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Today, fans were treated to the reveal of this year’s cover athletes. The Standard Edition of\u00a0EA Sports College Football 26\u00a0will feature Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams and Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, two young and incredibly talented players.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLast year, when we brought back the pride, pageantry, atmospheres and traditions of College Football, the response from fans was overwhelming,\u201d said Evan Dexter, VP, Franchise Strategy & Marketing, EA Sports College Football. \u201cWith College Football 26, we\u2019re celebrating our sophomore season with two generational sophomore wide receivers on the cover and we can\u2019t wait for the world to experience even more heart and authenticity across athletes, stadiums, coaches and fans.\u201d<\/p>\n
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As previously leaked, the Deluxe Edition cover will feature a mixture of players (past and present), coaches, and mascots. Some notable faces include former EA Sports cover stars Reggie Bush, Tim Tebow, and Denard Robinson, as well as accomplished coaches like\u00a0Ohio State\u2019s Ryan Day, Notre Dame\u2019s Marcus Freeman, and Georgia\u2019s Kirby Smart.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cAs a lifelong fan of EA Sports games, being on the cover of College Football 26 is a dream come true,\u201d said Williams. \u201cIt was incredible to see myself in College Football 25 last year, and now to represent Alabama and share this moment with fans who\u2019ve played EA Sports games for years is unreal.\u201d<\/p>\n A true freshman last year, Williams made his college football debut at just 17 years old for the Alabama Gators. In 13 games played, he had 48 receptions for 865 yards and 8 touchdowns, while adding 48 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. His performance earned him Freshman All-American, First-team All-SEC, and SEC All-Freshman Team, while establishing himself as one of the nation’s most electrifying young wide receivers.<\/p>\n
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\u201cBeing on the cover of EA Sports College Football 26 is a tremendous privilege, and I\u2019m proud to represent Ohio State alongside Coach Day while carrying the Buckeye legacy forward, celebrating the passion of our fans and the tradition of this incredible program,\u201d added Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.<\/p>\n Also a freshman, Smith played a crucial role in helping deliver the Ohio State Buckeyes a national championship last season. In 16 games, Smith caught 76 passes for 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns.\u00a0<\/p>\n Smith shined in the College Football Playoffs, catching 7 receptions for 187 yards and two touchdowns in the Rose Bowl versus Oregon. In the CFP National Championship for Notre Dame, he caught 5 passes for 88 yards and one touchdown, including a crucial 56-yard catch on third-and-11 to secure the win.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait for actual gameplay details. EA has scheduled the full reveal for\u00a0EA Sports College Football 26\u00a0for Thursday, May 29th. I’m assuming we’ll get a trailer and some top-level details for what’s new in this year’s game. EA promises more details will be shared throughout the summer, so I’m guessing that means deep dives into each of the game modes.<\/p>\n
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EA Sports College Football 26 launches on July 10, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.<\/p>\n
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