Recruiting & Roster

What does OV mean in college football?

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In college football, Official Visit means: A campus visit by a recruit that is arranged under NCAA recruiting rules and may include school-provided expenses. It is used to describe recruiting & roster context in college football.

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Quick Answer

In college football, Official Visit means: A campus visit by a recruit that is arranged under NCAA recruiting rules and may include school-provided expenses. It is used to describe recruiting & roster context in college football.

Definition

A campus visit by a recruit that is arranged under NCAA recruiting rules and may include school-provided expenses.

How CFB Track Uses It

CFBTrack uses Official Visit context on recruiting, roster, and transfer pages where player movement and team building need plain-English explanation.

Related Glossary Terms

Unofficial VisitA campus visit by a recruit that is not funded in the same way as an official visit.RecruitA prospective student-athlete being evaluated or pursued by college programs.Contact PeriodA recruiting calendar period when coaches may have certain forms of direct contact with recruits.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