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Mark Cuban Ups IU Football NIL Support as Hoosiers Sit One Win From National Title

He says the latest, undisclosed gift will fund depth-focused recruiting through the transfer portal.

Overview

  • Cuban told Front Office Sports he is already committed for this transfer-portal cycle and said recipients are happier this year than last year.
  • He has not disclosed the amount, which he previously described to CBS in October 2025 as a big number.
  • After discussing strategy with head coach Curt Cignetti, Cuban says his support will target a well-rounded roster rather than a few headline recruits.
  • Indiana, led by Cignetti since 2024, is one victory from the College Football Playoff National Championship against the University of Miami.
  • Cuban is a longtime IU donor who gave $5 million for a sports media center in 2015 and $6 million to the rugby program in 2024, and he cites his Mavericks championship experience in shaping his team-building views.