Try Man Coverage with Directional Guessing

Man coverage has been upgraded in EA Sports College Football 26. You can now predict receiver routes with CFB 26 Coins your defenders. For example, if your opponent loves slant routes, you can instruct your DB to guard the inside. If you guess correctly, the route is completely locked down.

Guess wrong, though, and your defender might get left in the dust. It's a high-risk, high-reward system, but it brings a layer of strategy and adaptability that makes man coverage more fun and effective.

Dynasty Mode isn't about hoarding five-stars anymore. Every decision matters-from who you recruit to how you progress players. New systems like dynamic dealbreakers and player archetypes require long-term planning.

Tips for a successful Dynasty:

Recruit by fit, not just rating-look for archetypes that match your scheme.
Respect dealbreakers-ignore them and you'll lose recruits or see players enter the portal.
Manually handle offseason progression-choose how your players develop and which abilities they unlock.
Expect transfer portal chaos-it's part of the fun. Build depth and adapt each season.

This year's Dynasty Mode feels alive. You'll build (and rebuild) your program in a way that mirrors real college football challenges.

Struggling vs. the Run? Use Safety Adjustments

If your opponent's run game is crushing you, it's time to try something new:

User blitz: Pick a linebacker, stand over a DT, and shoot through the line as the ball is snapped. It works wonders against inside runs.
Adjust safety depth: On the play-calling screen, click in the right stick and move safeties closer to the line of scrimmage. Choose "tight" or "close" depth based on the situation.

Be careful-closer safeties are vulnerable to deep balls. Use this primarily against heavy run formations or cheap NCAA 26 Coins in red zone defense.