Once your player is ready,the high school journey begins — and this phase is crucial if you're aiming for CUT 26 Coins five-star status.
Weekly Progress Tracking
Each week,you'll get an update showing your recruit ranking on state,national,and positional levels. A five-star progress bar helps you track how close you are to elite status.
Initial Interview with Alice Zimmer
You'll be interviewed by a local reporter who asks about your values and college goals. Your answers affect how certain schools view your character and fit,narrowing down your potential college list.
Top 10 School Selection
Your high school coach will walk you through selecting your top 10 preferred colleges. These selections aren't permanent — you can update them or commit/decommit as the season unfolds.
Key attributes to evaluate when choosing schools include:
Assessed Tape Score – The points you need to earn from in-game performance to get noticed
Projected Role – Starter,backup,or bench
Coach Prestige – Rated from F to A+
NIL Potential – Indicates potential endorsement earnings
Offensive/Defensive Scheme – Useful for fitting your style of play (e.g.,pass-heavy or run-first)
Keep an eye on a school's performance. A struggling powerhouse might offer early playing time,while a dominant team may be loaded with College Football 26 Coins returning talent.
