Can the NFL Save College Football? Josh Pate Makes a Shocking Case

College football is facing significant challenges, including issues with the transfer portal, name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals, and an increasingly chaotic calendar, leading to concerns about the sport's governance and future. College football commentator Josh Pate has suggested that the NFL might be a potential savior for the sport. Pate, known for his preference for college football over the NFL, highlighted the leadership vacuum in college football and questioned who could step in to address these issues.

Pate argued that the NFL, which benefits from college football serving as an unofficial minor league system, might be compelled to intervene if these issues start to affect its bottom line. He pointed out the potential for undrafted players to return to college for financial incentives, potentially disrupting the NFL's undrafted free agent pool. Pate suggested that the NFL could aid college football by providing guidance on eligibility rules and media rights management, areas where the NFL has established successful models.

The suggestion underscores the intertwined relationship between college football and the