NCAA executive Oliver Luck will leave his position and become the XFL's commissioner and chief executive officer, the league announced Tuesday.
Luck, 58, has spent the last four years working with the NCAA overseeing regulatory functions, to include eligibility requirements of student athletes.
“Oliver and I share the same vision and passion for reimagining the game of football. His experience as both an athlete and executive will ensure the long-term success of the XFL," Vince McMahon, XFL Founder and Chairman said.
"Football has always been a constant in my life and I'm excited about the unique opportunity to present America's favorite sport to fans in a new way," said Oliver Luck.