EA Sports College Football 26: Everything You Need to Know About the Latest Release

Discover all the details about EA Sports College Football 26, including release dates, player ratings, and new features in this year's game.

Release Date and Early Access

EA Sports College Football 26 is set to launch globally on July 10, 2025. Players who purchase the deluxe edition on Xbox or PlayStation can enjoy early access starting July 7, 2025.

Cover Stars

This year’s standard edition features Ryan Williams from Alabama and Jeremiah Smith from Ohio State. The deluxe edition also includes legendary players like Reggie Bush and Tim Tebow.

Team Ratings

Here are the top-rated teams in College Football 26:

  • Alabama Crimson Tide - 89
  • Texas Longhorns - 88
  • Ohio State Buckeyes - 88
  • Penn State Nittany Lions - 88
  • Notre Dame Fighting Irish - 88
  • Georgia Bulldogs - 88
  • Clemson Tigers - 88
  • Texas A&M Aggies - 88

Player Ratings

The top players in the game include:

  • Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State - 98
  • Caleb Downs, Ohio State - 96
  • Anthony Hill Jr., Texas - 95
  • Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame - 95
  • Ryan Williams, Alabama - 95
  • T.J. Parker, Clemson - 95

New Features

College Football 26 introduces several enhancements:

  • Improved Road to the College Football Playoff
  • Expanded Road to Glory mode
  • New presentation details and mascots

Latest News

Stay updated with the latest developments:

  • EA details CFB 26 mode changes and team ratings
  • CFB 26 expands Road to Glory mode
  • New trailer reveals gameplay improvements

For more information, visit the ESPN college football and gaming hub.

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