Recruiting & Roster
What is Flip in college football?
In college football, Flip means: When a recruit changes commitment from one school to another. It is used to describe recruiting & roster context in college football.
Quick Answer
In college football, Flip means: When a recruit changes commitment from one school to another. It is used to describe recruiting & roster context in college football.
Definition
When a recruit changes commitment from one school to another.
How CFB Track Uses It
CFBTrack uses Flip context on recruiting, roster, and transfer pages where player movement and team building need plain-English explanation.
Related Glossary Terms
CommitmentA recruit's public pledge to join a school.DecommitmentWhen a recruit backs away from a previous commitment.RecruitingThe process by which college programs evaluate, contact, offer, and sign high school, junior college, and transfer players.Athletic Aid AgreementAn agreement tied to a student-athlete's athletic financial aid.Blue-Chip RatioThe percentage of a roster or recruiting class made up of blue-chip recruits.Blue-Chip RecruitA high-end recruit, usually a four-star or five-star prospect.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24