College Football 26‘s first gameplay deep-dive focused on the new changes to this year’s game, and the defense has been handed a complete overhaul.
According to the developers, there was a general feeling that defense needed more depth and presence. This year’s gameplay will offer far better defensive control and responsiveness thanCollege Football 25. At the core of it will be the new Physics-based tackling system.
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College Football 26 Defensive Overhaul explained
Last year, EA Sports introduced a new tackle system inMadden NFL 25. This year, the technology makes its way over toCollege Football 26, and at its core will be the Physics-Based Tackling (PBT).
Your defenders’ ratings will matter more as the better ones will win more tackles and do so cleanly. Similarly, weaker defenders are likelier to lose the tackles, so focusing on your college recruitment will be necessary. Additionally, there will be new tackle types in this year’s game.
You can also expect better mechanics in general defense.
College Football 26 Stunts explained
Stunts and Twists will no longer be limited to four-man rushes. Instead, you can have more freedom to disrupt assignments and create chaos on the field. Open the new sub-menu to access all available stunts and twists for a specific call. 12 unique stunt types, based on real-life tactics, will be provided for you to choose from.
Here’s what you’re able to do with the help of the stunts and twists.
You will also access theBlock Steeringfoundational trench feature, which allows both the AI and the players to influence the direction of a block. The Block Steering system has over 700 new animations to make the gameplay feel authentic. It comes with smarter blocking mechanics, an improved targeting system, and a better understanding of gaps on the field.
Plus, plenty of defensive playbooks allow you to employ new formations and tactics to stop the opposition’s offense.
College Football 26 Real Time Coaching 2.0 explained
Real-time coaching has been upgraded this year, changing how the AI-controlled teams will operate. In simpler words, the AI will be far more dynamic regarding decision-making and reacting to situations.
In short, expect the AI to be much shrewder when countering your offense.
