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College Football 26 First Update – Everything Explained

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Last updated: July 16, 2025 6:16 am
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Highlights
  • The first patch fixes critical gameplay issues like field goal glitches, ball snapping bugs, and overpowered stiff arms to improve player experience.
  • EA Sports balanced the grading system for MIKE linebackers and cornerbacks, making these underplayed positions more rewarding and engaging.
  • The update improves online stability, fixes crashing issues in Dynasty mode, and resolves Team Builder-related errors that were affecting gameplay.

College Football 26 has received a lot of love from fans since its release. But like most games, it also came with some small issues. That’s why EA Sports released the first update (version 1.004.000) on July 15 to fix some of those problems.

The game officially launched on July 10, but players who bought the Deluxe or MVP edition got access as early as July 7.

Contents
What’s Been Fixed in the Update?Things That Have Already Been FixedWhat EA Sports Says They’re FixingField Goals:Ball Snap:Stiff Arms:Pass Protection:Road to Glory Mode Also UpdatedCollege Football 26 Release Date & PricePrices:Is the Game Coming to PC?Full Details of the July 15 UpdateGameplay Fixes:Road to Glory Fixes:Gameplay Was the Main FocusMaking MIKE and Cornerback More Fun to PlayFinal Words

What’s Been Fixed in the Update?

EA Sports hasn’t shared the full patch list yet, but they did talk about the main problems players were facing:

  • Field goal kicking issues
  • The ball snap (hike) is not working properly
  • Stiff arm move being too powerful
  • Problems with pass protection
  • Crashes in Team Builder and bugs in the Coach Trust system in Road to Glory mode

Things That Have Already Been Fixed

Some bugs are already fixed in this update:

  • An issue where players couldn’t load their league in Online Dynasty mode
  • Crashing problems in the game
  • Better game stability and smoother gameplay
  • The ball snap glitch is reportedly fixed
  • Custom teams and uniforms made in Team Builder that were causing crashes may now be working fine

What EA Sports Says They’re Fixing

On July 11, EA Sports shared a post explaining the main issues they’re working on:

Field Goals:

Sometimes, players couldn’t kick a field goal if the kicker was left-footed and the kick was about to be blocked. EA confirmed this bug and said it’s being fixed.

Ball Snap:

Players said they couldn’t snap the ball after pressing a certain combination of buttons (RT/R2 + right stick up). EA suggested pressing B/Circle repeatedly or using another pass protection option as a temporary fix.

College Football 26 is a buggy mess and I cannot in good faith recommend the game, unfortunately

Case in point: on regular settings with regular injury sliders, my guy got injured on a QB kneel pic.twitter.com/q2583g8ujm

— JaguarGator9 (@JaguarGator9NFL) July 15, 2025

Stiff Arms:

The stiff arm move was too strong. EA recommended that defensive players flick the right stick down to perform a “cut stick” move that tackles the ball carrier’s legs. A better fix is coming in a future update.

@EASPORTSCollege This has been my entire College Football 26 experience. This was a huge problem in last years game as well. Maybe try and fix it. pic.twitter.com/J69pE7i6GB

— Cj ❌cginnis (@CasualGamer4456) July 12, 2025

Blocking in College Football 26 is making a great game unenjoyable man pic.twitter.com/8WJqwxx34I

— 😷 (@LAhenny23) July 15, 2025

Pass Protection:

Many players were unhappy with how their offensive line was performing. EA explained that the system has been revamped and players need some time to adjust to the changes.

Road to Glory Mode Also Updated

For those who play as Cornerbacks or MIKE linebackers, the grading system has been updated:

  • The impact of team-based performance grading is now lower for these positions.
  • But the impact of user performance (like interceptions, coverage, forced fumbles, etc.) is now higher.

College Football 26 Release Date & Price

Release Date: July 10 (Deluxe/MVP buyers got it on July 7)

Prices:

  • Standard Edition: $69.99
  • Deluxe Edition: $99.99
  • MVP Bundle (includes CFB 26 + Madden 26 Deluxe Editions): $149.99

Is the Game Coming to PC?

Unfortunately, College Football 26 is only available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. There are no plans to release it on PC or older consoles like PS4 and Xbox One.

Full Details of the July 15 Update

Gameplay Fixes:

  • Linebackers now run at the correct speed during running plays
  • Blocked kick animations now work correctly for left-footed kickers
  • A rare issue where the ball wouldn’t snap has been fixed
  • Wide receivers getting a speed boost during reverse pass plays has been removed
  • The timing window for “Perfectly Timed” stiff arms has been reduced
  • Catch chance for interceptions has been increased

Road to Glory Fixes:

  • Team-based grading impact reduced for MIKE linebackers and CBs
  • User-based grading impact increased for the same positions, like better rewards for making big plays
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Gameplay Was the Main Focus

The update mostly focused on improving gameplay. Many videos on social media had shown bugs and glitches, especially with ball snapping and stiff arms. EA was quick to respond and started fixing these problems.

Making MIKE and Cornerback More Fun to Play

Most people usually play as a Quarterback in Road to Glory mode. But this update makes MIKE linebacker and Cornerback roles more fun and rewarding. These positions now feel more important and exciting.

Final Words

This first update solves many small issues in College Football 26, but it’s just the beginning. EA Sports promised more updates soon, including a detailed Campus Huddle article with more info.

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