On July 19, EA Sports released its brand new video game, College Football 25, the first college football game since NCAA Football 14. The game is only available on new generation consoles including the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox series X/S. 

“The realism of the game is great compared to other games like it,” senior Danielle Eisloeffel said. 

The gameplay feature set introduces an all-new system, player wear and tear, screen shaking homefield advantages and dozens of diverse playstyles across all 134 college football teams featured in the game. For the first time ever, athletes will be featured and paid due to the NIL policy in the NCAA.

The gameplay modes include Dynasty, Road to Glory, College football Ultimate Team and Road to the college football playoffs. There is also a team builder option, which is where players can create their own college program to download into the game to play on Dynasty and Play Now options. 

“The graphics are super clean and realistic,” sophomore Taylor Yablonski said. 

EA also released a MVP bundle with Madden 25 and College Football 25 that had bonus pre-order content.  

In addition they have iconic atmospheres like the commentary and broadcast features and pageantry and tradition. These different features highlight the capacity,  brand new elements and intriguing storylines in the game, which is why it was very hyped up by users.

This is the first college football game in 11 years. The last game being NCAA Football 14. 

The series disappeared after  UCLA basketball player Ed O’Bannon sued the NCAA for compensation for the use of his name, image and likeness. After this incident, the video game’s operator opened its opt-in program for players to have the opportunity to get compensated. 

Anyone featured in the game will receive $600 and a copy of the game, with the opportunity to earn additional promotions. This news was pivotal in the college sports world because now players are being compensated properly for the use of their name, image and likeness.