Huge New College Football 26 Update Adds New Music Covers, Uniforms, Rivalry Intros, And More

The newest version of EA Sports College Football 26 has arrived, featuring improvements to gameplay, bug corrections, updated uniform designs, fresh cover versions from marching bands, and additional content aligning the game more closely with the current college football season. Here’s a rundown of all the latest updates.

The latest update enhances various aspects of gameplay, addressing both bugs and refining current mechanics. Notably, it introduces a new feature: turning on Base Protection by default, catering to those who appreciate the consistent protective style reminiscent of past College Football games.

The game’s ranked competitive mode for College Football Playoffs, known as Road to the College Football Playoffs, has been adjusted by EA to enhance its competitiveness and recognize skilled play. This change will result in players earning more Rank Points overall, particularly those in lower divisions. To maintain balance, these players will start at a lower rank initially. Some users might notice a drop in their ranks following the update. Additionally, EA is working on refining playoff qualifications to honor outstanding performance and giving more importance to factors like away wins or victories against weaker opponents through win modifiers.

In addition to numerous changes in gameplay, bug fixes, and enhancements, the game CFB26 will receive aesthetic updates as well. Approximately 30 new items of equipment and uniforms are being added, including some teams’ newly designed uniforms that were not included at the time of the game’s release. As the virtual football season aligns with the real college football season, EA is also incorporating over 50 fresh audio commentary intros for rivalry games, focusing on some of the most exciting matchups expected in the 2025 season.

In this latest update, CFB26 will receive an extra treat – a selection of fresh marching band cover versions of popular songs, such as modern hits like “Apple” and “Espresso,” along with classic favorites like “Misery Business” and “Get Lucky.

Explore all the latest updates, modifications, and fixes for the September 11 College Football Title Update, as detailed below:

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College Football 26 Title Update September 11th

Gameplay

Pass Blocking & Pass Rush

Added option to set Base Protection by default.
DEV NOTE: For players who don’t want built-in pass protections on passing plays, we have included a new Coaching Adjustment to allow players to elect Base Protection as the default protection for all dropback passing plays. When toggling this option, players will still have the ability to change their protection before the play via the Pass Protection adjustments menu.
Corrected Blocking Protection UI from popping up in unintended scenarios.
Fixed an issue causing unintentional offensive line slide when using the Untarget Defender mechanic.
Fixed an issue allowing defenders to be slanted into the same gap in 4-man defensive fronts.
Tuning to improve unnecessary target swapping/switching in empty pass protection.
Tuning defensive tackle bull-rush behavior near the goal line to better react to scrambling QB’s.
Tuning to reduce Illegal Man Downfield penalties caused by block steering and play-action bootleg plays.
Tuning to reduce the pass set depth of the offensive tackle against Nickel Single Mug Right Exit 2-man stunts.

Coverage

Catching

Fixed an issue allowing receivers to hang on to too many passes instead of getting the ball knocked out in traffic.
Tuning to reduce chances of contest mid-air hit from behind animation.
Improved some situations where collisions with the WR at the snap would disrupt the time of the route.

Playbook Content

Added new Odd Ghost defensive formation (found in 3-3-5 & 3-2-6 playbooks).
Corrected poor WR spacing and awkward motion animations across multiple formations.
Fixed missing play action animations in specific plays.
Resolved issues with Jet Reverse Pass being unthrowable when flipped.
Removed duplicate plays and corrected button mappings.
Addressed illegal formations caused by TE motion in various sets.
Tuned Flexbone option play speed for consistency across handedness.
Corrected RPO Peek Glance behavior to match intended logic.
Fixed auto-motion receiver collisions with QB.

Run Game

Enabled QB juke moves for HB/WR in wildcat formations.
Fixed an issue where QB speed burst was not working as intended.
Tuned power shed frequency and improved edge leverage behavior on outside runs.
Fixed an rare issue where the center’s initial movement was incorrect at the snap.
Fixed an issue where sometimes an inside zone handoff was using the outside zone handoff animation.

Alignment & Formation Logic

Resolved defensive front flipping and zone art crossing during hurry-up scenarios.
Fixed an issue causing an OLB to stack behind the MLB when reacting to tight end motion.
Fixed alignment of play art in Nickel Over Cover 3 Sky.
Tuned DT alignment logic to prevent stacking in specific play combos.
Fixed duplicate jersey numbers for offensive linemen on the field.

Hot Routes & Audibles

Tuning to better balance hot-route timing between elite and lower-rated QBs.
Tuning to hot-route time delay time to make the timing in under-center formations more consistent with Gun and Pistol.
Fixed an issue allowing the offense to rapidly hot route after pass-blocking the running back.
Resized UI indicator for audibles to appropriate scale.

Run Defense

Tuned assignment flow consistency between RPO Alert Keys and Peek Logic.
Added logic for Edges to “play the QB” on Boot Naked runs when in a contain assignment.

Passing

Resolved Freeform Passing Reticle snapping back to initial location.

Signature Animations & Celebrations

Addressed secure catch animations being interrupted by touchdown post-play.
Corrected getup animations for user-controlled players post-throw.
Tuned hand alignment in celebration animations.
Fixed QB hitching during post-play animations.

AI Logic & Coaching Adjustments

Tuned AI defensive playcalling to avoid prevent in 2-minute drill.
Added Safety Coaching Adjustment Depth Option (16 Yards).
Corrected spelling of “Wide Receiver” in the substitution screen.

Special Teams

Improved lead blocker decision-making on kick returns.
Adjusted kick returner alignment to ensure reachability on onside kicks.

Dynasty

Fixed an issue where complimentary and competitive visits would not show properly in offseason recruiting.
Fixed an issue where the Encourage Transfers spreadsheet was auto sorting by speed.
Fixed an issue in Encourage Transfers where the roster size counter would display incorrectly after viewing a player card.
Fixed an issue where players were not earning enough XP when manual progression was set to on.
Fixed an issue where offseason visits were not giving enough influence.
Fixed an issue in Training Results where two users in an Online Dynasty couldn’t manually progress players at the same time.
Fixed an issue where playing style stats were not calculating correctly for some positions.
Fixed an issue where the Team Needs module was double counting signed players at each position.
Improved Logic around Playing Time Dealbreakers when other players at a position enter the Pro Draft.
Fixed an issue that caused incorrect Playing Time Grades to display for the school that a player left in the Transfer Portal due to Playing Time.
Fixed an issue where career records broken included stats earned at a different school.
Fixed an issue that caused Scheduled Visits in the Offseason to process a week later than they should.
Fixed an issue where you could see Dealbreakers of players on another user’s team in Online Dynasty.
Increased the size of a player’s season health pool at the start of the next season. Note: The size of the season health pool is still determined based on how full it is at the end of the season. This change makes the size more forgiving if a player uses most of their current year health.
Fixed an exploit allowing you to have multiple visits with the same recruit.
Fixed an issue where Defensive Tackle did not appear in the Wear and Tear auto subs menu.
Fixed an issue where the Trophy Room team banner would not properly update to the current school.
Fixed an issue where completions showed as 0 in the post game box score.
Fixed an issue where you could not uncheck ready to advance in an Online Dynasty.
Weekly Summary will now show when a player is visiting in the current week.

Road To Glory

Fixed an issue where the user player would be randomly subbed out of the game due to fatigue.
Added a new NIL deal with Chipotle.
Fixed an issue where sacks were not giving negative tape scores during Highlight Moments.
Added a confirmation popup when quitting a high school moment.
Disabled illegal touching penalty in RTG High School gameplay.

Ultimate Team

Field Pass, Progression & Rewards

Fixed an issue where the user bar could disappear when navigating objectives.
Addressed hangs on the Field Pass screen that could last up to a minute.
Progress & Rewards button callouts are now functional and correctly aligned.
Level text and Instant Rewards text are now centered on the Field Pass screen.
The Orientation Field Pass level-up screen now displays the correct artwork.

Lineups & Team Management

Corrected multiple issues causing off-center text and spacing problems in Manage Lineup screens.
Player names no longer cut off after backing out of upgrade screens.
Substitution screens now display the correct OVR values for players in secondary positions.
Eligible player lists no longer disappear when swapping depth chart players.
Chemistry highlights and strategy boosts now display correctly, with improved readability at 4K resolution.
Fixed an exploit where punters and kickers displayed inflated OVR values when placed at QB.

Store & Packs

Restored the “Open Next Pack” option to speed up pack opening.
Packs included inside other rewards now display properly in the flow.
Pack highlight visuals have been corrected in the unopened packs screen.
MUT logo no longer flashes when backing out and re-entering Challenges.

Challenges, Events & H2H

Ranked results now display correctly in the Progress & Rewards screen.
Unranked players are no longer incorrectly shown with Bronze 1 & 2 ranks.
Event Requirements now update correctly after lineup swaps or exceeding limits.
Removing a player while Event Requirements are active no longer causes UI issues.
Fixed a duplication bug where “Find this Item” appeared twice in Solo Seasons.

UI & Visual Presentation

Corrected alignment issues across Auction Details, Catalog, Reward screens, and Compare views.
Chemistry symbols no longer appear incorrectly on playbooks or visuals cards.
Fixed overlapping highlights and bright boxes on reward screens.
Gamertag, EA Connect, EA Music, and game logo now remain visible after entering Rewards & Progress.

Crashes & Disconnects

Fixed an issue on the Buy Points screen that occurred when pressing invalid inputs.

Miscellaneous Fixes

Fixed an issue that blocked completion of the Ultimate Team onboarding flow for new players.
Message prompting players to check the Upgrade tab will no longer appear when no ability slots are available.
Solo Seasons matches now track correctly instead of overwriting previous week results.
Chemistry costs in Round 2 no longer overlap with stats.
Visual overlaps corrected when upgrading high-OVR players.
Event Requirements now properly validate minimum OVR checks for out-of-position players.

Road to the College Football Playoffs

Rank Point System Updates

To enhance fairness and boost competitiveness, we’re implementing significant updates to the Scoring System for the Pathway to the College Football Playoffs, aiming to provide a better and equitable playoff experience for all participants.

What’s Changing?

Increased Rank Point Gains: Players will now earn more Rank Points overall, especially in the lower ranges of each division.
Adjusted Starting Ranks: To balance the increased point gains, the starting rank for all divisions (except All-American and Heisman) will be lower. This prevents scenarios where players could reach the playoffs with a losing record in lower divisions.
Division Rank Adjustments: If you’re currently in one of the affected divisions, your rank may be moved down to reflect the new starting points until you begin your next season.
Improved Playoff Qualification: These changes ensure that strong performance is rewarded, especially in higher divisions. Previously, playing mostly Tier 1 matchups could make it difficult to reach the playoffs even with a great record.
No Change to Win Requirements: The number of wins needed to move up or stay in a division remains the same.
More Time to Compete: Based on player feedback, we are making all RTCFP games 4 minutes a quarter vs 3 minutes so that you have enough time to overcome Home Field Advantage.

Why Are We Making These Changes?

Our aim is to enhance the struggle for playoff qualification, making it both tougher to earn and more advantageous, all while guaranteeing that each victory matters significantly, particularly against stronger opponents. These changes will contribute towards a more level and thrilling journey towards the College Football Playoffs.

Presentation

Equipment

New Equipment Pieces:

6 New Axiom Masks
Adidas Ultra Boost Mono Cleats
Adidas Adizero Electric 2 Exotic Speed Cleats

New Uniforms & Uniform Pieces:

Air Force Space Force Alternate Uniform
Central Michigan University Sleeve Numbers
East Carolina University Purple Fleck Helmet
Florida International University Vice City 2023 Uniform
Fresno State Camouflage Helmet
Fresno State White USA Helmet
Mississippi State 2023 Throwback Uniform
Mississippi State Black Alternate Uniform
Mississippi State White Interlocking Helmet
Old Dominion University Blue Helmet
Oregon State Camouflage Uniform
Sam Houston State Home Jersey
San Diego State University New Home and Away Uniform
University of Alabama at Birmingham New Home and Away Uniform
University of California Paw Print Helmets
University of Kansas Blue Alternate Uniform
University of Kansas White Alternate Uniform
University of Louisiana at Monroe Black Alternate Helmet
University of Nebraska Black Uniforms
University of Nebraska Blackshirts (2020) Uniform
University of New Mexico New Home and Away Uniform
University of New Mexico Red Lobo Script Helmet
University of New Mexico Turquoise Alternate Uniform
University of New Mexico White Lobo Script Helmet
University of Virginia Stars and Stripes Helmet
University of Washington 2022 White and Gold Set
University of Washington Throwback Uniform
Western Michigan Bumpers
Names now appear on the New Mexico State University Crimson, Black, and White Jerseys

Audio

Enjoyed the pop song covers we initially offered? The enthusiasm around them has been truly heartening, and your feedback was greatly appreciated. We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve added an additional ten pop song covers to our repertoire for

1. Song Title 1
2. Song Title 2
3. Song Title 3
4. Song Title 4
5. Song Title 5
6. Song Title 6
7. Song Title 7
8. Song Title 8
9. Song Title 9
10. Song Title 10

“Money Trees”
“Misery Business”
“Get Lucky”
“Closer”
“What You Know”
“Million Dollar Baby”
“No Hands”
“Espresso”
“Apple”
“1-2 Many”

As a die-hard football enthusiast, I’m thrilled to announce some exciting updates for the upcoming 2025 CFB season! Get ready for 56 electrifying Rivalry Games, 15 spectacular Stadium Light Shows, and 10 highly anticipated Matchups that are sure to set the stage ablaze. So, fasten your seatbelts as we embark on this epic journey together!

Ohio State and Michigan
Army and Navy
Florida and Georgia
Oregon and Washington
Kansas and Kansas State
Boise State and Fresno State
Oklahoma and Oklahoma State
Georgia and Texas
Oregon and Penn State
Texas A&M and Notre Dame
…and many more!

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2025-09-11 11:48