The first-ever College Football Playoff National Championship has come and gone, officially putting a bow on the 2014 season.
Although there won’t be any meaningful games played during the nine-month offseason, there’s still plenty for football fans to look forward to in the coming months.
Here are just some of the dates worth keeping an eye on throughout the offseason:
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Recruiting dead period ends | Jan. 15 |
| Deadline to declare for NFL Draft | Jan. 15 |
| Senior Bowl | Jan. 24 |
| NFL Draft Combine | Feb. 17-23 |
| Spring practice season | March/April (dates vary by school) |
| NFL Draft | April 30-May 2 |
| Nike’s The Opening camp | Early July (dates TBD) |
| Training camps begin | Late July/Early August (dates vary by school) |
| 2015 Season Week 1 | Sept. 3-5 |
A former newspaper reporter who has roamed the southeastern United States for years covering football and eating way too many barbecue ribs, if there is such a thing.
