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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
When does 'College Football 26' come out? Release date, cover athletes for EA Sports game
EA Sports' "College Football 26," the next installment in the revived college football video game franchise, will soon release. The video game company revealed in April that "College Football 26" will come out in July. "College Football 25," which was the franchise's return after an 11-year hiatus, was the top-selling video game of 2024 and became the best-selling sports game in U.S. history, according to USA TODAY. Here's everything to know about the release of "College Football 26." "College Football 26" comes out July 10, according to EA's website. "College Football 26" will be available to play on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on July 10. The MVP bundle of "College Football 26" and "Madden 26" allows buyers to have three-day early access, meaning those who buy the bundle will be able to play the college football video game July 7. The standard edition of College Football 26 costs $69.99. The deluxe edition costs $99.99. Fans can pre-order "College Football 26" on the EA Sports website or at any local or online retailers that sell the game. The MVP bundle can be pre-ordered for $149.99. The bundle comes with the following features: Deluxe edition of EA Sports "College Football 26" and "Madden 26." Three-day early access. 4600 Madden points. Madden Ultimate Team and College Ultimate Team elite item. Dynasty skill points. Road to Glory skill points. Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith and Alabama receiver Ryan Williams are the cover athletes for EA Sports "College Football 26." The two players will be on the cover of the standard edition. However, the deluxe edition will feature them and several stars, mascots and coaches from the past and present, including former cover stars Reggie Bush and Tim Tebow, as well as Kirby Smart, Ryan Day and the Oregon Duck. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: 'College Football 26': Release date, prices, cover athletes and more
The Herald Scotland
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Jeremiah Smith, Ryan Williams on EA Sports College Football 26 cover
The game will come out July 10 for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. The MVP bundle of College Football 26 and Madden 26 allows buyers to have three-day early access, meaning those who buy it would be able to play the college football video game on July 7. The full reveal for the game will be released Thursday, EA Sports said. EA Sports said College Football 26 will celebrate "real-world coaches," indicating they will be in the game for the first time. College Football 26 will be the second edition of EA Sports' famed franchise after it was revived last year. Prior to the game's hiatus from 2014-2023, the cover athletes were only players that completed their college careers. But with the franchise returning with player likeness in the game and compensation given for it, it has allowed for current athletes to be on the cover. The players for the College Football 25 cover were Travis Hunter, Quinn Ewers and Donovan Edwards. Now for the 2026 version, the cover will feature two players coming off unforgettable freshman seasons. Williams burst onto the scene in a September showdown against No. 1 Georgia, in which he had six catches for 177 yards, including the incredible 75-yard go-ahead touchdown catch in the fourth quarter. He finished the season with a team-high 865 yards and eight touchdowns. Smith proved he was a star immediately in his time in Columbus, but he came up big in the postseason for the Buckeyes. He had six catches for 103 yards and two touchdowns in the College Football Playoff first-round win over Tennessee, and he followed it with a monster performance in the Rose Bowl victory against Oregon. He had seven catches for 187 yards and two touchdowns against the then-undefeated Ducks en route to the season ending with a national championship. He had 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns on the season. 'A dream come true' With the stellar start to their college careers, finding out they were selected was another thrilling moment for the young receivers. "Pretty much it's a dream come true," Williams told USA TODAY Sports. "Just growing up and playing the game is something that you always dream about, so it definitely is super exciting." Williams added it's one of the best accomplishments of his career so far, and it's a tough one to rank for Smith; he did just win a national championship five months prior to the announcement. "Both is something special," he said. "I put the natty then the cover of the game because natty is something you've got to experience." Not only is it special to be a video game cover athlete, but it means a little more when it's a game both stars frequently play. Both receivers said it was surreal to see themselves in a game and all of the little traits, like hometown and gear, be accurate in their presentation. Even if they're in a real life Road to Glory, it doesn't stop them from doing it virtually as well. The game was positively received and extremely popular as EA Sports College Football 25 was the top-selling video game of 2024 and became the best-selling sports game in U.S. history, according to Inside Gaming. So popular that Williams said if he and his teammates weren't at practice, meetings or class, they were playing the game in the team facility. Now they get to have some swagger when the next installment is released since the teammates of Williams and Smith will be playing a game with them on it. Being a video game cover athlete is a great honor, but it also comes with some pressure. Prime example is the infamous "Madden" curse from the NFL video game. But in college football, it might be a blessing. Hunter went from cover star to Heisman Trophy winner, and Smith and Williams hope there's some good juju awaiting them for the 2025 season. It's hard to top a freshman season like they had, but they're ready for the expectations that come with being the face of college football's iconic franchise. "Going into the season, you know there's going to be expectations because we're cover athletes, we had good freshman seasons," Williams said. "Whatever the expectation, or whatever they think, pretty much I believe it's going to happen on its own just because of the way we play football." (This story was updated to add a video.)
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
EA Sports College Football 26 cover athletes revealed as game inches closer to summer release date
After a successful re-introduction into the gaming world, EA Sports College Football is coming back for the 2026 season. That was expected after the game put up excellent reviews and big sale numbers after it returned after a decade-long absence in 2025. What fans didn't know, however, was which athletes would grace the cover of EA Sports College Football 26. They got that answer Tuesday, as EA Sports announced Alabama wideout Ryan Williams and Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith will grace the cover of the standard edition of the game. Both players will also appear front and center on the deluxe edition cover, but they'll be surrounded by various other players, coaches, mascots and college-football legends. EA COLLEGE FOOTBALL 26 COVERS JUST DROPPED 🔥🏈Alabama's Ryan Williams and Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith headline the cover 👏(📸: @easportscollege) — Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) May 27, 2025 EA Sports College Football 26 is set to release July 10. Fans can technically access the game three days earlier if they buy a bundle that includes College Football 26 and Madden 26. This story will be updated.
USA Today
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Commanders' Dan Quinn does voiceover for Madden 26 trailer
Commanders' Dan Quinn does voiceover for Madden 26 trailer From high school to NFL legend, this is the only place to experience it all. Pre-Order the EA SPORTS MVP Bundle today. 🔗 : — Madden NFL 26 (@EAMaddenNFL) April 24, 2025 On Thursday, EA Sports announced the release of the newest Madden franchise game. The announcement came in the form of a trailer, which is voiced over by none other than Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn. The trailer sets the scene for draft night, landing on one young man in particular who answers the phone. "Hello?" "JD, it's Coach DQ with the Commanders. You ready for this?" "Been ready, coach." "Haha, man, I already know. You've been building for this your whole life." Music plays before Quinn continues, "Just sit with that a minute, man, how important this is. Because anyone don't make it this far. Anyone don't make it to the top. Thankfully, I'm not just talking to anyone." "No, sir," the man depicting Jayden Daniels replies. "Welcome home." The game is now available for pre-order, but it won't be released on consoles until August. While this hasn't been confirmed, the idea appears to be that gamers can take a player from high school through college and to the NFL. Pre-order bundles include both Madden 26 and College Football 26.
Forbes
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Madden 26 Release Date And Pre-Order Info
Madden 26 Was it a Madden 26 or EA College Football 26 announcement? It was both, and it happened on Thursday when EA revealed the release dates, MVP pre-order bundles and trailer for both games. I talked a bit about College Football 26, which releases on July 20 (July 7 for early access) here, but let's talk more about Madden NFL 26. The NFL game drops on August 14 and on August 11 for early access. The trailer, which was tagged "The Call," clearly connects the two football games in a way that suggests there will be even more cohesion between the titles than it was in 2024 when EA brought the college game back. In any case, here is a look at the trailer, what you'll receive in the MVP Bundle and more. Here is a look at the trailer: FEATURED | Frase ByForbes™ Unscramble The Anagram To Reveal The Phrase Pinpoint By Linkedin Guess The Category Queens By Linkedin Crown Each Region Crossclimb By Linkedin Unlock A Trivia Ladder Here's what you will receive if you pre-order the MVP Bundle for $149.99: For now, the MVP Bundle seems like the way to go—especially for those planning to play both titles. Early access to both games and exclusive in-game content make it a compelling option. Having the ability to import draft classes from College Football 26 is the one feature that I'm hoping returns. Back in the days of the NCAA Football series, that feature brought more life to franchise and dynasty mode than anything else. It wasn't a part of the package in 2024, but the early signs are making me optimistic that we'll see it return. I bug the EA devs every year about injury presentation in Madden. It's a small thing, but I love the immersion of a season in franchise mode. Thus again this year, it is one thing that I hope has been addressed. There is another particularly interesting tidbit I'm hoping to see revealed with Madden 26, and that's the specifics of the game's utilization of Scott Hanson, the voice of NFL RedZone. I wrote about Hanson reportedly joining the Madden team earlier this month. I can't wait to see if my dreams of a weekly wrap-up highlight show from around the NFL has been added to the game. The use of Hanson adds another layer of intrigue. If he's more than just a voice in the menus and actually drives a RedZone-style experience within Franchise, that would be a game-changing leap in immersion. It's the type of presentation layer fans have been begging for: weekly highlights, real-time injury updates, and context-driven league-wide storylines. Combine that with a return to draft class imports and expanded customization, and Madden 26 could deliver a major way. We should begin to see information rolling out about the games in June. the first wave will be heavier on College Football because it drops in July with Madden taking the handoff after its little brother is released.
