Iowa State Athletics Reports Over $20.4 Million in Athlete Payments for FY 2026
Iowa State athletics spent over $20.4 million on direct athlete payments in FY 2026, during the final full fiscal year of athletics director Jamie Pollard.
Des Moines Ames, IA, November 12, 2026 — Iowa State University’s athletics department reported significant direct payments to athletes during Fiscal Year 2026. The department’s expenditures reached over $20.4 million specifically for direct athlete compensation.
This spending occurred during the 2026 fiscal year, which represents the final full fiscal year under the tenure of athletics director Jamie Pollard.
Further details regarding the breakdown of these payments, the specific types of compensation provided, or how these figures compare to previous years were not immediately available. The timeframe aligns with the final full fiscal year of athletic director Jamie Pollard’s leadership.
Story summarized from the original created by Doug Sawyer on who13.com, see more information here.
Media gallery
