After making a triumphant return with College Football 25, EA Sports is keeping the momentum going with College Football 26—and it’s already shaping up to be even bigger and better. The game will once again feature all 134 FBS schools, ensuring fans can dive into the most complete college football experience ever put on a console. But this year, it’s not just about team selection—EA is raising the bar across the board.
From enhanced player compensation to deep customization and rumored features like the return of Mascot Mode, EA Sports is leaning hard into fan service and authenticity. Leaks have already begun teasing what’s next, including updated stadiums, marching bands, rivalry trophies, and even glimpses of this year’s potential cover athletes.
With a summer 2025 release window and a new teaser trailer expected to drop soon, the hype around College Football 26 is hitting new highs. Whether you’re ready to relive the glory days or build your dynasty from the ground up, this year’s entry looks like it’s going to deliver the most immersive college football sim to date.
Full List Of Schools (Alphabetic)
| Air Force | Falcons | USAF Academy | CO | Mountain West |
| Akron | Zips | Akron | OH | MAC |
| Alabama | Crimson Tide | Tuscaloosa | AL | SEC |
| Appalachian State | Mountaineers | Boone | NC | Sun Belt |
| Arizona | Wildcats | Tucson | AZ | BIG 12 |
| Arizona State | Sun Devils | Tempe | AZ | BIG 12 |
| Arkansas | Razorbacks | Fayetteville | AR | SEC |
| Arkansas State | Red Wolves | Jonesboro | AR | Sun Belt |
| Army | Black Knights | West Point | NY | American |
| Auburn | Tigers | Auburn | AL | SEC |
| Ball State | Cardinals | Muncie | IN | MAC |
| Baylor | Bears | Waco | TX | BIG 12 |
| Boise State | Broncos | Boise | ID | Mountain West |
| Boston College | Eagles | Chestnut Hill | MA | ACC |
| Bowling Green | Falcons | Bowling Green | OH | MAC |
| Buffalo | Bulls | Buffalo | NY | MAC |
| BYU | Cougars | Provo | UT | BIG 12 |
| California | Golden Bears | Berkeley | CA | ACC |
| Central Michigan | Chippewas | Mount Pleasant | MI | MAC |
| Charlotte | 49ers | Charlotte | NC | American |
| Cincinnati | Bearcats | Cincinnati | OH | BIG 12 |
| Clemson | Tigers | Clemson | SC | ACC |
| Coastal Carolina | Chanticleers | Conway | SC | Sun Belt |
| Colorado | Buffaloes | Boulder | CO | BIG 12 |
| Colorado State | Rams | Fort Collins | CO | Mountain West |
| Duke | Blue Devils | Durham | NC | ACC |
| East Carolina | Pirates | Greenville | NC | American |
| Eastern Michigan | Eagles | Ypsilanti | MI | MAC |
| FIU | Panthers | Miami | FL | CUSA |
| Florida | Gators | Gainesville | FL | SEC |
| Florida Atlantic | Owls | Boca Raton | FL | American |
| Florida State | Seminoles | Tallahassee | FL | ACC |
| Fresno State | Bulldogs | Fresno | CA | Mountain West |
| Georgia | Bulldogs | Athens | GA | SEC |
| Georgia Southern | Eagles | Statesboro | GA | Sun Belt |
| Georgia State | Panthers | Atlanta | GA | Sun Belt |
| Georgia Tech | Yellow Jackets | Atlanta | GA | ACC |
| Hawaii | Rainbow Warriors | Honolulu | HI | Mountain West |
| Houston | Cougars | Houston | TX | BIG 12 |
| Illinois | Fighting Illini | Urbana-Champaign | IL | Big Ten |
| Indiana | Hoosiers | Bloomington | IN | Big Ten |
| Iowa | Hawkeyes | Iowa City | IA | Big Ten |
| Iowa State | Cyclones | Ames | IA | BIG 12 |
| Jacksonville State | Gamecocks | Jacksonville | AL | CUSA |
| James Madison | Dukes | Harrisonburg | VA | Sun Belt |
| Kansas | Jayhawks | Lawrence | KS | BIG 12 |
| Kansas State | Wildcats | Manhattan | KS | BIG 12 |
| Kennesaw State | Owls | Kennesaw | GA | CUSA |
| Kent State | Golden Flashes | Kent | OH | MAC |
| Kentucky | Wildcats | Lexington | KY | SEC |
| Liberty | Flames | Lynchburg | VA | CUSA |
| Louisiana | Ragin’ Cajuns | Lafayette | LA | Sun Belt |
| Louisiana Tech | Bulldogs | Ruston | LA | CUSA |
| Louisiana-Monroe | Warhawks | Monroe | LA | Sun Belt |
| Louisville | Cardinals | Louisville | KY | ACC |
| LSU | Tigers | Baton Rouge | LA | SEC |
| Marshall | Thundering Herd | Huntington | WV | Sun Belt |
| Maryland | Terrapins | College Park | MD | Big Ten |
| Memphis | Tigers | Memphis | TN | American |
| Miami (FL) | Hurricanes | Coral Gables | FL | ACC |
| Miami (OH) | RedHawks | Oxford | OH | MAC |
| Michigan | Wolverines | Ann Arbor | MI | Big Ten |
| Michigan State | Spartans | East Lansing | MI | Big Ten |
| Middle Tennessee | Blue Raiders | Murfreesboro | TN | CUSA |
| Minnesota | Golden Gophers | Minneapolis | MN | Big Ten |
| Mississippi State | Bulldogs | Mississippi State | MS | SEC |
| Missouri | Tigers | Columbia | MO | SEC |
| Navy | Midshipmen | Annapolis | MD | American |
| NC State | Wolfpack | Raleigh | NC | ACC |
| Nebraska | Cornhuskers | Lincoln | NE | Big Ten |
| Nevada | Wolf Pack | Reno | NV | Mountain West |
| New Mexico | Lobos | Albuquerque | NM | Mountain West |
| New Mexico State | Aggies | Las Cruces | NM | CUSA |
| North Carolina | Tar Heels | Chapel Hill | NC | ACC |
| North Texas | Mean Green | Denton | TX | American |
| Northern Illinois | Huskies | DeKalb | IL | MAC |
| Northwestern | Wildcats | Evanston | IL | Big Ten |
| Notre Dame | Fighting Irish | South Bend | IN | Independent |
| Ohio | Bobcats | Athens | OH | MAC |
| Ohio State | Buckeyes | Columbus | OH | Big Ten |
| Oklahoma | Sooners | Norman | OK | SEC |
| Oklahoma State | Cowboys | Stillwater | OK | BIG 12 |
| Old Dominion | Monarchs | Norfolk | VA | Sun Belt |
| Ole Miss | Rebels | University | MS | SEC |
| Oregon | Ducks | Eugene | OR | Big Ten |
| Oregon State | Beavers | Corvallis | OR | Pac-12 |
| Penn State | Nittany Lions | University Park | PA | Big Ten |
| Pittsburgh | Panthers | Pittsburgh | PA | ACC |
| Purdue | Boilermakers | West Lafayette | IN | Big Ten |
| Rice | Owls | Houston | TX | American |
| Rutgers | Scarlet Knights | Piscataway | NJ | Big Ten |
| Sam Houston | Bearkats | Huntsville | TX | CUSA |
| San Diego State | Aztecs | San Diego | CA | Mountain West |
| San Jose State | Spartans | San Jose | CA | Mountain West |
| SMU | Mustangs | University Park | TX | ACC |
| South Alabama | Jaguars | Mobile | AL | Sun Belt |
| South Carolina | Gamecocks | Columbia | SC | SEC |
| South Florida | Bulls | Tampa | FL | American |
| Southern Miss | Golden Eagles | Hattiesburg | MS | Sun Belt |
| Stanford | Cardinal | Stanford | CA | ACC |
| Syracuse | Orange | Syracuse | NY | ACC |
| TCU | Horned Frogs | Fort Worth | TX | BIG 12 |
| Temple | Owls | Philadelphia | PA | American |
| Tennessee | Volunteers | Knoxville | TN | SEC |
| Texas | Longhorns | Austin | TX | SEC |
| Texas A&M | Aggies | College Station | TX | SEC |
| Texas State | Bobcats | San Marcos | TX | Sun Belt |
| Texas Tech | Red Raiders | Lubbock | TX | BIG 12 |
| Toledo | Rockets | Toledo | OH | MAC |
| Troy | Trojans | Troy | AL | Sun Belt |
| Tulane | Green Wave | New Orleans | LA | American |
| Tulsa | Golden Hurricane | Tulsa | OK | American |
| UAB | Blazers | Birmingham | AL | American |
| UCF | Knights | Orlando | FL | BIG 12 |
| UCLA | Bruins | Los Angeles | CA | Big Ten |
| UConn | Huskies | Storrs | CT | Independent |
| UMass | Minutemen | Amherst | MA | Independent |
| UNLV | Rebels | Las Vegas | NV | Mountain West |
| USC | Trojans | Los Angeles | CA | Big Ten |
| Utah | Utes | Salt Lake City | UT | BIG 12 |
| Utah State | Aggies | Logan | UT | Mountain West |
| UTEP | Miners | El Paso | TX | CUSA |
| UTSA | Roadrunners | San Antonio | TX | American |
| Vanderbilt | Commodores | Nashville | TN | SEC |
| Virginia | Cavaliers | Charlottesville | VA | ACC |
| Virginia Tech | Hokies | Blacksburg | VA | ACC |
| Wake Forest | Demon Deacons | Winston-Salem | NC | ACC |
| Washington | Huskies | Seattle | WA | Big Ten |
| Washington State | Cougars | Pullman | WA | Pac-12 |
| West Virginia | Mountaineers | Morgantown | WV | BIG 12 |
| Western Kentucky | Hilltoppers | Bowling Green | KY | CUSA |
| Western Michigan | Broncos | Kalamazoo | MI | MAC |
| Wisconsin | Badgers | Madison | WI | Big Ten |
| Wyoming | Cowboys | Laramie | WY | Mountain West |
Full List Of Schools (By Conference)
| California | Golden Bears | Berkeley | CA | ACC |
| Stanford | Cardinal | Stanford | CA | ACC |
| Miami (FL) | Hurricanes | Coral Gables | FL | ACC |
| Florida State | Seminoles | Tallahassee | FL | ACC |
| Georgia Tech | Yellow Jackets | Atlanta | GA | ACC |
| Louisville | Cardinals | Louisville | KY | ACC |
| Boston College | Eagles | Chestnut Hill | MA | ACC |
| North Carolina | Tar Heels | Chapel Hill | NC | ACC |
| Duke | Blue Devils | Durham | NC | ACC |
| NC State | Wolfpack | Raleigh | NC | ACC |
| Wake Forest | Demon Deacons | Winston-Salem | NC | ACC |
| Syracuse | Orange | Syracuse | NY | ACC |
| Pittsburgh | Panthers | Pittsburgh | PA | ACC |
| Clemson | Tigers | Clemson | SC | ACC |
| SMU | Mustangs | University Park | TX | ACC |
| Virginia Tech | Hokies | Blacksburg | VA | ACC |
| Virginia | Cavaliers | Charlottesville | VA | ACC |
| UAB | Blazers | Birmingham | AL | American |
| Florida Atlantic | Owls | Boca Raton | FL | American |
| South Florida | Bulls | Tampa | FL | American |
| Tulane | Green Wave | New Orleans | LA | American |
| Navy | Midshipmen | Annapolis | MD | American |
| Charlotte | 49ers | Charlotte | NC | American |
| East Carolina | Pirates | Greenville | NC | American |
| Army | Black Knights | West Point | NY | American |
| Tulsa | Golden Hurricane | Tulsa | OK | American |
| Temple | Owls | Philadelphia | PA | American |
| Memphis | Tigers | Memphis | TN | American |
| North Texas | Mean Green | Denton | TX | American |
| Rice | Owls | Houston | TX | American |
| UTSA | Roadrunners | San Antonio | TX | American |
| Arizona State | Sun Devils | Tempe | AZ | BIG 12 |
| Arizona | Wildcats | Tucson | AZ | BIG 12 |
| Colorado | Buffaloes | Boulder | CO | BIG 12 |
| UCF | Knights | Orlando | FL | BIG 12 |
| Iowa State | Cyclones | Ames | IA | BIG 12 |
| Kansas | Jayhawks | Lawrence | KS | BIG 12 |
| Kansas State | Wildcats | Manhattan | KS | BIG 12 |
| Cincinnati | Bearcats | Cincinnati | OH | BIG 12 |
| Oklahoma State | Cowboys | Stillwater | OK | BIG 12 |
| TCU | Horned Frogs | Fort Worth | TX | BIG 12 |
| Houston | Cougars | Houston | TX | BIG 12 |
| Texas Tech | Red Raiders | Lubbock | TX | BIG 12 |
| Baylor | Bears | Waco | TX | BIG 12 |
| BYU | Cougars | Provo | UT | BIG 12 |
| Utah | Utes | Salt Lake City | UT | BIG 12 |
| West Virginia | Mountaineers | Morgantown | WV | BIG 12 |
| UCLA | Bruins | Los Angeles | CA | Big Ten |
| USC | Trojans | Los Angeles | CA | Big Ten |
| Iowa | Hawkeyes | Iowa City | IA | Big Ten |
| Northwestern | Wildcats | Evanston | IL | Big Ten |
| Illinois | Fighting Illini | Urbana-Champaign | IL | Big Ten |
| Indiana | Hoosiers | Bloomington | IN | Big Ten |
| Purdue | Boilermakers | West Lafayette | IN | Big Ten |
| Maryland | Terrapins | College Park | MD | Big Ten |
| Michigan | Wolverines | Ann Arbor | MI | Big Ten |
| Michigan State | Spartans | East Lansing | MI | Big Ten |
| Minnesota | Golden Gophers | Minneapolis | MN | Big Ten |
| Nebraska | Cornhuskers | Lincoln | NE | Big Ten |
| Rutgers | Scarlet Knights | Piscataway | NJ | Big Ten |
| Ohio State | Buckeyes | Columbus | OH | Big Ten |
| Oregon | Ducks | Eugene | OR | Big Ten |
| Penn State | Nittany Lions | University Park | PA | Big Ten |
| Washington | Huskies | Seattle | WA | Big Ten |
| Wisconsin | Badgers | Madison | WI | Big Ten |
| Jacksonville State | Gamecocks | Jacksonville | AL | CUSA |
| FIU | Panthers | Miami | FL | CUSA |
| Kennesaw State | Owls | Kennesaw | GA | CUSA |
| Western Kentucky | Hilltoppers | Bowling Green | KY | CUSA |
| Louisiana Tech | Bulldogs | Ruston | LA | CUSA |
| New Mexico State | Aggies | Las Cruces | NM | CUSA |
| Middle Tennessee | Blue Raiders | Murfreesboro | TN | CUSA |
| UTEP | Miners | El Paso | TX | CUSA |
| Sam Houston | Bearkats | Huntsville | TX | CUSA |
| Liberty | Flames | Lynchburg | VA | CUSA |
| UConn | Huskies | Storrs | CT | Independent |
| Notre Dame | Fighting Irish | South Bend | IN | Independent |
| UMass | Minutemen | Amherst | MA | Independent |
| Northern Illinois | Huskies | DeKalb | IL | MAC |
| Ball State | Cardinals | Muncie | IN | MAC |
| Western Michigan | Broncos | Kalamazoo | MI | MAC |
| Central Michigan | Chippewas | Mount Pleasant | MI | MAC |
| Eastern Michigan | Eagles | Ypsilanti | MI | MAC |
| Buffalo | Bulls | Buffalo | NY | MAC |
| Akron | Zips | Akron | OH | MAC |
| Ohio | Bobcats | Athens | OH | MAC |
| Bowling Green | Falcons | Bowling Green | OH | MAC |
| Kent State | Golden Flashes | Kent | OH | MAC |
| Miami (OH) | RedHawks | Oxford | OH | MAC |
| Toledo | Rockets | Toledo | OH | MAC |
| Fresno State | Bulldogs | Fresno | CA | Mountain West |
| San Diego State | Aztecs | San Diego | CA | Mountain West |
| San Jose State | Spartans | San Jose | CA | Mountain West |
| Colorado State | Rams | Fort Collins | CO | Mountain West |
| Air Force | Falcons | USAF Academy | CO | Mountain West |
| Hawaii | Rainbow Warriors | Honolulu | HI | Mountain West |
| Boise State | Broncos | Boise | ID | Mountain West |
| New Mexico | Lobos | Albuquerque | NM | Mountain West |
| UNLV | Rebels | Las Vegas | NV | Mountain West |
| Nevada | Wolf Pack | Reno | NV | Mountain West |
| Utah State | Aggies | Logan | UT | Mountain West |
| Wyoming | Cowboys | Laramie | WY | Mountain West |
| Oregon State | Beavers | Corvallis | OR | Pac-12 |
| Washington State | Cougars | Pullman | WA | Pac-12 |
| Auburn | Tigers | Auburn | AL | SEC |
| Alabama | Crimson Tide | Tuscaloosa | AL | SEC |
| Arkansas | Razorbacks | Fayetteville | AR | SEC |
| Florida | Gators | Gainesville | FL | SEC |
| Georgia | Bulldogs | Athens | GA | SEC |
| Kentucky | Wildcats | Lexington | KY | SEC |
| LSU | Tigers | Baton Rouge | LA | SEC |
| Missouri | Tigers | Columbia | MO | SEC |
| Mississippi State | Bulldogs | Mississippi State | MS | SEC |
| Ole Miss | Rebels | University | MS | SEC |
| Oklahoma | Sooners | Norman | OK | SEC |
| South Carolina | Gamecocks | Columbia | SC | SEC |
| Tennessee | Volunteers | Knoxville | TN | SEC |
| Vanderbilt | Commodores | Nashville | TN | SEC |
| Texas | Longhorns | Austin | TX | SEC |
| Texas A&M | Aggies | College Station | TX | SEC |
| South Alabama | Jaguars | Mobile | AL | Sun Belt |
| Troy | Trojans | Troy | AL | Sun Belt |
| Arkansas State | Red Wolves | Jonesboro | AR | Sun Belt |
| Georgia State | Panthers | Atlanta | GA | Sun Belt |
| Georgia Southern | Eagles | Statesboro | GA | Sun Belt |
| Louisiana | Ragin’ Cajuns | Lafayette | LA | Sun Belt |
| Louisiana-Monroe | Warhawks | Monroe | LA | Sun Belt |
| Southern Miss | Golden Eagles | Hattiesburg | MS | Sun Belt |
| Appalachian State | Mountaineers | Boone | NC | Sun Belt |
| Coastal Carolina | Chanticleers | Conway | SC | Sun Belt |
| Texas State | Bobcats | San Marcos | TX | Sun Belt |
| James Madison | Dukes | Harrisonburg | VA | Sun Belt |
| Old Dominion | Monarchs | Norfolk | VA | Sun Belt |
| Marshall | Thundering Herd | Huntington | WV | Sun Belt |
Key Takeaways
- “EA Sports College Football 26” includes all 134 FBS teams, offering a full array of choices for gamers.
- Enhanced game features are anticipated to provide a realistic and detailed college football experience.
- The release is scheduled for the summer, with a preview trailer arriving in May.
Recent Developments For College Football 26
Here are some differences this year versus last year:
- Increased Player Compensation: EA Sports has raised the payment for players who opt into the game from $600 to $1,500. This adjustment aims to better recognize athletes for their contributions.
- Potential Return of Mascot Mode: Leaked information suggests that the popular Mascot Mode might make a comeback in College Football 26. This mode allows players to engage in games featuring team mascots.
- Enhanced Game Features: EA Sports has been actively seeking input from schools to improve game authenticity. Requests include updated stadium information, team entrances, marching band details, and rivalry trophies, indicating a focus on enriching the in-game atmosphere.
- Executive Insights: An EA Sports executive has hinted at new features and improvements for College Football 26, emphasizing the company’s commitment to delivering an enhanced gaming experience.
Full List Of Schools (By City)
| Akron | Zips | Akron | OH | MAC |
| New Mexico | Lobos | Albuquerque | NM | Mountain West |
| Iowa State | Cyclones | Ames | IA | BIG 12 |
| UMass | Minutemen | Amherst | MA | Independent |
| Michigan | Wolverines | Ann Arbor | MI | Big Ten |
| Navy | Midshipmen | Annapolis | MD | American |
| Georgia | Bulldogs | Athens | GA | SEC |
| Ohio | Bobcats | Athens | OH | MAC |
| Georgia State | Panthers | Atlanta | GA | Sun Belt |
| Georgia Tech | Yellow Jackets | Atlanta | GA | ACC |
| Auburn | Tigers | Auburn | AL | SEC |
| Texas | Longhorns | Austin | TX | SEC |
| LSU | Tigers | Baton Rouge | LA | SEC |
| California | Golden Bears | Berkeley | CA | ACC |
| UAB | Blazers | Birmingham | AL | American |
| Virginia Tech | Hokies | Blacksburg | VA | ACC |
| Indiana | Hoosiers | Bloomington | IN | Big Ten |
| Florida Atlantic | Owls | Boca Raton | FL | American |
| Boise State | Broncos | Boise | ID | Mountain West |
| Appalachian State | Mountaineers | Boone | NC | Sun Belt |
| Colorado | Buffaloes | Boulder | CO | BIG 12 |
| Bowling Green | Falcons | Bowling Green | OH | MAC |
| Western Kentucky | Hilltoppers | Bowling Green | KY | CUSA |
| Buffalo | Bulls | Buffalo | NY | MAC |
| North Carolina | Tar Heels | Chapel Hill | NC | ACC |
| Charlotte | 49ers | Charlotte | NC | American |
| Virginia | Cavaliers | Charlottesville | VA | ACC |
| Boston College | Eagles | Chestnut Hill | MA | ACC |
| Cincinnati | Bearcats | Cincinnati | OH | BIG 12 |
| Clemson | Tigers | Clemson | SC | ACC |
| Maryland | Terrapins | College Park | MD | Big Ten |
| Texas A&M | Aggies | College Station | TX | SEC |
| Missouri | Tigers | Columbia | MO | SEC |
| South Carolina | Gamecocks | Columbia | SC | SEC |
| Ohio State | Buckeyes | Columbus | OH | Big Ten |
| Coastal Carolina | Chanticleers | Conway | SC | Sun Belt |
| Miami (FL) | Hurricanes | Coral Gables | FL | ACC |
| Oregon State | Beavers | Corvallis | OR | Pac-12 |
| Northern Illinois | Huskies | DeKalb | IL | MAC |
| North Texas | Mean Green | Denton | TX | American |
| Duke | Blue Devils | Durham | NC | ACC |
| Michigan State | Spartans | East Lansing | MI | Big Ten |
| UTEP | Miners | El Paso | TX | CUSA |
| Oregon | Ducks | Eugene | OR | Big Ten |
| Northwestern | Wildcats | Evanston | IL | Big Ten |
| Arkansas | Razorbacks | Fayetteville | AR | SEC |
| Colorado State | Rams | Fort Collins | CO | Mountain West |
| TCU | Horned Frogs | Fort Worth | TX | BIG 12 |
| Fresno State | Bulldogs | Fresno | CA | Mountain West |
| Florida | Gators | Gainesville | FL | SEC |
| East Carolina | Pirates | Greenville | NC | American |
| James Madison | Dukes | Harrisonburg | VA | Sun Belt |
| Southern Miss | Golden Eagles | Hattiesburg | MS | Sun Belt |
| Hawaii | Rainbow Warriors | Honolulu | HI | Mountain West |
| Houston | Cougars | Houston | TX | BIG 12 |
| Rice | Owls | Houston | TX | American |
| Marshall | Thundering Herd | Huntington | WV | Sun Belt |
| Sam Houston | Bearkats | Huntsville | TX | CUSA |
| Iowa | Hawkeyes | Iowa City | IA | Big Ten |
| Jacksonville State | Gamecocks | Jacksonville | AL | CUSA |
| Arkansas State | Red Wolves | Jonesboro | AR | Sun Belt |
| Western Michigan | Broncos | Kalamazoo | MI | MAC |
| Kennesaw State | Owls | Kennesaw | GA | CUSA |
| Kent State | Golden Flashes | Kent | OH | MAC |
| Tennessee | Volunteers | Knoxville | TN | SEC |
| Louisiana | Ragin’ Cajuns | Lafayette | LA | Sun Belt |
| Wyoming | Cowboys | Laramie | WY | Mountain West |
| New Mexico State | Aggies | Las Cruces | NM | CUSA |
| UNLV | Rebels | Las Vegas | NV | Mountain West |
| Kansas | Jayhawks | Lawrence | KS | BIG 12 |
| Kentucky | Wildcats | Lexington | KY | SEC |
| Nebraska | Cornhuskers | Lincoln | NE | Big Ten |
| Utah State | Aggies | Logan | UT | Mountain West |
| UCLA | Bruins | Los Angeles | CA | Big Ten |
| USC | Trojans | Los Angeles | CA | Big Ten |
| Louisville | Cardinals | Louisville | KY | ACC |
| Texas Tech | Red Raiders | Lubbock | TX | BIG 12 |
| Liberty | Flames | Lynchburg | VA | CUSA |
| Wisconsin | Badgers | Madison | WI | Big Ten |
| Kansas State | Wildcats | Manhattan | KS | BIG 12 |
| Memphis | Tigers | Memphis | TN | American |
| FIU | Panthers | Miami | FL | CUSA |
| Minnesota | Golden Gophers | Minneapolis | MN | Big Ten |
| Mississippi State | Bulldogs | Mississippi State | MS | SEC |
| South Alabama | Jaguars | Mobile | AL | Sun Belt |
| Louisiana-Monroe | Warhawks | Monroe | LA | Sun Belt |
| West Virginia | Mountaineers | Morgantown | WV | BIG 12 |
| Central Michigan | Chippewas | Mount Pleasant | MI | MAC |
| Ball State | Cardinals | Muncie | IN | MAC |
| Middle Tennessee | Blue Raiders | Murfreesboro | TN | CUSA |
| Vanderbilt | Commodores | Nashville | TN | SEC |
| Tulane | Green Wave | New Orleans | LA | American |
| Old Dominion | Monarchs | Norfolk | VA | Sun Belt |
| Oklahoma | Sooners | Norman | OK | SEC |
| UCF | Knights | Orlando | FL | BIG 12 |
| Miami (OH) | RedHawks | Oxford | OH | MAC |
| Temple | Owls | Philadelphia | PA | American |
| Rutgers | Scarlet Knights | Piscataway | NJ | Big Ten |
| Pittsburgh | Panthers | Pittsburgh | PA | ACC |
| BYU | Cougars | Provo | UT | BIG 12 |
| Washington State | Cougars | Pullman | WA | Pac-12 |
| NC State | Wolfpack | Raleigh | NC | ACC |
| Nevada | Wolf Pack | Reno | NV | Mountain West |
| Louisiana Tech | Bulldogs | Ruston | LA | CUSA |
| Utah | Utes | Salt Lake City | UT | BIG 12 |
| UTSA | Roadrunners | San Antonio | TX | American |
| San Diego State | Aztecs | San Diego | CA | Mountain West |
| San Jose State | Spartans | San Jose | CA | Mountain West |
| Texas State | Bobcats | San Marcos | TX | Sun Belt |
| Washington | Huskies | Seattle | WA | Big Ten |
| Notre Dame | Fighting Irish | South Bend | IN | Independent |
| Stanford | Cardinal | Stanford | CA | ACC |
| Georgia Southern | Eagles | Statesboro | GA | Sun Belt |
| Oklahoma State | Cowboys | Stillwater | OK | BIG 12 |
| UConn | Huskies | Storrs | CT | Independent |
| Syracuse | Orange | Syracuse | NY | ACC |
| Florida State | Seminoles | Tallahassee | FL | ACC |
| South Florida | Bulls | Tampa | FL | American |
| Arizona State | Sun Devils | Tempe | AZ | BIG 12 |
| Toledo | Rockets | Toledo | OH | MAC |
| Troy | Trojans | Troy | AL | Sun Belt |
| Arizona | Wildcats | Tucson | AZ | BIG 12 |
| Tulsa | Golden Hurricane | Tulsa | OK | American |
| Alabama | Crimson Tide | Tuscaloosa | AL | SEC |
| Ole Miss | Rebels | University | MS | SEC |
| Penn State | Nittany Lions | University Park | PA | Big Ten |
| SMU | Mustangs | University Park | TX | ACC |
| Illinois | Fighting Illini | Urbana-Champaign | IL | Big Ten |
| Air Force | Falcons | USAF Academy | CO | Mountain West |
| Baylor | Bears | Waco | TX | BIG 12 |
| Purdue | Boilermakers | West Lafayette | IN | Big Ten |
| Army | Black Knights | West Point | NY | American |
| Wake Forest | Demon Deacons | Winston-Salem | NC | ACC |
| Eastern Michigan | Eagles | Ypsilanti | MI | MAC |
Full List Of Schools (By State)
| Auburn | Tigers | Auburn | AL | SEC |
| UAB | Blazers | Birmingham | AL | American |
| Jacksonville State | Gamecocks | Jacksonville | AL | CUSA |
| South Alabama | Jaguars | Mobile | AL | Sun Belt |
| Troy | Trojans | Troy | AL | Sun Belt |
| Alabama | Crimson Tide | Tuscaloosa | AL | SEC |
| Arkansas | Razorbacks | Fayetteville | AR | SEC |
| Arkansas State | Red Wolves | Jonesboro | AR | Sun Belt |
| Arizona State | Sun Devils | Tempe | AZ | BIG 12 |
| Arizona | Wildcats | Tucson | AZ | BIG 12 |
| California | Golden Bears | Berkeley | CA | ACC |
| Fresno State | Bulldogs | Fresno | CA | Mountain West |
| UCLA | Bruins | Los Angeles | CA | Big Ten |
| USC | Trojans | Los Angeles | CA | Big Ten |
| San Diego State | Aztecs | San Diego | CA | Mountain West |
| San Jose State | Spartans | San Jose | CA | Mountain West |
| Stanford | Cardinal | Stanford | CA | ACC |
| Colorado | Buffaloes | Boulder | CO | BIG 12 |
| Colorado State | Rams | Fort Collins | CO | Mountain West |
| Air Force | Falcons | USAF Academy | CO | Mountain West |
| UConn | Huskies | Storrs | CT | Independent |
| Florida Atlantic | Owls | Boca Raton | FL | American |
| Miami (FL) | Hurricanes | Coral Gables | FL | ACC |
| Florida | Gators | Gainesville | FL | SEC |
| FIU | Panthers | Miami | FL | CUSA |
| UCF | Knights | Orlando | FL | BIG 12 |
| Florida State | Seminoles | Tallahassee | FL | ACC |
| South Florida | Bulls | Tampa | FL | American |
| Georgia | Bulldogs | Athens | GA | SEC |
| Georgia State | Panthers | Atlanta | GA | Sun Belt |
| Georgia Tech | Yellow Jackets | Atlanta | GA | ACC |
| Kennesaw State | Owls | Kennesaw | GA | CUSA |
| Georgia Southern | Eagles | Statesboro | GA | Sun Belt |
| Hawaii | Rainbow Warriors | Honolulu | HI | Mountain West |
| Iowa State | Cyclones | Ames | IA | BIG 12 |
| Iowa | Hawkeyes | Iowa City | IA | Big Ten |
| Boise State | Broncos | Boise | ID | Mountain West |
| Northern Illinois | Huskies | DeKalb | IL | MAC |
| Northwestern | Wildcats | Evanston | IL | Big Ten |
| Illinois | Fighting Illini | Urbana-Champaign | IL | Big Ten |
| Indiana | Hoosiers | Bloomington | IN | Big Ten |
| Ball State | Cardinals | Muncie | IN | MAC |
| Notre Dame | Fighting Irish | South Bend | IN | Independent |
| Purdue | Boilermakers | West Lafayette | IN | Big Ten |
| Kansas | Jayhawks | Lawrence | KS | BIG 12 |
| Kansas State | Wildcats | Manhattan | KS | BIG 12 |
| Western Kentucky | Hilltoppers | Bowling Green | KY | CUSA |
| Kentucky | Wildcats | Lexington | KY | SEC |
| Louisville | Cardinals | Louisville | KY | ACC |
| LSU | Tigers | Baton Rouge | LA | SEC |
| Louisiana | Ragin’ Cajuns | Lafayette | LA | Sun Belt |
| Louisiana-Monroe | Warhawks | Monroe | LA | Sun Belt |
| Tulane | Green Wave | New Orleans | LA | American |
| Louisiana Tech | Bulldogs | Ruston | LA | CUSA |
| UMass | Minutemen | Amherst | MA | Independent |
| Boston College | Eagles | Chestnut Hill | MA | ACC |
| Navy | Midshipmen | Annapolis | MD | American |
| Maryland | Terrapins | College Park | MD | Big Ten |
| Michigan | Wolverines | Ann Arbor | MI | Big Ten |
| Michigan State | Spartans | East Lansing | MI | Big Ten |
| Western Michigan | Broncos | Kalamazoo | MI | MAC |
| Central Michigan | Chippewas | Mount Pleasant | MI | MAC |
| Eastern Michigan | Eagles | Ypsilanti | MI | MAC |
| Minnesota | Golden Gophers | Minneapolis | MN | Big Ten |
| Missouri | Tigers | Columbia | MO | SEC |
| Southern Miss | Golden Eagles | Hattiesburg | MS | Sun Belt |
| Mississippi State | Bulldogs | Mississippi State | MS | SEC |
| Ole Miss | Rebels | University | MS | SEC |
| Appalachian State | Mountaineers | Boone | NC | Sun Belt |
| North Carolina | Tar Heels | Chapel Hill | NC | ACC |
| Charlotte | 49ers | Charlotte | NC | American |
| Duke | Blue Devils | Durham | NC | ACC |
| East Carolina | Pirates | Greenville | NC | American |
| NC State | Wolfpack | Raleigh | NC | ACC |
| Wake Forest | Demon Deacons | Winston-Salem | NC | ACC |
| Nebraska | Cornhuskers | Lincoln | NE | Big Ten |
| Rutgers | Scarlet Knights | Piscataway | NJ | Big Ten |
| New Mexico | Lobos | Albuquerque | NM | Mountain West |
| New Mexico State | Aggies | Las Cruces | NM | CUSA |
| UNLV | Rebels | Las Vegas | NV | Mountain West |
| Nevada | Wolf Pack | Reno | NV | Mountain West |
| Buffalo | Bulls | Buffalo | NY | MAC |
| Syracuse | Orange | Syracuse | NY | ACC |
| Army | Black Knights | West Point | NY | American |
| Akron | Zips | Akron | OH | MAC |
| Ohio | Bobcats | Athens | OH | MAC |
| Bowling Green | Falcons | Bowling Green | OH | MAC |
| Cincinnati | Bearcats | Cincinnati | OH | BIG 12 |
| Ohio State | Buckeyes | Columbus | OH | Big Ten |
| Kent State | Golden Flashes | Kent | OH | MAC |
| Miami (OH) | RedHawks | Oxford | OH | MAC |
| Toledo | Rockets | Toledo | OH | MAC |
| Oklahoma | Sooners | Norman | OK | SEC |
| Oklahoma State | Cowboys | Stillwater | OK | BIG 12 |
| Tulsa | Golden Hurricane | Tulsa | OK | American |
| Oregon State | Beavers | Corvallis | OR | Pac-12 |
| Oregon | Ducks | Eugene | OR | Big Ten |
| Temple | Owls | Philadelphia | PA | American |
| Pittsburgh | Panthers | Pittsburgh | PA | ACC |
| Penn State | Nittany Lions | University Park | PA | Big Ten |
| Clemson | Tigers | Clemson | SC | ACC |
| South Carolina | Gamecocks | Columbia | SC | SEC |
| Coastal Carolina | Chanticleers | Conway | SC | Sun Belt |
| Tennessee | Volunteers | Knoxville | TN | SEC |
| Memphis | Tigers | Memphis | TN | American |
| Middle Tennessee | Blue Raiders | Murfreesboro | TN | CUSA |
| Vanderbilt | Commodores | Nashville | TN | SEC |
| Texas | Longhorns | Austin | TX | SEC |
| Texas A&M | Aggies | College Station | TX | SEC |
| North Texas | Mean Green | Denton | TX | American |
| UTEP | Miners | El Paso | TX | CUSA |
| TCU | Horned Frogs | Fort Worth | TX | BIG 12 |
| Houston | Cougars | Houston | TX | BIG 12 |
| Rice | Owls | Houston | TX | American |
| Sam Houston | Bearkats | Huntsville | TX | CUSA |
| Texas Tech | Red Raiders | Lubbock | TX | BIG 12 |
| UTSA | Roadrunners | San Antonio | TX | American |
| Texas State | Bobcats | San Marcos | TX | Sun Belt |
| SMU | Mustangs | University Park | TX | ACC |
| Baylor | Bears | Waco | TX | BIG 12 |
| Utah State | Aggies | Logan | UT | Mountain West |
| BYU | Cougars | Provo | UT | BIG 12 |
| Utah | Utes | Salt Lake City | UT | BIG 12 |
| Virginia Tech | Hokies | Blacksburg | VA | ACC |
| Virginia | Cavaliers | Charlottesville | VA | ACC |
| James Madison | Dukes | Harrisonburg | VA | Sun Belt |
| Liberty | Flames | Lynchburg | VA | CUSA |
| Old Dominion | Monarchs | Norfolk | VA | Sun Belt |
| Washington State | Cougars | Pullman | WA | Pac-12 |
| Washington | Huskies | Seattle | WA | Big Ten |
| Wisconsin | Badgers | Madison | WI | Big Ten |
| Marshall | Thundering Herd | Huntington | WV | Sun Belt |
| West Virginia | Mountaineers | Morgantown | WV | BIG 12 |
| Wyoming | Cowboys | Laramie | WY | Mountain West |
Gameplay and Features
EA Sports College Football 26 is set to deliver an unparalleled college football experience, building upon the success of its predecessor. Players can anticipate enhanced gameplay mechanics, authentic team rosters, and immersive features that capture the essence of college football Saturdays.
Game Mechanics
The game introduces refined controls for running, passing, and tackling, ensuring a more responsive and realistic feel. Advanced artificial intelligence adapts to individual playstyles, offering a challenging experience that mirrors the dynamic nature of college football.
Team Rosters and Player Likeness
All 134 FBS schools are meticulously represented, each with unique playbooks and styles. With recent changes in name, image, and likeness (NIL) policies, EA Sports has incorporated real player likenesses for athletes who have opted in, enhancing the authenticity of the game. While real-life coaches are not featured, the focus remains on delivering an immersive experience that honors the traditions of college football.
Confirmed Teams
EA Sports College Football 26 includes all 134 FBS teams, reflecting the latest conference realignments. Notably, several teams have transitioned to new conferences, impacting the game’s structure.
Power Four Conference Teams
- Big Ten (B1G): The conference has expanded to include USC, UCLA, Oregon, and Washington, joining stalwarts like Michigan, Ohio State, and Penn State.
- Big 12: Additions include Colorado, Arizona, Arizona State, and Utah, alongside existing members such as Oklahoma State and Baylor.
- SEC: Welcomes Texas and Oklahoma, bolstering a lineup that features Alabama, Georgia, and LSU.
- ACC: Now includes California and Stanford, joining teams like Clemson and Florida State.
Group of Five Conference Teams
- American Athletic Conference (AAC): Features teams like Memphis and Tulane.
- Mountain West Conference (MWC): Includes Boise State and San Diego State.
- Mid-American Conference (MAC): Showcases teams such as Toledo and Ohio.
- Sun Belt Conference: Features Appalachian State and Coastal Carolina.
- Conference USA (C-USA): Includes Liberty and Western Kentucky.
Pac-12 Conference
This includes Oregon State and Washington state and will expand for the 2026 season.
Independent Schools and Additional Teams
- Independents: Notre Dame and UConn remain Independent
Teams like James Madison and Kennesaw State are not featured due to their transitional status.
Teams for each of the Power Four conferences during the 2024 season.
ACC – Green
Big Ten – Blue
Big 12 – Orange
SEC – Red
Power Four independent – Black
Source: Wikipedia
Frequently Asked Questions
With the upcoming release of EA Sports College Football 26, here are answers to some common questions:
Which teams are included in the EA Sports College Football 26 roster?
The game features all 134 FBS teams, reflecting recent conference realignments and providing a comprehensive roster for players.
When is EA Sports College Football 26 set to be released?
The game is scheduled for release in the summer of 2025, ahead of the college football season.
How can I pre-order EA Sports College Football 26, and are there any special editions available?
Details on pre-orders and special editions have not been announced yet. It’s recommended to follow official EA Sports channels for the latest updates.
Will EA Sports College Football 26 feature Division III teams?
No, the game focuses exclusively on FBS teams, offering a high level of competitive play and national recognition.
On which gaming consoles will EA Sports College Football 26 be available?
The game will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Who is featured on the cover of EA Sports College Football 26?
The cover athlete for the game has not been announced yet. Fans should keep an eye on EA Sports for updates about this exciting reveal. A recent leak, however, suggests that EA Sports held a photoshoot for “College Football 26.” If true, several coaches are featured in the promotional material, including Georgia’s Kirby Smart and Ohio State’s Ryan Day. The leaked cover also identifies Smart, Day, and Penn State’s James Franklin, along with players like Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams, Florida quarterback DJ Lagway, and Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton.
