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JANUARY 1, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period (Jan. 1-5). Quiet period for two- and four-year college players who intend to enroll midyear (Jan. 1-5). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25). Coaches may begin calling class of 2026 recruits once a week and unlimited times during the contact period.
FBS - College Football Playoff quarterfinals.
D3 - Teams may begin hosting 2026 recruits on official visits.
JANUARY 2, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period (Jan. 1-5). Quiet period for two- and four-year college players who intend to enroll midyear (Jan. 1-5). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FBS - College Football Playoff quarterfinals.
JANUARY 3, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period (Jan. 1-5). Quiet period for two- and four-year college players who intend to enroll midyear (Jan. 1-5). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
JANUARY 4, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period (Jan. 1-5). Quiet period for two- and four-year college players who intend to enroll midyear (Jan. 1-5). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FBS - Bowl season ends.
JANUARY 5, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period (Jan. 1-5). Quiet period for two- and four-year college players who intend to enroll midyear (Jan. 1-5). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
D3 - Stagg Bowl.
JANUARY 6, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (Jan. 6-11). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
NFL Draft - Soft NFL Draft entry deadline.
JANUARY 7, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (Jan. 6-11). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
JANUARY 8, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (Jan. 6-11). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
JANUARY 9, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (Jan. 6-11). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FBS - College Football Playoff semifinals.
NFL Draft - Deadline for players who declared before the soft NFL Draft entry deadline to revoke their submission.
JANUARY 10, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (Jan. 6-11). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FBS - College Football Playoff semifinals.
JANUARY 11, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (Jan. 6-11). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25, 2025).
JANUARY 12, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period. Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
JANUARY 13, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period (Jan. 13-15). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
JANUARY 14, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period (Jan. 13-15). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
JANUARY 15, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period (Jan. 13-15). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
NFL Draft - Hard NFL Draft Entry Deadline.
JANUARY 16, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (Jan. 16-Feb. 1). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
JANUARY 17, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (Jan. 16-Feb. 1). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
JANUARY 18, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (Jan. 16-Feb. 1). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
NFL Draft - Deadline for players who declared before the hard NFL Draft entry deadline to revoke their submission.
JANUARY 19, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (Jan. 16-Feb. 1). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
JANUARY 20, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (Jan. 16-Feb. 1). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FBS - College Football Playoff Final.
JANUARY 21, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (Jan. 16-Feb. 1). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
JANUARY 22, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (Jan. 16-Feb. 1). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
JANUARY 23, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (Jan. 16-Feb. 1). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
JANUARY 24, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (Jan. 16-Feb. 1). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
NFL Draft - NFL Draft entry deadline for players in the College Football Playoff national championship.
JANUARY 25, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (Jan. 16-Feb. 1). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
JANUARY 26, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (Jan. 16-Feb. 1). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
JANUARY 27, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (Jan. 16-Feb. 1). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
NFL Draft - Deadline for players who played in the College Football Playoff national championship and declared for the NFL Draft to revoke their submission.
JANUARY 28, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (Jan. 16-Feb. 1). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
JANUARY 29, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (Jan. 16-Feb. 1). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
JANUARY 30, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (Jan. 16-Feb. 1). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
JANUARY 31, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (Jan. 16-Feb. 1). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (Jan. 16-Feb. 1). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period. Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
D2 - Contact Period Ends.
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period (Feb. 3-March 2). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
D2 - Dead Period Starts (thru March 5).
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period (Feb. 3-March 2). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period (Feb. 3-March 2). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
D2 - Dead Period Ends.
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period (Feb. 3-March 2). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
D2 - Contact Period Starts.
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period for non-service academies (Feb. 3-March 2). Quiet period for service academies (Feb. 7-March 2). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
NFL Draft - Deadline for players to opt out of the NFL Draft.
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period for non-service academies (Feb. 3-March 2). Quiet period for service academies (Feb. 7-March 2). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period for non-service academies (Feb. 3-March 2). Quiet period for service academies (Feb. 7-March 2). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period for non-service academies (Feb. 3-March 2). Quiet period for service academies (Feb. 7-March 2). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period for non-service academies (Feb. 3-March 2). Quiet period for service academies (Feb. 7-March 2). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period for non-service academies (Feb. 3-March 2). Quiet period for service academies (Feb. 7-March 2). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period for non-service academies (Feb. 3-March 2). Quiet period for service academies (Feb. 7-March 2). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period for non-service academies (Feb. 3-March 2). Quiet period for service academies (Feb. 7-March 2). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period for non-service academies (Feb. 3-March 2). Quiet period for service academies (Feb. 7-March 2). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period for non-service academies (Feb. 3-March 2). Quiet period for service academies (Feb. 7-March 2). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period for non-service academies (Feb. 3-March 2). Quiet period for service academies (Feb. 7-March 2). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period for non-service academies (Feb. 3-March 2). Quiet period for service academies (Feb. 7-March 2). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period for non-service academies (Feb. 3-March 2). Quiet period for service academies (Feb. 7-March 2). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period for non-service academies (Feb. 3-March 2). Quiet period for service academies (Feb. 7-March 2). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period for non-service academies (Feb. 3-March 2). Quiet period for service academies (Feb. 7-March 2). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period for non-service academies (Feb. 3-March 2). Quiet period for service academies (Feb. 7-March 2). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period for non-service academies (Feb. 3-March 2). Quiet period for service academies (Feb. 7-March 2). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period for non-service academies (Feb. 3-March 2). Quiet period for service academies (Feb. 7-March 2). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period for non-service academies (Feb. 3-March 2). Quiet period for service academies (Feb. 7-March 2). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period for non-service academies (Feb. 3-March 2). Quiet period for service academies (Feb. 7-March 2). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period for non-service academies (Feb. 3-March 2). Quiet period for service academies (Feb. 7-March 2). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period for non-service academies (Feb. 3-March 2). Quiet period for service academies (Feb. 7-March 2). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 1, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period for non-service academies (Feb. 3-March 2). Quiet period for service academies (Feb. 7-March 2). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 2, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period for non-service academies (Feb. 3-March 2). Quiet period for service academies (Feb. 7-March 2). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 3, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 4, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 5, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 6, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 7, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 8, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 9, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 10, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 11, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 12, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 13, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 14, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 15, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 16, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 17, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 18, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 19, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 20, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 21, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 22, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 23, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 24, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 25, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 26, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 27, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 28, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 29, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 30, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
MARCH 31, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
APRIL 1, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
FBS/FCS - Teams may begin hosting class of 2026 recruits on official visits (thru May 25).
APRIL 2, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
APRIL 3, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
APRIL 4, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
APRIL 5, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
APRIL 6, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
APRIL 7, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
APRIL 8, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
APRIL 9, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
APRIL 10, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
APRIL 11, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
APRIL 12, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
APRIL 13, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
APRIL 14, 2025
FBS/FCS - Quiet period (March 3-April 14). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
APRIL 15, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
APRIL 16, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24). Transfer portal window open (April 16-25). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
APRIL 17, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24). Transfer portal window open (April 16-25). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
APRIL 18, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24). Transfer portal window open (April 16-25). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
APRIL 19, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24). Transfer portal window open (April 16-25). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
APRIL 20, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24). Transfer portal window open (April 16-25). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
APRIL 21, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24). Transfer portal window open (April 16-25). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
APRIL 22, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24). Transfer portal window open (April 16-25). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
APRIL 23, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24). Transfer portal window open (April 16-25). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
APRIL 24, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24). Transfer portal window open (April 16-25). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
APRIL 25, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24). Transfer portal window open (April 16-25). Grad transfer portal window open (Oct. 1, 2024-April 25).
APRIL 26, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
APRIL 27, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
APRIL 28, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
APRIL 29, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
APRIL 30, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
MAY 1, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
MAY 2, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
MAY 3, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
MAY 4, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
MAY 5, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
MAY 6, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
MAY 7, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
MAY 8, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
MAY 9, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
MAY 10, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
MAY 11, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
MAY 12, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
MAY 13, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
MAY 14, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
MAY 15, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
MAY 16, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
MAY 17, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
MAY 18, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
MAY 19, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
MAY 20, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
MAY 21, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
MAY 22, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
MAY 23, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
MAY 24, 2025
FBS/FCS - Contact period (April 15-May 24).
MAY 25, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period (May 25-May 28). Final day for teams to host class of 2026 recruits on official visits.
MAY 26, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period (May 25-May 28).
MAY 27, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period (May 25-May 28).
MAY 28, 2025
FBS/FCS - Dead period (May 25-May 28).
MAY 29, 2025
FBS - Quiet period (May 29-June 22).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
MAY 30, 2025
FBS - Quiet period (May 29-June 22).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
MAY 31, 2025
FBS - Quiet period (May 29-June 22).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 1, 2025
FBS - Quiet period (May 29-June 22).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 2, 2025
FBS - Quiet period (May 29-June 22).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 3, 2025
FBS - Quiet period (May 29-June 22).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 4, 2025
FBS - Quiet period (May 29-June 22).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 5, 2025
FBS - Quiet period (May 29-June 22).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 6, 2025
FBS - Quiet period (May 29-June 22).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 7, 2025
FBS - Quiet period (May 29-June 22).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 8, 2025
FBS - Quiet period (May 29-June 22).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 9, 2025
FBS - Quiet period (May 29-June 22).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 10, 2025
FBS - Quiet period (May 29-June 22).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 11, 2025
FBS - Quiet period (May 29-June 22).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 12, 2025
FBS - Quiet period (May 29-June 22).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 13, 2025
FBS - Quiet period (May 29-June 22).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 14, 2025
FBS - Quiet period (May 29-June 22).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 15, 2025
FBS - Quiet period (May 29-June 22). Coaches may begin to extend verbal offers to 2027 recruits.
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31). Coaches may begin to extend verbal offers to 2027 recruits.
D2 - Teams may begin hosting class of 2027 recruits on official visits. Coaches may begin calling class of 2027 recruits. They may also begin conducting off-campus communication with class of 2027 recruits and/or their parents.
JUNE 16, 2025
FBS - Quiet period (May 29-June 22).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 17, 2025
FBS - Quiet period (May 29-June 22).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 18, 2025
FBS - Quiet period (May 29-June 22).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 19, 2025
FBS - Quiet period (May 29-June 22).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 20, 2025
FBS - Quiet period (May 29-June 22).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 21, 2025
FBS - Quiet period (May 29-June 22).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 22, 2025
FBS - Quiet period (May 29-June 22).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 23, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 24, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 25, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 26, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 27, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 28, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 29, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JUNE 30, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 1, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 2, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 3, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 4, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 5, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 6, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 7, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 8, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31). Big 12 Media Days (July 8-9).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 9, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31). Big 12 Media Days (July 8-9).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 10, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 11, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 12, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 13, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 14, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31). SEC Media Days (July 14-17).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 15, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31). SEC Media Days (July 14-17).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
D2 - Coaches may begin sending recruits printed recruiting materials to class of 2027 recruits.
JULY 16, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31). SEC Media Days (July 14-17). Mountain West Media Days (July 16-17).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 17, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31). SEC Media Days (July 14-17). Mountain West Media Days (July 16-17).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 18, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 19, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 20, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 21, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 22, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31). Big Ten Media Days (July 22-24). ACC Media Days (July 22-24).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 23, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31). Big Ten Media Days (July 22-24). ACC Media Days (July 22-24).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 24, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31). Big Ten Media Days (July 22-24). ACC Media Days (July 22-24).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 25, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 26, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 27, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 28, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 29, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 30, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
JULY 31, 2025
FBS - Dead period (June 23-July 31).
FCS - Quiet period (May 29-July 31).
AUGUST 1, 2025
AUGUST 2, 2025
AUGUST 3, 2025
AUGUST 4, 2025
AUGUST 5, 2025
AUGUST 6, 2025
AUGUST 7, 2025
AUGUST 8, 2025
AUGUST 9, 2025
AUGUST 10, 2025
AUGUST 11, 2025
AUGUST 12, 2025
AUGUST 13, 2025
AUGUST 14, 2025
AUGUST 15, 2025
AUGUST 16, 2025
AUGUST 17, 2025
AUGUST 18, 2025
AUGUST 19, 2025
AUGUST 20, 2025
AUGUST 21, 2025
AUGUST 22, 2025
AUGUST 23, 2025
FBS/FCS - Regular season starts.
AUGUST 24, 2025
AUGUST 25, 2025
AUGUST 26, 2025
AUGUST 27, 2025
AUGUST 28, 2025
D2 - Regular Season Starts.
NAIA - Regular Season Starts.
AUGUST 29, 2025
AUGUST 30, 2025
AUGUST 31, 2025
SEPTEMBER 1, 2025
FBS/FCS - Coaches may begin calling 2026 recruits once a week and unlimited times during the contact period. 2027 recruits can start receiving any form of private communication including emails, recruiting materials, texts and direct messages on social media.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
SEPTEMBER 3, 2025
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
D3 - Regular Season Starts.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
SEPTEMBER 6, 2025
SEPTEMBER 7, 2025
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025
SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
SEPTEMBER 12, 2025
SEPTEMBER 13, 2025
SEPTEMBER 14, 2025
SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
SEPTEMBER 18, 2025
SEPTEMBER 19, 2025
SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
SEPTEMBER 21, 2025
SEPTEMBER 22, 2025
SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
SEPTEMBER 24, 2025
SEPTEMBER 25, 2025
SEPTEMBER 26, 2025
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025
SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
OCTOBER 1, 2025
OCTOBER 2, 2025
OCTOBER 3, 2025
OCTOBER 4, 2025
OCTOBER 5, 2025
OCTOBER 6, 2025
OCTOBER 7, 2025
OCTOBER 8, 2025
OCTOBER 9, 2025
OCTOBER 10, 2025
OCTOBER 11, 2025
OCTOBER 12, 2025
OCTOBER 13, 2025
OCTOBER 14, 2025
OCTOBER 15, 2025
OCTOBER 16, 2025
OCTOBER 17, 2025
OCTOBER 18, 2025
OCTOBER 19, 2025
OCTOBER 20, 2025
OCTOBER 21, 2025
OCTOBER 22, 2025
OCTOBER 23, 2025
OCTOBER 24, 2025
OCTOBER 25, 2025
OCTOBER 26, 2025
OCTOBER 27, 2025
OCTOBER 28, 2025
OCTOBER 29, 2025
OCTOBER 30, 2025
OCTOBER 31, 2025
NOVEMBER 1, 2025
NOVEMBER 2, 2025
NOVEMBER 3, 2025
NOVEMBER 4, 2025
FBS - College Football Playoff Rankings Release.
NOVEMBER 5, 2025
NOVEMBER 6, 2025
NOVEMBER 7, 2025
NOVEMBER 8, 2025
NOVEMBER 9, 2025
NOVEMBER 10, 2025
NOVEMBER 11, 2025
FBS - College Football Playoff Rankings Release.
NOVEMBER 12, 2025
NOVEMBER 13, 2025
NOVEMBER 14, 2025
NOVEMBER 15, 2025
D2 - Regular Season Ends.
D3 - Regular Season Ends.
NAIA - Regular Season Ends.
NOVEMBER 16, 2025
NOVEMBER 17, 2025
NOVEMBER 18, 2025
FBS - College Football Playoff Rankings Release.
NOVEMBER 19, 2025
NOVEMBER 20, 2025
NOVEMBER 21, 2025
NOVEMBER 22, 2025
FCS - Regular season Ends.
D2 - D2 Playoffs Start. First Round.
D3 - D3 Playoffs Start. First Round.
NAIA - NAIA Playoffs Start. First Round.
NOVEMBER 23, 2025
NOVEMBER 24, 2025
NOVEMBER 25, 2025
FBS - College Football Playoff Rankings Release.
NOVEMBER 26, 2025
NOVEMBER 27, 2025
FCS - Turkey Day Classic.
NOVEMBER 28, 2025
NOVEMBER 29, 2025
FBS - Regular season ends.
FCS - FCS Playoffs first round. Bayou Classic.
D2 - D2 Playoffs Second Round.
D3 - D3 Playoffs Second Round.
NAIA - NAIA Playoffs Second Round.
NOVEMBER 30, 2025
DECEMBER 1, 2025
DECEMBER 2, 2025
FBS - College Football Playoff Rankings Release.
DECEMBER 3, 2025
DECEMBER 4, 2025
DECEMBER 5, 2025
FBS - Conference Championships.
DECEMBER 6, 2025
FBS - Conference Championships.
FCS - FCS Playoffs Second Round.
D2 - D2 Playoffs Quarterfinal Round.
D3 - D3 Playoffs Third Round.
NAIA - NAIA Playoffs Quarterfinal Round.
DECEMBER 7, 2025
FBS - College Football Playoff Selection Sunday.
DECEMBER 8, 2025
DECEMBER 9, 2025
DECEMBER 10, 2025
DECEMBER 11, 2025
DECEMBER 12, 2025
FCS - FCS Playoffs Quarterfinal Round.
DECEMBER 13, 2025
FBS - Army-Navy Game. Bowl Season Starts.
FCS - FCS Playoffs Quarterfinal Round. Celebration Bowl.
D2 - D2 Playoffs Semifinal Round.
D3 - D3 Playoffs Quarterfinal Round.
NAIA - NAIA Playoffs Semifinal Round.
DECEMBER 14, 2025
DECEMBER 15, 2025
DECEMBER 16, 2025
DECEMBER 17, 2025
DECEMBER 18, 2025
DECEMBER 19, 2025
FBS - College Football Playoff First Round.
DECEMBER 20, 2025
FBS - College Football Playoff First Round.
FCS - FCS Playoffs Semifinal Round.
D2 - D2 Playoffs Championship.
D3 - D3 Playoffs Semifinal Round.
NAIA - NAIA Playoffs Championship.
DECEMBER 21, 2025
DECEMBER 22, 2025
DECEMBER 23, 2025
DECEMBER 24, 2025
DECEMBER 25, 2025
DECEMBER 26, 2025
DECEMBER 27, 2025
DECEMBER 28, 2025
DECEMBER 29, 2025
DECEMBER 30, 2025
DECEMBER 31, 2025
FBS - College Football Playoff Quarterfinal Round.