EA Sports shared in a recent blog that beta codes for the College Football 26 closed beta are being sent out to some of the game’s most dedicated players. More specifically, those who’ve already spent a lot of time with CFB 25 and can offer the kind of detailed feedback the team is looking for.
This weekend’s technical test is all about gathering feedback on a few key areas, including Cross-Play in Online Dynasty, server stability and how the game plays through the Road to the College Football Playoff mode. It’s worth noting that this Tech Test is limited in scope and doesn’t reflect the final version of College Football 26. Things like coach and player likenesses, ratings and playbooks are still being worked on.
PSA: The beta is an old build. It does not include final Dynasty statistical tuning or a myriad of other Dynasty/Gameplay tuning tweaks. We are mainly stress testing servers, the rest you will experience in a few weeks.
— Christian McLeod (@CMcLeod_EA) June 7, 2025
If you’re selected to take part in the confidential College Football 26 Closed Beta, there are a few important rules to follow. Participants aren’t allowed to record, stream, or capture any part of the beta, and that includes sharing videos, screenshots, or even general impressions online or on social media. Breaking those rules can lead to removal from the beta and possible action against your College Football accounts.
Gameplay Known Issues in Closed Beta
- Coverage
- Outside Deep Zone Match Defenders are sometimes taking unintentional missteps giving up deep ball passes.
- Issue with our China Call logic causing the outside deep zone not to drop back.
- 2-Man Under defenders will sometimes move towards the LOS taking themselves out of position to play deep passes.
- Users attempting to select a DB covering a Streak route are sometimes getting switched to the Safety instead of the CB running with the Streak.
- The “Show 2” Coverage Shell does not work when attempting to use it on a Single High defense.
- QB & Passing
- When attempting to Playmaker a receiver up the field, you sometimes get an unintended Truck move.
- Sometimes attempting to throw on the cut on an outside breaking route is off target even when the QB rolled an accurate pass.
- Catching
- We have some catch holes when throwing to the back of a receiver on a Flat or a short out route.
- User controlled defenders have a low catch chance when running up the field attempting an interception.
- Pass Rush
- Some Stunts & Twists selections from the Stunts & Twists menu are not playing out on the field.
- Pass Rushers will sometimes attempt Defender Pass Rush Skill moves after the QB has already started scrambling out of the pocket.
- Offensive Linemen are sometimes incorrectly turning their backs to defenders resulting in defenders coming in unblocked.
- Offensive AI
- AI teams in the redzone often throw short of the endzone on 3rd & 4th Downs.
- AI teams attempt 50+ yard field goals in heavy snow games.
- Data-Driven Playcalling is recommending the same play too frequently.
- Mini Games
- Game sometimes crashes at the end of the Pocket Presence or when progressing into Trench Battle
Online Dynasty Known Issues in Closed Beta
- Final supersim tuning not in place, will result in non representative final stats.
- Coaching carousel tuning not final – not representative of final product coach movement
- Player transfer portal tuning not final – final version has more movement + new playing time logic implemented.
- Not all player notifications and full screen takeovers are present in the beta.
Presentation known issues:
- No highlights at halftime/postgame.
- Wipe timing issues.
- Some blocked cameras.
- Multiple clipping issues during runouts.
Note: The Player Ratings throughout the College Football 26 Closed Beta have been scrambled/randomized and are not final.
