After a decade-long absence, college football’s beloved video game made its return in 2025 — and it did not disappoint. Thanks to the new NIL structure, College Football 25 roared back and quickly became the highest-selling sports video game, fueled by years of anticipation and excitement.
The viral success of EA Sports’ College Football 25 made it one of the hottest titles in the gaming industry and now, College Football 26 is just around the corner.
College Football 26 is set to release on July 10 and is expected to include a host of new updates and features.
One of the most anticipated new features is the inclusion of real-life coaches in Dynasty Mode.
Last year, Lane Kiffin was one of the first coaches to chime in, saying that he’d appear in the game for free because of the recruiting value alone.
Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz, who’s often aligned with Kiffin on topics over the years, clearly shared a similar mindset.
On Friday, it was announced that Eli Drinkwitz would be featured in the game, and he'll be joined by his offensive coordinator, Kirby Moore, and defensive coordinator, Corey Batoon.
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— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) May 30, 2025
The landscape of college football is constantly evolving, and it’s wild to think that video games are now part of recruitment, but welcome to the NIL era of CFB.