College football fans have been eagerly anticipating the return of the game to the gaming world, and EA Sports has finally answered the call with “EA Sports College Football 25”. This marks a significant comeback for the beloved series after a long hiatus. In this edition, EA Sports has revealed that all 135 schools eligible from the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) will be featured, giving players access to a wide roster of teams to enjoy and explore. We also got a sneak peak at the cover athletes from a leak over at the Playstation Store.
This inclusivity allows for a more immersive experience, reminiscent of Saturdays spent watching college football. EA Sports has confirmed that fans can play as their favorite FBS teams when the game is released, which has stirred excitement and approval within the gaming and sports communities. Enthusiasts are looking forward to not only the updated rosters but also the enhanced game mechanics that promise to bring the college football atmosphere to life. The release of this game is expected to be a substantial event, with a teaser trailer set to drop in May about the game’s launch in the summer.
Full List Of Schools (Alphabetic)
| School | Nickname | City | State | Conference |
| Air Force | Falcons | USAF Academy | CO | Mountain West |
| Akron | Zips | Akron | OH | MAC |
| Alabama | Crimson Tide | Tuscaloosa | AL | SEC |
| Appalachian State | Mountaineers | Boone | NC | Sun Belt |
| Arizona | Wildcats | Tucson | AZ | BIG 12 |
| Arizona State | Sun Devils | Tempe | AZ | BIG 12 |
| Arkansas | Razorbacks | Fayetteville | AR | SEC |
| Arkansas State | Red Wolves | Jonesboro | AR | Sun Belt |
| Army | Black Knights | West Point | NY | American |
| Auburn | Tigers | Auburn | AL | SEC |
| Ball State | Cardinals | Muncie | IN | MAC |
| Baylor | Bears | Waco | TX | Big 12 |
| Boise State | Broncos | Boise | ID | Mountain West |
| Boston College | Eagles | Chestnut Hill | MA | ACC |
| Bowling Green | Falcons | Bowling Green | OH | MAC |
| Buffalo | Bulls | Buffalo | NY | MAC |
| BYU | Cougars | Provo | UT | Big 12 |
| California | Golden Bears | Berkeley | CA | ACC |
| Central Michigan | Chippewas | Mount Pleasant | MI | MAC |
| Charlotte | 49ers | Charlotte | NC | American |
| Cincinnati | Bearcats | Cincinnati | OH | Big 12 |
| Clemson | Tigers | Clemson | SC | ACC |
| Coastal Carolina | Chanticleers | Conway | SC | Sun Belt |
| Colorado | Buffaloes | Boulder | CO | BIG 12 |
| Colorado State | Rams | Fort Collins | CO | Mountain West |
| Duke | Blue Devils | Durham | NC | ACC |
| East Carolina | Pirates | Greenville | NC | American |
| Eastern Michigan | Eagles | Ypsilanti | MI | MAC |
| Florida Atlantic | Owls | Boca Raton | FL | American |
| FIU | Panthers | Miami | FL | C-USA |
| Florida | Gators | Gainesville | FL | SEC |
| Florida State | Seminoles | Tallahassee | FL | ACC |
| Fresno State | Bulldogs | Fresno | CA | Mountain West |
| Georgia | Bulldogs | Athens | GA | SEC |
| Georgia Southern | Eagles | Statesboro | GA | Sun Belt |
| Georgia State | Panthers | Atlanta | GA | Sun Belt |
| Georgia Tech | Yellow Jackets | Atlanta | GA | ACC |
| Hawaii | Rainbow Warriors | Honolulu | HI | Mountain West |
| Houston | Cougars | Houston | TX | Big 12 |
| Illinois | Fighting Illini | Urbana–Champaign | IL | Big Ten |
| Indiana | Hoosiers | Bloomington | IN | Big Ten |
| Iowa | Hawkeyes | Iowa City | IA | Big Ten |
| Iowa State | Cyclones | Ames | IA | Big 12 |
| Jacksonville State | Gamecocks | Jacksonville | AL | C-USA |
| James Madison | Dukes | Harrisonburg | VA | Sun Belt |
| Kansas | Jayhawks | Lawrence | KS | Big 12 |
| Kansas State | Wildcats | Manhattan | KS | Big 12 |
| Kennesaw State | Owls | Kennesaw | GA | C-USA |
| Kent State | Golden Flashes | Kent | OH | MAC |
| Kentucky | Wildcats | Lexington | KY | SEC |
| Liberty | Flames | Lynchburg | VA | C-USA |
| Louisiana | Ragin’ Cajuns | Lafayette | LA | Sun Belt |
| Louisiana–Monroe | Warhawks | Monroe | LA | Sun Belt |
| Louisiana Tech | Bulldogs | Ruston | LA | C-USA |
| Louisville | Cardinals | Louisville | KY | ACC |
| LSU | Tigers | Baton Rouge | LA | SEC |
| Marshall | Thundering Herd | Huntington | WV | Sun Belt |
| Maryland | Terrapins | College Park | MD | Big Ten |
| Memphis | Tigers | Memphis | TN | American |
| Miami (FL) | Hurricanes | Coral Gables | FL | ACC |
| Miami (OH) | RedHawks | Oxford | OH | MAC |
| Michigan | Wolverines | Ann Arbor | MI | Big Ten |
| Michigan State | Spartans | East Lansing | MI | Big Ten |
| Middle Tennessee | Blue Raiders | Murfreesboro | TN | C-USA |
| Minnesota | Golden Gophers | Minneapolis | MN | Big Ten |
| Mississippi State | Bulldogs | Mississippi State | MS | SEC |
| Missouri | Tigers | Columbia | MO | SEC |
| Navy | Midshipmen | Annapolis | MD | American |
| NC State | Wolfpack | Raleigh | NC | ACC |
| Nebraska | Cornhuskers | Lincoln | NE | Big Ten |
| Nevada | Wolf Pack | Reno | NV | Mountain West |
| New Mexico | Lobos | Albuquerque | NM | Mountain West |
| New Mexico State | Aggies | Las Cruces | NM | C-USA |
| North Carolina | Tar Heels | Chapel Hill | NC | ACC |
| North Texas | Mean Green | Denton | TX | American |
| Northern Illinois | Huskies | DeKalb | IL | MAC |
| Northwestern | Wildcats | Evanston | IL | Big Ten |
| Notre Dame | Fighting Irish | South Bend | IN | Independent |
| Ohio | Bobcats | Athens | OH | MAC |
| Ohio State | Buckeyes | Columbus | OH | Big Ten |
| Oklahoma | Sooners | Norman | OK | SEC |
| Oklahoma State | Cowboys | Stillwater | OK | Big 12 |
| Old Dominion | Monarchs | Norfolk | VA | Sun Belt |
| Ole Miss | Rebels | University | MS | SEC |
| Oregon | Ducks | Eugene | OR | Big Ten |
| Oregon State | Beavers | Corvallis | OR | Pac-12 |
| Penn State | Nittany Lions | University Park | PA | Big Ten |
| Pittsburgh | Panthers | Pittsburgh | PA | ACC |
| Purdue | Boilermakers | West Lafayette | IN | Big Ten |
| Rice | Owls | Houston | TX | American |
| Rutgers | Scarlet Knights | Piscataway | NJ | Big Ten |
| Sam Houston | Bearkats | Huntsville | TX | C-USA |
| San Diego State | Aztecs | San Diego | CA | Mountain West |
| San Jose State | Spartans | San Jose | CA | Mountain West |
| SMU | Mustangs | Dallas | TX | ACC |
| South Alabama | Jaguars | Mobile | AL | Sun Belt |
| South Carolina | Gamecocks | Columbia | SC | SEC |
| South Florida | Bulls | Tampa | FL | American |
| Southern Miss | Golden Eagles | Hattiesburg | MS | Sun Belt |
| Stanford | Cardinal | Stanford | CA | ACC |
| Syracuse | Orange | Syracuse | NY | ACC |
| TCU | Horned Frogs | Fort Worth | TX | Big 12 |
| Temple | Owls | Philadelphia | PA | American |
| Tennessee | Volunteers | Knoxville | TN | SEC |
| Texas | Longhorns | Austin | TX | SEC |
| Texas A&M | Aggies | College Station | TX | SEC |
| Texas State | Bobcats | San Marcos | TX | Sun Belt |
| Texas Tech | Red Raiders | Lubbock | TX | Big 12 |
| Toledo | Rockets | Toledo | OH | MAC |
| Troy | Trojans | Troy | AL | Sun Belt |
| Tulane | Green Wave | New Orleans | LA | American |
| Tulsa | Golden Hurricane | Tulsa | OK | American |
| UAB | Blazers | Birmingham | AL | American |
| UCF | Knights | Orlando | FL | Big 12 |
| UCLA | Bruins | Los Angeles | CA | Big Ten |
| UConn | Huskies | Storrs | CT | Independent |
| UMass | Minutemen | Amherst | MA | MAC |
| UNLV | Rebels | Las Vegas | NV | Mountain West |
| USC | Trojans | Los Angeles | CA | Big Ten |
| UTEP | Miners | El Paso | TX | C-USA |
| UTSA | Roadrunners | San Antonio | TX | American |
| Utah | Utes | Salt Lake City | UT | BIG 12 |
| Utah State | Aggies | Logan | UT | Mountain West |
| Vanderbilt | Commodores | Nashville | TN | SEC |
| Virginia | Cavaliers | Charlottesville | VA | ACC |
| Virginia Tech | Hokies | Blacksburg | VA | ACC |
| Wake Forest | Demon Deacons | Winston-Salem | NC | ACC |
| Washington | Huskies | Seattle | WA | Big Ten |
| Washington State | Cougars | Pullman | WA | Pac-12 |
| West Virginia | Mountaineers | Morgantown | WV | Big 12 |
| Western Kentucky | Hilltoppers | Bowling Green | KY | C-USA |
| Western Michigan | Broncos | Kalamazoo | MI | MAC |
| Wisconsin | Badgers | Madison | WI | Big Ten |
| Wyoming | Cowboys | Laramie | WY | Mountain West |
Key Takeaways
- “EA Sports College Football 25” includes all 135 FBS teams, offering a full array of choices for gamers.
- Enhanced game features are anticipated to provide a realistic and detailed college football experience.
- The release is scheduled for the summer, with a preview trailer arriving in May.
Full List Of Schools (By Conference)
| School | Nickname | City | State | Conference |
| Boston College | Eagles | Chestnut Hill | MA | ACC |
| California | Golden Bears | Berkeley | CA | ACC |
| Clemson | Tigers | Clemson | SC | ACC |
| Duke | Blue Devils | Durham | NC | ACC |
| Florida State | Seminoles | Tallahassee | FL | ACC |
| Georgia Tech | Yellow Jackets | Atlanta | GA | ACC |
| Louisville | Cardinals | Louisville | KY | ACC |
| Miami (FL) | Hurricanes | Coral Gables | FL | ACC |
| NC State | Wolfpack | Raleigh | NC | ACC |
| North Carolina | Tar Heels | Chapel Hill | NC | ACC |
| Pittsburgh | Panthers | Pittsburgh | PA | ACC |
| SMU | Mustangs | Dallas | TX | ACC |
| Stanford | Cardinal | Stanford | CA | ACC |
| Syracuse | Orange | Syracuse | NY | ACC |
| Virginia | Cavaliers | Charlottesville | VA | ACC |
| Virginia Tech | Hokies | Blacksburg | VA | ACC |
| Wake Forest | Demon Deacons | Winston-Salem | NC | ACC |
| Army | Black Knights | West Point | NY | American |
| Charlotte | 49ers | Charlotte | NC | American |
| East Carolina | Pirates | Greenville | NC | American |
| Florida Atlantic | Owls | Boca Raton | FL | American |
| Memphis | Tigers | Memphis | TN | American |
| Navy | Midshipmen | Annapolis | MD | American |
| North Texas | Mean Green | Denton | TX | American |
| Rice | Owls | Houston | TX | American |
| South Florida | Bulls | Tampa | FL | American |
| Temple | Owls | Philadelphia | PA | American |
| Tulane | Green Wave | New Orleans | LA | American |
| Tulsa | Golden Hurricane | Tulsa | OK | American |
| UAB | Blazers | Birmingham | AL | American |
| UTSA | Roadrunners | San Antonio | TX | American |
| Arizona | Wildcats | Tucson | AZ | BIG 12 |
| Arizona State | Sun Devils | Tempe | AZ | BIG 12 |
| Baylor | Bears | Waco | TX | Big 12 |
| BYU | Cougars | Provo | UT | Big 12 |
| Cincinnati | Bearcats | Cincinnati | OH | Big 12 |
| Colorado | Buffaloes | Boulder | CO | BIG 12 |
| Houston | Cougars | Houston | TX | Big 12 |
| Iowa State | Cyclones | Ames | IA | Big 12 |
| Kansas | Jayhawks | Lawrence | KS | Big 12 |
| Kansas State | Wildcats | Manhattan | KS | Big 12 |
| Oklahoma State | Cowboys | Stillwater | OK | Big 12 |
| TCU | Horned Frogs | Fort Worth | TX | Big 12 |
| Texas Tech | Red Raiders | Lubbock | TX | Big 12 |
| UCF | Knights | Orlando | FL | Big 12 |
| Utah | Utes | Salt Lake City | UT | BIG 12 |
| West Virginia | Mountaineers | Morgantown | WV | Big 12 |
| Illinois | Fighting Illini | Urbana–Champaign | IL | Big Ten |
| Indiana | Hoosiers | Bloomington | IN | Big Ten |
| Iowa | Hawkeyes | Iowa City | IA | Big Ten |
| Maryland | Terrapins | College Park | MD | Big Ten |
| Michigan | Wolverines | Ann Arbor | MI | Big Ten |
| Michigan State | Spartans | East Lansing | MI | Big Ten |
| Minnesota | Golden Gophers | Minneapolis | MN | Big Ten |
| Nebraska | Cornhuskers | Lincoln | NE | Big Ten |
| Northwestern | Wildcats | Evanston | IL | Big Ten |
| Ohio State | Buckeyes | Columbus | OH | Big Ten |
| Oregon | Ducks | Eugene | OR | Big Ten |
| Penn State | Nittany Lions | University Park | PA | Big Ten |
| Purdue | Boilermakers | West Lafayette | IN | Big Ten |
| Rutgers | Scarlet Knights | Piscataway | NJ | Big Ten |
| UCLA | Bruins | Los Angeles | CA | Big Ten |
| USC | Trojans | Los Angeles | CA | Big Ten |
| Washington | Huskies | Seattle | WA | Big Ten |
| Wisconsin | Badgers | Madison | WI | Big Ten |
| FIU | Panthers | Miami | FL | C-USA |
| Jacksonville State | Gamecocks | Jacksonville | AL | C-USA |
| Kennesaw State | Owls | Kennesaw | GA | C-USA |
| Liberty | Flames | Lynchburg | VA | C-USA |
| Louisiana Tech | Bulldogs | Ruston | LA | C-USA |
| Middle Tennessee | Blue Raiders | Murfreesboro | TN | C-USA |
| New Mexico State | Aggies | Las Cruces | NM | C-USA |
| Sam Houston | Bearkats | Huntsville | TX | C-USA |
| UTEP | Miners | El Paso | TX | C-USA |
| Western Kentucky | Hilltoppers | Bowling Green | KY | C-USA |
| Notre Dame | Fighting Irish | South Bend | IN | Independent |
| UConn | Huskies | Storrs | CT | Independent |
| Akron | Zips | Akron | OH | MAC |
| Ball State | Cardinals | Muncie | IN | MAC |
| Bowling Green | Falcons | Bowling Green | OH | MAC |
| Buffalo | Bulls | Buffalo | NY | MAC |
| Central Michigan | Chippewas | Mount Pleasant | MI | MAC |
| Eastern Michigan | Eagles | Ypsilanti | MI | MAC |
| Kent State | Golden Flashes | Kent | OH | MAC |
| Miami (OH) | RedHawks | Oxford | OH | MAC |
| Northern Illinois | Huskies | DeKalb | IL | MAC |
| Ohio | Bobcats | Athens | OH | MAC |
| Toledo | Rockets | Toledo | OH | MAC |
| UMass | Minutemen | Amherst | MA | MAC |
| Western Michigan | Broncos | Kalamazoo | MI | MAC |
| Air Force | Falcons | USAF Academy | CO | Mountain West |
| Boise State | Broncos | Boise | ID | Mountain West |
| Colorado State | Rams | Fort Collins | CO | Mountain West |
| Fresno State | Bulldogs | Fresno | CA | Mountain West |
| Hawaii | Rainbow Warriors | Honolulu | HI | Mountain West |
| Nevada | Wolf Pack | Reno | NV | Mountain West |
| New Mexico | Lobos | Albuquerque | NM | Mountain West |
| San Diego State | Aztecs | San Diego | CA | Mountain West |
| San Jose State | Spartans | San Jose | CA | Mountain West |
| UNLV | Rebels | Las Vegas | NV | Mountain West |
| Utah State | Aggies | Logan | UT | Mountain West |
| Wyoming | Cowboys | Laramie | WY | Mountain West |
| Oregon State | Beavers | Corvallis | OR | Pac-12 |
| Washington State | Cougars | Pullman | WA | Pac-12 |
| Alabama | Crimson Tide | Tuscaloosa | AL | SEC |
| Arkansas | Razorbacks | Fayetteville | AR | SEC |
| Auburn | Tigers | Auburn | AL | SEC |
| Florida | Gators | Gainesville | FL | SEC |
| Georgia | Bulldogs | Athens | GA | SEC |
| Kentucky | Wildcats | Lexington | KY | SEC |
| LSU | Tigers | Baton Rouge | LA | SEC |
| Mississippi State | Bulldogs | Mississippi State | MS | SEC |
| Missouri | Tigers | Columbia | MO | SEC |
| Oklahoma | Sooners | Norman | OK | SEC |
| Ole Miss | Rebels | University | MS | SEC |
| South Carolina | Gamecocks | Columbia | SC | SEC |
| Tennessee | Volunteers | Knoxville | TN | SEC |
| Texas | Longhorns | Austin | TX | SEC |
| Texas A&M | Aggies | College Station | TX | SEC |
| Vanderbilt | Commodores | Nashville | TN | SEC |
| Appalachian State | Mountaineers | Boone | NC | Sun Belt |
| Arkansas State | Red Wolves | Jonesboro | AR | Sun Belt |
| Coastal Carolina | Chanticleers | Conway | SC | Sun Belt |
| Georgia Southern | Eagles | Statesboro | GA | Sun Belt |
| Georgia State | Panthers | Atlanta | GA | Sun Belt |
| James Madison | Dukes | Harrisonburg | VA | Sun Belt |
| Louisiana | Ragin’ Cajuns | Lafayette | LA | Sun Belt |
| Louisiana–Monroe | Warhawks | Monroe | LA | Sun Belt |
| Marshall | Thundering Herd | Huntington | WV | Sun Belt |
| Old Dominion | Monarchs | Norfolk | VA | Sun Belt |
| South Alabama | Jaguars | Mobile | AL | Sun Belt |
| Southern Miss | Golden Eagles | Hattiesburg | MS | Sun Belt |
| Texas State | Bobcats | San Marcos | TX | Sun Belt |
| Troy | Trojans | Troy | AL | Sun Belt |
Gameplay and Features
EA Sports College Football 25 is ready to bring players into the heart of college football with advanced gameplay and authentic team rosters.
Game Mechanics
EA Sports has developed engaging game mechanics that strive to mirror the dynamic nature of college football. Players will experience responsive controls that make running, passing, and tackling feel true to life. The game’s artificial intelligence (AI) adapts to both the player’s skill level and playstyle, creating a challenge that matches their capability.
Team Rosters and Player Likeness
Every team from the 135 FBS schools is included with great attention to the uniqueness of their playbooks and style. While real-life coaches are not featured this time around, the focus remains on the players and the grand traditions of college football. The game does not replicate real player likenesses, staying compliant with current regulations, but it builds a convincing and immersive experience through team-representative avatars.
Confirmed Teams
EA Sports College Football 25 brings exciting news for fans, confirming that all 134 FBS teams are set to feature in the coming edition, including powerhouses like Alabama and Notre Dame as well as other prominent schools.
Power Five Conferences Teams
- SEC: The Southeastern Conference (SEC) boasts a strong line-up with teams like the Alabama Crimson Tide, Florida Gators, and Georgia Bulldogs. Rivals like the Tennessee Volunteers and the LSU Tigers also make the cut, ensuring intense on-screen matchups.
- Big Ten: Fans of the Big Ten Conference will see the Michigan Wolverines, Ohio State Buckeyes, and Penn State Nittany Lions. Other notable teams from this conference include the Michigan State Spartans and the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
- ACC: This conference features Clemson Tigers, Florida State Seminoles, and the Louisville Cardinals, along with the Duke Blue Devils and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
- Big 12: Revered teams like the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns are on the list for Big 12 representatives.
- Pac-12: From the West Coast, the Pac-12 brings the Oregon Ducks, the UCLA Bruins, and the California Golden Bears, among others.
Group of Five Conference Teams
- AAC: Teams like the Houston Cougars and the Memphis Tigers from the American Athletic Conference (AAC) are included.
- Mountain West: From the Mountain West, expect to see the Boise State Broncos and the Air Force Falcons represented.
- MAC: The Mid-American Conference (MAC) brings teams such as the Akron Zips and the Ohio Bobcats to the gameplay.
- Sun Belt: Appalachian State Mountaineers and the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers are on board from the Sun Belt Conference.
- C-USA: The Conference USA features teams like the Charlotte 49ers and the North Texas Mean Green.
Independent Schools and Additional Teams
- Independents: Notre Dame Fighting Irish, one of the game’s most anticipated teams, along with other independents like the BYU Cougars and Army Black Knights, are part of the roster.
- Teams like the James Madison Dukes and Kennesaw State Owls are not featured within the title.
Frequently Asked Questions
The upcoming EA Sports College Football 25 is generating excitement with its inclusion of all FBS teams and a host of features that fans have been anticipating. Let’s answer some common questions to help you get ready for the game’s arrival.
Which teams are included in the EA Sports College Football 25 roster?
EA Sports College Football 25 will feature all 134 FBS teams, providing a comprehensive roster that includes widely recognized teams like the Boston College Eagles, California Golden Bears, and Clemson Tigers.
When is NCAA Football 25 set to be released?
The game is expected to be launched later in the summer of 2024, marking a momentous return after a long pause of more than a decade.
How can I pre-order NCAA Football 25, and are there any special editions available?
Details on pre-order options and any special editions have not yet been announced. It is recommended to keep an eye on official EA Sports announcements for the latest information on how to secure a copy of the game.
Will NCAA Football 25 feature Division III teams?
No, NCAA Football 25 will not include Division III teams. The game focuses on the FBS teams which offer a high level of competitive play and national recognition.
On which gaming consoles will NCAA Football 25 be available?
The specific gaming consoles on which NCAA Football 25 will be playable have not been officially confirmed. Common practice suggests a release on major current gaming platforms, but it’s best to await EA’s official announcement.
Who is featured on the cover of NCAA Football 25?
The cover athlete for NCAA Football 25 has not been revealed yet. This detail typically garners much speculation and is a celebrated announcement, so fans are advised to watch for future updates from EA Sports.
