EA Sports College Football 26 is attracting enthusiasm among college football stars and fans across the country. The game, due out on July 10, has brought excitement to the rooftops after the July 4th holiday weekend.
Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. has expressed his excitement for the upcoming college football game.
Texas’ Anthony Hill Jr. Echoes Fan Sentiment As Release Date Approaches
Hill, the Longhorns’ standout third-year linebacker, took to social media to express what countless college football fans are feeling.
“Longest weekend ever ready for NCAA to drop,” Hill posted on X.
Longest weekend ever ready for NCAA to drop 😂😂
— Anthony Hill Jr (@thegoatanthony1) July 5, 2025
Hill posted the tweet on July 5, suggesting that the gaming community was collectively impatiently waiting for the game to release after the 4th of July holiday weekend. EA Sports College Football 26 launches on July 10, with early access beginning on July 7 for those who have purchased the deluxe edition.
Hill directly relates to the fan enthusiasm surrounding college football’s return to video game form after an 11-year hiatus. Prior to EA Sports College Football 25 being released last year, the last college football video game was NCAA Football 14, released in 2013.
KEEP READING: Analyst Exposes Possible Flaw in EA College Football 26 That Could Irk CFB Fans
The Texas star, who has played in 30 games with 22 starts, embodies the representation between real college football and interactive experiences. Hill registered 113 tackles and was a first-team All-American in the 2024 season, making him one of the top linebackers in the new game.
Fan campaigns, such as “#UpdateCFB26Equipment,” have been requesting EA Sports update uniforms and gear in the game, which reflects how invested the community is in making sure representation is accurate. The anticipated game will feature over 300 real-world coaches, thousands of real college athletes, and 2,700-plus new plays.
EA Sports College Football 25 was already tremendously successful, becoming the best-selling sports video game in U.S. history. The sequel has already created a similar buzz to its predecessor, with fans reveling in updated features, including dynamic lighting and improved equipment rendering.