Completing Coach Trust and Solving Happiness in College Football

The “Road to Glory” mode in College Football 26 allows you to immerse yourself in the dream of being an athlete. You’ll have the chance to play for a legendary college team, earn individual accolades, and ideally, lead your squad to a national championship. But keep in mind, even the standout stars of football often start from humble beginnings.

During your initial season, your playing time may be limited. To move up the depth chart, you’ll need to impress in practice and show your coach just how committed you are. As you put in this hard work, you’ll not only improve your skills but also earn more game time and, eventually, a starting position.

Building Coach Trust

Coach trust reflects how much confidence your coaches have in your ability to execute their strategies. You can enhance this trust mainly through making successful plays in games or, if you’re not a starter, by excelling in practice.

As your coach trust grows, you’ll find opportunities to secure a starting position and unlock special gameplay features, such as calling your own plays or setting hot routes. On the flip side, poor decisions both on and off the field can harm your trust and lead to less playing time.

Competing for Positions

Once your coach trust is equal to that of another player in your position group, you can initiate a position battle. This consists of competing against them in three practice minigames. Score higher than them in at least two of the three challenges, and you’ll rise up the depth chart. If you don’t succeed, you’ll need to regain trust before you can challenge again.

Understanding Coach Happiness

Coach happiness is a fresh feature in College Football 26. While trust builds gradually and determines your position, happiness can fluctuate more easily based on your actions off the field.

Your coach’s happiness influences how quickly you earn trust. A happy coaching staff will allow you to gain trust faster, accelerating your progress on the team. Conversely, if you upset them, you might lose trust every week, causing setbacks until you repair those relationships.

You can impact coach happiness primarily through the choices you make during the season. Responsible decisions will boost their morale, while unkind actions may lead to frustration.

Failing tests or displaying poor leadership in your Weekly Agenda can also lead to declining happiness. However, by focusing on these areas, you can enjoy passive happiness bonuses, making it vital to prioritize these aspects if you find yourself in the doghouse with your coaches.