In this edition of the TGT Podcast, cdj, gschwendt, and JBHuskers break down the latest EA SPORTS College Football 26 news including the Gameplay First Look (1:05) as well as discussing the return of College Basketball (27:19).

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The trophy/achievement list is now available for EA SPORTS College Football 26.

Consisting of just 16 trophies (including the platinum), the list contains some notable items for the user to complete including:

Downloading and playing a game with a created school, complete 10 Challenges in Ultimate Team, advance to Freshman (Tier) in Road to the College Football Playoff, and also defeat an opponent with higher Tier in that same mode.

Unfortunately, the list is very uninspired - it is the exact same as from CFB 25, with only name changes and selecting a hat in Road to Glory supplanting starting your Ultimate Team journey as a goal. The typo within the description for 'Instant Classic' ('Unbelievable Finish' in 25) remains.

Continue on to see the full trophy/achievement list for EA CFB 26. ...

During Monday's CFB26 Gameplay First Look video, Electronic Arts announced on X that they are returning to the college basketball gaming scene.

Extra Points with Matt Brown learned that the current plan is for the game to return in 2028 and feature both men's and women's programs.

More info as it becomes available. ...

Monday's EA SPORTS College Football 26 Gameplay First Look provided game information and walkthrough from game developers, athletes, and more.

Continue on to see the First Look. ...

In this edition of the TGT Podcast, cdj, gschwendt, and JBHuskers break down the latest EA SPORTS College Football 26 news:

• Road to Glory Deep Dive breakdown
• Toughest Places to Play shenanigans - again?!?
• 14 licensed awards coming to CFB 26
• Top 25 OVR, OFF, DEF revealed
• What can fans expect in the final week before launch

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The reveal trailer for College Football 26 and Madden NFL 26 featured the connection in Road to Glory to Superstar Mode and Friday's video deep dive and blog fully revealed how so.

Check out the CFB 26 Road to Glory blog here and Madden NFL 26 Superstar Mode blog here.

Continue on to see the trailer. ...

Following Tuesday's College Football 26 Dynasty & Team Builder Deep Dive, EA announced the Top 25 Toughest Places to Play (TPTP).

While the Top 25 TPTP lacked the ensuing conversation the CFB 25 reveal did - Texas A&M at #1?!? - it isn't without controversy.....the list is the exact same as the one EA quietly added into an early season title update for CFB 25.

As noted by Operation Sports at the time, an August 29, 2024 Title Update for CFB 25 updated the TPTP, putting LSU at #1 and dropping Texas A&M all the way to #11, among other changes. This change was not noted or announced by EA. (LSU was believed to be the #1 TPTP based on pre-release content until the EA reveal. Some believed the list was altered for marketing reasons then reverted back to proper form in the silent update.)

While the TPTP will always draw some fan debate and ire, the most valid complaints are likely among schools who just missed the ranking.

In CFB 25, Arkansas, Boise State, and Virginia Tech dropped out of the Top 25 in the silent update. All three finished with winning home records in 2024, including Boise State's 7-0 record. #25 Mississippi State went 2-5 and #23 Oklahoma State went just 2-4, yet both remain in the Top 25 TPTP.

Continue on to see the Top 25 Toughest Places to Play in College Football 26 - barring any silent update - and teams that should be in consideration. ...

Following the news last March that the majority of the National Football Awards Association's members would be opting out of CFB 25, the success of the title appears to have reversed that stance for College Football 26.

Per the CFB 26 Dynasty Deep Dive, beta leaks, and MUTLeaks, 14 authentic awards are being added to the game. From the Dynasty blog: "Speaking of awards, in College Football 26 we’ve added 14 authentic awards, including the Maxwell Award and the Walter Camp Award."

This leaves two in-game awards as generics: Edge Rusher of the Year (Ted Hendricks Award) and Returner of the Year (The Jet Award). Neither of these awards are members of the NFAA.

Continue on to see the list of seasonal Dynasty awards that players can earn towards their Trophy Room. ...

In this edition of the TGT Podcast, cdj and gschwendt break down the latest EA SPORTS College Football 26 news, namely the recent Dynasty Mode & TeamBuilder Deep Dive.

Follow the link to watch the Video Podcast and share your thoughts on the show along with future topics.

The Gaming Tailgate Podcast is also available on YouTube Music, Spotify, iTunes, and anywhere you listen to podcasts.

To submit show feedback, ask a question, or suggest a topic for a future show, e-mail the guys at podcast AT thegamingtailgate DOT com or post your thoughts below. ...