EA Sports College Football 26 has revealed the cover athletes for the 2026 edition of the popular video game.
College Football 26 Cover Athletes
Sophomore season loading…
Your #CFB26 Cover Stars @Ryanwms1 + @Jermiah_Smith1
Coming July 10. Full Reveal Thursday.
🔗: https://t.co/Evtg4x97HP pic.twitter.com/AVoMYokJIr— EASPORTSCollege (@EASPORTSCollege) May 27, 2025
Two wide receivers are on the cover for the first time in EA Sports College Football history.
Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams and Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith are the 2026 cover athletes for the Standard Edition.
Williams and Smith are two of the most talented players in the nation, and they’re both sophomores.
Williams, 18, was the Crimson Tide’s most dynamic weapon on the outside, catching 48 balls for 865 yards and eight touchdowns. Williams also rushed for two touchdowns.
Smith stood out in an Ohio State receiving room considered to be the best in the country. Smith, 19, hauled in 76 receptions for 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Smith saved some of his best work for the biggest stages. The freshman caught five es for 88 yards and one touchdown to help Ohio State get past Notre Dame 34-23 in the College Football Playoff National Championship.
“Last year, when we brought back the pride, pageantry, atmospheres and traditions of College Football, the response from fans was overwhelming,” said Evan Dexter, VP, Franchise Strategy & Marketing, EA SPORTS College Football. “With College Football 26, we’re celebrating our sophomore season with two generational sophomore wide receivers on the cover and we can’t wait for the world to experience even more heart and authenticity across athletes, stadiums, coaches and fans. Tune in this Thursday to see what makes it so special.”
Who Is On The Cover Of College Football 26 Deluxe Edition?
Powerhouse Programs. Real World Coaches. Electric Traditions. Experience it all in #CFB26.
Coming July 10. Pre-Order Now
🔗: https://t.co/PswZmDtrOF pic.twitter.com/FyQjPSTCj8— EASPORTSCollege (@EASPORTSCollege) May 27, 2025
Several college football coaches, players, and legends Williams and Smith on the Deluxe Edition cover.
Smith’s coach, Ohio State’s Ryan Day, is one of the featured head coaches on the Deluxe Edition. Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman and Georgia’s Kirby Smart are on the cover, too.
Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik, Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, and Penn State running back Nick Singleton are current players who will be in the headlines this season.
Previous cover athletes and college football legends are positioned on the Deluxe Edition. This includes Denard Robinson, Reggie Bush, and Tim Tebow.
A full trailer will be revealed on Thursday, May 29.
Fans can pre-order the EA Sports MVP Bundle, which includes Deluxe Editions of EA SPORTS College Football 26 and Madden NFL 26 and 3-day early access to each game.
Fans can also begin pre-ordering the Standard Editions today.
EA Sports College Football 26 launches on July 10 on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S.
