CFB 26 Rundown: Nightmares Vol. 2, Halloween Rush Event, and Weekly Content Recap
It’s been a massive week for College Ultimate Team (CUT) as EA Sports rolls out spooky season content. Between Nightmares Vol. 1.5, Halloween Rush, and new Season 3 additions, players have plenty to grind for heading into the weekend.
During the latest CFB Rundown, Nick Mizesko unveiled Nightmares Vol. 2 and the Halloween Rush lineup, confirming that both are set to launch on October 24 at 10:30 AM ET.
Here’s everything you need to know from the week’s content drop.
📅 Weekly Content Recap
This week’s schedule was packed with reveals and limited-time drops. Here’s a quick look at what went live in CUT:
Monday – Nightmares Vol. 1.5
92 Adrian Peterson (LTD)
92 Taurean York (LTD)
91 Decker DeGraaf
91 Deontae Lawson
Tuesday – Conference Tour Vol. 4 (MAC)
Wednesday – Stars of the Week: Week 8
Thursday – Season 3 LTD and All-Season Player
93 Chapman Lewis (All-Season Player)
92 AJ Newberry (LTD)
Friday – Nightmares Vol. 2 & Halloween Rush (details below)
Sunday – Alumni Vol. 16 (revealed Saturday night)
👻 Nightmares Vol. 2 Lineup
Nightmares Vol. 2 drops on October 24 at 10:30 AM ET, introducing a terrifyingly good lineup of new LTDs, Champions, Heroes, and Elites — plus a fresh Head-to-Head Reward Player.
🧛♂️ Limited Edition (LTD) Players
92 Eric Singleton Jr. | WR | Auburn | Air Raid |
92 Rasheem Biles | SAM | Pittsburgh | Multiple D |
🏆 Champions
91 Sammy Brown | WILL | Clemson | 3-2-6 |
91 Xavier Nwankpa | SS | Iowa | 3-4 |
91 Carter Smith | LT | Indiana | Run & Shoot |
91 Jaydn Ott | HB | Oklahoma | Air Raid |
💀 Heroes
89 Artis Cole | WR | Rice | Pro Style |
89 Torrie Cox Jr. | CB | Illinois | 4-2-5 |
89 Evan Smith | CB | Northwestern | 4-2-5 |
89 Jack Dingle | WILL | Cincinnati | 3-2-6 |
89 Nick Session | FS | New Mexico State | 3-4 |
89 Ben Black | WR | Rutgers | Spread |
⚔️ Elites
87 Toreon Penright | LT | Fresno State | Pro Style |
87 Sam Yoon | C | UCLA | Air Raid |
87 Will Swanson | TE | Kansas State | Spread |
87 Tyson Lee | REDG | Western Michigan | Multiple D |
87 Iman Oates | DT | Oklahoma State | 4-3 |
87 Mani Powell | MIKE | Purdue | 4-3 |
🏅 H2H Reward Player
91 Rodrick Pleasant | CB | UCLA | Multiple D |
🕸️ Halloween Rush Event
The Halloween Rush event launches alongside Nightmares Vol. 2 on October 24 at 10:30 AM ET, running through October 27.
Players can complete daily objectives to earn coin packs and free rush packs. Special Rush Tickets can also be found in select packs and bundles — collect 10 Rush Tickets to trade in for any 91 OVR player (up to two times).
🎭 Halloween Rush LTDs
92 Demeco Ryans | SAM | Alabama | 4-2-5 |
92 Cam Newton | QB | Auburn | Multiple O (updated after release) |
👑 Ultimate LTDs (ULTDs)
92 Demeco Ryans | SAM | Alabama | 4-2-5 |
92 Cam Newton | QB | Auburn | Multiple O (updated after release) |
🏆 Halloween Rush Season Rewards
Earn exclusive rewards by participating in the Halloween Rush Season Event.
Reward structure: - 1 Win → 3,000 Coins
- 2 Wins → 7,000 Coins
- 3 Wins → Rare 86+ OVR BND Player
These prizes make it worth jumping into a few matches — even if just to collect some extra coins or bolster your squad with a top-tier BND player.
🏁 Final Thoughts
Between Nightmares Vol. 2 and the Halloween Rush, EA Sports College Football 26’s CUT mode is delivering one of its most exciting content drops yet. With stacked LTDs, dynamic events, and multiple ways to earn high-rated players, this week’s update is packed with treats — and just a few tricks.
Get ready to dominate the field with your upgraded roster as spooky season hits full stride.
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