NCAA Promotion and Relegation System Platform

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NCAA Promotion and Relegation System Platform

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649. Should Ohio State (and Michigan, and Clemson) Join the N.F.L.?

Host: Stephen Dubner

Timestamp: 00:53:25 - 00:54:22

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"If the NCAA established this system and got it to work, the next stage would be to say to the NFL, we would like promotion and relegation into the NFL."

Market Gap

College teams lack opportunities to compete at professional levels.

The current structure of American college sports limits the opportunities for teams to compete at higher levels, while the NFL maintains a closed system. This leads to a lack of engagement for fans of smaller colleges and a disconnect between college teams that have the potential to compete and the professional leagues. Many college athletes never have the chance to showcase their talent at the highest level, and the promotion and relegation system seen in soccer globally could provide a solution. Implementing such a system would allow for greater opportunities for college teams to ascend to the professional ranks based on performance, creating a more dynamic and competitive environment.

Summary

The idea involves developing a platform that facilitates a promotion and relegation system for NCAA football and basketball, allowing top-performing college teams to compete in the NFL and NBA. This system could be implemented through existing NCAA conferences, creating a tiered league structure that would not only give college teams the chance to rise to professional levels but also ensure that lower-tier professional teams face the risk of relegation. This model could enhance fan engagement by increasing the stakes of college games and creating a more competitive landscape in American sports, akin to global soccer leagues. The platform would need to address the regulatory and logistical challenges of merging these systems.

Categorization

Business Model
Platform
Target Founder
Subject Matter Expert
Difficulty
High
Time to Revenue
> 1 year
Initial Investment
> $10,000

Potential MRR (18-24 months)

Conservative
$5,000 - $10,000 MRR
Moderate (Most Likely)
$15,000 - $30,000 MRR
Optimistic
$50,000 - $100,000 MRR

* Estimates assume solo founder/bootstrap scenario with competent execution

Scores

Clarity
8/10
Novelty
7/10
Feasibility
5/10
Market Potential
9/10
Evidence
6/10
Overall
7/10
Found on October 10, 2025 • Analyzed on October 10, 2025 11:53 AM

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