Former Heisman winner Tim Tebow reflects on making history with EA Sports CFB 26
Legendary Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow remains a marquee figure in college football. Tebow, who is featured on the cover of the deluxe edition of EA Sports College Football, is the first athlete to appear twice on the popular cover. The cover was unveiled on Wednesday, and the former Heisman winner is elated by the collaboration.
"So humbled," Tebow said, via Gators Football. "It's really special.
"College football is just so special to me, and it's been special to me since I was a little boy. Then getting the chance to be part of the game, play the game growing up, and then as a college player, being so excited with my teammates when it would come out and everybody's arguing what their rating should be."
Tebow was nostalgic, remembering how the only thing his teammates agreed on was how they were faster than what the game rated them.
Tebow is on the cover with the Gators' QB1, DJ Lagway.
Lagway is the third Gators quarterback to be featured on the cover. 1996 Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerfel was the first, followed by Tebow in 2010. Both legends have already established themselves in the college football world, while Lagway still has to prove his mettle.
College football world awaits EA CFB 26 release
Preorders have been opened for the game set to release on July 10 on Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. There will reportedly be a trailer release on Thursday, and EA Sports shared some pictures as a teaser.
The standard edition has Jeremiah Smith and Ryan Williams on the cover, while the deluxe edition has a lot of coaches, current players and three ex-players. It is a much-awaited iteration of the game, and players are also looking forward to new updates. Real-life football coaches, expanded team rosters and immersive college experience, including mascots and authentic stadiums, are some of the expected features.
There are also reports that EA Sports included a selection day-type addition that would see involvement of high school prospects.