Draft Day Sports: College Football 2026

Smarter AI. Coaches evolve—and now the AI does too. Teams across the league will adapt their playbooks throughout the season based on what’s actually working for them and for others around the country. Watch your opponents shift their strategy over time as they chase wins just like you.

📊 Deeper Play Analysis Tools

It’s not enough to run plays—you need to understand why they succeed or fail. Our new play analysis features let you break down performance trends, helping you fine-tune your playcalling and uncover what’s giving your team the winning edge.

🤝 Team Cohesion Matters

Football is a team sport, and chemistry matters. In DDS: College Football 26, team cohesion becomes a game-changing factor. Players who trust each other—and their coaches—perform better on the field. Recruiting talent is still crucial, but building unity might just be the key to taking down your biggest rivals.

🎮 Upgraded Game Engine & Animated Game View

Get closer to the action than ever before. Our updated game engine now features a new animated figures game view, giving you a visual representation of the plays you call and the decisions you make. It’s a whole new level of immersion for sim fans.

🏆 More League Options, More Possibilities

Want to simulate the intensity of the main league or the grit of a lower division? Now you can. With support for multiple league styles, you’ll be able to build, customize, and manage leagues that match the structure and spirit of the college football you love.