It defaults to regular season so if you saw the simulation right away for the pre-season that's why. If you click on starting point that will allow you to decide whether you want to start in the pre-season, fantasy draft, or regular season. When you first create a new franchise, there will be a screen where it shows your coach, starting point, league settings, etc. Hey know this is a little late and perhaps you might have figured it out by now, but here some details around Franchise mode simulation. Information, Guides and Announcements for the EA app.
