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Here's What a Perfect Franchise Mode Looks Like in 2026

Here's What a Perfect Franchise Mode Looks Like in 2026

January has been all about franchise mode, so let's build the perfect one this week.

Chase Becotte
Chase Becotte
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Another Harbaugh Is a Reminder That the Madden Coaching Carousel Matters, Too

Another Harbaugh Is a Reminder That the Madden Coaching Carousel Matters, Too

John and Jim are two of the best examples in recent history that explain how important a fun coaching carousel is to any football game.

Chase Becotte
Chase Becotte
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The Worst Part of Every 'Major' Franchise Mode Right Now

The Worst Part of Every 'Major' Franchise Mode Right Now

The Show, CFB, Madden, NBA 2K, EA NHL, and EA FC each have their own "worst" part of franchise mode, and that's what we'll discuss today.

Chase Becotte
Chase Becotte
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Madden Predicts the Super Bowl, and Everything Else You Missed in Sports Games This Week

Madden Predicts the Super Bowl, and Everything Else You Missed in Sports Games This Week

Patches, "free" games, and sports game news for the week of January 9.

Chase Becotte
Chase Becotte
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Non-Negotiables for Franchise Mode in Madden, CFB, MLB The Show, and NBA 2K in 2026

Non-Negotiables for Franchise Mode in Madden, CFB, MLB The Show, and NBA 2K in 2026

Things that have to be priorities in the next franchise mode for each game.

Chase Becotte
Chase Becotte
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12-Month PlayStation Plus Giveaway, Courtesy Operation Sports

12-Month PlayStation Plus Giveaway, Courtesy Operation Sports

The giveaway runs until January 24.

Chase Becotte
Chase Becotte
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The Unofficial 2025 Sports Game Awards

The Unofficial 2025 Sports Game Awards

You get an award, and you get an award!

Chase Becotte
Chase Becotte
College Football 26College Football 26
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College Football 26 Transfer Portal Targets Full Guide (Over 1000 Players Listed)

College Football 26 Transfer Portal Targets Full Guide (Over 1000 Players Listed)

Get the rundown on player after player at every position.

Chase Becotte
Chase Becotte
An OS Thanks in the Christmas Afterglow

An OS Thanks in the Christmas Afterglow

Allow me to reminisce a bit on a quiet Friday morning by digging through some classic OS threads.

Chase Becotte
Chase Becotte
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College Football 26 Transfer Portal Targets Guide (Part 1)

College Football 26 Transfer Portal Targets Guide (Part 1)

For this week, we'll be covering QBs and HBs. All other positions will be added next week.

Chase Becotte
Chase Becotte
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Hardware Sales Stuck in 1995, But Sports Games Continue to Dominate

Hardware Sales Stuck in 1995, But Sports Games Continue to Dominate

But first, let's answer a mailbag question from the OS community.

Chase Becotte
Chase Becotte
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CFB 26: Try These Teams in Dynasty Mode for a Fresh Experience

CFB 26: Try These Teams in Dynasty Mode for a Fresh Experience

Here are some teams you can take into dynasty mode for a fresh experience -- plus the best way to approach them.

Chase Becotte
Chase Becotte
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