The bold proposal to fix college football’s chaotic offseason calendar

College football is facing an offseason filled with uncertainty due to the transfer portal, recruiting windows, and coaching changes. Hosts of the Buckeye Talk podcast, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik, and Andrew Gillis, proposed a new framework that could stabilize the sport's offseason activities. Their central proposal suggests moving the transfer portal window to May, aligning with the academic calendar and potentially increasing graduation rates among players. Additionally, they propose an early signing period in August, allowing players and programs to finalize commitments before the high school senior season, with a secondary signing window in January. This approach aims to separate transfer decisions from the coaching carousel, providing more stability and clarity for players and coaches. By reimagining offseason timelines, the proposed changes seek to introduce a more structured and less chaotic environment for college football.