Get ready for an exciting spring season in college football! The start of spring practice is just around the corner, and it's time to gear up for some intense action on the field.
The Battle for Spring Supremacy
College football programs across the nation are gearing up for their spring training camps, with some already underway. This year, with only one transfer portal window, the spring games are set to make a comeback, adding an extra layer of excitement and strategy to the season.
But here's where it gets interesting: how will teams balance the need for intense scrimmages with keeping their rosters healthy? It's a delicate dance, and we're about to witness some unique strategies from each program.
On3 has compiled a comprehensive list of confirmed spring camp dates for every power conference school. From the SEC to the Big Ten, ACC, and beyond, here's a breakdown of when your favorite teams will be hitting the field.
SEC Spring Practice Schedule
- Alabama: Camp opens March 8, spring game/camp ends April 11
- Arkansas: Camp opens March 15, spring game/camp ends April 25
- Auburn: Camp opens March 17, spring game/camp ends April 18
- Florida: Camp opens March 3, spring game/camp ends April 11
- Georgia: Camp opens March 17, spring game/camp ends April 18
- Kentucky: Camp opens March, spring game/camp ends April 18
- LSU: Camp opens March 24, spring game/camp ends April 24
- Mississippi State: Camp opens March 17, spring game/camp ends TBD
- Missouri: Camp opens Feb. 27, spring game/camp ends March 19
- Oklahoma: Camp opens March 9, spring game/camp ends April 18
- Ole Miss: Camp opens March 23, spring game/camp ends April 30
- South Carolina: Camp opens March 4, spring game/camp ends April 11
- Tennessee: Camp opens March 16, spring game/camp ends April 11
- Texas: Camp opens March 9, spring game/camp ends April 18
- Texas A&M: Camp opens March 20, spring game/camp ends April 18
- Vanderbilt: Camp opens week of March 15, spring game/camp ends April 18
Big Ten Spring Practice Schedule
- Illinois: Camp opens week of March 23, spring game/camp ends TBD
- Indiana: Camp opens TBD, spring game/camp ends April 23
- Iowa: Camp opens March 25, spring game/camp ends April 25
- Maryland: Camp opens March 24, spring game/camp ends April 25
- Michigan: Camp opens March 17, spring game/camp ends April 18
- Michigan State: Camp opens March 17, spring game/camp ends April 18
- Minnesota: Camp opens March 24, spring game/camp ends April 25
- Nebraska: Camp opens Feb. 21, spring game/camp ends March 28
- Northwestern: Camp opens TBD, spring game/camp ends TBD
- Ohio State: Camp opens March 10, spring game/camp ends April 18
- Oregon: Camp opens March 12, spring game/camp ends April 25
- Penn State: Camp opens March 24, spring game/camp ends April 25
- Purdue: Camp opens March 3, spring game/camp ends April 11
- Rutgers: Camp opens March 27, spring game/camp ends TBD
- UCLA: Camp opens April 2, spring game/camp ends May 2
- USC: Camp opens March 3, spring game/camp ends April 4
- Washington: Camp opens March 31, spring game/camp ends May 1
- Wisconsin: Camp opens March 19, spring game/camp ends April 30
ACC Spring Practice Schedule
- Boston College: Camp opens March 10, spring game/camp ends April 11
- Cal: Camp opens TBD, spring game/camp ends TBD
- Clemson: Camp opens Feb. 25, spring game/camp ends March 28
- Duke: Camp opens March 19, spring game/camp ends April 18
- Florida State: Camp opens March 9, spring game/camp ends TBD
- Georgia Tech: Camp opens March 10, spring game/camp ends April 18
- Louisville: Camp opens TBD, spring game/camp ends TBD
- Miami: Camp opens March 24, spring game/camp ends April 18
- NC State: Camp opens Feb. 24, spring game/camp ends April 3
- North Carolina: Camp opens March 24, spring game/camp ends April 25
- Pitt: Camp opens March 2, spring game/camp ends April 11
- SMU: Camp opens March 24, spring game/camp ends April 17
- Stanford: Camp opens March 31, spring game/camp ends TBD
- Syracuse: Camp opens March 20, spring game/camp ends April 11
- Virginia: Camp opens March 16, spring game/camp ends April 18
- Virginia Tech: Camp opens TBD, spring game/camp ends April 18
- Wake Forest: Camp opens April 18, spring game/camp ends TBD
Independent Spring Practice Schedule
- Notre Dame: Camp opens March 20, spring game/camp ends April 25
Big 12 Spring Practice Schedule
- Arizona: Camp opens March 24, spring game/camp ends April 25
- Arizona State: Camp opens March 19, spring game/camp ends TBD
- BYU: Camp opens Feb. 27, spring game/camp ends TBD
- Cincinnati: Camp opens March 9, spring game/camp ends April 18
- Colorado: Camp opens March 2, spring game/camp ends April 11
- Houston: Camp opens March 9, spring game/camp ends April 18
- Kansas: Camp opens March 26, spring game/camp ends April 17
- Kansas State: Camp opens March 26, spring game/camp ends April 25
- Oklahoma State: Camp opens March 9, spring game/camp ends April 18
- Texas Tech: Camp opens March 24, spring game/camp ends April 17
- UCF: Camp opens March 31, spring game/camp ends May 2
- Utah: Camp opens TBD, spring game/camp ends TBD
- West Virginia: Camp opens March 7, spring game/camp ends April 18
This story will be updated as more dates are released, so stay tuned!
And this is the part most people miss: the spring practice schedule is just as crucial as the regular season. It's where teams build their foundations, experiment with new strategies, and identify their stars of the future. So, are you ready to dive into the world of spring football?
What are your thoughts on the upcoming spring season? Do you think any team's strategy will stand out? Share your predictions and insights in the comments below!
