College Football 26: Redshirting Explained

This guide dives deep into Redshirting in College Football 26, including when and how you can do it in the various game modes.

When is Redshirting valid in College Football 26? (Source: EA Sports)

Redshirting is one of the last resorts that you have when you feel that your player simply isn’t ready to play yet and needs more development in College Football 26. As you might have guessed, this tactic is applicable only in the ‘Road To Glor’y and Dynasty modes. However, even Redshirting comes with its own restrictions and conditions.

So, before you decide on whether you want to Redshirt the player, you’ll need to understand the nuances of the system. In this guide, we’ll explore how Redshirting in College Football 26 works and when you should redshirt a player in both Dynasty and Road To Glory modes.

When Can You Execute Redshirting in College Football 26?

The following are some of the conditions that you will need to meet when trying to redshirt a player.

The player in question must have played four or less games in the current season.
You cannot redshirt a player twice. So, if you’ve redshirted them before, they are ineligible for the move a second time.
If you are a Freshman in ‘Road To Glory’ mode, and you play four or fewer games in a season, you will automatically face redshirting. The same applies to any Freshman player that your squad has who has played less than four games all season.

If you use the move strategically, Redshirting can give your player the extra time necessary to reach their true potential. By the time the next season rolls in, they could be ready to make some big plays and make a potential career in the NFL.

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Redshirting in College Football 26: How To Do It

Redshirting can yield great results when executed properly (Source: EA Sports)

Redshirting works in different ways depending on which mode you’re playing. For instance, in Road To Glory, the choice doesn’t lie with you. However, in Dynasty mode, you’re the one pulling the strings and deciding which players need redshirting.

Redshirting in Road To Glory

In Road To Glory, if your player plays in four or fewer games all season during their Freshman year, they are considered redshirted. You might face this more frequently in four- or five-star colleges that already have a well-equipped depth chart. If that’s the case, you might consider switching to a different college.

However, in some cases, the Redshirting can act as a boon instead of a curse. Your player can use the extra time to focus more on their academics. You can also help the player do well during training sessions. All of these can help you earn the coach’s trust. If your coach is happy, he just might play you in more games during the coming seasons.

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Redshirting in Dynasty Mode

To Redshirt a player in Dysnasty mode, simply follow these steps:

Step 1: Go to the Team option.

Step 2: Navigate to the Redshirts option next. You will see a list of player names who are eligible for Redshirting in this menu.

Step 3: Choose the player or players you want to Redshirt and press A on Xbox and X on Playstation to confirm your selection.

A redshirted player won’t automatically stop making appearances in that season. Make sure you manually take them out of subsequent games to ensure that the current season doesn’t count as one of their four years of collegiate-level football. Also, keep in mind that redshirting a player with lots of potential can be risky, since they might decide to transfer to a different program after the redshirting.

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