College programs in the Football Bowl Subdivision will have an early signing period later this year and can add a 10th assistant coach early next year.
The NCAA’s Division I Council voted on multiple proposals Friday in Indianapolis, which culminated the two-day meetings that addressed bundled legislation.
“Today’s adoption of the football legislation marks the most significant progress in recent years to improve the football environment and culture for current and prospective student-athletes and coaches,” NCAA Council chair and Northwestern vice president for athletics Jim Phillips said on the NCAA website. “Importantly, the action of the NCAA Division I Council delivers on the charge of the Division I Board of Directors to comprehensively improve the football recruiting environment.
“This affirms that the new Division I governance structure can effectively and timely address important issues.”
Here are the more notable changes scheduled to take place: