Road to Glory in CUT 26 Coins College Football 26 brings more depth, realism, and choice than ever before. EA has responded to community feedback by expanding the high school experience and making every decision—from practice to press interviews—matter.

With early access already live and esports seasons just around the corner, now's the perfect time to get a head start. Master the high school journey, lock in that five-star status, and start building your legend.

How to Become a Five-Star Recruit in Road to Glory – EA Sports College Football 26

EA Sports College Football 26 is finally here for early access users, and with it comes a revamped Road to Glory mode that dives deeper into the journey of a high school football player rising to college stardom. With significant updates across all game modes—Dynasty, Ultimate Team, and Road to Glory—this year's edition offers players more control, customization, and career-defining choices.

This guide focuses on the high school portion of Road to Glory, helping you transform your created athlete into a five-star recruit, attracting top college programs before even setting foot on campus.

Looking for tips on the college years or winning the Heisman Trophy? Check out our companion guide focused on dominating the NCAA scene and climbing toward the NFL Draft.

Step 1: Create Your Road to Glory Player

The first step is creating your custom player. You'll choose from four initial recruitment paths:

Elite (Five-Star Prospect)

Blue Chip (Four-Star Prospect)

Contributor (Three-Star Prospect)

Underdog (Two-Star Prospect)

Starting on the higher end (Elite or Blue Chip) makes it easier to get scholarship offers from major programs and start early. Lower-tier paths create more challenges and require working your way up through performance.

Once you've selected your recruitment level, you'll choose a position from:

Quarterback

Halfback

Wide Receiver

MIKE Linebacker

Cornerback

Each position includes archetype options, which define your playing style and strengths. For instance, quarterbacks can choose from:

Pocket Passer – Strong power and accuracy

Dual Threat – Balanced passing and running ability

Backfield Creator – High mobility and creative playmaking

Pure Runner – Focused on speed and elusiveness

Each archetype brings its own physical abilities, such as:

Mobile Deadeye – Better accuracy on the move

Off Platform – Improved accuracy on awkward throws

On Time – Boosted timing on passes

Pull Down – Stronger ball security under pressure

Sleight of Hand – Enhanced play-action fakes

After selecting an archetype, you'll fully customize your player across four categories:

Player Info: Name, jersey number, hometown, school, etc.

Appearance: Facial features, hair, and build

Gear: Helmet, pads, gloves, cleats

Style: Stance, run style, throw animation, and more

Once finalized, your player's summary will display their physical and mental attributes along with your custom settings. From here, it's time to CFB 26 Coins for sale hit the field.