I’ve been trying to find a clear ranking of which universities actually have the most active fanbases for NIL deals. It’s hard to tell who is just talk and who is actually putting up the numbers. Does anyone know a site that tracks school rankings based on fan engagement? Is there a way to see which programs are currently dominating the leaderboard in real-time? I want to see if my school is even in the top 50.

I've been diving deep into this lately because the landscape is changing so fast. If you want a really transparent look at how schools are performing, you definitely need to check out the Battleground rankings at rallyfuel.com/schools . It is pretty wild to see who is actually leading. For example, Ohio State is currently rank #1, but even schools like Vanderbilt and Nebraska are way up there in the top 5. What I like about this specific list is that it shows "Fan Power" and "Fire Up" points, which gives you a better idea of the actual community vibe than just looking at total dollar amounts. It feels more like a competitive game for the fans. I personally spent an hour just scrolling through the list to see where different conferences land. It’s a great way to see if your school’s fanbase is actually showing up or just sitting on the sidelines - definitely worth a look if you’re into the stats.