The 10th birthday of Carly Rae Jepsen’s iconic album “Emotion” is a great excuse to talk about the latest developments in college football. This month, EA Sports released the second “deep dive” video previewing the upcoming follow-up to College Football 25, focusing on new features in Dynasty mode.
Dynasty Mode Overhaul
EA Sports has made significant changes to Dynasty mode, including the addition of over 300 real coaches and coordinators. According to Chris Vannini and David Ubben, these changes will add a new layer of realism to the game. They also hope for further improvements, such as protected opponents and easier lineup management.
Recruiting and Trophy Room
The updated recruiting system seems busier than before, with improved transfer portal features and more prominent team needs. Additionally, the return of the Trophy Room and an up-to-date list of national champions will provide fans with a new way to track their teams’ progress.
QB Potential and Lineup Management
Robby Kalland’s article highlighted a tweak to Pro Potential, which now considers draft results from the past four seasons. This change ensures that players are not penalized for missing a year between first-round Biletnikoff winners. The lineup management system has also been improved.
Quick Snaps and News
* BYU’s Ryder Lyons committed to play football at the Cougars.
* The SEC is hype this year, with Texas A&M’s Marcel Reed generating excitement.
* Wisconsin sued Miami over NIL-related tampering.
* LSU won its eighth College World Series title in baseball.
* The Pac-12 is expanding, and Texas State is the clear favorite to join.
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6448637/2025/06/24/college-football-26-dynasty-mode-deep-dive-until-saturday