The return of EA's College Football game franchise in 2025 was met with excitement from an eager fan base ready to play as their favorite school, in pursuit of a national championship, and with the top stars in the sport,

In College Football 25, every dealbreaker had a fixed grade requirement of B-, which remained the same even if a player improved. In College Football 26, there are Dynamic Dealbreakers, which better reflect a player's changing expectations over time as they become more talented and productive.

EA Sports has released more details on the competitive aspects of College Football 26, such as Ultimate Team and Road to the College Football Playoffs modes. Ultimate Team mode will feature all-new card art in the upcoming iteration with more freedom given to artists to create unique designs.