How Texas pays its football roster in 2026: a reported $47.9 million roster, the most expensive in the country, Cam Coleman, Colin Simmons and Arch Manning as the top valuations, and why Manning’s reduced revenue share matters.
What the House v. NCAA settlement actually did: $2.8 billion in back pay, a revenue sharing cap of $20.5 million rising to $21.3 million in 2026 to 27, roster limits, the College Sports Commission and the NIL Go clearinghouse that reviews every deal over $600.
Arch Manning’s NIL deals (Red Bull, Uber, Topps, Google Gemini, Warby Parker and more), his verified $3.5 million plus in 2025 endorsement earnings, his $2.5 million On3 valuation and why he took a smaller revenue share from Texas in 2026.
The most expensive rosters in college football for 2026: Texas near $48 million, Miami, Ohio State, LSU and Oregon over $40 million, and the full top 15 with what the numbers do and do not include.
The 25 highest NIL valuations in college football for 2026, led by Miami QB Darian Mensah at $6.5 million, using On3’s deal based figures. Who is paid the most, why Arch Manning ranks lower than you think, and how the numbers work.
USC does not play Saturday. The Trojans beat Fresno State 39 to 0 on Friday night and play next against Louisiana on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 11 p.m. ET (8 p.m. PT) at the Coliseum.
Texas A&M plays Missouri State tonight, Saturday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN from Kyle Field. Kickoff by time zone, TV and streaming.
Oklahoma does not play Saturday. The Sooners beat UTEP 51 to 0 on Friday night and play next at Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 12 at noon ET on Fox in the Big Noon window.
Tennessee plays Furman today, Saturday, Sept. 5, at 3:30 p.m. ET from Neyland Stadium, streaming only on SEC Network+. Kickoff by time zone, how to watch and next week at Georgia Tech.
Indiana plays North Texas today, Saturday, Sept. 5, at noon ET on Fox from Bloomington, with Big Noon Kickoff on site. Kickoff by time zone, TV and streaming.