A college athletics capacity desk · v1.2 · Aug 30, 2026

Public Cap

Two ceilings on every Power 4 program: the House benefits cap, and what they can actually write this year from public filings. Then whatever NIL is in a filing. Seasons run 2021–2026 (NIL era).

Guarantee games

How much larger (usually Power 4) schools pay smaller opponents to play them on the 2026 football schedule. Football guarantee stays distinct from band fees. Not House spent, not booked NIL, not coach buyouts. Empty without a FOIA or named newsroom cite.