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College Football 26 has reached a point in the cycle where roster overhauls happen fast. Miss one promo, one weekend, or one live event, and suddenly half the cards in the game have changed. That's exactly the situation heading into this gameplay session. After missing Bull Blitz, Monday drops CFB 26 Coins, and multiple promos due to attending the Orlando MCS live event, the squad saw one of the biggest single-day transformations yet. This wasn't just one or two upgrades. This was a full lineup refresh on both sides of the ball, followed by live gameplay to see what actually matters in CFB 26 right now-and what might not. The Biggest Roster Overhaul Yet This session featured more new players than any previous video, starting at the most important position on the field. Quarterback: Darian Mensah Under the Microscope Darian Mensah came in with eye-catching stats: 90 speed 98 throw power Strong accuracy ratings across the board Gold DOT equipped On paper, this looks like an elite quarterback. In practice? The results were mixed at best. Some throws were absolute lasers, especially on streaks and tight-window routes to Jeremiah Smith. Other times, the card felt completely inconsistent-missed throws, awkward animations, and questionable ball placement under pressure. That inconsistency became a theme, and it led to a bigger realization later in the video: quarterbacks in CFB 26 are starting to feel interchangeable. Backfield Upgrades: Wisner Shines, Jeremiah Love Adds Depth Two new running backs joined the squad thanks to the Field Pass-and the packs paid off in a big way. Wisner immediately stood out. With 96 speed and 95 acceleration, he felt explosive, decisive, and dangerous in space. His previous card was already a favorite, and this version only reinforced that status. He consistently turned small creases into big gains and punished defenses that overcommitted to coverage. Jeremiah Love slotted in as a versatile backup and boost piece. While not the RB1, he adds flexibility for specific formations and situations and is more than capable when called upon. Wisner, in particular, was a reminder that running backs can still matter in a pass-heavy meta-especially when blocking holds up even briefly.
After all the testing, upgrades, and gameplay, a few things are clear: Quarterback play is inconsistent across the board, regardless of card. Elite receivers and speed on defense matter more than ever. Defense-first teams feel more rewarding and controllable. Coin management is crucial with power creep accelerating. Jeremiah Smith was incredible. Wisner was reliable and explosive. The defense was genuinely fun to use. Mensah wasn't bad-but he wasn't special enough to justify the price. And at the end of the day, that's what CFB 26 is about right now: finding value, understanding the meta, and enjoying the moments when the game actually rewards good football.
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