Round two is on the way! CFB fans finally got their hands on the first video game in 11 years, last summer. EA Sports CFB 25 hit big, topping the charts as the best-selling game of 2024. As the season wraps up with Dame and OSU battling for the national title, we’re already hyped for EA Sports College Football 26. “We said this place would be full again—thanks to our players, athletes, and fans for filling the house with us. Let’s keep that kickoff energy going until College Football 26 drops this summer,” EA Sports tweeted. Now, get ready for the future of college football gaming!

Let’s be real, the summer release of EA Sports CFB 26 lines up perfectly with the July 19 debut of last year’s edition. And after a legal breakthrough in 2021, which allowed college players to cash in on their NIL (something the NCAA had previously banned), the iconic video game is back. It took three years for the game to return, but now it’s here to stay—with annual updates locked and loaded. But the 2026 game preview is totally shaking things up in CFB.

The $30 billion company’s college football game just leveled up. And who’s the game-changer? None other than Gus Johnson, the 57-year-old announcer with unmatched energy. Known for his passion on Fox Sports’ college football and basketball, Gus also left his mark at CBS Sports. Now, his voice is igniting the EA Sports College Football 26 preview. As soon as the video dropped, fans flooded the comments with love for Gus. College football fans are going wild—he’s back, and he’s bringing the hype!

And right on cue, Kicks dropped an Instagram post with the bold caption, “GET GUS IN THE GAME!.” It’s like the entire CFB world is shouting in unison: “This NCAA Football preview just proves we NEED Gus Johnson in the game!” The stakes just got higher. Fans flooded social media, making their voices heard, demanding Gus bring his legendary commentary to the game. The excitement? Through the roof!

CFB fans are buzzing

If you tuned in last year, you’ve heard the legendary Gus Johnson light up games like Michigan vs. Texas, Ohio State vs. Michigan, and Indiana vs. Nebraska. Since 1996, Gus has been on a mission to become the unmistakable voice of college football. And one fan nailed it: “GUS IS THE FACE OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL.” You can’t argue with that!

However, we’ve all heard Gus Johnson’s iconic voice before, but this time, the 2026 game preview took it to a whole new level. One fan was so moved, they said, “Bro, this about made me tear up. GUS IS THE BEST.” But not everyone is convinced. Remember when Johnson’s little joke about the couple (the head coach and his ex-wife) ruffled Texas fans’ feathers? One fan pointed out, “Gus’ randomness and passion is what makes him great. I’m not sure that can be replicated in the game.” So, it’s clear—Gus is one of a kind!

With over 29 years of experience, Gus Johnson has seen it all. The highs, the lows—it’s been a wild ride. But now, all that hard work is paying off. One fan summed it up perfectly: “Yeah, we definitely need some more exciting announcers in 26,” referring to Gus. Now, the question is—can the fans’ demand bring this 57-year-old legend to the game day booth? Let’s wait and see!

If they bring Gus into the game announcement, EA Sports’ 2026 CFB will be a whole new experience. It’ll be electrifying, with a whole new level of energy!