Players visible on the cover leak include Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith, Alabama's Ryan William and Michigan's Bryce Underwood.

EA Sports held a photoshoot for "College Football 26," and a leaked photograph showing a potential version of the Deluxe Edition cover is real, CBS Sports' Brandon Marcello confirms. Several coaches are involved in the promotional material this time around,

With the Summer slowly approaching for the new EA Sports College Football 26 release, fans got a first glimpse into what the cover could look like. On Wednesday

Planted in the stands of the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles, are more than 25 players, coaches, legends and mascots, who will make up the cover. The images were first leaked by @tubbycfb on social media, and "The Athletic" has since confirmed the leaked deluxe cover to be real.

A leaked image of a potential cover for the next edition of EA Sports College Football included some high-profile Ohio State figures.

With expectations at an all-time high, EA Sports "College Football 26" is already proving to be one of the most anticipated sports video game releases in recent memory. If the leaks are accurate, fans could be in for an unforgettable experience when the game officially launches.

During Georgia's pro day, many were questioning the absence of Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart. Well, the reason was revealed yesterday. EA Sports released the cover for "EA College Football 26's Deluxe Edition", with Kirby Smart and Georgia's mascot Hairy Dawg on the cover.

An early look at the EA College Football 26 Deluxe Edition Cover 👀 The cover consists of players such as DJ Lagway, Ryan Williams, Jeremiah Smith, True Freshman Bryce Underwood + more Also features a few head coaches and mascots (via tubbycfb/IG) pic.twitter.com/kE9TtniEk8

We finally got a piece of our hearts back when EA Sports made good on its promise to bring college football back into the gaming world, and with Name, Image and Likeness now hammered out as a thing, there doesn't appear to be a stop sign in the road of the franchise taking a long pause like what we saw before.

EA Sports College Football 26 has grown to be one of the most highly anticipated sports video games in recent years. Based on the success of its predecessor, College Football 25, the game is anticipated to feature substantial enhancements to gameplay,