CFB 26 Ability Descriptions
Every player ability in College Football 26. Search or filter by category, then expand an ability to see what each tier — Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum — does.
BronzeWhen on the run outside the pocket, slight accuracy boost to WR's up to 15 yards downfield
SilverWhen on the run outside the pocket, slight accuracy boost to WR's up to 20 yards downfield
GoldWhen on the run outside the pocket, slight accuracy boost to WR's up to 30 yards downfield
PlatinumWhen on the run outside the pocket, ultimate accuracy boost to any receiver
BronzeSlightly improved ability to catch interception attempts
SilverModerately improved ability to catch interception attempts
GoldSignificantly improved ability to catch interception attempts
PlatinumUltimate ability to catch interception attempts and unlimited stamina on returns
BronzeSlightly improved ability to break tackles when using stiff arms
SilverModerately improved ability to break tackles when using stiff arms
GoldSignificantly improved ability to break tackles when using stiff arms
PlatinumUltimate ability to break tackles when using stiff arms and quicker broken tackles
BronzeSlightly improved ability to fake out defenders with spin moves
SilverModerately improved ability to fake out defenders with spin moves
GoldSignificantly improved ability to fake out defenders with spin moves and increased responsiveness
PlatinumUltimate spin moves for responsiveness and faking out defenders
BronzeSlight ability to break more tackles when using truck moves
SilverModerate ability to break more tackles when using truck moves
GoldSignifcantly more broken tackles when using truck moves
PlatinumUltimate ability to break tackles when using truck moves an quicker broken tackles
BronzeSlightly improved accuracy when stepping up into the pocket and not under pressure
SilverModerately improved accuracy when stepping up into the pocket and not under pressure
GoldSignificantly improved accuracy when stepping up into the pocket and not under pressure
PlatinumUltimate accuracy when stepping up into the pocket and not under pressure
BronzeSlightly increased ability to fake defenders using play action on 1st down or less than 3 to gain
SilverModerately increased ability to fake defenders using play action on 1st down or less than 3 to gain
GoldSigificantly increased ability to fake defenders using play action on 1st down or less than 3 to gain
PlatinumUltimate ability to fake defenders using play action on 1st down or less than 3 to gain
BronzeSlightly more agile in standard pocket movement
SilverModerate agility boost in standard pocket movement
GoldSignificant agility boost in standard pocket movement
PlatinumUltimate ability to move around in the pocket
BronzeSlighty accuracy boost when throwing across body or backfoot for receivers up to 15 yards downfield
SilverModerate accuracy boost when throwing across body or backfoot for receivers up to 20 yards downfield
GoldSignificant accuracy boost when throwing across body or backfoot for receivers up to 30 yards downfield
PlatinumUltimate accuracy boost when throwing across body or backfoot for receivers up to 40 yards downfield
BronzeSlightly improved ability to catch the ball when aligned in the backfield (Excludes knockouts)
SilverModerately improved ability to catch the ball when aligned in the backfield (Excludes knockouts)
GoldSignificantly improved cuts vs man coverage, and catching when aligned in the backfield (Excludes knockouts)
PlatinumUltimate ability to win vs man coverage, and secure catches when aligned in the backfield
BronzeSlightly improved double team pass blocking if distance to first down is 10 or less
SilverModerately improved pass blocking if distance to first down is 10 or less
GoldSlightly improved pass blocking if distance to first down is 10 or less
PlatinumUltimate pass blocking if distance to first down is 10 or less
BronzeSlightly improved ability to break sacks vs defensive backs (lower chance vs. User defenders)
SilverModerately improved ability to break sacks vs defensive backs, slightly improved vs all defenders (lower chance vs. User defenders)
GoldSignificantly improved ability to break sacks vs all defenders (lower chance vs. User defenders)
PlatinumUltimate break sack ability (lower chance vs. User defenders)
BronzeSlightly increased knockouts and less broken tackles on jumping catch attempts by the offense
SilverModerately increased knockouts and less broken tackles on catch attempts by the offense
GoldSignifcantly increased knockouts and less broken tackles on catch attempts by the offense
PlatinumUltimate knockout ability and prevention of broken tackles on catch attempts by the offense
BronzeSlightly increased pressure effects on the QB when unblocked and in front
SilverModerately increased pressure effects on the QB when unblocked and in front
GoldSignificantly increased pressure effects on the QB when unblocked and in front
PlatinumUltimate pressure effects on the QB when unblocked and in front
BronzeSlightly improved ability to land hit stick attempts (excluding weight mismatches)
SilverModerately improved ability to land hit stick attempts (excluding weight mismatches)
GoldSignifcantely improved ability to land hit stick attempts
PlatinumUltimate hit stick ability, moderate fumble increase on perfect timing
BronzeSlight protection from broken tackles on standard tackles
SilverModerate protection from broken tackles and fakeouts on standard tackles
GoldSignificant protection from broken tackles and fakeouts on standard tackles
PlatinumUltimate protection from broken tackles and fakeouts on standard tackles
BronzeSlightly increased ability to maintain speed during cuts and turns when moving at high speeds
SilverModerately increased ability to maintain speed during cuts and turns when moving at high speeds
GoldSignificantly increased ability to maintain speed during cuts and turns
PlatinumUltimate ability to maintain speed during cuts and turns
BronzeSlightly improved ability to fake out defenders with juke moves
SilverModerately improved ability to fake out defenders with juke moves
GoldDecently improved ability to fake out defenders with juke moves
PlatinumUltimate juke moves for responsiveness and faking out defenders
BronzeSlightly improved ability to secure dive catches
SilverModerately improved ability to secure dive catches
GoldSignificantly improved ability to secure diving catches
PlatinumUltimate ability to secure diving catches
BronzeSlightly increased ability to prevent brocken sack attempts
SilverModerately increased ability to prevent brocken sack attempts
GoldSignificantly increased ability to prevent brocken sack attempts and force sack fumbles
PlatinumUltimate ability to prevent brocken sack attempts and force sack fumbles
BronzeWith positional advantage, slightly improved 1v1 jump balls 30+ yard downfield or in the end zone
SilverWith positional advantage, moderately improved 1v1 jump balls 30+ yard downfield or in the end zone
GoldWith positional advantage, significantly improved 1v1 jump balls 20+ yard downfield or in the end zone
PlatinumWith positional advantage, ultimate ability to win 1v1 jump balls 15+ yard downfield or in the end zone
BronzeSlightly improved ability to to break strip attempts
SilverModerately improved ability to to break hit stick and strip attempts
GoldSignificantly improved ability to to break hit stick and strip attempts
PlatinumUltimate ability to to break hit stick and strip attempts, moderate stumble resistance
BronzeSlightly improved ability to beat impact block attempts
SilverModerately improved ability to beat impact block attempts
GoldSignificantly improved ability to beat impact block attempts
PlatinumUltimate ability to beat impact block attempts
BronzeSlightly fatigue opposing route runners when performing a chuck in zone coverage
SilverModerately fatigue opposing route runners when performing a chuck in zone coverage
GoldSignificantly fatigue opposing route runners when performing a chuck in zone coverage
PlatinumUltimate fatigue to opposing route runners when performing a chuck in zone coverage
BronzeSlightly increased abilty to press receivers at the line of scrimmage
SilverModerately increased abilty to press receivers at the line of scrimmage
GoldSignifcantly increased abilty to press receivers at the line of scrimmage
PlatinumUltimate abilty to press receivers at the line of scrimmage
BronzeSlightly improved cut reaction in man coverage
SilverModerately improved cut reaction in man coverage
GoldSignificantly improved cut reaction in man coverage
PlatinumUltimate cut reaction in man coverage
BronzeSlightly improved ability to resist pressure on the run
SilverModerately improved ability to resist pressure on the run
GoldSignificantly improved ability to resist pressure on the run
PlatinumUltimate ability to resist pressure on the run
BronzeSlightly improved fatigue recovery when off the field
SilverModerately improved fatigue recovery when off the field
GoldSignificantly improved fatigue recovery when off the field and stamina during plays
PlatinumUltimate ability to resist fatigue accural and recover stamina during plays
BronzeWhen standing in the pocket, slight protection from medium pressure
SilverStanding in the pocket, moderate protection from medium pressure, slight protection from heavy pressure
GoldStanding in the pocket, significant protection from medium pressure, moderate protection from heavy pressure
PlatinumWhen standing in the pocket, ultimate protection from pressue
BronzeSlight accuracy boost when throwing to open receivers with feet set and a clean pocket
SilverModerate accuracy boost when throwing to open receivers with feet set and a clean pocket
GoldSignificant accuracy boost when throwing to open receivers with feet set and a clean pocket
PlatinumUltimate accuracy boost when throwing to open receivers with feet set and a clean pocket
BronzeSlightly improved ball security when sacked while standing in the pocket
SilverModerately improved ball security when sacked while standing in the pocket
GoldSignificantly improved ball security when sacked while standing in the pocket or throwing in the pocket
PlatinumUltimate ball security when sacked or throwing, including scrambling behind the LoS
BronzeSlight accuracy increase on quick pitches
SilverModerate accuracy increase on quick pitches, speed increase on strong pitches
GoldSignificant accuracy/speed increase on pitches, and Wear and Tear protection on option plays
PlatinumUltimate accuracy/speed increase on pitches, and Wear and Tear protection on option plays
BronzeSlight protection from Wear and Tear effects when colliding with other players
SilverModerate protection from Wear and Tear effects when colliding with other players
GoldSignificant protection from Wear and Tear effects when colliding with other players
PlatinumUltimate protection from Wear and Tear effects when colliding with other players
BronzeSlightly more broken tackles after reaching max speed
SilverModerately increased broken tackles after reaching max speed
GoldSignificantly more broken tackles after reaching 90% of max speed
PlatinumUltimate ability to break tackles after reaching 80% of max speed
BronzeSlightly improved ability to avoid drops (exludes dive and jumping catches)
SilverDecently improved ability to avoid drops and knockouts (exludes dive and jumping catches)
GoldSignificantly improved ability to avoid drops and knockouts (exludes dive and jumping catches)
PlatinumUltimate ability to avoid drops and knockouts (exludes dive and jumping catches)
BronzeSlightly improved cut moves against man coverage (excluding double moves)
SilverDecently improved cut moves against man coverage (excluding double moves)
GoldSignificantly improved cut moves against man coverage (excluding double moves)
PlatinumUltimate cut moves against man coverage (excluding double moves)
BronzeSlightly improved cut moves against single man coverage when running double move routes
SilverModerately improved cut moves against single man coverage when running double move routes
GoldSignificantly improved cut moves against single man coverage when running double move routes
PlatinumUltimate ability to win double move routes against single man coverage
BronzeSlightly improved ability to beat press attempts from defenders
SilverModerately improved ability to beat press attempts from defenders
GoldSignificantly improved ability to beat press attempts from defenders
PlatinumUltimate ability to beat press attempts from defenders
BronzeSlightly improved movement on standard pass plays
SilverModerately improved movement on standard pass plays
GoldSignificantly improved movement on standard pass plays
PlatinumUltimate pass blocking movement on standard pass plays
BronzeSlightly improved blocking on option plays when close to the line of scrimmage
SilverModerately improved blocking on option plays when close to the line of scrimmage
GoldSignificantly improved blocking on option plays when close to the line of scrimmage
PlatinumUltimate option blocking when close to the line of scrimmage
BronzeSlightly improved double team blocks on inside runs when close to the line of scrimmage
SilverModerately improved double team blocks on inside runs when close to the line of scrimmage
GoldSignificantly improved double team blocks on inside runs when close to the line of scrimmage
PlatinumUltimate blocking on inside run plays when close to the line of scrimmage
BronzeSlightly improved block on screen plays
SilverModerately improved block on screen plays
GoldSignificantly improved block on screen plays
PlatinumUltimate blocking on screen plays including ability to pancake defenders
BronzeSlightly improved blocking on play action plays on 1st down or less than 3 yards to gain
SilverModerately improved blocking on play action plays on 1st down or less than 3 yards to gain
GoldSignificantly improved blocking on play action plays on 1st down or less than 3 yards to gain
PlatinumUltimate play action blocking on 1st down or less than 3 yards to gain
BronzeSlightly improved blocking after getting to the 2nd level of defense
SilverModerately improved blocking after getting to the 2nd level of defense
GoldSignificantly improved blocking after getting to the 2nd level of defense
PlatinumUltimate blocking after getting to the 2nd level of defense
BronzeSlightly improved double team blocks on outside runs when close to the line of scrimmage
SilverModerately improved double team blocks on outside runs when close to the line of scrimmage
GoldSignificantly improved double team blocks on outside runs when close to the line of scrimmage
PlatinumUltimate first level blocking on outside runs when close ot the line of scrimmage
BronzeSlightly improved shedding against single blocks on inside runs
SilverModerately improved shedding against single blocks on inside runs
GoldSignificantly improved shedding against single blocks on inside runs
PlatinumUltimate shedding against inside runs including double teams
BronzeSlightly improved shedding against single blocks on outsideruns
SilverModerately improved shedding against single blocks on outside runs
GoldSignificantly improved shedding against single blocks on outside runs
PlatinumUltimate shedding against outside runs including double teams
BronzeSlightly improved shedding against single blocks on option runs
SilverModerately improved shedding against single blocks on option runs
GoldSignificantly improved shedding against single blocks on optionruns
PlatinumUltimate shedding against option runs including double teams
BronzeSlightly improved pass rush on 3rd/4th down and 8+
SilverModerately improved pass rush on 3rd/4th down and 8+
GoldSignificantly improved pass rush on any down and distance, especially 3rd/4th down and 8+
PlatinumUltimate pass rush, especially on 3rd/4th down and 8+
BronzeSlight boost to lateral shed prevention on run plays
SilverModerate boost to lateral shed prevention on run plays
GoldSignificant boost to lateral shed prevention on run and pass plays
PlatinumUltimate prevention of lateral sheds on run and pass plays
BronzeSuccessful pancakes on run plays add slight fatigue to the engaged defender
SilverSuccessful pancakes on run plays add moderate fatigue to the engaged defender
GoldSuccessful pancakes on run plays add significant fatigue to the engaged defender
PlatinumSuccessful pancakes on run plays add ultimate fatigue to the engaged defender
BronzeSlightly increased lateral sheds on run plays
SilverModerately increased lateral sheds on all plays
GoldSignificantly increased lateral sheds on all plays
PlatinumUltimate ability to shed laterally on all plays
BronzeSuccessful pancakes on pass plays add slight fatigue to the engaged defender
SilverSuccessful pancakes on pass plays add moderate fatigue to the engaged defender
GoldSuccessful pancakes on pass plays add significant fatigue to the engaged defender
PlatinumSuccessful pancakes on pass plays add ultimate fatigue to the engaged defender
BronzeSlightly increased wear and tear effects to opposing players on tackles
SilverModerate increased wear and tear effects to opposing players on tackles
GoldSignificantly increased wear and tear effects to opposing players on tackles
PlatinumUltimate wear and tear effects to opposing players on tackles
BronzeSlightly improved movement in zone coverage
SilverModerately improved movement in zone coverage
GoldSignificantly improved movement in man/zone coverage
PlatinumUltimate movement in zone coverage
BronzeSlightly improved ability to break after a pass has been released
SilverModerately improved ability to break after a pass has been released
GoldSignificantly improved ability to break after a pass has been released
PlatinumUltimate ability to break after a pass has been released
BronzeSlightly quicker release off the line when not being pressed
SilverModerately quicker release off the line when not being pressed
GoldSignificantly quicker release off the line when not being pressed
PlatinumUltimate release off the line when not being pressed
BronzeSlightly quicker jump off the snap when pass rushing
SilverModerately quicker jump off the snap when pass rushing on non play action passes, especially in 3rd/4th and long
GoldSignificantly quicker jump off the snap when pass rushing, especially in 3rd/4th and long
PlatinumUltimate jump off the snap when pass rushing, especially in 3rd/4th and long
BronzeSlightly improved movement as a pull blocker
SilverModerately improved movement as a pull blocker
GoldSignificantly improved movement as a pull blocker
PlatinumUltimate movement as a pull blocker
BronzeSlightly easier accuracy timing on 50 + yard field goals
SilverModerately easier accuracy timing on 50 + yard field goals
GoldSignificantly easier accuracy timing on 50 + yard field goals
PlatinumUltimate accuracy timing on 50 + yard field goals
BronzeSlight chance to avoid the penalty for overkicking on all kicks
SilverModerate chance to avoid the penalty for overkicking on all kicks
GoldSignificant chance to avoid the penalty for overkicking on all kicks
PlatinumUltimate chance to avoid the penalty for overkicking on all kicks
BronzeSlightly easier accuracy timing when punting from midfield or closer
SilverModerately easier accuracy timing when punting from midfield or closer
GoldSignificantly easier accuracy timing when punting from midfield or closer
PlatinumUltimate accuracy timing when punting from midfield or closer
BronzeSlightly better accuracy timing on punts from own 10 yard line or further
SilverModerately better accuracy timing on punts from own 10 yard line or further
GoldSignificantly better accuracy timing on punts from own 10 yard line or further
PlatinumUltimate accuracy timing on punts from own 10 yard line or further
BronzeSlightly easier accuracy timing on short field goals
SilverModerately easier accuracy timing on short field goals
GoldSignificantly easier accuracy timing on short field goals
PlatinumUltimate accuracy timing on short field goals
BronzeAs the ball carrier, slightly increased wear and tear effects to defenders when falling forward on tackles
SilverModerately increased wear and tear effects to defenders when falling forward on tackles
GoldAs the ball carrier, slightly significantly wear and tear effects to defenders when falling forward on tackles
PlatinumHeisman caliber moments of finishing runs, making defenders pay with increased Wear and Tear damage when falling forward
BronzeSlightly improved ball security anywhere on the field
SilverModerately improved ball security anywhere on the field
GoldSignificantly improved ball security anywhere on the field
PlatinumUltimate ball security anywhere on the field
BronzeSlight accuracy boost when throwing before the receiver cuts on their route
SilverModerate accuracy boost when throwing before the receiver cuts on their route
GoldSignificant accuracy boost when throwing before the receiver cuts on their route
PlatinumUltimate accuracy when throwing before the receiver cuts on their route
BronzeSlightly increased compsure gains on the road
SilverModerately increased compsure gains on the road
GoldSignificantly increased compsure gains on the road
PlatinumUltimate increase to compsure gains on the road
BronzeSlightly increased compsure with 2 minutes to go when the score difference is 3 or less
SilverModerately increased compsure with 2 minutes to go when the score difference is 4 or less
GoldSignificantly increased compsure with 2 minutes to go when the score difference is 7 or less
PlatinumUltimate compsure with 2 minutes to go when the score difference is 10 or less
BronzeSlightly increased compsure gaines at home
SilverModerately increased compsure gaines at home
GoldSignificanty increased compsure gaines at home
PlatinumUltimate increase to compsure gaines at home
BronzeResists hot routes being incorrect and slight compsure protection from stadium pulse
SilverResists hot routes being incorrect and moderate compsure protection from stadium pulse
GoldResists hot routes being incorrect and significant compsure protection from stadium pulse
PlatinumResists any pre-play adjustment failing and ultimate compsure protection from stadium pulse
BronzeWhen on schedule, moderate ability to see post snap blitzers
SilverWhen on schedule, moderate ability to see pre snap blitzers who are close to the line of scrimmage
GoldWhen on schedule, moderate ability to see pre snap blitzers and coverage shell
PlatinumWhen on schedule, ultimate ability to see pre snap blitzers, coverage shell, and slight abiity to see disguised coverages
BronzeSlight protection from compsure loss
SilverModerate protection from compsure loss
GoldSignificant protection from compsure loss
PlatinumUltimate protection from compsure loss
BronzeSlightly easier accuracy timing on field goals with 2 or less minutes remaining
SilverModerately easier accuracy timing on field goals with 2 or less minutes remaining
GoldSignificantly easier accuracy timing on field goals with 2 or less minutes remaining
PlatinumUltimate accuracy timing on immune to icing on field goals with 2 or less minutes remaining
BronzeSlightly improved ability to resist weather impacts
SilverModerately improved ability to resist weather impacts
GoldSignificantly improved ability to resist weather impacts
PlatinumUltimate ability to resist weather impacts
BronzeSlight protection from negative rating impacts for playing out of position
SilverModerate protection from negative rating impacts for playing out of position
GoldSignificant protection from negative rating impacts for playing out of position
PlatinumUltimate protection from negative rating impacts for playing out of position
BronzeSlight composure gain for the QB when making a 1st down catch on 3rd or 4th down
SilverModerate composure gain for the QB when making a 1st down catch on 3rd or 4th down
GoldSignificant composure gain for the QB when making a 1st down catch on 3rd or 4th down
PlatinumUltimate composure gain for the QB when making a 1st down catch on 3rd or 4th down
BronzeSacks slightly increase composure of other defensive linemen
SilverSacks moderately increase composure of other defensive linemen
GoldSacks significantly increase composure of other defensive linemen
PlatinumUltimate composure gain for other defensive linemen on sacks
BronzeSlight composure gain for other offensive linemen when performing a pancake
SilverModerate composure gain for other offensive linemen when performing a pancake
GoldSignificant composure gain for other offensive linemen when performing a pancake
PlatinumUltimate composure gain for other offensive linemen when performing a pancake
BronzeSlight composure gain for other defensive backs when intercepting or deflicting a pass
SilverModerate composure gain for other defensive backs when intercepting or deflicting a pass
GoldSignificant composure gain for other defensive backs when intercepting or deflicting a pass
PlatinumUltimate composure gain for other defensive backs when intercepting or deflicting a pass
BronzeSlightly quicker reaction to run plays
SilverModerately quicker reaction to run plays
GoldSignificantly quicker reaction to run plays
PlatinumUltimate reaction to run plays
BronzeSlightly improved recovery of Wear and Tear damage when off the field
SilverModerately improved recovery of Wear and Tear damage when off the field
GoldSignificantly improved recovery of Wear and Tear damage when off the field
PlatinumUltimate recovery of Wear and Tear damage when off the field
BronzeSlightly increased volatility for composure gain and loss
SilverModerately increased volatility for composure gain and loss
GoldSignificantly increased volatility for composure gain and loss
PlatinumUltimated increased volatility for composure gain and loss