ball State football FAQ

How much NIL do Ball State football players make?

At the G5 / MAC tier Ball State plays in, typical football NIL bands run $8,000–$350,000. Starters and portal additions sit toward the top; depth sits toward the bottom. Run the calculator with your snaps for a file-specific number.

Does Ball State pay Power 4 NIL?

No. Ball State football is G5 (MAC). Power 4 starter money does not automatically apply. The estimator uses division so a Ball State offer isn't scored like Georgia or Ohio State.

Can I use this if I'm transferring to Ball State?

Yes. Set school to Ball State University, conference MAC, division G5. That's how we price inbound portal football — destination market, not the school you're leaving.

Do high school recruits committed to Ball State get an NIL estimate?

Yes. Choose class year HS, enter recruiting stars, and pick Ball State as the committed/projected school. Active 4-star and 5-star recruits have a $400k expected-NIL floor; everyone else is priced on projection plus the MAC market.