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College Football 26 Season 3

September 25, 2025

Rivalries. Traditions. This time of year is more than just changing leaves and chilly weather, it's when the college football season really hits its stride. Make every game day count in EA SPORTS College Football 26 Season 3 and keep building your Ultimate Team with Homecoming, a new Tower of Valor, and more. This season, we’re capturing the pulse of the game day experience and celebrating the players, teams, and traditions that make college football special.

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NEW EVENTS

HOMECOMING

Homecoming is back, highlighting the rich traditions that make school pride so special. After last year’s spotlight on LSU, we’re turning the focus to the University of Miami. Just like a traditional homecoming game with parades, pep rallies, and big games, this College Football 26 Homecoming embodies the spirit of celebration and competition on campus. Log in starting on September 26 to snag three University of Miami legends, then compete in the H2H Homecoming event to earn upgrade items to boost their OVR.

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CONFERENCE TOUR

Hit the road during the Conference Tour event and experience the energy of some of college football’s historic conferences. Starting on September 30, each drop spotlights a different conference, showcasing the traditions and history between its teams with playable Challenges. A new head 2 head event called Conference Clash will have teams of players from the specified conference battling it out. The event is only accessible if you hit a certain threshold of conference specific players in your lineup. Conferences for the event change weekly. Plus, all-new player items!

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NEW MODE

SQUADS GAUNTLET

Link up with your friends and prepare to enter a new game mode: Squads Gauntlet. Win 10 matches in the Gauntlet and become the Champion, that’s all it takes. But that’s not all: lose twice and it’s all over. The event is free to enter but can only enter the Gauntlet up to 2 times per week, starting every Friday at 1:30 ET through the following Monday at 1:30 ET.

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SEASON 3 PLAYER ITEMS

Season 3 of Ultimate Team will feature 25 new player items that can be acquired through the Trophy Store, Field Pass, Packs, and Challenges. Follow the CFB Ultimate Team channel on X to be the first to see when new players are released.

Players who will be available at the start of Season 3 include:

Sonny Styles: SAM, Ohio State | 92 OVR (All-Season Champion)

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Octavian Smith Jr.: WR, Maryland | 91 OVR (LTD)

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Samuel Okunlola: EDGE, Colorado | 90 OVR (Tower of Valor Champion)

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Ahmad Moten Sr.: DT, Miami | 85 OVR → 90 OVR (Welcome Pack Player)

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Drayk Bowen: MIKE, Notre Dame | 91 OVR (Field Pass Champion)

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Austin Siereveld: RG, Ohio State | 90 OVR (Champion)
Cason Henry: RT, South Carolina | 88 OVR (Hero)
Miles Capers: EDGE, Vanderbilt | 88 OVR (Hero)
Stanton Ramil: LT, Michigan State | 86 OVR (Elite)
Kobe Paysour: WR, North Carolina | 86 OVR (Elite)

FIELD PASS REWARD PATH

Earn Coins, Packs, uniforms, Trophies, player items, and more by progressing along the Season 3 Field Pass with the below reward path:

Level: Reward

2: 2,000 Coins
3: Uniform Pack
4: 450 Season 3 Trophies
5: 84 OVR BND Player Fantasy Pack (1/3)
6: 2,000 Coins
7: Common Strategy Item
8: 3,000 Coins
9: 500 Season 3 Trophies
10: Season 3 Rare Fantasy Pack (BND)
11: Playbook Pack
12: 550 Season 3 Trophies
13: 3,000 Coins
14: Stadium Pack
15: 85 OVR BND Player Fantasy Pack (1/3)
16: 600 Season 3 Trophies
17: Team Pack
18: 650 Season 3 Trophies
19: 4,000 Coins
20: Season 3 Rare Fantasy Pack (BND)
21: Uncommon Strategy Item
22: 4,000 Coins
23: 700 Season 3 Trophies
24: 4,000 Coins
25: Season 3 Rare Fantasy Pack (BND)
26: 5,000 Coins
27: 750 Season 3 Trophies
28: Uniform Pack
29: 5,000 Coins
30: 87 OVR BND Player Fantasy Pack (1/3)
31: 6,000 Coins
32: 800 Season 3 Trophies
33: Stadium Pack
34: 850 Season 3 Trophies
35: Season 3 Rare Fantasy Pack (BND)
36: 900 Season 3 Trophies
37: 6,000 Coins
38: 950 Season 3 Trophies
39: Playbook Pack
40: Season 3 Rare Plus Fantasy Pack (BND)
41: 7,000 Coins
42: 1,000 Season 3 Trophies
43: Team Pack
44: 7,000 Coins
45: Season 3 Rare Plus Fantasy Pack (BND)
46: 8,000 Coins
47: 1,100 Season 3 Trophies
48: Uncommon Strategy Item
49: 1,200 Season 3 Trophies
50: 91 OVR Drayk Bowen (BND)
51: Season 3 Token
52: 8,000 Coins
53: 1,300 Season 3 Trophies
54: 8,000 Coins
55: Season 3 Rare Plus Fantasy Pack (BND)
56: 8,000 Coins
57: 1,400 Season 3 Trophies
58: Season 3 Rare Plus Fantasy Pack (BND)
59: 8,000 Coins
60: 1,500 Season 3 Trophies
61: Season 3 Rare Plus Fantasy Pack (BND)

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PREMIUM REWARD PATH

Earn extra rewards while progressing all season long with the Premium Pass. Get the premium version of the Field Pass with 1,500 College Football Points. Each level along the Field Pass will grant you an added bonus.

Level: Reward

1: 2x Season 3 Rare Plus Fantasy Pack (BND) + 6,500 Season 3 Field Pass XP
2: 450 Season 3 Trophies
3: 2,000 Coins
4: Common Strategy Item
5: 84 OVR BND Player Fantasy Pack (1/3)
6: 500 Season 3 Trophies
7: 2,000 Coins
8: Stadium Pack
9: 3,000 Coins
10: Season 3 Rare Fantasy Pack (BND)
11: 3,000 Coins
12: Uniform Pack
13: 4,000 Coins
14: 600 Season 3 Trophies
15: 85 OVR BND Player Fantasy Pack (1/3)
16: Team Pack
17: Playbook Pack
18: 4,000 Coins
19: 650 Season 3 Trophies
20: Season 3 Rare Fantasy Pack (BND)
21: 5,000 Coins
22: 700 Season 3 Trophies
23: Uncommon Strategy Item
24: 86 OVR BND Player Fantasy Pack (1/3)
25: Season 3 Rare Fantasy Pack (BND)
26: 750 Season 3 Trophies
27: Team Pack
28: 800 Season 3 Trophies
29: 5,000 Coins
30: Season 3 Rare Fantasy Pack (BND)
31: 6,000 Coins
32: 87 OVR BND Player Fantasy Pack (1/3)
33: 850 Season 3 Trophies
34: 6,000 Coins
35: Season 3 Rare Plus Fantasy Pack (BND)
36: 7,000 Coins
37: 900 Season 3 Trophies
38: 7,000 Coins
39: 950 Season 3 Trophies
40: Season 3 Rare Plus Fantasy Pack (BND)
41: 1,000 Season 3 Trophies
42: 8,000 Coins
43: 1,100 Season 3 Trophies
44: Uncommon Strategy Item
45: Season 3 Rare Plus Fantasy Pack (BND)
46: 88 OVR BND Player Fantasy Pack (1/3)
47: 8,000 Coins
48: 1,200 Season 3 Trophies
49: 9,000 Coins
50: 90 OVR BND Player Pack
51: 1,300 Season 3 Trophies
52: 8,000 Coins
53: 1,400 Season 3 Trophies
54: 8,000 Coins
55: Season 3 Rare Plus Fantasy Pack (BND)
56: 8,000 Coins
57: 1,500 Season 3 Trophies
58: Season 3 Rare Plus Fantasy Pack (BND)
59: 8,000 Coins
60: 1,500 Season 3 Trophies
61: Season 3 Rare Plus Fantasy Pack (BND)