EA Sports Says College Football 25 Will Feature All 134 FBS Teams
Feb 22, 2024, 12:03 PM | Updated: 2:18 pm
President of Electronic Arts Sports (EA Sports) Peter Moore talks about new games at an EA press briefing ahead of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) at the Orpheum Theater June 14, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. The annual video game trade conference and show at the Los Angeles Convention center runs from June 15-17. (Photo by Michal Czerwonka/Getty Images)
(Photo by Michal Czerwonka/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – EA Sports announced that its revived college football video game will feature every Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) program in 2024.
FBS teams in College Football 25
On February 15, EA Sports shared that the fan-favorite football game would officially return in 2024. The video game company first shared plans to revive the game in 2021.
RELATED: EA Sports College Football 25 Video Game Teaser Released
A week later, it was confirmed that College Football 25 would feature every FBS team.
“They’re in the game. College Football 25 will feature all 134 FBS schools #CFB25.” EA Sports posted via the game’s official X account.
They’re in the game.
College Football 25 will feature all 134 FBS schools #CFB25 pic.twitter.com/WLH3DEXdv0
— EASPORTSCollege (@EASPORTSCollege) February 22, 2024
Local FBS teams in College Football 25
The Beehive State will have three schools featured in the video game later this year, BYU, Utah, and Utah State.
All three programs shared their excitement for the game after EA Sports’ announcement.
“It’s in the game … and so are we!!” BYU football posted on X.
It’s in the game … and so are we!! 🎮🤙#GoCougs | @EASPORTSCollege pic.twitter.com/2kh56DZhHW
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) February 22, 2024
“We’re in the game,” Utah football shared.
We’re in the game. 🙌@EASPORTSCollege | #CFB25 pic.twitter.com/T7qBKB48I5
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) February 22, 2024
“Aggie Nation, we’re in the game!” USU football shared on social media.
Aggie Nation, we’re in the game!🔥🤘 @EASPORTSCollege #CFB25 | #AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/X8z9JVLOi0
— USU Football (@USUFootball) February 22, 2024
College Football 25 and NIL
On February 22, players became eligible to opt into College Football 25, according to ESPN. Players who opt-in will reportedly receive $600 and a copy of the game via EA Sports’ NIL process.
“We feel very proud that we’ll be the largest program, likely the highest-spending program,” EA Sports vice president of business development Sean O’Brien told ESPN. “And really an inclusive opportunity with an equitable distribution of funds across the board.”
EA Sports plans to share a full reveal of College Football 25 in May.
EA Sports released a teaser for its upcoming "College Football 25" video game. 🎮👀#CFB25 #GoCougs #GoUtes #AggiesAllTheWay https://t.co/PPIbaTJvWx
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 15, 2024
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About College Football video game series
The College Football game series began in 1993.
In 1997, it took on the “NCAA Football” name after a licensing agreement with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). NCAA Football’s last version was released in 2013 as “NCAA Football 14.”
In July 2013, the NCAA and Electronic Arts were unable to continue their agreement due to legal battles regarding the name, image, and likeness of players.
I’ve never been so happy for the announcement of a video game.
We are so back.#CFB25 @EASPORTSCollege pic.twitter.com/JJ6LlFnRLH
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) February 15, 2024
With the current landscape in college athletics and NIL opportunities for players, the game is primed for its impending revival.
Kyle Ireland is a Sports Producer and Locals in the NFL Insider for sports.ksl.com. Listen to Ireland on Yards After College: An NFL Podcast. Follow him on X (@kyleireland), Threads (@kyleirelandksl), and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
