The first trailer for College Football 26 has dropped, and EA Sports has shown off all the major game modes that will be available this year.
If you loved last year’s relaunch of the College Football franchise, there’s better news. The developers seemed to have built on the general feedback from the previous year and included a few new interesting features. But the success of any video game depends on how many modes you have access to, so here are all the options that will be available at launch.
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Complete list of College Football 26 game modes
Here’s a rundown of all the available modes, followed by a detailed description of all of them.
- Dynasty
- Road to Glory
- College Football Ultimate Team
- Road to the College Football Playoff
Dynasty Mode

Dynasty Mode provides you with the authentic experience of managing a high school program and completely transforming it in the process. From looking after the rookies to hiring elite staff, it’s all on you. Not every program has talented athletes, and you’ll have to grind through all the challenges.
In College Football 26, EA Sports is taking personnel management to the next level. You’ll have to focus on specific locations and pipelines to make the most out of recruiting. New Dynamic Deal Breakers will allow you to bring in elite talents, while Traits will decide if you retain and keep them on your side.
Road to Glory

Road to Glory is the exact opposite of Dynasty, as you’ll live the dream of an elite prospect. Choose from 10 archetypes, and go all the way to Heisman glory. You’ll have to excel on and off the field and do everything to get the offer from your dream school.
You’ll face every challenge that athletes face in real life, and your decision-making will matter both in the short and the long run. You can also advance your student career in NFL 26 and continue to become a star for one of the 30 available franchises.
Road to the College Football Playoff
If you don’t want to commit to the hardships of the Dynasty mode, you can take part in the Road to the College Football Playoff. Select a team of your own, and take on AI/human opponents. The ultimate goal is to win the National Championship, but it won’t be easy with others trying to do the same.
College Football Ultimate Team
CUT will let you build your dream team with current talents and former legends coming back to their roots. Compete in different modes to win various rewards that will allow you to improve your squad gradually throughout different seasons.
Published: May 29, 2025 12:35 pm