EA SPORTS™ College Football 27 Reveals Cover Athletes Celebrating The Next Generation of Football Stars
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Fans Can Expect Full Game Reveal This Thursday and Worldwide Launch on July 9

Standout athletes Kewan Lacy, Malachi Toney and Dante Moore on the cover of College Football 27.
"College Football 27 promises to be an incredible year, one in which we're able to start reflecting the modern era of college football more authentically and with more depth for our players than ever before," said Evan Dexter, VP of Franchise Strategy and Marketing. "Our cover athletes – Kewan Lacy, Malachi Toney, and Dante Moore – represent that modern era by transcending programs and drawing in generations of college football fans, regardless of their school pride. We built the game for those fans and we can't wait for them to see the full reveal of College Football 27 on June 4."
The three Standard Edition athletes delivered standout performances to earn them the coveted cover spot.
“Being on the cover of EA SPORTS College Football 27 is an absolute privilege after growing up a fan of the game,” said
“Having this opportunity after only my freshman year means everything to me. I’m incredibly grateful for the support of the
“I would play this game for hours with my family growing up, so now being on the cover of EA SPORTS College Football 27 representing Ole Miss feels surreal,” said Lacy. “It’s truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
The Deluxe Edition cover celebrates some of the most notable programs in College Football today. The Longhorns’ edge rusher Colin Simmons headlines one of the most dominant defenses in the country after recording 43 tackles, 12 sacks and three forced fumbles last season, while Notre Dame standout Leonard Moore became an All-American cornerback in just his second season with the Fighting Irish. Jayden Maiava is one of the most anticipated quarterbacks to watch this season after scoring 30 touchdowns for the Trojans in 2025. Joining the athletes is Coach Curt Cignetti, who guided the Indiana Hoosiers to their first-ever national championship, representing coaching brilliance and vision that carries beyond the field. Mascots from several colleges and iconic gameday imagery from across the country also appear on the Deluxe Edition cover, honoring the traditions and pageantry that make the game unlike any other sport.
More College Football 27 details will be shared this Thursday, June 4, on the @EAMaddenNFL YouTube channel. Fans can stay up to date by visiting the official website or following along on social media (Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok) for all the latest announcements.
EA Play members can step into the modern era in EA SPORTS™ College Football 27 with the EA Play* 10-hour Early Access trial, starting July 2, 2026. EA Play Pro members can play the EA Play Pro Edition starting July 6, 2026. Members also score recurring monthly College Ultimate Team™ Packs, as well as receive
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