GameStrat Named Exclusive Sideline Technology Partner of the Ohio Valley Conference

GameStrat has been named the exclusive sideline tablet technology provider for the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC), equipping all eight conference football programs with in-game video replay for the 2026 season.

This partnership marks a significant moment for GameStrat and for college football. For the first time, every program playing under the OVC football brand will have access to the same sideline technology: multi-angle, instant footage delivered directly to iPads on the sideline, so coaches can review plays and make adjustments in real time.

What This Partnership Means

The OVC is fully committed to putting its teams in the best position to succeed in the coming season through the newly approved use of sideline video... After carefully researching options, we have aligned with GameStrat, a proven industry leader in sideline tablet technology."Matt Wilson, OVC Commissioner

That's not a quote we take lightly.

College conferences don't make exclusive technology decisions casually. The OVC looked at what was available. They chose GameStrat. That decision reflects what programs across the country have been telling us for years: when reliability matters on game day, GameStrat is the answer.

The Eight OVC Programs Gaining Access in 2026

Starting this fall, the following programs will have GameStrat's in-game video replay system on the sideline:

• Charleston Southern University - Charleston, SC
• Eastern Illinois University - Charleston, IL
• Gardner-Webb University - Boiling Springs, NC
• Lindenwood University - St. Charles, MO
• Southeast Missouri State University - Cape Girardeau, MO
• Tennessee State University - Nashville, TN
• University of Tennessee at Martin - Martin, TN
• Western Illinois University - Macomb, IL

The Bigger Picture

The OVC's adoption of sideline video technology at the conference level signals where college football is heading. Standardized access to in-game tools creates a more competitive environment, and that's good for the sport.

GameStrat's role in that shift is intentional. We built this product specifically for the sideline. A system designed to do one job extremely well: get coaches the footage they need before the next play is called.

The OVC recognized that. And we're proud to be their partner.

Read the official OVC press release at ovcsports.com.