Time cost for recruiting visits now varies based on College Football 26 Coins proximity to your school, rewarding programs that focus on local talent. This opens up new possibilities for underdog programs and makes the pipeline strategy more relevant.

The trophy room returns in style, showcasing real-life awards, rivalry trophies, and bowl game hardware. It’s a minor addition on paper, but it makes your Dynasty career feel more meaningful.

Real Coaches, Real Carousel

One of the coolest new features is the inclusion of licensed coaches. Most of the 136 FBS head coaches are present, along with a number of real coordinators. The coaching carousel now features actual staff movement, and each coach brings specific traits and skill sets to their programs.

You can even begin your Dynasty as one of these coaches, inheriting their full suite of attributes. Staff movement across teams is surprisingly dynamic, with humorous and realistic surprises like high-profile coaches making unexpected jumps to the NFL.

Deeper Customization and Wear-and-Tear Mechanics

EA has added long-requested features that didn’t make it into last year’s game. Formation subs, locked rivalries in custom conferences, and sim-to-week options all make an appearance. This gives players greater control over how they want to experience Dynasty mode.

The wear-and-tear system now tracks physical toll across the entire season. Injury management becomes a strategic layer—overusing key players can result in fatigue or increased injury risk. However, EA gives players full control over these mechanics with sliders to tune wear-and-tear impact by hit type.

While College Football 26 may not carry the novelty of its predecessor’s comeback, it feels like a far more refined and immersive experience. The gameplay is smarter, defense is finally fun, recruiting has more depth, and customization is robust. With all of these improvements, EA Sports College Football 26 is poised to cheap NCAA Football 26 Coins become the gold standard in college football gaming.