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College Football 26 First Official Gameplay!

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  • Published on Jul 18, 2025
  • Presented by EA Creator Network. Here's the first College Football 26 gameplay!
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  • @EricRayweather
    @EricRayweather  16 days ago +32

    Looks like I can't post the VT intro on Tik Tok either, check my twitter page for it: x.com/EricRayweather

  • @morrays1996
    @morrays1996 16 days ago +479

    Honestly, the difference in gameplay is pretty noticeable. This looks much smoother

    • @user-mp2lo3og3p
      @user-mp2lo3og3p 16 days ago +15

      I agree..

    • @evg0708
      @evg0708 16 days ago +62

      🎯 plus game speed is perfect..not too fast. Looks like EA found the sweet spot with play movement and speed

    • @phlatz
      @phlatz 16 days ago +26

      It’s not at all, EA isn’t gonna blow ya bud

    • @Max_fb8
      @Max_fb8 16 days ago +43

      @@phlatzgod forbid someone like something

    • @yigyountry
      @yigyountry 16 days ago +1

      @@evg0708u prefer game speed to be slower rather than faster ?

  • @arturovasquezc_
    @arturovasquezc_ 16 days ago +288

    I’m a fan of the presentation, loving the day to night transition

  • @joshuadripy8674
    @joshuadripy8674 16 days ago +149

    Did any of y’all hear a “ooooo” after the big hit at 3:00

  • @JaylenJames-cc1hx
    @JaylenJames-cc1hx 16 days ago +363

    The crowds sounds better

    • @philb4682
      @philb4682 16 days ago +46

      Yeah u hear the crowd go wooo after the big hit. Really cool !!

    • @timdefrank3641
      @timdefrank3641 16 days ago

      So is this online ranked? If so that means there’s night games online this year, but if I’m wrong who knows

    • @alexg5150
      @alexg5150 16 days ago +4

      I love it

    • @pineapplefresh4752
      @pineapplefresh4752 16 days ago +14

      The crowd slightly singing to Mo Bamba was super cool, I did not expect them to add something like that

    • @zzirfamo24
      @zzirfamo24 16 days ago +1

      @@philb4682that happens in madden💀💀😂 yall are crazy ash in these comments no way

  • @NTE_
    @NTE_ 16 days ago +492

    Let's go! Who ever played with the Gamecocks is really good! Wow

  • @TheRealDill93
    @TheRealDill93 16 days ago +121

    I’m not gonna lie. This actually looks pretty damn good. It’s not like a crazy drastic change. But looks like it’s been polished very well. Looks smooth. It sounds really good. Overall looks like a very solid upgrade.

    • @Warofstopmotions
      @Warofstopmotions 16 days ago +4

      Yes but they should add new positions to the next Rtg or the next update

    • @crimsonchin8916
      @crimsonchin8916 16 days ago +4

      @Warofstopmotionsyea absolutely need that. And we need to revamp the recruiting system so that we can recruit juniors sophomores and freshman in high school as well. And more decommits

  • @ItsNeezy
    @ItsNeezy 16 days ago +42

    27:11 ain't no college kicker hitting a 55 yarder in the snow. LMFAO

  • @TheChristine5014
    @TheChristine5014 16 days ago +103

    I really like the way the crowd reacted to the big hit at 3:02

  • @__joozeeeie8763
    @__joozeeeie8763 16 days ago +43

    18:15 wow. W change

  • @ashtong8627
    @ashtong8627 16 days ago +27

    I love the crowd and the audio it got stale 3 months into 25 so hearing new band music and PA music and crowd reactions to hits and moves and singing music is so refreshing

  • @inojoking
    @inojoking 16 days ago +39

    Chris Fowlers call on the penn state defensive stop sounded great! Actually some excitement this year!

    • @Titoman24
      @Titoman24 16 days ago +1

      They told him to add more intensity to his calls and he actually talked about it on his instagram

    • @inojoking
      @inojoking 15 days ago +1

      ​@Titoman24 Yeah he said the same thing last year but it wasnt up to par. This year it sounds like they got it right.

  • @BigRedB2BTwice
    @BigRedB2BTwice 16 days ago +15

    Loving that Dynamic Lighting and the snow dusting up when players hit the ground…finally! Need full Dynamic Weather, like Madden 26 though

  • @Cchill-u3k
    @Cchill-u3k 16 days ago +115

    6:11 Anybody else hear "Fein" in the background 😂?

    • @no-yj2cf
      @no-yj2cf 16 days ago +33

      WWE fans having flashbacks

    • @justinsales1579
      @justinsales1579 16 days ago +11

      @@no-yj2cfsong has genuinely traumatized me 😭😭

    • @staceyworkman4944
      @staceyworkman4944 16 days ago +4

      @@no-yj2cfdefinitely was lol… but I liked it when he first dropped the album i honestly didn’t think that song would that big

  • @kennylc2193
    @kennylc2193 16 days ago +47

    I hope ea understands that not every snow game is played in a foot of snow.

  • @RBT
    @RBT 16 days ago +269

    100 LIKES AND ERIC HAS TO DO AN IRL WEREWOLF HUNTING STREAM

  • @evg0708
    @evg0708 16 days ago +82

    Snow in CFB 26 seems what snow would be like in an actual game. Madden 26 snow looks like some “end of the world” blizzard storm type stuff 🤣

    • @mr.ohiostate2544
      @mr.ohiostate2544 16 days ago +21

      I want that blizzard snow lol

    • @elijahmorse7755
      @elijahmorse7755 16 days ago +18

      Those blizzard games exist, and I’m sure there will still be regular snow games on top of the big storms

    • @DerekGonzo2
      @DerekGonzo2 16 days ago +10

      Must’ve not seen the Eagles-Rams playoff game 🤣

    • @jacobamiller82
      @jacobamiller82 16 days ago +4

      Nah you never been in a snow storm? I’m glad we have the option for heavy snow because it definitely effects visibility a lot of the time

    • @ThaLiveKing
      @ThaLiveKing 16 days ago +2

      They need a fog slider for Madden, it looked crazy lol

  • @dave-td1iz
    @dave-td1iz 16 days ago +6

    I love how you can still see the field when it’s snowing, while simultaneously “feeling” the impact of the snow as well

  • @SofiaTradingCrypto
    @SofiaTradingCrypto 15 days ago +1018

    Game looks much much different and better, excited for this.

  • @braycs3299
    @braycs3299 16 days ago +168

    I’m ngl a lot of people thought it looked the same but man I can point out about 20 differences from this video alone

    • @PowerUpBuddy
      @PowerUpBuddy 16 days ago +8

      Facts

    • @ntstrong57
      @ntstrong57 16 days ago +17

      Player motion and animations look great!

    • @Giglia420
      @Giglia420 16 days ago +2

      Those people played it for 2 min then lol. I played that game a ton and this looks better

    • @Sabertheflavorr
      @Sabertheflavorr 16 days ago

      @@Giglia420a lot better

    • @tee9129
      @tee9129 16 days ago +7

      @@Giglia420 cap. Please explain these differences. I got months invested in hours but I don't see what you all see

  • @jonathantiggs4628
    @jonathantiggs4628 16 days ago +35

    I like when they hit the ground the snow kicks up 😂

  • @gsportsgaming9387
    @gsportsgaming9387 16 days ago +43

    7:07 QB slid forward, new animation??

  • @chris-g8o7t
    @chris-g8o7t 16 days ago +20

    Not gonna lie 6:16 was hype😂
    In future games,
    If they could do cut-away shots of the star players hyping up the crowd with the Jumbotron…that would be so epic 🏈

  • @joshuaquintanilla510
    @joshuaquintanilla510 16 days ago +32

    Loving that time change through out quarters

    • @EricRayweather
      @EricRayweather  16 days ago +11

      You really notice it in the 2nd gameplay

    • @joshuaquintanilla510
      @joshuaquintanilla510 16 days ago +2

      @@EricRayweathernice I’m a Baylor fan I love the way the game looks can’t wait to start playing on Monday and you make great content man keep it up 👍

  • @grimeyteezy
    @grimeyteezy 16 days ago +8

    Game looks better this year , small detail but the visors look waayyy better . In 25 the visors looked like there weren’t even there lol

  • @AngelTubeTV215
    @AngelTubeTV215 16 days ago +41

    IT'S TIME FOR CFB 26 SEASON LET'S GO🥳🥳🥳!

  • @bryanlongoria1154
    @bryanlongoria1154 16 days ago +28

    Vt band on the first downs… goosebumps

    • @OvOThxtXO
      @OvOThxtXO 16 days ago +1

      Did they fix the blurriness

  • @KingARThur-lq3in
    @KingARThur-lq3in 16 days ago +2

    Is there a halftime and weekly wrap up?

  • @dragontamerxyz1161
    @dragontamerxyz1161 16 days ago +6

    I love the fact that EA is actually using different marching bands for their own teams. In cfb25, it would be a fanfare of the fight song after each first down on every team which is fine, but many of the bands actually have unique first down chants that make it unique to that team so thanks ea for putting a little bit more effort for marching bands!

  • @IvanMartinez-ii9jj
    @IvanMartinez-ii9jj 16 days ago +7

    Holy the crowd sounds like an actual crowd

  • @MJAwrites
    @MJAwrites 16 days ago +7

    One thing I noticed is that the crowd sounds pristine this year 😮‍💨

  • @ragebaitguyq
    @ragebaitguyq 16 days ago +32

    Score bug kinda looks like the ABC one

  • @deebrizzle277
    @deebrizzle277 16 days ago +10

    The snow looks more realistic

  • @american6437
    @american6437 16 days ago +7

    The lunch pail seen near the 11:19 mark is not a rivarily trophy but rather just a symbol of Virginia tech football. It has some historical routes with their former defensive coordinator bud foster

  • @GBSteven954
    @GBSteven954 16 days ago +6

    that day/night transition was a thing of beauty!

  • @Jwhite_6
    @Jwhite_6 16 days ago +10

    @5:55 mark - The RPO PEEK Y POP is NOT a new play lol.. it’s been in Madden for a few years and it’s been in cfb last year too.

    • @EricRayweather
      @EricRayweather  16 days ago +4

      This particular RPO Peek Y Pop was not in CFB last year. There were some similar plays but this one is different.

    • @jeffakin3095
      @jeffakin3095 16 days ago

      the option with the slot being the pitch man isn't new either

    • @EricRayweather
      @EricRayweather  16 days ago +2

      @@jeffakin3095 Yes, it is. That play is not in CFB25.

  • @bryanlongoria1154
    @bryanlongoria1154 16 days ago +7

    28:00 they also have the phantom of opera on those 2nd down 😮 these next few days are going to feel like a long time!!!

  • @alexg5150
    @alexg5150 16 days ago +5

    6:15 now we’re talking! W more fresh and enthusiastic commentary! And w fein 😂😂

  • @RoyalBoyle78
    @RoyalBoyle78 16 days ago +2

    Eric, I appreciate you buddy, I love this time of year. You make it easier with all the content you drop keep up the fantastic work.

  • @ogPendam
    @ogPendam 16 days ago

    I'm on ps store and it says releasing July 7th m, but I preordered so does that mean it will release 3 days early on July 4th?? Haven't check on Xbox which I preordered the game on but yeah but it release tomorrow can't wait to play this game...
    Haven't played a sports game since NBA 2k 21 and recently college football 25 but I really didn't play it because I didn't order Madden 25 but I'm getting Madden 26 this time

  • @DeadlyBeast205
    @DeadlyBeast205 16 days ago +2

    4:29 this is a small detail but I love how the QB points to the sky as an animation so it looks like they'll have different personalities this year

  • @bethechange26
    @bethechange26 16 days ago +4

    I wish they added weather based gear for each team. Like if you are playing a snow game at the end of the year you could toggle have team wear weather based gear. Then the ream would wear long sleeves, tights, or hoodies.

  • @EnzoBlack-cl6wv
    @EnzoBlack-cl6wv 16 days ago

    Does the game feel faster and more fluid? I’m only at the start of the vid so idk if you’ve already mentioned that

  • @donniethetsunami8600
    @donniethetsunami8600 16 days ago +25

    Haha CPU FG kicking is still broken. Drills a 55 yarder in the snow with stadium pulse #2

    • @SC25
      @SC25 16 days ago +5

      And misses at the 1 yd line

    • @brandonblack8698
      @brandonblack8698 16 days ago

      Tbf thats probably the best kicker in college

    • @crimsonchin8916
      @crimsonchin8916 16 days ago

      Yes it definitely feels weird with the CPU kicking tbh but I feel like it’s gonna always be that way because the AI is either drilling a 55 yarder or missing 3 straight 40 yarders no in between.

  • @RA_2798
    @RA_2798 16 days ago +67

    23:21 the crowd singing Mo Bamba is sick

    • @jamiebaxter9143
      @jamiebaxter9143 16 days ago +1

      It'd be better if the crowd sung it through the play without the music though, after the music has already stopped

    • @crimsonchin8916
      @crimsonchin8916 16 days ago

      @@jamiebaxter9143idk abt that. Most the time the crowd usually stops singing as the music stops

    • @jamiebaxter9143
      @jamiebaxter9143 16 days ago

      ​@@crimsonchin8916the fact its a video game though? I think itd be pretty nice

  • @WeDroppinDimes
    @WeDroppinDimes 16 days ago +16

    They might as well drop the game on Saturday now that is a college release date.

  • @TheJerminator95
    @TheJerminator95 16 days ago

    What tv/monitor do you play on?

  • @joeyzarate9098
    @joeyzarate9098 16 days ago

    Were you able to change the weather settings in online?

  • @bhdemoreel
    @bhdemoreel 16 days ago

    I need this question answered 🥺 When running the triple option or read option do you press X to hand the ball to the RB? It's backwards in 25 and I'm more used to how it was done in 14

  • @GREEDYHUNGRY
    @GREEDYHUNGRY 16 days ago

    Hey Ray.. I want to stream on my console, hear tha background and talk like u. What are u using if u don't mind me asking?

  • @chaunceylevy
    @chaunceylevy 16 days ago +12

    We got action boys lets goooo.

  • @SimGamingNetwork
    @SimGamingNetwork 15 days ago

    Maybe you edited it out, but VT vs Miami
    I didn't see a single off target throw, user or CPU
    Are there off target throws?

  • @LordFlacko-0996
    @LordFlacko-0996 16 days ago +1

    Love how detailed these videos are… we appreciate you Eric!

  • @KingARThur-lq3in
    @KingARThur-lq3in 16 days ago

    Eric can you reach the ball out at any point? Like if i was trying to reach for a 1st down?

  • @WestCoastKilla_23
    @WestCoastKilla_23 16 days ago +41

    I think the “no eyes no picks” feature should also apply to user vs user not just user vs cpu makes no sense!!

    • @619xquickscopexx
      @619xquickscopexx 16 days ago +2

      Hell no 😂😂 what you want people throwing for 500 a game

    • @WestCoastKilla_23
      @WestCoastKilla_23 16 days ago +19

      @@619xquickscopexxI want it to be realistic and authentic when was the last time a DB in REAL LIFE caught a pick he didn’t see??..I’ll wait!!

    • @marcusjones9084
      @marcusjones9084 16 days ago +9

      ​​@@WestCoastKilla_23It's better for the game though. Offense would be too op if the user could only play the ball that way.

    • @527bmanzella
      @527bmanzella 16 days ago +1

      You would have to add a control to turn your head as a user and how could that work? It doesn’t make sense to add that.

    • @WestCoastKilla_23
      @WestCoastKilla_23 16 days ago

      @@527bmanzellanot being able to see the ball to pick it doesn’t make sense either!’

  • @jacebridgewater1756
    @jacebridgewater1756 16 days ago +9

    12:56 I don’t think it makes much sense that his rb the drive before had a 75 yard td but then he gets stuffed once and his ability downgrades

    • @JFragrence17
      @JFragrence17 16 days ago +5

      thats D1 next lvl football for ya bud

    • @BringBackNFL2K
      @BringBackNFL2K 16 days ago +1

      @@JFragrence17no
      If you have a 75 yarder then lose two yards you still have 36.5 ypc average
      Unless it upgraded after the first run and went back to normal after the stop

    • @LordMrBoss
      @LordMrBoss 16 days ago

      Watch the penn state vs Boise state game and tell me that's not exactly what happened to jeanty

  • @kingreign3
    @kingreign3 16 days ago +1

    So when we create players this year do we actually get to choose hair (like dreads , etc..) and it can be shown outside of the helmet shake as we run around the field... Hopefully So frfr

  • @Antoinemalone
    @Antoinemalone 16 days ago +3

    Snow looks crazy good. Doesnt have the same look as madden with the low visibility but still looks good.

  • @Matt-js4um
    @Matt-js4um 16 days ago +2

    You can also hear Chris Fowler’s re-recordings with more excitement on big plays.

  • @iamdylll
    @iamdylll 16 days ago +2

    I don’t think you mentioned this in the video. But in the second game the change from daytime to a night game is such a great feature!

  • @collindore
    @collindore 16 days ago +1

    Don’t know if anyone noticed but when he was one on one at 25:50 he ran in front of the receiver to contest the pass and he had missed the timing to intercept so it gave him the chance to try and swat it away.

  • @samanthabianco3612
    @samanthabianco3612 16 days ago

    Is there a way to sub out players in the play selection menu or does dynamic substitutions only work after you call the play?

  • @TodayInTheWorldOfSports
    @TodayInTheWorldOfSports 16 days ago +1

    2:01 Will the AI still sub out players automatically???

  • @RemySpencer-b3g
    @RemySpencer-b3g 16 days ago +21

    EA💀 the guy in the bottom right corner during the VT celly had a black head and white arms💀
    Timestamp: 2:25

  • @Squareic
    @Squareic 16 days ago

    What difficulty were you playing on? The game looks slower so Im wondering if it's just because it was a lower difficulty

  • @KingARThur-lq3in
    @KingARThur-lq3in 16 days ago +6

    Still need a "light snow" option where you can see the field lightly dusted with snow

  • @GEAUX_STTDB7
    @GEAUX_STTDB7 16 days ago

    Ray what combo do you press to route commit on defense

  • @kvngmatt1553
    @kvngmatt1553 16 days ago +1

    will 55 yard bombs in the snow be automatic for cpu?

  • @Ahjusshi_Brown
    @Ahjusshi_Brown 16 days ago

    What passing settings do you use? Just default?

  • @Moheganbang
    @Moheganbang 16 days ago +3

    pre ordered my copy today ball state get ready clear eyes full hearts can’t lose

  • @raquandavis1801
    @raquandavis1801 12 days ago

    I like how it’s no wasted motion especially on tackling gang tackles and still being able to hit somebody even if he already getting tackled

  • @NothinButGame
    @NothinButGame 13 days ago +1

    I like the details like they got the Allstate logo on the goal posts net

  • @stownrt61
    @stownrt61 14 days ago

    This or madden 26? Is it similar for the most part besides college being a little faster paced?

  • @SaucyDangles
    @SaucyDangles 16 days ago +1

    Penn State's signature TD celly is a "Lawnboyz" chain which is specifically for the running backs and it is not new, it was in cfb25

  • @Reggieamponsah24
    @Reggieamponsah24 16 days ago +4

    The light flickers on the TD the light flicker on the TD the light flicker on the TD 20:22🔥🔥🔥

    • @HART-LH
      @HART-LH 16 days ago +1

      It makes the hype for touchdowns honestly so much better!!!!!!! I was looking forward to that

  • @eleven9ent675
    @eleven9ent675 14 days ago

    Do you know if IL State University is in the game?

  • @MrJonnyHovo
    @MrJonnyHovo 15 days ago

    Lots of improvements across the board. Love the dynamic time of day and the better run blocking. Good stuff

  • @richardsaenziii7324
    @richardsaenziii7324 16 days ago +2

    I like the change to the sounds of the pads and helmets sounds more realistic.

  • @skyfrmthe216
    @skyfrmthe216 16 days ago +4

    crowd reactions for the hard hits are 🔥

  • @bryanporter4823
    @bryanporter4823 15 days ago

    Do substitutions still happen if you go no huddle?

  • @TheGLA
    @TheGLA 16 days ago +5

    Gameplay looks really smooth. The Oline is finally blocking to!

  • @andrepatterson8937
    @andrepatterson8937 16 days ago +4

    EA did a great job this year with game. I like the defense players communicating with each other. Also the defense ends jumping when the qb throw the ball. The movement of the players are more realistic. The weather also looks realistic. Can't wait to play!

  • @jcaashby3
    @jcaashby3 16 days ago

    I never played CFB 25 but is it me or is the angle when you score more angled towards the crowd? Looks good.

  • @jackz.4868
    @jackz.4868 16 days ago

    Were they able to add individual sleeves to the legs?

  • @actualnotanewbie
    @actualnotanewbie 15 days ago

    30:20 Now there's that Chris Fowler energy we were asking for all year! 😁

  • @Joeshmoe755
    @Joeshmoe755 16 days ago

    this games looks absolutely amazing. so much attention to detail and i love the new QB animations such as stepping up in the pocket with Drones. The amount of freedom they allow for us to counter any type of "glitch" scnearios that people like to do such as ignoring a fake blitz defender. Also, the total customization on defense is crazy. You can even specify if you want the shade coverage per defender or entire secondary! i love what i am seeing.

  • @Its_R_mond
    @Its_R_mond 16 days ago

    6:58 sack break on a free rusher from the QB’s blindside always kills me 🤬🤣…love the new substitutions tho

  • @revampedmusicgroup9922
    @revampedmusicgroup9922 16 days ago +3

    Fowler sounds like he has more intensity this year

  • @burgerboy-o9m
    @burgerboy-o9m 16 days ago

    How are the graphics or they more sharper because the last college 26 graphics was blurry

  • @themoneyteam8711
    @themoneyteam8711 16 days ago +1

    Game play looks great, player movement looks more fluid. I can tell the game is a lot faster and im here for it. the improvments on defense is definitely needed. thanks for the video bro 💯

  • @JackHumm64
    @JackHumm64 16 days ago

    Will it be on pc tho?

  • @michaelstribling1641
    @michaelstribling1641 15 days ago

    Do they still have the shoulder pads popping loud ?

  • @markdouglas1601
    @markdouglas1601 16 days ago

    So when you do the fast sub thing, does it take effect the following play?

  • @Imwhyjae
    @Imwhyjae 16 days ago +2

    Man this may be the best football game yet. Like you really get control of everything. This is gonna separate the skill gap!

  • @QDavis-y6j
    @QDavis-y6j 10 days ago

    Did you play on Heismam

  • @brockbooher3746
    @brockbooher3746 16 days ago

    Is there any new teams this year coming?

  • @PhantomPain7778
    @PhantomPain7778 16 days ago

    How does the hit stick feel this year ?

  • @carv9
    @carv9 16 days ago +1

    I think the crowd and presentations are a great addition!! It almost mimics a college atmosphere. I wanna hear LSU crowd

  • @BelleviewRattlers352
    @BelleviewRattlers352 16 days ago +4

    that snow look real AF 🔥

  • @Faldu10
    @Faldu10 16 days ago

    The one hand catch button will be in this game?