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It’s been over a decade since EA Sports stopped their popular college football simulator game with NCAA Football 14, but it’s making a comeback! Newly titled EA Sports College Football 25, the return of the game has delighted fans, with everyone eager to find out the official EA Sports College Football 25 release date.
Many didn’t believe the day would come when College Football would return to our consoles, with such a long period since the last installment in the franchise. Add to that issues of securing athlete likenesses (which is possible with NIL) and some legal troubles (with BrandR Group and OneTeam partners), that the game would be back, and it’s easy to see why the video game announcement was still surprising!
Well, if it wasn’t official before, it’s officially official now! We have a preliminary release date for EA Sports College Football 25 with a teaser trailer for the game. Check out all you need to know about CFB 25 below.
NCAA Release Date
EA Sports College Football 25 (NCAA) will release on July 12th 2024.
When does NCAA 25 come out?
The release date for EA Sports College Football 25 is July 12, 2024. Initially reported by ESPN in an interview with Daryl Holt, EA Sports’ vice president and general manager, the EA Sports College Football 25 teaser trailer has now confirmed a general release date. They later dropped a trailer and confirmed the exact day that it will hit shelves and digital downloads.
A full reveal with more details for the game will come in May, so expect more details about game modes (such as Dynasty Mode or Road to Glory) and more ahead of its official full launch. It is expected to launch on Xbox, PC, and PlayStation platforms.
College Football 25 trailer
On February 15, EA dropped the official teaser trailer for EA Sports College Football 25. Although there is no gameplay involved, it is the first official announcement video for the latest of college football video games. Check it out below:
What consoles will NCAA 25 be on?
EA Sports College Football 25 will be released on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S. At the time of writing, there has been no confirmation of a PC release date, it follows the lead of NCAA Football 14 that released in 2013 on Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 only.
EA Sports College Football 25 cover athlete predictions
NCAA Football 14 was almost a decade ago, which means that there have been a host of star college athletes that could have had covers. They missed out, but EA can do them retroactively in 2024.
Based on those who have not had covers and those who are currently dominating the college game, we believe the following are strong candidates for the as-yet unconfirmed cover athlete to join Carson Palmer, Reggie Bush, Tim Tebow, and others in the line.
1. Cam Newton (QB) – Auburn
No Auburn player has been on the cover of NCAA yet. It is true that Cam Newton was in college when the game was active, but he was glossed over. That’s a surprise, given that he had arguably the best college football season of all time. He also became an MVP winner in the NFL, so he is still fairly relevant. For a throwback option, the Heisman Trophy and national championship winner is a very good choice.
2. Caleb Williams (QB) – USC
Caleb Williams is the presumptive first pick in the upcoming NFL draft. He already won the Heisman, and could do so again this year. He’s so good that many scouts believe he would’ve been the top pick in the last four drafts. There is hardly a brighter star in the college game, and he would be the perfect pick for the return of NCAA Football. For an authentic college football experience, look no further than the biggest college player in the country.
3. Devonta Smith (WR)- Alabama
It’s rare for a non-quarterback to win the Heisman, but that’s what Alabama wideout Devonta Smith did in 2020. He was one of the best wide receivers of the last decade, and he would be a great choice. It’s easy to pick a QB to go on the cover, but this gives EA an option that’s a little less mainstream. He’s still extremely popular, so it would make a very good selection.
4. Drake Maye (QB) – UNC
Drake Maye is a star in the college game. He’s the face of a suddenly very good program at North Carolina. He’s expected to go very high in the NFL Draft as well. If EA Sports wants someone who’s less mainstream than Caleb Williams, this is the perfect option. UNC isn’t thought of as a football school, and their colors and uniforms would make for beautiful cover art. There are a lot of reasons to consider Maye as a current college player option for the cover.
5. Jayden Daniels (QB) – LSU
Jayden Daniels won the Heisman in 2023, so he’d be the most recent college superstar to take home the prestigious award by the time this game is expected to release. He took the world by storm and will likely be a first-round pick this NFL Draft, and that’s a great player to put on the cover.
6. Tavon Austin (WR) – West Virginia
One of the most notable college football receivers of all time, Tavon Austin is more than deserving of a chance to shine. Everyone who would play NCAA 24 would remember him and be thrilled to see him on the cover, so EA could do a lot worse with their pick this time around.
There are also some impressive prospects coming in from high schools all across the country, so there’s a great chance that college football fans will see the cover be someone they’re not already intimately familiar with. There’s still time to choose the star!
Closing Thoughts
In all fairness, EA Sports College Football 24 could go a lot of different directions with their new cover athlete and there’s no way of knowing what they might opt to do at this time. Whether there will be two college football stars on the cover or maybe someone who is much younger like Bryce Young, EA Sports has a lot of leeway seeing it’s been so long since NCAA Football 14 came out.
Though it’s still so early for such big news to break about the new game, these two candidates certainly have a fair shot at landing on the cover of the new hit college football game. Texas, Florida State, Notre Dame, and more all have worthy players, so it will be interesting to see who makes it on the cover.
EA Sports College Football 25 FAQs
When is College Football coming out?
EA Sports College Football 25 is coming out in the summer of 2024.
Who is on the cover of EA College Football?
No cover athlete has been announced for the game.
