These are subject to change with COVID-19 continuing to impact college football’s plans. As it continues to evolve to be a year-round sport, here are some of the college football key dates to watch for throughout the year for the 2021 season.
2021 College Football Key Dates
March 1, 2021: Four-year player NFL Draft Entry Deadline
April 15, 2021: End of the recruiting dead period
April 29-May 1, 2021: NFL Draft
August 1, 2021: Class of 2021 Final Signing Date
August 28, 2021: 2021-22 College football season starts
TBA: Class of 2022 Early Signing Period
December 31, 2021: College Football Playoff semifinals
January 10, 2022: College Football Playoff national championship
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