As March Madness heats up and the college football season lingers on the horizon, bettors are looking for creative ways to capitalize on the intersection of both. One of the most ambitious wagers? A $100 parlay bet on schools in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Sweet 16 to win both the NCAA basketball championship and the College Football Playoff title in the same year.
According to odds from Circa Sports, here’s what a $100 parlay would pay out for each Sweet 16 school to claim both national titles:
Lower Risk, Lower Reward
These schools are traditional powerhouses in both sports, which makes the parlay more plausible—though still extremely difficult:
- Florida: $24,125
- Alabama: $26,500
- Tennessee: $32,200
- Auburn: $36,500
Mid-Range Long Shots
A mix of strong basketball programs and rising football contenders drives up the payouts here:
- Duke: $113,975
- Michigan: $184,500
- Ole Miss: $210,500
- Texas Tech: $369,500
- Houston: $575,475
Sky-High Payouts
These schools are less likely to dominate in both sports, but bettors chasing massive returns might be tempted:
- Maryland: $1.5 million
- BYU: $1.6 million
- Michigan State: $1.9 million
- Arkansas: $4.5 million
- Arizona: $9.2 million
- Kentucky: $11.2 million
- Purdue: $33 million
The Big Picture
The sheer range—from $24,125 (Florida) to a staggering $33 million (Purdue)—highlights the differing strengths of each school across the two sports. Programs like Alabama and Michigan are perennial football giants, while Duke, Arizona, and Kentucky are more dominant on the hardwood. But pulling off the ultimate double-championship remains a rare feat—only Florida in 2006-07 has achieved it in the modern era.
For gamblers willing to bet on history repeating itself, these parlay payouts represent the ultimate high-risk, high-reward opportunity.
Odds courtesy of Circa Sports.