Almost five years ago, Electronic Arts shared its returning to one of the most-requested properties in its EA Sports lineup – College Football. Going roughly a decade since the last installment of NCAA at the time, it was revealed that EA Sports & the Collegiate Licensing Co. are partnering to resurrect the series. However, it would take more time with licensing revealed to be a larger hurdle than expected for the firm to bring the title to fruition.

This year, follow-ups were made on the initial announcements. In February, Electronic Arts officially teased the game, revealing the title to be ‘EA Sports College Football’. Like other sports titles, it was expected that “25” would be attached to the name. According to a more recent leak that went live, reports pointed to a July 19th release date for the new game.

This week, Electronic Arts officially announced EA Sports College Football 25 and corroborates the previous release date leak. Michigan running back Donovan Edwards, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, and Colorado wide receiver back Travis Hunter were revealed to be the cover athletes for the new release.

Donovan, Quinn and Travis are extraordinary talents who impressed and entertained millions of college football fans on the field last season and are poised to do so again this year. We’re proud to be able to incorporate thousands of current athletes in College Football 25, and featuring this trio of playmakers and their iconic college programs on the cover is a perfect fit as we usher in a new era for EA SPORTS and college football.

Daryl Holt, EA Sports Senior Vice President & Group General Manager

“EA SPORTS games are legendary and to see myself on the cover of College Football 25 is truly surreal. It’s a huge honor to join past Michigan greats as a cover athlete on an EA SPORTS college football game and keep the tradition going,” Edwards says in one comment. “I couldn’t be more pumped to be part of College Football 25 and represent my Buffaloes on the cover of a game with so much excitement behind it. I can’t wait to play and see myself, my teammates and my school in the game,” Hunter adds.

“To represent the burnt orange on the real and virtual gridirons is such an honor. EA SPORTS games were the first place I lived out my childhood dream of playing for the Longhorns, so it’s a full-circle moment to now be on the cover of College Football 25,” Ewers stated. Pre-orders for the game are now live with new information planned to be revealed on Friday May 17th as well as into the summer later on.

Are you excited for EA Sports College Football 25?

EA Sports College Football 25 ships on July 29, 2024 for Xbox Series X|S & PlayStation 5.

Source: Electronic Arts