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30 million.
Posted on 12/9/25 at 11:00 am
Posted on 12/9/25 at 11:00 am
Can someone explain to me the ability to utilize 30 m were prepared to use as per reports? I was under the impression the cap was 25 mill.
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Posted on 12/9/25 at 11:12 am to Mlove90
As I understand it, and I’m no expert, there is no cap in the amount spent.
Schools can spend 20 million across all sports and boosters can add to that number whatever they would like. So in theory if Auburn could raise it they could spend 1 billion on a roster.
Schools can spend 20 million across all sports and boosters can add to that number whatever they would like. So in theory if Auburn could raise it they could spend 1 billion on a roster.
Posted on 12/9/25 at 11:25 am to bird35
Someone got Mr. Tim Apple on the phone
Posted on 12/9/25 at 12:26 pm to Mlove90
The cap is only what the university itself can spend for rev sharing. You can do 3rd party NIL deals beyond that. Those deals have to be vetted by Deloitte to ensure there is actual value to them and not just a booster giving a guy cash.
Of course, no one is enforcing this stuff, so it doesn't matter. The "College Sports Commission" was created for this task, but they need all division I schools to sign the documents. I will let AI explain:
Basically once you sign, you agree to the rules and you are not allowed to challenge any findings or penalties in court. So far Texas has not signed onto it, specifically Texas Tech.
Of course, no one is enforcing this stuff, so it doesn't matter. The "College Sports Commission" was created for this task, but they need all division I schools to sign the documents. I will let AI explain:
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The University Participant Agreement drafted by the College Sports Commission (CSC) explicitly states that its provisions, including the critical anti-litigation clauses (the waiver of the right to sue and mandatory arbitration), will not go into effect unless all 68 Power Four schools sign it
Basically once you sign, you agree to the rules and you are not allowed to challenge any findings or penalties in court. So far Texas has not signed onto it, specifically Texas Tech.
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The Attorneys General of Texas, Tennessee, and several other states have actively encouraged their public universities not to sign, arguing the agreement is an illegal overreach that attempts to grant the CSC legal immunity.
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In summary, the CSC has the rules and the investigative mechanism to catch violations, but without the signed agreement, it lacks the legally protected power to impose meaningful, lawsuit-proof penalties like postseason bans or the loss of revenue distribution.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 6:22 am to AUstar
In layman's terms the 21-22 million is the rev share for TV etc for SEC schools. So its just the "ante" for the larger schools. Now on top of that boosters can chip in.
In other words the floor moved from zero dollars to 21 million and we start from there.
Just like the NFL, roster management of the budget becomes imperative. Its why you will see some big name recruits with no return on value be asked to take a huge pay haircut, or take their chances in the portal.
I think they will budget by room and then make adjustments within that room. As I said in another thread Atkins deserves a big pay raise, but it doesnt just fall from the sky. Look at that room, who is getting WAY overpaid for their lack of production?
Same with edge, we spent some big bucks and its sitting on the bench, while we have to go out and pay a second time to get some starters in the portal. Some better line up for a haircut there as well.
Im certain more will be allocated on the OL and probably less on receivers. If the QB has no time to throw, or we cant run to keep a defense honest, it really doesnt matter how good the receivers are.
Same for DL. Atkins otta buy some Rolexes for those DTs this year, they sure kept him clean to make some tackles.
In other words the floor moved from zero dollars to 21 million and we start from there.
Just like the NFL, roster management of the budget becomes imperative. Its why you will see some big name recruits with no return on value be asked to take a huge pay haircut, or take their chances in the portal.
I think they will budget by room and then make adjustments within that room. As I said in another thread Atkins deserves a big pay raise, but it doesnt just fall from the sky. Look at that room, who is getting WAY overpaid for their lack of production?
Same with edge, we spent some big bucks and its sitting on the bench, while we have to go out and pay a second time to get some starters in the portal. Some better line up for a haircut there as well.
Im certain more will be allocated on the OL and probably less on receivers. If the QB has no time to throw, or we cant run to keep a defense honest, it really doesnt matter how good the receivers are.
Same for DL. Atkins otta buy some Rolexes for those DTs this year, they sure kept him clean to make some tackles.
Posted on 12/10/25 at 6:26 am to bird35
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So in theory if Auburn could raise it they could spend 1 billion on a roster.
Imagine going 8-5 with a $1,000,000,000 budget.
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