One of the greatest fantasies in CFB 26 Coins sports video games is stepping into the shoes of a football mastermind-building a powerhouse team from scratch or guiding an elite program to a dynasty of championships. In College Football 26, Dynasty Mode lets you live out that dream, with a detailed recruiting system at its core. Here's how to dominate the recruiting trail and shape your championship roster.

Choosing the Right School

Your program selection directly affects your recruiting power. Nationally ranked schools (with a number beside their logo) will naturally draw top-tier prospects. These schools appeal to recruits looking to win titles, gain media exposure, and prepare for the NFL.

Coach Backstories and Pipelines

Before recruiting begins, you must create or adopt a coach. New coaches choose from three backstories:

Motivator: Inspires team performance.
Recruiter: Gains bonuses in persuading and evaluating prospects.
Tactician: Improves strategic gameplay.

If you're focusing on top-tier talent, go with Recruiter-you'll unlock better scouting and more persuasive influence on recruits.

Also, choose a pipeline region, which gives you a recruiting bonus in that geographic area. The best pipelines are in Texas, Florida, California, and along the East Coast. If your school is in one of those areas, stick close to home to lock in local talent.

Building Your Recruiting Board

Once in Dynasty Mode, you'll see your team's positional needs at the top of the recruiting menu. Filter prospects by:

Top Prospects (RT)
Position (LT)
Interest Level

You can add up to 35 players to your recruiting board. Focus on those already showing interest and target needs first.

Recruiting Prospects

You'll have 50 recruiting hours per week, which you can use to:

Scout players to reveal their true ratings
Interact through social media, calls, and visits
Offer Scholarships (up to 35 annually)

Some prospects will have a gem icon, indicating they're underrated and highly valuable.

Don't neglect attention. If you fall out of cheap CUT 26 Coins a player's Top 8, Top 5, or Top 3, you'll lose your chance to sign them.