EA Sports College Football 26 is a college football simulation developed by EA Orlando, released in 2025 for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. The game centers on two primary career paths: players can begin as a high school recruit and progress through college football with the aim of achieving Heisman-level recognition, or they can take on the role of a head coach and build a program into a championship contender. As a sports simulator, the focus is on authentic collegiate football gameplay, with long-term progression and legacy building forming the backbone of its career-oriented modes. The dual perspectives — athlete and coach — offer distinct approaches to engaging with the college football landscape, allowing for different styles of investment in the sport's competitive structure across multiple seasons.