8legs: American football coaches association convention

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What we’re hearing from college football coaches about the calendar, eligibility and tampering

Coaches want the playoff to start earlier to shorten the season and reduce portal overlap.
Coaches consider softening redshirt rules to allow more game appearances before using a redshirt.
Five-year eligibility was debated, with a push toward simplifying by moving to five years of play within a five-year window.
Tampering is widespread but often mediated through agents rather than direct contact with players.
Coaches note the transfer portal and NIL era have altered roster dynamics and retention at all levels.
Group of 5 coaches are using playing-time data to discourage midseason departures and protect rosters.
Coaches see potential calendar changes as 2027 season earliest if agreed upon, with TV networks needing buy-in.
NCAA calendar debates centered on balancing academics, exams, and postseason play, especially for five-year players.
Indiana’s turnaround is cited as evidence that right-fit players and experience matter more than pure star power.
Officials note the NCAA’s five-year rule has held up in court about 70 percent of the time.

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