Newsstand: Early access to CFB 25 video game begins on Monday
The long-awaited EA Sports College Football 25 video game drops worldwide this week, but those who preordered the deluxe edition, which features Michigan RB Donovan Edwards on the cover, can get their hands on the game as early as 4 p.m. ET on Monday.
Edwards is the fourth Wolverine to grace the cover of the game series, which makes its return after an 11-year hiatus, joining Desmond Howard, Charles Woodson and Denard Robinson.
“It’s very different than Madden, but has similar controls,” Edwards told The Wolverine last week. “So it’s not really different from the controls aspect. But the graphics are cold. Y’all ought to be jealous of how I play.”
Edwards is one of the highest-rated players in the game, but Michigan’s representation is headlined by junior cornerback Will Johnson, who comes in at 96 overall. Joining Johnson with 96 ratings are LSU offensive tackle Will Campbell and Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon.
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Four other Wolverines made the top 100 with defensive tackle Mason Graham (95 overall) at No. 8, tight end Colston Loveland (92 overall) at No. 33, Edwards (91 overall) at No. 49 and defensive tackle Kenneth Grant (91 overall) at No. 55.
The game releases worldwide for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on July 19, but those who buy the deluxe edition get three-day early access that begins on July 16. Edwards graces both covers and has been featured prominently in the game’s marketing, including a gameplay video posted by the developer earlier this week.
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“So I look at how the game has changed and the quarterback question mark is significant, because a five-man quarterback battle in the spring is not something that has me feeling real good about that position. I think Orji is a great athlete, I think Tuttle’s been around for a long time, you got a couple other guys that obviously have some talent. But that is a legitimate question mark for me.”
“I also look at the wide receivers. I think the wide receivers are going to be really solid, I think tight end is gonna be really solid. I think running back Donovan Edwards going to be really solid.
“Quarterback and offensive line are legit question marks for me, which is why at this point I have Michigan outside of my top 10 heading into the preseason. I know it’s going to make a lot of people frustrated but right now man there are too many question marks surrounding the Wolverines.”
– ESPN’s Greg McElroy on Michigan’s offense heading into the 2024 season
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