One of the timeless traditions in the world of college football comes off of the field, with fans taking matters into their own hands and getting on the sticks and playing the college football video game.
EA Sports College Football 25 made its glorious return a year ago after over a decade-long hiatus, and it was a massive success, with over $500 million in revenue reported for the game. Now, the game is returning once again this summer, with a scheduled release of July 10 for Play Station and XBOX.
Little teasers have been dropping over the past couple of months about the new game, and Tuesday brought the news of who the cover athletes will be. Unsurprisingly, Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith and Alabama’s Ryan Williams will be front and center for the 2026 version of the game.
Neither player was a difficult decision, as they had historic years as true freshmen in 2024. Smith was among the best receivers in the nation, hauling in 76 passes for 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns, breaking multiple records for the Buckeyes. Williams was also stellar last season, catching 48 passes for 865 yards and eight touchdowns.
Going forward, it’s fun to think about which Oregon Ducks could be on the cover in the future. When considering candidates, there is a tight needle to thread. You need to find someone who produces on the field and is also returning for another year in 2026. That whittles down the list quite a bit for the Ducks, but there are still some prime players who could very well be on the cover next year. Here’s our best guess as to who could earn the honor:
Dakorien Moore
Seeing a pair of sophomore receivers like Smith and Williams make the cover after historic freshmen seasons makes it pretty easy to believe that someone like Dakorien Moore could be in the same position next year should he play up to expectations in Eugene this…
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Publish date : 2025-05-27 17:03:00
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