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Check this out. i just simmed 10 years into the future and looked at every team (minus my own, Akron), to see who their top players were

OVER TWO THIRDS OF TEAMS HAVE A KICKER OR PUNTER AS A TOP THREE PLAYER!!

this is a sign that people are NOT landing enough recruits and that the auto-generated special teams players are the only viable players

https://preview.redd.it/1ib0hrxttgbh1.png?width=3000&format=png&auto=webp&s=c8deb679d3bb5ae58e254ceea1f34c6a7d94f0dc

really hoping this gets fixed soon

“It is heinous that EA took out the faster option for Coach XP in College Football 27 while simultaneously putting in micro transactions in dynasty mode. Essentially making it impossible to get a top level coach until like 20+ years into a dynasty

When asked why he didn’t warn anyone he then said “They wouldn’t allow us to be critical in promotional videos”.

Thoughts?

This list is largely unchanged from last year’s, but figured I would post again to bring it to the attention of any potential new players.

Any attributes listed below are ones that cannot be upgraded by the player archetype it’s listed under, but can be upgraded by another archetype in the same positional group.

For example, BTK cannot be upgraded by Backfield Creator or Pocket Passer QBs, but can be upgraded by Dual Threat and Pure Runner QBs.

A few standouts:
Elusive Route Runner WRs remain unusable imo as they are unable to upgrade CIT or SPC. Same with Box Specialist FS/SS as they are unable to upgrade AGI or COD. Signal Caller OLBs must be moved to MLB in order to upgrade their AGI and COD. Finally, Physical Route Runner TEs are the only TE archetype that cannot upgrade RBK.

If anyone has any questions or would like further explanation lmk.

QUARTERBACK:

Backfield Creator:
BCV, BTK, SFA, TRK, TOU

Dual Threat:
TOU

Pocket Passer:
BCV, BTK, JKM, SPM, SFA, TRK, JMP, TOU

Pure Runner:
PAC

HALFBACK:

Backfield Threat:
RBK, TOU

Contact Seeker:
CIT, SPC, DRR, RBK

East/West Playmaker:
SPC, RBK, TOU

Elusive Bruiser:
CIT, SPC, DRR, RBK

North/South Blocker:
CIT, SPC, DRR

North/South Receiver:
CIT, DRR, RBK

FULLBACK:

Blocking:
None

Utility:
CIT, PBF, PBP RBF, RBP, INJ

WIDE RECEIVER:

Contested Specialist:
JMP, DAC, BSK, PBK, IBL

Elusive Route Runner:
CIT, SPC, DAC, BSK, RBK, IBL, TOU

Gadget:
RBK, IBL, TOU

Gritty Possession:
DAC, BSK

Physical Route Runner:
DAC, BSK, PBK, RBK, IBL

Route Artist:
SFA, TRK, DAC, BSK, PBK, RBK, IBL, TOU

Speedster:
SFA, DAC, BSK, PBK, RBK, IBL, TOU

TIGHT END:

Gritty Possession:
TRK, DRR, REL

Physical Route Runner:
TRK, DRR, REL, RBK, IBL, TOU

Pure Blocker:
BCV, JKM, SPM, TRK, REL, JMP

Pure Possession:
JKM, SPM, JMP, TOU

Vertical Threat:
JKM, SPM, TRK, JMP

OFFENSIVE LINE (OT/OG/C):

Agile:
COD

Pass Protector:
COD

Raw Strength:
SPD

Well Rounded:
SPD

DEFENSIVE LINE (EDGE/DT):

Edge Setter/Gap Specialist:
COD, JMP

Pure Power:
FMV

Power Rusher:
COD, JMP

Speed Rusher:
COD, JMP

OUTSIDE LINEBACKER (SAM/WILL):

Lurker:
TOU

Signal Caller:
AGI, COD, CTH, SPC

Thumper:
CTH, SPC

MIDDLE LINEBACKER (MIKE):

Lurker:
TOU

Signal Caller:
CTH

Thumper:
CTH

CORNERBACK:

Bump and Run:
None

Boundary:
None

Field:
None

Zone:
None

SAFETIES (FS/SS):

Box Specialist:
AGI, COD, INJ

Coverage Specialist:
BSH, INJ, TOU

Hybrid:
CIT, BSH, TOU

I love everything about the game so far. The new menus look amazing, the presentation is great, new gameplay is hard and the game actually feels like a challenge.

However it’s hard to be immersed if everything around you is broken. Recruiting is the lifeblood of a college video game and it needs to be fixed immediately. In real life a top 20 5 star recruit will probably have 40 offers. Why does he have 2 offers? Some of them don’t even have one.

Way too many 3/4/5 star recruits have 0 offers. I love the new NIL idea but unfortunately right now it’s completely broken as expected with EA. it’s so frustrating to have the main feature added to this game be broken year after year. It’s been a problem for years but this years it’s really bad. I don’t even know how they fix it, because again it’s been an issue since 25.

Mid p5 schools are becoming 60 overalls.

This needs to fixed immediately, especially if you’re trying to monetize dynasty.

I played trial and experimented with two teams Purdue and Tulsa got to year 3 playing the moments mostly. I just so I can see what’s it like to have a lot of nil and small amount of nil. So far I do like it better than last year but it still has the same problems as CFB 25 and 26 in terms of recruiting.

Positives:

- Gameplay is way better than 26. Running feels great and short yardage situations isn’t automatic stop now by CPU. Throwing feels different because you can’t bomb the CPU anymore with 80 throw power QB. Having a pocket passer really made a difference in throwing.

- I really like NIL you can feel progress once you get better as a school and makes it more challenging in recruiting as lower tier program. It also makes each school unique on what you can do at each school. I always want football manager type of game.

- Sim engine has gotten a lot better just from using 2 different schools that use 2 different playbooks Tulsa(Power Spread) and Purdue (Air Raid) before in the other games if you didn’t have the right sim playbook your offense would go no where when simming the moments or the season.

- Game looks amazing on PC and no problems at all which I appreciate since most PC games have terrible PC ports

Negatives:

- NIL made CPU recruiting so much worst compared to previous games. Before there would be like at least 5 schools going after a prospect. Now you are lucky if one school is going after the same prospect. So now lower tier schools in Power 4 conference get worst so much faster. Baylor is 60s overall after only 3 seasons

- 3 stars ask for so much NIL like top 3 stars ask for 100+ NIL and when you get them they are like high 60s normal dev prospects and for small schools it’s problem cuz recruiting NIL is so important in what prospects to use it on. There should def be more low NIL 3 stars

- EA are greedy bastards. They took out fast and fastest coach exp and made normal so slow while increasing the amount of points to upgrade each tier in coaching tree. 100% they want you to pre order to get more coach points to upgrade coaching tree faster or get other editions.

- Last part some characters are models are straight ugly. For some reason they either gave players skinny heads with big bodies or big heads with skinny bodies.

Overall I really like the game I rate it a 7 or 8 out of 10 just based the 10 hours I played. What are you guys impressions so far?

I’m a bit sad that they didint fix the transfer portal cooking teams uva is 64 rated by year 3 of my dynasty was hoping they would fix this

I’m in year 2 as OC for ULM and it’s pain , I’ve had 2 bench my starting QB again (I’m controlling him and throwing these picks lol) I’m losing against sun belt competition because i can’t get a QB and I can’t throw the ball deep because every corner is Pat Surtain. ULM budget was 35 nil points yes 35 lmao but with the AD goals I was able 2 get about 600 and gave it 2 a WR QB and TE all 3 stars and all 3 guys have been super lackluster and I love it because just like in real life throwing a bag at a kid doesn’t mean u get a all timer this game is fire please don’t touch it man

Is HELL for smaller schools lol.

Lanorris Sellers wanted a cool 280 and I offered him 390 because we are desperate over here.

So then his expectation shot to 390 and Auburn backed way the hell up like "nah we ain't paying that". This game is amazing lmao.

I finished the trial yesterday. Is there a way for me to immediately start playing again or do I have to wait until Monday with all of the methods?

I’m not finna lie, I’ve played CFB27 and I’m GENUINELY enjoying the game.

• there’s a gap between all American vs heisman difficulty

• Dynasty rebuilding for smaller schools is a REAL challenge, not as simple as pervious years.

• the defensive players are not letting easy things by in coverage

• MASCOT MASHUP IS BACK FOR THE OGs

Obviously a few small tweaks are needed but I’m not seeing anything major, just keep the game a challenge for people who want it a challenge.

I’ve waited from 2015-2024 for a new game so I’m not too picky for what I’ve wanted on the wishlist, I just wanted the game.

We’ve had 3 years now but truly I’ve liked 27 more than 25,26.

What teams are y’all rebuilding first??? Lmk 👍🏾🤝