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Step 1: Creating Your Road to Glory Player

The first decision you'll make in Road to Glory is selecting your entry path,which defines your starting star rating:

Elite (Five-Star Athlete)

Blue Chip (Four-Star Athlete)

Contributor (Three-Star Athlete)

Underdog (Two-Star Athlete)

Choosing Elite or Blue Chip means starting with a competitive edge and better college options out of the gate. On the flip side,going with Underdog offers a more immersive rise-from-nothing experience,but may require you to work harder for your spot on a top-tier team.

Next,you'll pick one of five available positions:

Quarterback (QB)

Halfback (HB)

Wide Receiver (WR)

MIKE Linebacker (MLB)

Cornerback (CB)

Each position comes with multiple archetypes that define your play style and initial strengths. For example,as a quarterback,you can choose from:

Pocket Passer – Emphasizes accuracy and power

Dual Threat – Balanced between throwing and running

Backfield Creator – Excels in agility and elusiveness

Pure Runner – Prioritizes speed and movement

Each archetype grants unique physical abilities. A Backfield Creator,for instance,might get:

Off Platform: Boosts accuracy on off-balance throws

Pull Down: Enhances ball security in the pocket

Mobile Deadeye: Improves accuracy while on the move

After that,you'll customize your player through four detailed menus:

Player Info – Name,high school,hometown,handedness,etc.

Appearance – Skin tone,hairstyle,physique

Gear – Helmets,gloves,shoes,etc.

Styles – Running style,QB stance,throw mechanics

Your final customization screen summarizes your player's physical stats,ratings,and background — all set for your high school debut.

Step 2: Dominating the High School Season

Once your player is ready,the high school journey begins — and this phase is crucial if you're aiming for five-star status.

Weekly Progress Tracking

Each week,you'll get an update showing your recruit ranking on state,national,and positional levels. A five-star progress bar helps you track how close you are to elite status.

Initial Interview with Alice Zimmer

You'll be interviewed by a local reporter who asks about your values and college goals. Your answers affect how certain schools view your character and fit,narrowing down your potential college list.

Top 10 School Selection

Your high school coach will walk you through selecting your top 10 preferred colleges. These selections aren't permanent — you can update them or commit/decommit as the season unfolds.

Key attributes to evaluate when choosing schools include:

Assessed Tape Score – The points you need to earn from in-game performance to get noticed

Projected Role – Starter,backup,or bench

Coach Prestige – Rated from F to A+

NIL Potential – Indicates potential endorsement earnings

Offensive/Defensive Scheme – Useful for fitting your style of play (e.g.,pass-heavy or run-first)

Keep an eye on a school's performance. A struggling powerhouse might offer early playing time,while a dominant team may be loaded with buy College Football 26 Coins returning talent.