National Signing Day Timeline

2017

Early Signing Reinstated

The NCAA reinstates early signing in football.

1981

Early Signing Days Prohibited

The NCAA decided to hold one official day when recruits commit to colleges.

1964

NCAA Manages Letter of Intent

The NCAA started the management and administration of National Letters of Intent.

November 6, 1869

Rutgers vs. Princeton

Rutgers University and Princeton University faced off in the first-ever game of intercollegiate football.