EA Sports will feature current college football players on the cover of "EA Sports College Football 25," marking the first time active players will grace the cover of one of its college sports video games. Multiple cover athletes from the four power conferences, without position overlaps, will be chosen for different versions of the game.

By the Numbers
  • 134 FBS schools have agreed to join the game with over 10,000 players participating in name, image, and likeness deals for the game.
  • Texas' Arch Manning reportedly declined a $600 offer from EA Sports to use his likeness in the game.
Yes, But

Compensation details for cover athletes on "College Football 25" remain undisclosed, and the game will exclude major college football awards from the National College Football Awards Association.

State of Play
  • EA Sports set to release more details about "College Football 25" in May, anticipating a July release date.
What's Next

Anticipation builds for the announcement of cover athletes and further game details in May, with the release slated for July, as excitement grows around featuring current college stars.

Bottom Line

EA Sports breaks tradition by featuring current college players on the cover of "EA Sports College Football 25," sparking excitement and speculation within the college football gaming community for the upcoming release in July.