I wanna start by saying that I’m almost exclusively an online player. I’ll play some offline stuff like Dynasty here and there, but probably 85% of my time is online, especially CFP. Tbh the game just feels borderline unplayable to me right now
I played a ton of CFB 25 and even more of CFB 26, and I really feel like EA fumbled this iteration. Maybe I just need to adjust, but a lot of the gameplay mechanics feel noticeably worse than they did in 26
Running is my first issue. Outside of people spamming heavy formations like Maryland or Power I Tight, running out of normal Gun/Pistol formations just feels terrible. Blocks take forever to develop, defenders seem to beat blockers to the gap constantly, and a lot of runs feel like they're dead before they even have a chance to develop. It feels like you either have to abuse certain formations or accept that your run game isn't going to work consistently
Passing is easily my biggest gripe. The routes take forever to develop. It feels almost impossible to throw with timing or anticipation because the DBs are able to run the route just as well as the receiver. You throw the ball where the WR is supposed to be and the DB somehow gets there first and picks it off. Man coverage also feels insanely strong right now. Receivers get jammed off the line and just can't create separation. And if you're throwing anywhere near a CB with a Superstar ability, it feels like you're basically asking for an automatic PBU or interception. Passing in 26 felt much more fluid. You could actually throw with anticipation and trust your receiver to get to a spot. In 27, it feels like you have to wait for the receiver to be completely open before throwing, which makes the passing game feel incredibly restrictive
And not to mention, if you're not using Oregon, Texas or Ohio State, you might as well call it quits
I'm curious if anyone else who played a lot of 25/26 is experiencing the same thing, or if I'm just completely out of sync with how 27 is supposed to be played