Unlike traditional gameplay,you won't play full high school games. Instead,you'll choose four moments per game to CUT 26 Coins complete. Each moment has specific drive goals and contributes to your Tape Score — the main metric for recruiting evaluations.

Sample Moment: "Option Merchant" (QB)

Goal 1: Gain 10+ yards on an option play = 200 points

Goal 2: Avoid being tackled for a loss or fumbling = 50 points

Bonus: Certain schools (e.g.,Oregon,Texas) offer multipliers on these moments

Failing to complete moments consistently can cost you a star rating,but you can retry failed moments immediately to avoid setbacks. Staying at a five-star level requires high success rates and smart moment selections that align with your strengths.

Step 4: Navigating the Social and Academic Side

Throughout the high school season,you'll face decisions outside of football that influence your player's story and recruitability. For example:

Studying for an exam with a classmate may improve your focus in games

Choosing whether to attend homecoming could affect the coach's perceptions

These small choices shape your player's overall profile and affect how schools evaluate you beyond on-field stats.

Step 5: Signing Day and Commitment Ceremony

As the season wraps up,you'll narrow your list down to three final schools. Then comes the big moment — the commitment ceremony.

Your player will pick from three hats,and you even have the chance to Buy Coins CUT NCAA 26
College Football 26 Ultimate Team Coins pull a fake-out before making the official selection. The school you choose becomes your next stop,and your college career begins.