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Home » News » EA Sports College Football 26 Shares Some Of Its New Gameplay Features

EA Sports College Football 26 Shares Some Of Its New Gameplay Features

Matt DonahueBy Matt Donahue05/29/20256 Mins ReadUpdated:05/29/2025
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EA Sports College Football 26 shared the official reveal trailer and game details. To start, this sophomore outing for EA Sports CFB 26 will deliver more than 2,700 new plays, thousands of real college athletes, and authentic coaching styles from more than 300 real-world coaches.

The game promises to immerse players in iconic traditions and heart-pounding road game environments at all 136 FBS schools. Players can start in Friday Night Lights, where they can rise from high school recruit to Heisman legend in Road to Glory. They can go right into Saturday Game Day with their dream program and take home a National Title (or three) in Dynasty mode.

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“With EA SPORTS College Football 26, we’ve deepened that experience, delivering more dynamic gameplay, vibrant stadium atmospheres, and modes that let players craft their own stories. From classic rivalries to the chase for championship glory, this game celebrates what fans love most about the sport and takes it to new heights,” Daryl Holt, SVP and Group GM, EA Sports, said in a release from the studio.

New Gameplay Features Coming To EA Sports CFB 26

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EA Sports CFB 26 is pushing players to strategize more than ever before with authentic college gameplay that delivers unmatched realism to prove their program’s dominance on the field. The latest College Football will bring in 2,700 new plays, thousands of athletes, and more than 300 real-world coaches bringing their true-to-life schemes, deepening offensive and defensive mechanics. Players can also execute new stunts and twists, and make dynamic substitutions when it counts.

Over 300 Real-World College Coaches
Whether you’re leading ASU to victory as Dan Lanning or taking the Dawgs to CFP as Kirby Smart, EA Sports CFB 25 offers a new level of immersion. You’ll be able to play for top coaches in Road to Glory, but in Dynasty, you’ll be able to go toe-to-toe with current coaches (Head, OC, and DC) who bring distinctive playstyles to the field. Each real-world coach is fitted with their styles and playbooks, allowing you to pull off their signtature Offenses, Defenses, and strategize like they would on Game Day.

Expanded Player Types & Abilities
Recruit and develop athletes with 84 abilities and 10 new archetypes, giving you more ways to dominate on either side of the ball.

Wear & Tear Everywhere
Manage fatigue and injuries dynamically without pausing the action. Customize the system to match your playstyle and save your stars for when it matters most.

Game Time Advancements
Enhanced AI, dynamic play-calling adjustments, improved blocking and coverages, plus new features like Dynamic Substitutions and custom zones give you more control on both sides of the ball, allowing the game to develop beyond last year.

Pageantry Gets Even Bigger in EA Sports CFB 26

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From the roar of Death Valley to the lights in Tuscaloosa, the pageantry and chaos of college football Saturdays come alive with unprecedented depth. Be immersed in the authentic traditions, customized PA tracks, team-specific chants, and atmospheric upgrades that capture the pulse of every game.

Next-Level Homefield Advantage
Home games matter now more than ever. With increased pageantry comes a revamped Stadium Pulse system that introduces new crowd-based challenges like clock distortion, extreme screen shake, and rattled HUDs in rivalry and playoff games. May the Stadium Pulse memes be even more chaotic.

Bringing Saturday to Life
Every school’s spirit is alive, transporting players to their favorite experiences. With over 160 new school-specific chants, 10 new PA tracks including Metallica’s electric “Enter Sandman”, and tradition-rich visuals like Texas Tech’s Double T Saddle Monument and Coastal Carolina’s King of Turnovers.

Broadcast & Commentary
Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Rece Davis, Jesse Palmer, Desmond Howard, and David Pollack are all returning, bringing dynamic, situation-specific commentary tailored to your season.

EA Sports CFB 26’s Game Modes

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Dynasty – The franchise’s most popular mode.
In College Football 26’s Dynasty Mode, players will build a coaching powerhouse from the ground up. Recruit based on location, fit your roster to your scheme, and navigate today’s college football world from the high school pipeline to the transfer portal. Keep your promises with all-new Dynamic Dealbreakers to avoid transfers and preserve team chemistry, and upload your program using advanced Team Builder customization tools. Additionally, with real-world coaches added for the first time, you can customize even more playbooks and staff archetypes.

From there, you can chase glory in the expanded College Football Playoff with cross-play support in Online Dynasty across Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.

Road to Glory – From Friday Night Lights to the Super Bowl
In Road to Glory, you’ll start in high school, build your highlight tape, and secure offers from your top schools. Make key decisions about your academics, NIL opportunities, playing time, and even when to decommit. Rise to become a Heisman winner. And of course, you can continue your football journey into the NFL in EA Sports Madden NFL 26by importing your character.

Road to the College Football Playoff – Embracing the Ever-Changing CFP
Compete across consoles in a new online progression format where every win matters. Represent your university or take over a powerhouse program, climb the polls, and earn your way into the playoff bracket.

College Football Ultimate Team
Build your dream roster with Legends from the past and current college stars. Lead your Ultimate Team to greatness by taking on the competition in H2H matchups and themed challenges meant to put your skills to the test.

When Can You Play College Football 24?

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Fans can pre-order their copy of EA SPORTS College Football 26 now or connect their football journeys with the EA Sports MVP Bundle on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. This bundle includes the deluxe editions of EA Sports College Football 26 and Madden NFL 26, with 3-day early access and an array of benefits across both titles.

EA Play members can Bring Glory Home in EA SPORTS College Football 26 with the EA Play 10-hour early access trial, starting July 7, 2025. Members also score member rewards, including monthly College Football Loyalist Ultimate Team™ Packs, as well as receive 10% off EA digital content, including pre-orders, game downloads, Season Passes, College Football Points, and DLC. For more information on EA Play.

College Football 26 launches worldwide on July 10, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with cross-play across modes. 

College Football 26 Official Reveal Trailer

College Football 26 is available July 10. Pre-order to play 3 days early: http://x.ea.com/84146 The playbook is in your hands. Take your career from high school recruit to Heisman or coach your team to the top. With thousands of new plays, players and upgraded abilities, there are more ways than ever to Bring Glory Home.

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