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Purdue sports has $20.5 million revenue sharing cap. How will it be distributed?
WEST LAFAYETTE − Purdue University's commitment to football and men's basketball under the new revenue sharing model will absorb most of the $20.5 million cap. Purdue director of athletics Mike Bobinski wouldn't detail how exact dollar figures or percentages will be allocated for the 2025-26 school year, which officially surfaced with the house vs. NCAA settlement earlier this month allowing schools to pay student-athletes directly. Advertisement Bobinski did say Purdue has allocated revenue sharing funds for football, men's basketball, women's basketball and volleyball. Additionally, Purdue has set aside "roughly" $300,000 for non-revenue sports "to either retain or recruit elite level athletes." Coaches in Purdue's non-revenue sharing sports can appeal for money in those instances and they'll be considered on a case-by-case basis. More: Paying players, private equity, roster limits: What House settlement means for Purdue More: What does the NCAA settlement mean for college sports? We answer the burning questions Asked if Purdue will take a 75% for football, 15% for men's basketball approach that is somewhere in the neighborhood of the industry standard, Bobinski said it'll be a little less than that for football and more for men's basketball, citing Purdue's current position in the national men's basketball landscape. Advertisement How those programs divvy those funds is at their discretion, but Bobinski noted both are wisely holding some funding back for players in the spring transfer portal window. Non revenue-sharing sports will receive help by way of Alston support payments, which awards payments capped at $5,980 per school year for reaching academic benchmarks. With Purdue retaining funding of the Alston payments, $1.165 million will be cut from Purdue's $20.5 million revenue sharing limit, but Bobinski said he's uncertain if that will continue. Bobinski has maintained his stance since the initial revenue sharing model discussions were introduced that Purdue would be a full participant. The $20.5 million figure will increase to $21.3 on July 1, 2026 ahead of the 2026-27 school year. Sam King covers sports for the Journal & Courier. Email him at sking@ and follow him on X and Instagram @samueltking. Purdue athletic director Mike Bobinski speaks Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, during the welcoming of Purdue football head coach Barry Odom at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. This article originally appeared on Lafayette Journal & Courier: Purdue puts bulk of revenue share into football, men's basketball
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19-05-2025
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Former Georgia WR Nitro Tuggle commits to Purdue
© Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Editor's Note: This article first appeared on the leader in college football and basketball recruiting coverage. Be the first to know and follow your teams by signing up here. Advertisement Former Georgia wide receiver Nitro Tuggle is returning to his home state of Indiana, as he has committed to Purdue. Tuggle spent the 2024 season with the Bulldogs. He played in eight games and recorded three receptions for 34 yards (11.3 yards per catch). Georgia head coach Kirby Smart announced in March that Tuggle, along with offensive lineman Marques Easley, were suspended indefinitely due to separate reckless driving incidents. According to police reports, Tuggle was driving more than 100 miles per hour. Tuggle will have three years of eligibility remaining to play for head coach Barry Odom and the Boilermakers. He will still have the option to redshirt if needed as well. According to Pro Football Focus, Tuggle played 45 offensive snaps and recorded an overall grade of 56.8. He also played 17 snaps on special teams. Advertisement Tuggle flirted with the idea of entering the transfer portal during the winter window this past December as well, but ultimately decided to stay with Georgia at the time. As a prospect out of Northwood High School in Nappanee, Indiana, Tuggle was considered a four-star wide receiver and ranked as the No. 92 overall recruit in the 2024 class. He also ranked as the No. 3 player in the state of Indiana and the No. 21 wide receiver in the cycle. Stay locked in on the Rivals Transfer Tracker to keep up with the latest transfer news, portal entries, commitments, and rankings. For a deep-dive into the transfer portal, make sure you visit the Rivals Transfer Search page. The Rivals Transfer Portal X account is a must-follow for any college football fan. The spring college football transfer portal window is scheduled to open on April 16th, 2025 for 10 days. It is the second transfer window of the 2025 recruiting cycle. The winter college football transfer portal window opened on December 9th, 2024 for 20 days. There was also a five-day window for players to transfer after their team finished postseason play. Additionally, players get a 30-day window to transfer when their head coach leaves.
