Changes to FBS practice, portal windows proposed
Key takeaways
- The Division I Football Oversight Committee is proposing changes to the offseason and preseason practice schedules, and a shorter transfer portal window, which could go into effect for the 2027 season.
- The proposal would allow for two out-of-season practice sessions, for a total of 21 practices, neither of which could exceed five weeks.
- The proposal also would reduce preseason practices from 25 to 21, which could be recorded during a 27-day span.
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The Division I Football Oversight Committee is proposing changes to the offseason and preseason practice schedules, and a shorter transfer portal window, which could go into effect for the 2027 season.
The proposal would allow for two out-of-season practice sessions, for a total of 21 practices, neither of which could exceed five weeks. College teams currently can hold 15 practices during the spring, but an NFL-like model with organized team activities (OTAs) for the late spring and early summer has gained popularity in recent years.
The proposal also would reduce preseason practices from 25 to 21, which could be recorded during a 27-day span. According to an NCAA news release, "The committee noted that additional practice opportunities would be available during the spring and summer under the new out-of-season activities model, which warranted a four-day reduction."