EA Sports Launches College Football 26 With Early Access, Top Ohio State Players Featured

EA Sports College Football 26, the second installment since the franchise's 2024 revival, launches worldwide on July 10, with early access available from July 7 for those who preordered the Deluxe Edition or MVP Bundle. The game is exclusive to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, featuring improvements such as enhanced Road to Glory mode, dynamic substitutions, and refined gameplay mechanics. Ohio State players Jeremiah Smith and Caleb Downs lead the top player ratings, while Alabama holds the highest team rating. Prices range from $69.99 for the standard edition to $149.99 for the MVP Bundle, which includes Madden 26. Fans can enjoy features like real-life college coaches, expanded presentation details, and a high-school recruit role-playing mode, though the game is not available on PC or older console generations. EA Play subscribers have access to a limited 10-hour trial before needing to purchase the full game.