FBS Oversight Committee implements changes to college football calendar
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Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The FBS Oversight Committee announced changes to the college football calendar, set to take effect January 4, 2027. The transfer portal will shorten from 15 days to 10, while teams are limited to 21 preseason practices instead of 25. Additionally, teams may conduct two out-of-season practice periods, replacing the previous spring and summer model. The committee aims to clarify the calendar based on recommendations from the American Football Coaches Association. Josh Brooks, the committee's Vice Chair, emphasized the extensive effort dedicated to creating a schedule that caters to both coaches and student-athletes.
- •Transfer portal duration reduced to 10 days starting January 2027.
- •Teams limited to 21 preseason practices.
- •Introduction of two out-of-season practice periods.
- •Changes reflect recommendations from the American Football Coaches Association.
- •Committee focused on clarity for schedules affecting coaches and student-athletes.
- 10:37 PMYahoo Sports — FBS Oversight Committee announces changes to football calendar
- 4:36 PMNcaa.org — FBS Oversight Committee approves legislation to modify football calendar - NCAA.org
"The Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee on Thursday adopted proposals to change the FBS calendar, giving schools more flexibility to meet the needs of coaches and student-athletes.
"FBS Oversight Committee announces changes to football calendar
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 10:37 PMFBS Oversight Committee announces changes to football calendar
FBS Oversight Committee announces changes to football calendar
- Ncaa.orgAug 28, 2026, 4:36 PMFBS Oversight Committee approves legislation to modify football calendar - NCAA.org
The Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee on Thursday adopted proposals to change the FBS calendar, giving schools more flexibility to meet the needs of coaches and student-athletes.
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