College Football 26 Dynasty Mode: Best 2 and 3-Star Schools

If you want to challenge yourself in Dynasty Mode, here is a list of the best 2 and 3-star schools to check out in College Football 26.

College Football 26 Dynasty Mode: Best 2- and 3-star schools
Best 2- and 3-star schools to check out for College Football 26 Dynasty Mode(Source: EA)

College Football 26 lets you live your dream of building a college football powerhouse from the ground up through its Dynasty Mode. Each school program has its respective rating. The higher the rating, the easier it will be to manage and contain some promising talents.

It’s easier to just pick a school with high ratings. But sometimes, you want the satisfaction of seeing an underdog team rise to the top. With that said, here are the best 2- and 3-star schools you can choose to kickstart your Dynasty journey in College Football 26.

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5 Best 2-Star School Programs in College Football 26 Dynasty Mode

Here is a list of the best 2-star schools you can invest in Dynasty Mode, along with their stats:

SchoolOverallOffenseDeffense
Purdue Boilermakers777976
San Diego State Aztecs767676
Fresno State Bulldogs747474
Tulsa Golden Hurricane717171
Troy Trojans696971
  • Purdue Boilermakers features some decent stats to work with. They are not bad, performance-wise. However, you can definitely make it better.
  • San Diego State Aztecs is a bit lower than Purdue. However, it still boasts a decent stat for a 2-star school program. The real challenge lies in its recruiting pipeline, especially when you are up against powerhouses.
  • Fresno State Bulldogs have a solid 74 across the board. Additionally, it offers a nice Group of Five rebuild.
  • The Tulsa Golden Hurricane is boardering close to bad stats. You can probably work with great short‑term recruits and transfer access. Still, a good choice if you are up to the challenge.
  • The Troy Trojans have some of the lowest stats on the list. If you want a real challenge, you might want to take this school program for a spin. 

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5 Best 3-Star School Programs in College Football 26 Dynasty Mode

With a higher rating, you can expect these schools to perform a bit better than the 2-star programs:

SchoolOverallOffenseDeffense
Missouri Tigers868686
Michigan State Spartans848484
Mississippi State Bulldogs848484
California Golden Bears797981
Army Black Knights707169
  • Missouri Tigers have the strongest stats on the list. However, you’ll need to work on improving its rating if you want to convince some decent talents to join.
  • The Michigan State Spartans offer a well-balanced stat across the board. A consistent performer if managed properly. 
  • Mississippi State Bulldogs stand out as a good 3-star option with an impressive overall rating. While the conference competition is brutal, it also means better exposure for recruiting and rapid prestige growth if you can pull off key wins.
  • California Golden Bears doesn’t have much of a stat, but talent pipelines out west give recruiting leverage.
  • Army Black Knights have one of the worst stats on the list. Recruiting can be tough, but rewarding if you are seeking a more strategic and unconventional rebuild.

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