Rather than playing full games, Road to CUT 26 Coins Glory uses "Moments"—short, objective-based gameplay segments you select before kickoff. Each moment offers two goals and contributes to your Tape Score, the key metric schools use to evaluate your performance.

Each moment also features a School Tape Score Boost, meaning some schools will value specific plays more. For example, if you choose the "Option Merchant" moment as a quarterback:

Gain 10+ yards on an option play = 200 points.

Avoid a fumble or negative yardage = 50 points.

Some schools, like Oregon, might provide a 3x Tape Score multiplier, while others, like USC, may only give 1.3x for that moment. Strategically choosing moments that align with the schools you want can significantly improve your chances.

To maintain or improve your star rating, it's crucial to complete moments with 100% success. Failing too often may cause a drop in your recruiting status. However, there's an option to retry a failed moment right after it occurs.
More Than Just Football

Road to Glory adds additional layers to the high school experience. Throughout the season, you'll face choices like:

Studying with College Football 26 Ultimate Team Coins a classmate for an exam.

Attending homecoming.

These decisions can affect your academic standing, influence team chemistry, or even change how schools view you.