Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith and Alabama's Ryan Williams will grace the cover of EA Sports College Football 26, the company announced Tuesday. The sophomore wide receivers will share the spotlight on the video game's standard edition cover.
This marks the second edition of the video game franchise since ending its 11-year hiatus. Quinn Ewers, Donovan Edwards, and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter were on the cover last year.
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Smith and Williams are also featured on the deluxe edition cover alongside a few head coaches and greats from the sport. Current stars including Jeremiyah Love, Cade Klubnik, and DJ Lagway are joined by Reggie Bush, Tim Tebow, Kirby Smart, Lane Kiffin, and Ryan Day, among others.
Smith led all freshman wide receivers with 15 touchdowns while adding 1,315 yards on 76 receptions in 2024. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound standout played an instrumental role in the Buckeyes' national title run last season.
Williams also enjoyed a breakout campaign in his first collegiate season. He hauled in 48 catches for 865 yards and eight touchdowns last year.
EA Sports College Football 26 will be released July 10. Its new features include having real coaches, according to The Athletic's Chris Vannini.
