Former NFL QB makes a massive claim about EA Sports CFB 26

After the success of CFB 25, the release of EA Sports CFB 26 is highly anticipated. The game is scheduled to hit the shelves on July 10, but some journalists and insiders have been given early access.

Former NFL quarterback Kurt Benkert got the opportunity to play CFB 26 early. On Thursday, he gave his verdict on the game.

"Honest reaction: CFB 26 will be one of the best sports games ever created. They took community feedback. Implemented the changes. Went further in depth. Made navigating the game more efficient. & Amplified the authentic feel of the schools. It’s clear the team loves their job."

While that is high praise from Benkert, it should not be a huge surprise to fans. College Football 25 was well received after the franchise returned from an 11-year hiatus. It received scores of 83/100 from Metacritic, 8.5/10 from Game Informer, 8/10 from GameSpot and 7/10 from IGN.

What new features are in CFB 26?

CFB 26 will be available to everyone on July 10 with a plethora of new features. The game reportedly has over 2700 new plays in a massive expansion to the playbook. That is impressive considering College Football 25 already had a huge playbook for every school.

One of the most exciting changes to the game is the addition of 300+ real-world coaches. Real coaches were not included in last year's version of the game. However, some notable omissions are Colorado's Deion Sanders and UNC's Bill Belichick.

Another big change has to do with the Road to Glory game mode. Players will now be able to start as a high school recruit and improve their ranking before picking their desired program. Players will need to commit to a program, but decomitting will be an option. When the player officially signs, a cut scene of the hat ceremony will play.