FBS Oversight Committee introduces proposal to modify football calendar
The Division I Football Bowl Subdivision and Championship Subdivision Oversight Committees have introduced proposals to modify football calendars. These changes target out-of-season activities, preseason practice structures, and the transfer portal window. If adopted, the modifications could take effect for the 2027 season.
What changed
New proposals from both FBS and FCS oversight committees aim to restructure practice schedules and the transfer portal.
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NCAA Oversight Committees Propose Football Calendar and Transfer Portal Changes
confidence 95%The Division I Football Bowl Subdivision and Championship Subdivision Oversight Committees have introduced proposals to modify football calendars. These changes target out-of-season activities, preseason practice structures, and the transfer portal window. If adopted, the modifications could take effect for the 2027 season.
What's confirmed:
- The Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee proposed modifications to the preseason practice period, out-of-season activities, and notification-of-transfer.
- The Division I Football Championship Subdivision Oversight Committee introduced a proposal to modify the FCS calendar, including out-of-season activities and the preseason practice period.
- The FBS proposal suggests increasing offseason practice to 21 days over two periods, compared to 15 days in the spring.
- The NCAA is proposing a shorter transfer portal window for college football.
- Proposed changes for the FCS calendar are subject to a final oversight committee vote in August and would take effect January 1, 2027, if adopted.
Still unconfirmed:
- The NCAA may introduce NFL-style OTAs.
- The FBS changes could go into effect for the 2027 season.