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Post Date: 07/19/25 @ 11:56AM Topic: 2025 College Football 26 Rules

College Football 26 Rules
Game Format

1v1 head-to-head matchups

Single Elimination Tournament

Game Length:

All rounds: 4 quarters, 3 minutes each

Finals: Full game — 4 quarters, 5 minutes each


Game Rules & Settings


1. Team Selection
Players may choose any college football team.

No duplicates allowed in a single matchup.

If both players want the same team:

Flip a coin

Winner picks the team

Loser must choose a different team



2. Gameplay Settings
Quarter Length:

3 minutes for all rounds

5 minutes for the finals

Difficulty: All-American (or agreed upon)

Fatigue: ON

Injuries: ON

Accelerated Clock: OFF

Weather: Random or mutually agreed

Overtime: NCAA OT Rules (used in all rounds if tied)


Fair Play Rules
No glitches or exploits

Onside Kicks: Only allowed if trailing in the 4th quarter

Pausing: Max 2 pauses per player, up to 30 seconds each

Disconnects:

Before halftime: Replay the game

After halftime: Opponent decides whether to replay or advance


Tournament Structure
Single Elimination: Lose and you’re out

Up to 26 players

Use random draw or seeding

Add first-round byes if the bracket doesn’t fill evenly


Championship Game Rules
Full Game: 4 quarters, 5 minutes each

If tied, use NCAA Overtime Rules to determine the winner



[Edited on 07/20/25 @ 8:17AM]
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