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EA Sports College Football 25
2024 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X|S · Sports · American Football · Simulation · Team-Based
4 scored sources · 2 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
EA Sports College Football 25 is a highly successful revival that distinguishes itself from Madden through energetic college-football presentation, creative playbooks, challenging gameplay, and an excellent Dynasty mode. Recruiting, program building, varied schemes, and the detailed atmosphere of 134 schools give the game remarkable longevity. Revamped Passing and Wear & Tear add meaningful strategic depth, though both require a learning curve. Road to Glory is comparatively shallow, Ultimate Team feels familiar and monetization-focused, and customization options are limited. Despite these shortcomings, critics broadly viewed College Football 25 as an exciting, authentic, and unusually substantial return for the dormant series.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-14
Pros
- Deep and engaging Dynasty mode with strategic recruiting
- Outstanding college-football atmosphere, presentation, and school traditions
- Enjoyable gameplay with creative playbooks, Revamped Passing, and Wear & Tear
- Large selection of licensed teams, players, and schemes
Cons
- Road to Glory lacks depth, agency, and meaningful storytelling
- Ultimate Team is derivative and heavily tied to pack-based progression
- Limited customization and no Dynasty draft-class export to Madden
- Some presentation roughness, repetitive music, and unclear tutorials
Review sources
4 sources found across 2 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- GamesRadar+ · United Kingdom · 90/100
- Push Square · United Kingdom · 80/100
- GameSpot · United States · 80/100
- Shacknews · United States · 80/100