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NCAA approves NFL-style OTAs, schedule and transfer portal window changes for 2027

College football is staring down major structural shifts starting in January. The NCAA has cleared a redesigned calendar featuring an earlier opening kickoff, a pair of regular-season bye weeks for every program, and a tighter January window for the transfer portal.

Beyond scheduling adjustments, the updated framework introduces professional-style voluntary summer drills and new parameters for offseason practices. Committee leaders praised the collaborative effort with coaches to build a more flexible model for roster development.

A final sign-off from the Division I Cabinet is expected during its upcoming meeting.

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