After customization,you'll begin your senior year of CUT 26 Coins high school. Weekly updates show your player's national,state,and positional rankings,helping track your progress from one-star to five-star status.
Early on,you'll sit down with local journalist Alice Zimmer,who interviews your player. Your answers influence recruiting preferences,helping shape which colleges will show interest.
Next,your high school coach introduces the top-10 college selection. These schools represent your initial recruitment targets. This list is flexible—schools can be added,removed,or changed throughout the season based on your performance and their interest.
Each school in your top 10 will display key recruiting metrics:
Assessed Tape Score – Performance points needed to gain scholarship attention
Projected Role – Starter,backup,or bench
Coach Prestige – Rated F to A+
NIL Potential – Indicates the strength of Name,Image,and Likeness opportunities
Team Identity – Run vs. pass emphasis,and conservative vs. aggressive play style
Keep an eye on team performance. A struggling powerhouse may offer more playing time,while a winning program might have a stacked depth chart,making it harder to start as a freshman.
Engage with Coaches and Boost Recruitment
As the season progresses,coaches from interested schools will reach out. Some will try to sway your decision early,while others may wait to see if you meet their expectations. These coaches provide updates on your progress,including:
Whether you're on track for an offer
Upcoming scouting visits
If you've fallen off their radar
Perform well,and their interest grows. Underperform,and you could miss out on scholarship opportunities entirely.
Play Moments,Earn Points,Stay Five-Star
Instead of playing full games,Road to Glory breaks high school matchups into "moments"—selectable challenges with point-based goals. Each game allows you to pick four moments,each with:
Two drive goals are worth various Tape Score pointsA school-specific tape score boost,depending on system fit
For example,a QB might choose the "Option Merchant" moment:
Earn 200 points for a 10+ yard option play
Earn 50 for avoiding a turnover or tackle for loss
Schools like Oregon and Texas may give a 3x score boost for completing this,while others like USC might offer a smaller multiplier.
Tip: Hitting 100% on each moment is crucial. Failing to complete drive goals may cause your recruit rating to drop,jeopardizing your five-star status. You do get a chance to College Football 26 Ultimate Team Coins retry failed moments immediately after.
