The Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee has unveiled a suite of adjustments to the football calendar that could reshape how teams prepare and compete beginning in 2027.
Key elements of the proposal
Under the plan, schools would be permitted two out‑of‑season practice windows that together total 21 on‑field sessions, while the traditional preseason window would be compressed to 27 calendar days allowing the same 21 practices.
The January transfer‑player notification window would be shortened from 15 to 10 days, aiming to streamline roster moves.
The committee also examined member feedback on off‑campus recruiting practices, though no concrete rule changes were adopted at this stage.
A new experimental rule will let real‑time instant‑replay video be streamed simultaneously to coaches’ booths and the broadcast booth during games, with conferences given the option to adopt it for their 2026 regular‑season matchups.
Implementation timeline
The proposals will not become official until a final oversight committee vote in August, after which they would take effect on January 1, 2027, giving conferences a year to align schedules and operational plans.