CFB 26 Unveils Enhanced Gameplay Features and Mascot Additions
Discover the latest updates in College Football 26, including new mascots, dynamic runouts, and enhanced gameplay features.

Enhanced Presentation and Gameplay EA Sports has revealed significant improvements in the presentation of College Football 26. The game's lighting system now accurately simulates regional and seasonal time of day, ensuring that matches across the country reflect their real-world conditions. For instance, an afternoon game in Washington will look different from one in Texas, and November games will feature earlier sunsets compared to those in September.
Dynamic Pregame Runouts Pregame runouts have been made more dynamic to reflect the intensity of the matchups. High-stakes games against major rivals will include elaborate runouts with fireworks or drone shows, while regular games will have more modest festivities. Teams like Alabama, Auburn, and Georgia will occasionally use light shows, while others like Arizona State and LSU will deploy celebratory drones.
Traditions and Mascots Traditional elements remain a key part of the game. Teams like Ohio and Utah will continue their iconic motorcycle-led runouts, and South Carolina will feature its famous Cockaboose. Additionally, CFB 26 introduces new mascots, including:
- Utah Utes -- Swoop
- Iowa Hawkeyes -- Herky the Hawk
- Arkansas Razorbacks -- Big Red
- Duke Blue Devils -- Blue Devil
- Kansas Jayhawks -- Big Jay
Road to Glory Mode In Road to Glory mode, runouts focus on the player's athlete, starting from deep within the tunnel to create a more intimate and intense experience.
Touchdown and Turnover Traditions Certain touchdown and turnover traditions are also included, such as Akron's Turnover Tire, TCU's Frog Horns, and Oklahoma State's Paddles.
Authenticity Enhancements A greater variety of player models, uniform options, and the inclusion of real-life head coaches further enhance the game's authenticity.
For more detailed information, fans can visit the official EA blog.