EA Sports College Football 26

Impulse GamerPaul Stuart

A year ago, I tabbed College Football 25 ('25)as arguably the top sport title of modern consoles. College Football 26 ('26) just blew it out of the water. For

Hardcore Gamer Cory Wells

EA released College Football 25 last year, which became not only a cultural revolution, but one of the most-praised football video games of all time. The amount of love and authenticity that went into that title felt like a rare spark in the industry. How does one follow up with that? By doubling down on that love and authenticity for college football while addressing the most requested community inquiries. College Football 26 adds so many little things while overhauling one major aspect: gameplay. The introduction of the physics-based engine that's seen in the Madden series will be what t...

COGConnectedRhett Waselenchuk

85/100

College Football 26 is a triumphant, if imperfect, return to the gridiron. It successfully captures the spirit, passion, and strategic depth that make college football the beloved institution it is. The core gameplay is fantastic, and the immersive Dynasty Mode provides hundreds of hours of rewarding team-building. While marred by repetitive commentary and a smattering of intrusive bugs, the foundation here is rock-solid. For fans of college football, it’s an essential purchase. It’s still not a flawless champion just yet, but its potential to build a long-lasting dynasty is undeniable.

But Why ThoMatt Donahue

8.5/10

EA Sports College Football 26 is a step forward in the right direction and builds really well from where CFB 25 left off. There are plenty of quality of life additions from menus and UI to even more sliders and options for players for the various game modes.

GamingTrendAdam Moreno

85/100

College Football takes everything from last year and moves it forward a little bit, with the stadium atmosphere, lighting, and quality of life updates taking the star position. Dynasty and Road to Glory have both gotten much-needed tweaks from last year and much-needed attention to detail, especially in the menus. While there are many upgrades from College Football 25, College Football 26 suffers from a lot of little issues, which create frustrating moments in multiple areas. Time seems to ha...

Game InformerBrian Shea

8.5/10

Last year signaled the return of EA’s collegiate football franchise for the first time in over a decade. College Football 25 was not just a big success; it was one of the best sports games of 2024. Like a standout freshman bursting onto the scene, College Football 25 was a pleasant surprise, but College Football 26 aptly demonstrates it wasn’t just beginner’s luck, delivering an equally impressive sophomore effort.

The Nerd StashJulio La Pine

8.5/10

EA Sports College Football 26 is a clear improvement upon its predecessor and delivers the best sports gaming experience of the year. While one of its modes falls short, the whole package is terrific and a must-play for football fans.

Gaming NexusJason Dailey

8/10

College Football 26 is a significant refinement from last year, particularly in terms of realistic gameplay and an authentic college football experience. But you'll have to contend with a troublesome Wear and Tear system, and occasionally braindead AI in specific modes.

GameSpotRichard Wakeling

8/10

EA Sports College Football 26 builds on its solid foundations and celebrates what makes the college experience and its teams so unique.

Worth PlayingRedmond Carolipio

7.6/10

In EA Sports College Football 26, fans can dive into authentic gameplay across 136 FBS schools and experience the unrivaled passion of college football.

WayTooManyGamesJordan Hawes

7.5/10

I’d like to preface this review by saying I did not play College Football 25. Hell, I’m not even a big college football fan. I enjoy the sport a lot, but I really only follow the NFL and play the Madden games. My first thought with seeing College Football 26 was “so it’s basically Madden with added college flair and fanfare with players I won’t know.” For the most part, I was absolutely correct. However, that doesn’t take away that this is a good entry into the football sim genr...

Final WeaponNoah Hunter

EA Sports College Football 26 brings quality improvements that build nicely upon the foundation laid by last year's release. No upgrades are revolutionary, but they don't necessarily need to be. However, bugs and a lack of quality tutorials leave some to be desired. Regardless, for college football fans, this is still the ultimate experience to bring game days with you anytime, anywhere.