College Football 26 Rolls Out Major October 2025 Update

EA Sports College Football 26 just dropped its October 2025 title update, delivering sweeping gameplay changes and a long-requested feature: Head-to-Head Ranked Play in College Ultimate Team. This competitive mode lets players climb through 20+ tiers to prove themselves among the best.

⚡ Ultimate Team Gets Ranked Play

First introduced in College Football 25, Ultimate Team gave fans a fresh way to build dream rosters using earned Coins and top-tier athletes, including current NFL stars. But while customization was strong, many felt the competitive spark was missing.

That’s changing now. 🎯

The new Ranked system introduces seven divisions, each with three tiers:

• Bronze
• Silver
• Gold
• Elite
• Hero
• Champion
• Top 100

Players will complete five placement matches to determine their starting rank, then rise or fall depending on performance. Seasons reset on the first of each month, keeping competition fresh.

💰 Rewards That Matter

Every game matters — win or lose, players earn 5,000 Coins per match. Additional rewards unlock as you climb: from 5,000 Coins at Bronze I up to 100,000 Coins for breaking into the Top 100.

End-of-season rewards sweeten the deal, headlined by a special Kendal Daniels (Oklahoma Sooners, SS) card:

• Bronze: 83 OVR + Coins
• Silver: 85 OVR + Coins
• Gold: 87 OVR + Coins
• Elite: 89 OVR + Coins
• Hero: 90 OVR + Coins
• Champion: 91 OVR + Coins
• Top 100: 92 OVR, special ability buckets, + 250,000 Coins

Players ranked Hero or higher also unlock free chemistry changes on Daniels, making him a versatile cornerstone for any squad.

🎮 Gameplay Adjustments

Alongside the Ranked rollout, EA also introduced core gameplay updates:

• Passing Tweaks: Route stems updated for more realistic defensive reads. Expanded pass protection now available in Coach Adjustments.
• Blocking Fixes: RBs handle stunts more effectively, linemen react smarter, and pass rush balance is improved.
• QB Contain Upgrades: Defenders hold edges better against scrambles and Play Action, reducing extended QB runs.
• Rushing Adjustments: HB Direct Snap and veer plays fixed for smoother execution.
• Coverage Logic: RPO defense Coach Adjustments now behave more reliably.

🥁 Presentation & Extras

The update also drops new uniforms and gear:

• Arizona State Black
• Texas Tech Mahomes White + Throwbacks
• Wisconsin & Virginia Throwbacks
• Nike Vapor Pro 1’s, Nike Vapor Speed 3’s, and LeBron IV Menace’s sneakers

…and many more, refreshing both sidelines and stadiums.

🚀 Available Now

The October 2025 update is live on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, arriving just three weeks after September’s “Odd Ghost” formation patch. With Ranked Play, gameplay tuning, and fresh cosmetics, College Football 26 is looking sharper than ever.