NCAA approves preseason football model. When's the targeted start date?

The NCAA Division I Council approved a new model for preseason activities on Wednesday, paving the way for a return to football. 

“Given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic across the country, we believe this model provides institutions and their student-athletes flexibility to prepare for the upcoming season,” said Shane Lyons, athletic director at West Virginia and chair of the Division I Football Oversight Committee.