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Recruiting & Roster
Official Visit 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.
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
CFB Track uses glossary definitions like Official Visit to make stat pages, rankings, schedules, and player research easier to read without leaving the site context.
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