College football season is never really over. 

Regular season. Bowl season. Signing Day. The NFL scouting combine. All these lead us into spring, when the pigskins come out of hibernation and get some work in for early practices.

Some teams have already begun getting ready. 

Here's a look at some key dates you can mark on your calendar for some notable teams that will be looking to standout in the fall. (Scroll through the schools below for information):

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