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Fox News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Trailer for 'College Football 26' released, with game to include real-life coaches
After a successful first relaunch in 2024, the newest installation of EA Sports' "College Football" video game series will be back in full force this summer with some tweaks and changes. The trailer for "College Football 26" was released on Thursday, displaying some of the changes EA Sports made to the game following "College Football 25." Arguably, the biggest change in the game is that real coaches will be involved for the first time ever in the series. Over 300 current college football coaches, including assistants, lent their likeness for EA Sports to use in "College Football 26," according to a release. The release didn't share all of the coaches who agreed to be a part of "College Football 26." However, Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman, Ohio State's Ryan Day and Texas' Steve Sarkisian were seen in the trailer, while Penn State's James Franklin, Oregon's Dan Lanning and Georgia's Kirby Smart were among those named in the release. For the second straight year, thousands of players have agreed to lend their likeness for the "College Football" video game series. There will be over 2,800 new plays and "unique schemes" added to "College Football 26" from last year's game. The Wear and Tear feature also underwent changes, allowing users to "manage fatigue strategically and save your favorite playmakers for key moments with Dynamic Substitutions that allow you to rotate players in and out on the fly." In terms of game atmosphere, EA Sports also enhanced the Stadium Pulse feature for "College Football 26." In the newest edition of the game, there will be a more intense camera shake, new heads-up display visuals and a clock distortion that will force users to the high pressure of playing on the road at a hostile environment. Rivalry games, the College Football Playoff and high-stakes matchups will also be more impacted by Stadium Pulse. Other game features include the return of the Trophy Room (which shows all the trophies and accomplishments a user has won while playing the game) and Cross-Play across Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 in Dynasty Mode. Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams were named as the cover athletes for the standard version of "College Football 26" on Tuesday. The deluxe version of the video game includes a few more star players (such as Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik and LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier), coaches (such as Day and Smart), legends (Reggie Bush, Tim Tebow, Denard Robinson) and mascots, along with Smith and Williams. "College Football 26" will be available for purchase on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on July 10. The game can also be preordered now through the EA Sports MVP bundle, which includes the deluxe versions of "College Football 26" and "Madden 26," granting three-day early access to both games. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
Yahoo
a day ago
- General
- Yahoo
Ohio State Gets Good News on Touted Playmaker This Week
Ohio State Gets Good News on Touted Playmaker This Week originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Ohio State Buckeyes will get a head start on the 2027 recruiting class this month, particularly at tight end. Advertisement Four-star tight end Brock Williams told On3 last week that he will visit Columbus, Ohio during the first week of June. "Four-star Libertyville (Ill.) tight end Brock Williams tells Lettermen Row that he plans to visit Ohio State from June 6-7," wrote On3's Mick Walker. "Williams will be on campus the same time as four-star Huntington Beach (Calif.) quarterback and Buckeye commit Brady Edmunds. "The two have been in frequent communication over the past few months." Ohio State made its offer to the 2027 tight end prospect in January. Ohio State Buckeyes football head coach Ryan Day© Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images On3 ranked Williams as the No. 1 tight end in the 2027 recruiting class. According to other rankings, Williams is the No. 2 tight end in the class. Advertisement Based on the 247Sports composite rankings, Williams is the No. 2 tight end but a five-star prospect. As expected because he's a highly regarded recruit, Williams has received dozens of offers according to 247Sports. But the Buckeyes may be an early favorite for the top tight end. Williams told On3 his first visit at Ohio State in March went "amazing." 'The thing that stood out the most, how I was treated and how many of the recruits were treated. All around an amazing visit," said Williams. Standing at 6-foot-5 and 210 pounds, Williams will play his final two high school seasons for Libertyville in Illinois. The top-rated tight end also plays defense for his high school team. Advertisement Related: Coveted Playmaker Has Change of Heart on Ohio State This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Ohio State Predicted to Lose Five-Star Recruit to Big Ten Rival
Ohio State Predicted to Lose Five-Star Recruit to Big Ten Rival originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The 2024 season for the Ohio State Buckeyes and head coach Ryan Day was amazing, as they eventually secured their ninth national championship in program history. Advertisement They've now followed that up with an impressive offseason. They currently have a 2026 recruiting class with 13 total commitments, which ranks No. 2 in the Big Ten and No. 3 in the nation. It's clear they're still looking to bring in more talent, as they have an official visit scheduled with safety Jett Washington on June 6. Though that might not matter, as On3's Chad Simmons and Steve Wiltfong predict he will land with the Oregon Ducks, whom he also has an official visit with scheduled for June 13. This would be a huge loss for Ohio State and a huge gain for the Ducks, as On3 Industry Rankings place Washington as a five-star recruit, the No. 3 safety, the No. 1 player in Nevada and the No. 26 player in the nation. Advertisement He's been amazing for Bishop Gorman High School over the past two seasons. He's appeared in 18 games and accumulated 75 tackles, seven interceptions, three pass deflections and two forced fumbles. Of course, Washington still has time to make his decision, and apart from Oregon and the Buckeyes, he has scheduled official visits with the Alabama Crimson Tide (May 30) and USC Trojans (June 13). Ohio State Buckeye head coach Ryan Robertson/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images If Washington manages to land with Oregon, though, he would add to a 2026 recruiting class that has a lot of talent, ranking No. 3 in the Big Ten and No. 10 in the nation with a total of seven commitments. Advertisement Related: SEC Powerhouse Predicted to Land Three Elite 5-Star Recruits This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Ohio State Buckeyes' Ryan Day Facing NFL Rumors Once Again
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes made an improbable run to a national championship win last season. It was a magical season that fans will never forget in Columbus. After losing the final game of the regular season at home to the arch-rival Michigan Wolverines, fans were done with Ohio State. Day was facing an immense amount of hateful comments and calls for him to be fired. That did not get him or the team down. Instead, the Buckeyes pulled closer together through the outside noise and prepared for the College Football Playoff. They were able to defeat Tennessee, Oregon, Texas, and finally Notre Dame to pull off the championship win. Head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes stands during a timeout in the second quarter of a game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ohio Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. Head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes stands during a timeout in the second quarter of a game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ohio Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. Photo byIn recent years, Day has been viewed as one of the best head coaches in college football. He has found a lot of success, which has led to his name being thrown into the NFL rumor mill. Read more: Texas QB Arch Manning Receives Head-Turning 2026 NFL Draft Prediction Day has not seemed terribly interested in coaching at the NFL level. However, there is always a chance that he could be intrigued by the right offer. Now, after a new suggestion from Connor Orr of Sports Illustrated, Day's name is being linked to the NFL once again. Orr believes that Day is included in a group of college coaches whom professional teams could try to convince to come to the NFL. Orr has predicted that at least two of the following college coaches will receive aggressive interest from NFL teams for head coaching opportunities. "Texas's Steve Sarkisian, Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman, Ohio State's Ryan Day, Iowa State's Matt Campbell, Colorado's Deion Sanders, David Shaw and USC's Lincoln Riley are among the names to watch," Orr wrote. "It's important to note that the odious Urban Meyer regime in Jacksonville is now far in the distance, Jim Harbaugh is successful and Chip Kelly is getting another run as a play-caller at the NFL level, which is a sign that attitudes are again shifting." Read more: Ohio State HC Ryan Day Has Ruled One QB Out of Starting Competition During his tenure with Ohio State, Day has been impressive. He has compiled a 70-10 career record and now has the national championship win in 2024 on his resume. His previous and current players have gushed about how he handles himself and how he coaches. That will add to potential NFL interest. While it would be surprising to see Day leave his job with the Buckeyes, it's something to keep an eye on as jobs start opening up. For more NFL and college football news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Fox Sports
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
Trailer for 'College Football 26' released, with game to include real-life coaches
After a successful first relaunch in 2024, the newest installation of EA Sports' "College Football" video game series will be back in full force this summer with some tweaks and changes. The trailer for "College Football 26" was released on Thursday, displaying some of the changes EA Sports made to the game following "College Football 25." Arguably, the biggest change in the game is that real coaches will be involved for the first time ever in the series. Over 300 current college football coaches, including assistants, lent their likeness for EA Sports to use in "College Football 26," according to a release. The release didn't share all of the coaches who agreed to be a part of "College Football 26." However, Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman, Ohio State's Ryan Day and Texas' Steve Sarkisian were seen in the trailer, while Penn State's James Franklin, Oregon's Dan Lanning and Georgia's Kirby Smart were among those named in the release. For the second straight year, thousands of players have agreed to lend their likeness for the "College Football" video game series. There will be over 2,8000 new plays and "unique schemes" added to "College Football 26" from last year's game. The Wear and Tear feature also underwent changes, allowing users to "manage fatigue strategically and save your favorite playmakers for key moments with Dynamic Substitutions that allow you to rotate players in and out on the fly." In terms of game atmosphere, EA Sports also enhanced the Stadium Pulse feature for "College Football 26." In the newest edition of the game, there will be a more intense camera shake, new heads-up display visuals and a clock distortion that will force users to the high pressure of playing on the road at a hostile environment. Rivalry games, the College Football Playoff and high-stakes matchups will also be more impacted by Stadium Pulse. Other game features include the return of the Trophy Room (which shows all the trophies and accomplishments a user has won while playing the game) and Cross-Play across Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 in Dynasty Mode. Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams were named as the cover athletes for the standard version of "College Football 26" on Tuesday. The deluxe version of the video game includes a few more star players (such as Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik and LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier), coaches (such as Day and Smart), legends (Reggie Bush, Tim Tebow, Denard Robinson) and mascots, along with Smith and Williams. "College Football 26" will be available for purchase on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on July 10. The game can also be preordered now through the EA Sports MVP bundle, which includes the deluxe versions of "College Football 26" and "Madden 26," granting three-day early access to both games. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from College Football Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
