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EA Sports College Football 26 July 24 Update: Key Improvements and New Features

2025-07-23 09:04:37

EA has unveiled the patch notes for the EA Sports College Football 26 July 24 title update, bringing a host of bug fixes and gameplay refinements. This update follows the July 17 patch, which introduced the ability to change a player's position within their current group without affecting skill caps. The latest adjustments aim to enhance stability, tackle physics, and overall immersion.

EA Sports College Football 26

The College Football series made a triumphant return in 2025 with EA Sports College Football 25, and its successor has continued to impress, currently holding an 85 Metascore on Metacritic. While some technical issues lingered post-launch, EA has been proactive with updates. The July 24 patch addresses gameplay glitches, Dynasty mode quirks, and introduces fresh content for Ultimate Team enthusiasts.

Key Fixes and Enhancements

  • Gameplay: Resolved issues like frozen players during hit sticks, misdirected blockers on Power O plays, and improved physics-based tackling animations.
  • Dynasty Mode: Reduced rain frequency and fixed weather inconsistencies in playoff games. Players can now swap positions within groups (e.g., RBs/FBs, OL positions) without skill penalties.
  • Ultimate Team: Added Leaderboard Campaigns—time-limited competitions tied to specific programs—and Event Lineup Building challenges requiring tailored squads (e.g., ALL-SEC teams).
  • Presentation: Polished team-specific celebrations (e.g., Nebraska’s ‘Throw Bones’ now defense-only) and fixed camera obstructions.

Full Patch Notes Highlights

Dynasty Mode

  • Athlete (ATH) recruits can now set initial positions without skill cap impacts.
  • Younger players and those with higher Development Traits gain better skill caps at new positions.

Ultimate Team

Leaderboard Campaigns reward performance in Solo or Head-to-Head play, while Event Lineup challenges encourage creative team-building under constraints.