I Went back to CFB25 just to compare it vs CFB 26 - only gameplay on the field. No dynasty stuff.
CFB25 is just so perfect. CFB 26 gameplay right now after all the updates and bug fixes is much more crisp than CFB 25's.
But the simplicity of CFB 25 is just perfect imo. The more arcade like gameplay and faster gameplay in CFB25 feels more like college football to me than CFB26 which feels more like a pro football game. CFB25 also feels more like the game when it was on PS2/XBOX360 era.
And just the way CFB 25 comes off the screen is better. It's like one of those games you just turn on and you know this game is a classic. You can't put your finger on it, but it's perfect when you play it.
Now, yes, CFB26 has a little more bells and whistles like gameday progression when a late afternoon games will turn to night in the 4th quarter. Has on the fly subs, etc.... But I am ok with not having those in CFB25 just because the fun factor much higher than CFB26s.
The biggest problem with CFB 25 is the CPU defense calls press coverage too much, allowing easy streak pass TD's, even with average teams and many times late in games when they are winning. The defense in CFB 26 is so much better as are the QOL improvements in recruiting, presentation, day to night progression, and several other improvements.
If they would just beef up the CPU run defense and improve the coach suggested plays so they aren't the same 10-12 plays over and over, it would be a near perfect game imho.
Having said that, I'm in season 3 with Mizzou and still having a blast with the game.
