Quarterback is one of the positions you can choose in the EA College Football 26 Road to Glory. The position was a fan favorite in the last edition of the game, where you could choose between different archetypes or styles for your character. These were the scrambler quarterback, the field general quarterback and the improviser quarterback.
Gamers had fun with these styles/archetypes, but now there’s a twist. The newly released EA College Football 26 features four quarterback styles/archetypes in its Road to Glory mode. They are the pocket passer quarterback, the dual-threat quarterback, the backfield creator quarterback and the pure runner quarterback.
Each of these styles/archetypes has peculiar strengths, which will have a bearing on your player abilities and stats. The pocket passer quarterback, for instance, has higher power and accuracy ratings and stats. Similarly, the dual-threat quarterback has higher power and quickness ratings and stats.

Furthermore, the backfield creator quarterback has higher power, quickness as well as elusiveness ratings and stats. While the pure runner quarterback shares the higher quickness and elusiveness ratings with the backfield creator, it is not as powerful.
Best QB styles in EA College Football 26 Road to Glory
Backfield Creator
In addition to its versatility, this archetype allows you to max out multiple key attributes, including health and accuracy. The new wear and tear system of College Football 26 means that having high health is a significant advantage.
Dual Threat
This archetype is good at throwing and running, making it a natural fit for open offenses. It also offers a balance of arm strength and athleticism. A versatile profile like this also means defenses become easily penetrated.
Pocket Passer
This archetype is the most suited for making precise passes that are capable of dissecting defenses. So, if you’d rather penetrate your opponent’s defense with accurate throws, this is the archetype for you.
Pure Runner
As the name implies, the essential strength of this archetype is speed and its ability to evade defenses on foot. While he may not be as reliable with his throws, he can be a game-changer in situations where you’re in need of pace.
The question of which style/archetype is the best depends on what the gamer considers most important or essential to their gameplay. Understanding this is important for picking the right style/archetype and enjoying your gaming experience in College Football 26
A gamer who prioritizes having a fast quarterback, for instance, would do better with a backfield creator or pure runner archetype.
Meanwhile, a dual-threat quarterback will not be dominant with any of the abilities, although he will have quite decent ratings overall. However, a pocket passer will best suit a gamer who prefers to dictate the game's flow with passes from the pocket.