Football Championship Subdivision (FCS)
NIL value.
FCS football — the Football Championship Subdivision — offers genuine NIL opportunities, particularly at perennial playoff programs like North Dakota State, Montana State, James Madison, South Dakota State, and Sacramento State.
FCS NIL — what to expect.
FCS NIL has grown rapidly. Top FCS programs now offer five-figure deals to starters at premium positions, and standout FCS players regularly transfer up to FBS for major NIL increases.
FCS NIL ranges by sport.
Typical starter NIL ranges in FCS for the sports we currently cover. Use the calculator to get your specific estimate.
FCS NIL — questions.
Do FCS football players get NIL?
Yes. Top FCS starting QBs at NDSU, Montana State, and similar programs earn $25K–$80K. Mid-tier FCS programs typically see $2K–$15K for starters.
How does FCS NIL compare to FBS?
On average, FCS NIL deals are 5-15x smaller than G5 FBS deals at similar positions. The ceiling at top FCS programs (NDSU, Montana State) approaches the floor of average G5 programs.
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