LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier appears on cover for EA's College Football 26
LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier appears on cover for EA's College Football 26
Powerhouse Programs. Real World Coaches. Electric Traditions. Experience it all in #CFB26.
Coming July 10. Pre-Order Now
🔗: https://t.co/PswZmDtrOF pic.twitter.com/FyQjPSTCj8 — EASPORTSCollege (@EASPORTSCollege) May 27, 2025
LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier was pictured on the Deluxe Edition cover of EA Sports' College Football 26 game, released Tuesday.
"Powerhouse Programs. Real World Coaches, Electric Traditions. Experience it all in #CFB26," the caption said on social media.
In the white jersey with purple numbers, Nussmeier held up an "L" with his right hand and a customary cross eye back on both cheeks. He stood next to Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik, whom he'll face off with in Week One.
Coaches, current and former student-athletes combined to represent 14 schools on the cover. From ex-LSU commits and current Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood, former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow and Georgia head coach Kirby Smart, past and present names from the game came together to promote the newest edition of the popular video game.
Fans can pre-order the game, which will be released on July 10. EA Sports revived the tradition last season by paying players to use their NIL for its creation.
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