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Cement your legacy as one of the best coaches. Assemble an elite staff, upgrade your abilities and then lay it all out on the field. Navigate the now expanded and more unpredictable transfer portal featuring thousands of players each year. Personnel management has never been more important, with new location-based visits having the potential to give your program an advantage in recruiting. Land critical talent for your team by managing new Dynamic Deal Breakers and Traits while trying to retain your favorite playmakers and cement your program’s legacy.

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Cement your legacy as one of the best coaches. Assemble an elite staff, upgrade your abilities and then lay it all out on the field. Navigate the now expanded and more unpredictable transfer portal featuring thousands of players each year. Personnel management has never been more important, with new location-based visits having the potential to give your program an advantage in recruiting. Land critical talent for your team by managing new Dynamic Deal Breakers and Traits while trying to retain your favorite playmakers and cement your program’s legacy.

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You lit up College Football. Now, it’s draft season, and the next chapter of your career is calling.

Transfer your player from Road to Glory in College Football 26 to Superstar in Madden NFL 26, and take your shot at the pros.

When you finish Year 3 or Year 4 of your college football career, your player becomes draft-eligible. Head to the Road to Glory menu in College Football 26, open the Actions tab, and choose Leave for the NFL. Then, Export Player to Madden. This is where your college legacy ends, and your NFL draft journey begins.

Next, start Madden NFL 26 and enter Superstar mode. Select the position your player held in College Football 26, then hit Import to begin your pro journey. The campus chapter is now officially closed, and Canton is calling.

Your position, overall rating, and college accomplishments like Heisman wins or title runs all carry over into Superstar. To transfer your college stats to Madden, make sure you finish your Road To Glory career. Remember, you only get one import per save, so bring your best version forward.

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From campus legend to NFL rookie, this is your moment. Your journey to becoming a Superstar starts now.





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The updated Dynasty Mode in EA Sports College Football 26 is smarter, deeper, and more unpredictable than ever.

Whether it&#39;s your first season or you&#39;re returning for another year, here’s what you need to know to start building your legacy.

Begin by picking your team, or import one you&#39;ve created using the Team Builder site. You can customize everything from conferences to schedules.

Next, build your coach. Choose your role, pick your archetype, and customize your appearance and demeanor. Whether you&#39;re a Recruiter, a Motivator, or a Tactician, your coaching path shapes your program. And yes, style matters too.

Recruiting is crucial. With over 4,000 prospects each year, use your recruiting board to scout talent, pitch what makes your school special, and secure the right recruits. Each recruit has a Dealbreaker on their player card, and if you can&#39;t meet it, they might commit elsewhere or transfer later.

Expectations evolve. A three-star freshman might be quiet year one, but if he excels, he may seek better competition, more playtime, or a shot at the big stage. Getting talent is one thing; developing it is another.

Development Traits are more important than ever. Players who shine during the season can upgrade their Development Traits, shown on their player card, and progress more in the off-season. You&#39;ll also see physical changes when players hit key progression thresholds, gaining weight and changing body types to reflect their development.

The transfer portal is now a battlefield. Players can leave based on performance, changing goals, or unmet Dealbreaker expectations. Playing time is based on actual snaps played, not just depth chart position. So if a top recruit is benched, he might not stay.

Every game, win, and trophy is tracked. The Trophy Room records your entire dynasty history, from individual awards to championship runs, your fifth Heisman, or your program&#39;s first national title.

Dynasty is about more than Saturdays; it&#39;s about building something lasting. Want to level up faster, higher, smarter, and build a coaching staff that powers your rise? Watch for our video on coaching skills.





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*College Football 26* just drastically changed the way you manage your program’s roster.

Let’s talk about dynamic dealbreakers &amp; development traits, and how your players might walk right out of that locker room if you’re not paying close attention.

In *CFB 26*, every player now has a dealbreaker, that one thing they care about more than anything else. It could be playing time, coach prestige, or a variety of other factors. But if you don’t deliver? They’re good as gone.

Last year, playing time was all about depth chart projections. But now? It’s based on actual snaps played. For example, if a 3-star backup is out there grinding every Saturday, he knows it, and he expects to be treated like it.

Even if playing time isn’t the dealbreaker, it’s still a factor, especially for five-star recruits, high-rated backups, and even those diva quarterbacks. That elite QB you redshirted? If he’s not getting enough reps, you better believe he’s considering the transfer portal.

Redshirting now comes with real risk. Every decision has consequences.

But here&#39;s where it gets really interesting.

Introducing dynamic dealbreakers. In *CFB 25*, every dealbreaker had the same threshold. Now? That bar scales with the player.

So if a 3-star freshman pops off and becomes a 92 OVR beast? His expectations grow, too. He might’ve been thrilled with a smaller school at first, but now he wants NIL money, national exposure, and CFP Appearances. Suddenly, your program might not cut it.

So the question is, how do you keep your stars from leaving for another team?

It all starts with recruiting smarter. New scouting tools, like the upgraded “Mind Reader” ability, which will now allow you to see a recruit’s dev trait earlier. That way you know who’s got high potential before you spend hours recruiting a bust.

Plus, glamor positions like QB, WR, and EDGE now care way more about their brand and NIL, so you’ll definitely need to dig even deeper to uncover what really drives each recruit. Your generic pitches of yesteryear just won’t work anymore.

On top of that, EA is also adding dynamic dev traits to this year’s game. That’s right, now your players can go from having a normal dev trait to having a star dev trait,  or a star dev trait to being elite. This will allow players to more quickly progress up your depth chart and go from being an afterthought to a primary focus of your flourishing program.

So whether you&#39;re managing your pipeline, nurturing a future Heisman winner, or just trying to hold onto your QB1, in *College Football 26*, expectations evolve, and your roster reacts accordingly.

And if you’re able to consistently meet your player’s desires and needs, they’ll be able to go out on the football field and play like the best version of themselves!


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Let’s break down EA Sports College Football 26 revamped recruiting system. Whether you&#39;re rebuilding a small program or chasing a natty with a blue blood, this year’s recruiting process is a total game-changer. So let’s break down how it works!

If you recall, in *College Football 25*, every visit cost a flat 40 hours. Didn’t matter if the kid lived down the street or across the country.

Well in *CFB26*, now proximity matters. A local visit might cost just 10 hours, while a cross-country trip will still be 40. That’s a huge shift that rewards smart, regional recruiting. Smaller schools can build talent locally, while big-name programs still have the resources to fly players in from anywhere.

Specific abilities will also impact recruiting more deeply this year. For example, if you&#39;re running a CEO archetype coach, the “More the Merrier” ability lets you double the number of weekly visitors from 4 to 8, which is perfect for those massive home game weekends. Add in a Strategist coordinator, and you’ll even earn bonus XP when recruits visit during wins.

Scouting also got a facelift. Attributes are now consistently ordered by position, so comparing players is a breeze. Plus, the “Mind Reader” ability can now reveal a recruit’s development trait before a campus visit, letting you spot future stars way earlier in the process.

And let’s talk recruiting battles. In *CFB 25*, close races often felt unpredictable at times. But now, if two schools are neck and neck, a battle begins, raising the commitment threshold and giving both schools one last shot to seal the deal. 

Swaying just got smarter too. You’ll now see the success chance before you commit, with a new UI that makes it easier to spot recruits you’ve successfully influenced. Use it wisely, especially with the Persuasive Personality trait to shift battles in your favor.

We also added tons of recruiting quality-of-life improvements like:

- Team Needs is now pinned to your prospect List.
- Up &amp; down arrows show recruit interest changes week to week.
- Red dots flag when new pitch options are available.
- You can now favorite prospects for easy tracking.
- And advanced filters that make board management smoother than ever.


So whether you’re chasing five-stars or searching for hidden gems, *College Football 26* makes recruiting more strategic, more personal, and way more fun.





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How to Recruit players in College Football 26


If you loved diving into *Team Builder* last year, then buckle up, because *EA Sports College Football 26* is taking custom teams to a whole new level.

First off, Team Builder is no longer in Beta. The site’s been overhauled with a brand-new look, and we’ve been told it will run twice as fast. 

And even better, we’re no longer limited to 10 custom images. In *CFB 26*, you get a 5 megabyte upload cap per team, meaning you can use as many images and textures as you want within that provided limit. Want custom uniforms, logos, helmet textures, field art? Well now you can truly go wild with your craziest creations! 

For those of you that already built your dream team in *College Football 25*, you won’t have to start from scratch. You can actually import your old teams directly into *College Football 26*. All you have to do is hit the import button, choose your *CFB25* team, make any updates, and then you’re good to go.

Now let’s talk dynasty integration. In *CFB 26*, you can define your program’s identity with **custom “**My School” grades. Pick from templates like Powerhouse, Pro Factory, or even Cupcake. Grades like Stadium Atmosphere adjust based on your setup, and your prestige. That all depends on who you replace and how you configure your coach and conference.

Roster editing got a massive upgrade too. You now have a dedicated tab for full control over your players, from names and appearances to archetypes, star ratings, and other interesting aspects.

You can set physical and mental abilities, including bronze to platinum tiers, and get this: if a player doesn’t meet the rating requirement for a tier, the system will prompt you to auto-adjust it. You’ll also see your team’s overall**,** offensive, and defensive ratings update live as you make changes.

For those of you looking to dominate your region in recruiting. Team Builder now lets you set your recruiting pipelines, choose where your school has influence, and assign tiers from 1 to 5. Whether you&#39;re locking down the state of Florida or building a pipeline to the Midwest, it’s all in your hands.

Additionally, you can now create up to five full rivalries per team, complete with history, series record, rivalry name, and even the score of the last matchup. These carry over right into Dynasty Mode, giving your custom team even more personality and legacy.

And for that perfect home-field vibe, you’ve now got three new generic stadiums and a high school stadium to choose from, all unbranded, all customizable.

I can’t wait to see all you campus kings and your custom teams out there on the gridiron! Class is in session!


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