CFB 26 Stars of the Week – Week 3 Highlights: LTD Haynes King, Patrick Surtain, and More

The latest Stars of the Week (SOTW) update for College Football 26 Ultimate Team is here, and Week 3 comes packed with new LTDs, Champions, Heroes, and Elites.

Two 90 OVR Limited Editions headline the program, while a pair of 89 OVR Champions celebrate incredible performances from the college gridiron. Players can also jump into five new SOTW challenges to rack up stars and unlock special rewards.

🏆 Week 3 Standouts

🔥 Limited Editions (Available until 9/24)

• 90 Haynes King (QB, Georgia Tech – Spread)

  • Threw for 211 yards, added 103 rushing yards, and scored a TD in Georgia Tech’s 24–21 win over Clemson.

  • Includes one discounted Silver Ability bucket (-1 AP).

• 90 Patrick Surtain (CB, Southern Mississippi – 3-3-5)

  • Lockdown coverage earns him the LTD nod.

  • Includes one discounted Silver Ability bucket (-1 AP).

🥇 Champions (89 OVR)

• Ahmad Hardy (HB, Missouri – Pistol)

  • Dominated with 250 rushing yards and 3 TDs in a 52–10 blowout over the Ragin’ Cajuns.

• Dashawn Spears (FS, LSU – 3-2-6)

  • Posted 2 INTs, including a pick-six, in LSU’s 20–10 victory against Florida.

💪 Heroes (87 OVR)

• Davhon Keys (MIKE, LSU – Multiple D)

• Omar Cooper Jr. (WR, Indiana – Option)

• Ethan Sanchez (K, Houston – Pro Style)

⭐ Elites (85 OVR)

• Mario Craver (WR, Texas A&M – Multiple O)

• Jaxton Eck (LEDG, New Mexico – 3-3-5)

• Chris Cole (WILL, Georgia – 4-2-5)

🎯 Stars of the Week Challenges

Week 3 adds five new challenges, letting players grind for stars and unlock tiered rewards:

• Tier 9 (85 Stars): Coin Pack

• Tier 10 (100 Stars): SOTW 84+ BND Reward Pack

And don’t forget: completing the weekly objectives will earn progress toward the coveted 93 OVR Mystery Champion.

📌 Final Takeaway

Week 3 of CFB 26 Stars of the Week celebrates some huge performances on the field and gives Ultimate Team players more ways to upgrade their squads. With LTDs like Haynes King and Patrick Surtain available until September 24, now’s the perfect time to rip packs, chase those Champions, and grind out your stars.

Stay tuned for more CFB 26 Ultimate Team content drops and strategy guides on the 1v1Me Blog