EA College Football 26 patch 1.004 (version 1.004.000) is available to download on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. According to the official CFB 26 update 1.004 patch notes, the latest update improves linebacker speed, kick blocks, and stiff-arm timing. Road to Glory rebalances grading for MIKE and CB positions for more accurate user feedback. Apart from this, College Football 26 version 1.004 also includes general stability fixes.
CBF 26 update 1.004 Patch Notes – July 15, 2025
Bug Fixes
Summary of Key Changes:
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Fixed linebacker speed issue on running plays.
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Resolved blocked kick issue for left-footed kickers.
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Fixed rare snap glitch after specific inputs.
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Adjusted stiff-arm timing and interception catch chances.
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Balanced Per Play Grading impacts for MIKE and CB positions in Road to Glory.
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Gameplay Updates
Bug Fixes
Player Movement & Controls
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Fixed issue causing linebackers to run slower than intended during running plays.
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Fixed rare issue preventing ball snap after specific button combinations.
Special Teams
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Fixed blocked kick animations not triggering when using a left-footed kicker.
Plays & Mechanics
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Fixed issue where wide receivers gained unintended speed boosts on specific Reverse Pass plays.
Gameplay Tuning
Stiff-Arms
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Reduced timing window size for ‘Perfectly Timed’ stiff-arms.
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Additional stiff-arm balance updates planned for a future title update.
Interceptions
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Increased catch chance for interceptions.
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Further tuning to reduce catch drops is under investigation for future updates.
Road To Glory Updates
Per Play Grading Tuning
Team Impacts
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Reduced positive and negative grading impacts for team Per Play Grading events involving MIKE and CB positions.
User Impacts
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Increased positive and negative grading impacts for user Per Play Grading events involving MIKE and CB positions (coverage, interceptions, forcing fumbles, touchdowns, etc.).
Known Issues List
Top Reported Issues
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Skill Cap Errors
Skill caps incorrectly applied when switching player positions, even if position stays the same (e.g., FS to SS, SAM to WILL). -
Team Builder Uniform Bugs
Custom uniforms not loading properly; causes invisibility, freezing, or crashes when selected. -
Blocked Punt Possession Issue
Blocked punts recovered by punting team incorrectly award possession to punting team with 1st and 10. -
Desync in Online Play with Friends
Frequent desync errors prevent online head-to-head games from starting. -
Random CB Matchup Switching
Cornerback assignments randomly change to speed-based matchups, leading to blown coverages.
Additional Known Issues
Gameplay Bugs
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Unable to snap the ball intermittently (PS5).
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Dynasty QB throwing style resets to default and cannot be changed.
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Player 2 locked on random defender during CPU hurry-up offense.
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Defensive line stunts not working consistently in online matches.
Dynasty & Progression Issues
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Missing game intro assets (offline dynasty).
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Dynasty trophy room not updating correctly on PS5/Xbox.
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Road to Glory academic progress resets unexpectedly during exam week.
Presentation & Visual Bugs
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Alabama/Bryant-Denny light show not working properly after touchdowns.
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Conference patches not displaying correctly in dynasty.
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Bugged trophy room for rivalry trophies (offline dynasty).
Connectivity & Crashing
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Frequent freezing during overtime in slow super sim (Xbox).
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Loss of games due to false “idle too long” messages (PS/Xbox).
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Hat selection stuck in Road to Glory; intermittent X button issues.
Account / Content Issues
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Negative points and missing crossover players on login.
Recently, the game was released with positive reviews. Unfortunately, since the release, players are experiencing CFB 26 server issues with the game. CFB 26 update 1.004 will address a few of these errors.
Download free CBF26 version 1.004.000 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
