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Top Four Seeds Earn Berth to Semifinal Round of 2025 Big West Women’s Water Polo Championship

Story Links No. 1 seed Hawai’i 16, No. 8 seed Cal State Fullerton 6 Box Score | UH Presser | CSF Presser | Interactive Bracket Top-seeded Hawai’i defeated No. 8 Cal State Fullerton 16-6 at the Anteater Aquatics Complex in Irvine, Calif Quarterfinal Round of the 2025 Big West Women’s Water Polo […]

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No. 1 seed Hawai’i 16, No. 8 seed Cal State Fullerton 6

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Top-seeded Hawai’i defeated No. 8 Cal State Fullerton 16-6 at the Anteater Aquatics Complex in Irvine, Calif Quarterfinal Round of the 2025 Big West Women’s Water Polo Championship.

The Rainbow Wahine surged in the third quarter, scoring six goals, and maintained their lead throughout the game. The Titans managed to score only two goals during the same period. UH capitalized on their offensive opportunities, taking 34 shots with a shooting accuracy that resulted in 16 goals. CSF scored 6 goals from 20 shots. Both teams had multiple exclusions, with the Rainbow Wahine receiving 10 and the Titans 12.

Hawai’i secured a decisive victory over Cal State Fullerton, beginning with a strong start by scoring four consecutive goals in the first period. Bernadette Doyle initiated the scoring at 5:25, followed by Ema Vernoux’s penalty shot at 4:49. The second period saw Vernoux extend the Rainbow Wahine’s lead to 5-0 with an even-strength goal at 1:48 before Tess Henke put the Titans on the board at 1:21. In the third period, the Rainbow Wahine’s offensive momentum continued with a streak of five goals, highlighted by Doyle and Jordan Wedderburn scoring in rapid succession, making it 9-2. Although the Titans managed to narrow the gap slightly with goals from Emme Doube-MacLeod and Hannah Wilson, the Rainbow Wahine responded with a flurry of goals in the fourth period, securing a 16-6 victory. The Rainbow Wahine showcased efficient shooting with 16 goals from 34 attempts, while the Titans converted six goals from 20 shots.

The Rainbow Wahine team featured several standout players in their recent competition. Wedderburn led the team with three goals and added one assist, making a significant impact in their match. Gabrielle Doyle also contributed strongly with two goals and a leading four assists, showcasing her versatility in playmaking and scoring. Vernoux was effective with two goals on five shots and demonstrated defensive strength with one block and two exclusions drawn. Silvanne Slot made her mark by scoring two goals on three shots, while Esmee Roijen was efficient, scoring two goals on two shots. These players played key roles in their team’s performance, combining scoring ability with defensive contributions.

Wilson emerged as a standout player for the Titans, leading the team with two goals and two assists in their recent match. She also contributed defensively with one steal. Destiny Hernandez added a goal to the team’s tally while also blocking one shot and drawing an exclusion. Taylor Mason matched Hernandez with a goal and drew an exclusion, reinforcing the team’s offensive efforts. In the goal, Alexandra Ortiz made a significant impact with six saves, keeping the team competitive throughout the match.

Gallery: (4-25-2025) 2025 BW Champs: No. 1 UH vs No. 8 CSF

No. 4 seed UC San Diego 15 No. 5 seed UC Davis 10

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No. 4 UC San Diego overcame No. 5 UC Davis 15-10 in at the Anteater Aquatics Complex in Irvine, Calif Quarterfinal Round of the 2025 Big West Women’s Water Polo Championship.

The Tritons gained an early lead with a 4-1 first quarter and maintained their advantage throughout the game, scoring four goals in both the third and fourth quarters. The Aggies attempted a comeback with consistent scoring, including three goals in each of the last three quarters, but the Tritons’ defense held strong. Notably, the Tritons capitalized on power plays with three goals and added a penalty shot, while the Aggies scored four power play goals and three from penalties.

UC San Diego opened the scoring at 5:07 in the first period with a goal by Courtney Okumura, assisted by Lucia Doak. The Tritons continued to dominate the first period, with Sydney Munatones scoring an exclusion goal at 2:23, and Holly Roberts adding to the lead at 1:28, followed by an unassisted goal by Abby Moll with just three seconds remaining, making the score 4-1 at the end of the first period. UC Davis rallied in the second period with back-to-back goals by Sam Yoo and Gianna Nocetti, narrowing the gap to 4-3. However, the Tritons responded with a flurry of three goals, including a standout performance by Okumura, who added another exclusion goal at 5:26, pushing the score to 7-3. The third period saw a back-and-forth exchange, highlighted by Roberts and Caroline Christl each scoring for the Tritons, while Yoo kept the Aggies in contention with an exclusion goal at 2:13. The Tritons maintained their lead throughout the fourth period, with Munatones contributing multiple assists and Okumura securing her hat trick, leading to a final score of 15-10 in favor of the Tritons.

Courtney Okumura led the Tritons with a strong performance, scoring three goals and providing two assists, while also contributing three steals and two blocks. Holly Roberts and Caroline Christl each added two goals, with Christl also securing two steals and drawing one exclusion. Sydney Munatones was a key playmaker with four assists, adding one goal to her tally. Kendall Thomas also played a vital role with two assists and one goal, drawing three exclusions in the process.

Sam Yoo led the Aggies with three goals on six shots, underscoring her offensive contributions. Kelly Hungerford facilitated the attack with three assists, while also recording three steals and a block. Gianna Nocetti was a key player, scoring two goals and securing four sprint wins. On the defensive end, Lucy Holland made seven saves in goal, playing a crucial role in the team’s efforts.

Gallery: (4-25-2025) 2025 BW Champs: No. 4 UCSD vs No. 5 UCD

No. 2 seed Long Beach State 22, No. 7 seed CSUN 8

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No. 4 Long Beach State downed No. 7 CSUN with a decisive 22-8 victory at the Anteater Aquatics Complex in Irvine, Calif during the Quarterfinal Round of the 2025 Big West Women’s Water Polo Championship.

The Beach capitalized on offensive opportunities, scoring 22 goals from 39 shots, including eight power play goals and two penalty shots. The team’s second frame was particularly dominant, netting seven goals. The Matadors managed eight goals from 27 shots, with three power play goals and two penalty shots. Both teams faced multiple exclusions, with Long Beach State committing nine and CSUN committing 15.

The Beach secured a commanding victory over the Matadors with a final score of 22-8. The game began with CSUN taking an early lead as Kianna Melvin and Anna Pal scored consecutive goals at 5:53 and 5:10 in the first period. However, Long Beach State responded with a strong performance, highlighted by three goals in the final four minutes of the first period, ending the period with a 3-2 lead. In the second period, Long Beach State extended their lead further, with Cardona scoring her second goal at 6:12, contributing to a 10-4 advantage by halftime. The Matadors’ Anna Pal scored a total of three goals, including a penalty shot in the second period, but the Beach maintained control throughout, with Gaby Patenaude and Zelma Koka each scoring in the closing minutes. Long Beach State’s offensive dominance included eight power-play goals and two penalty shots, while the Matadors managed a total of three power-play goals.

Cardona led the Beach with a strong performance, scoring four goals on four shots and contributing three assists. She also won two sprints, showcasing her versatility in the pool. Elisa Portillo added three goals, making an impact with six shots, while also securing two steals. Patenaude matched Portillo’s goal tally with three goals on four attempts and drew four exclusions, helping to keep the opposition in check. Rita Gurri Capel was a key playmaker with three assists, adding a goal to her tally, and contributing defensively with a steal and a block. Goalkeeper Chelsea Oliver recorded seven saves, anchoring the defensive effort for the team.

Pal led the Matadors with a strong performance, recording three goals and three assists. Melvin was also a key contributor, scoring two goals on two shots and adding a steal. Lucie Lapuz added to the offensive efforts with one goal and one steal, while Helena Sandhagen scored once and contributed to the defense with a block and a sprint win. Goalkeeper Erika Staine was effective defensively with three saves and two steals.

Gallery: (4-25-2025) 2025 BW Champs: No. 2 LBSU vs No. 7 CSUN

No. 3 seed UC Irvine 12, No. 6 seed UC Santa Barbara 11

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UC Irvine pushed past UC Santa Barbara 12-11 in a non-conference match at the Anteater Aquatics Complex in Irvine, Calif Quarterfinal Round of the 2025 Big West Women’s Water Polo Championship.

The match was closely contested, with the Anteaters pulling ahead in the final period by scoring five goals. The Gauchos scored consistently throughout the game, but the Anteaters’ fourth-frame surge secured the victory. Notably, the Anteaters capitalized on three powerplay opportunities and added a penalty shot goal to their tally.

The Gauchos started strong with two consecutive goals in the first period, with Christina Mullane scoring at 7:26 and Juju Amaral following at 6:09. The Anteaters responded with two goals of their own, as Gracie Helberg scored at 5:36 and Nioka Thomas equalized at 1:37. The second period saw an exchange of goals as Bella Mady scored for UC Santa Barbara at 7:06, but the Anteaters’ Brooke Hourigan quickly matched it at 6:25. The third period was tightly contested, with both teams trading goals, including a quick response from the Anteaters’ Kennedy East after UCSB’s Mullane scored at 6:44. In the final period, the Anteaters took control by scoring four consecutive goals between 6:37 and 4:35, highlighted by two goals from Lauren Hett. The Gauchos attempted a comeback with Mullane and Isabel Valaika scoring, but ultimately the Anteaters secured a narrow victory with a final score of 12-11.

The Anteaters feature several standout players based on their recent performance. Hett led the team with two goals and contributed significantly on defense with three steals. Helberg matched Hett’s scoring with two goals and added an assist. Hourigan was efficient with a perfect shooting record, scoring two goals on two attempts and also providing an assist. East was a key contributor, recording two goals and leading the team with four sprint wins. In goal, Rachel Kirchner made a notable impact with 13 saves, anchoring the team’s defense. These players were vital contributors for the Anteaters in their recent match.

The Gauchos feature several standout players. Amaral made a significant impact with two goals and five assists in their game. Mullane was a key offensive contributor, leading the team with three goals and securing three drawn exclusions. On the defensive end, Ava Donleavy delivered a strong performance in the goal, recording 14 saves. Additionally, Annie Kuester added to the team’s scoring with two goals and provided a defensive presence with one block. These athletes played pivotal roles in their respective areas during the match.

Gallery: (4-25-2025) 2025 BW Champs: No. 3 UCI vs No. 6 UCSB

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Geraets Ends Gustavus Career at NCAA Championships

Story Links Day 2 Results Day 1 Recap GENEVA, Ohio – Gustavus senior Megan Geraets (Mankato, Minn.) ended her collegiate career with her preliminary race in the 400-meter on the second day of the 2025 NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships […]

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GENEVA, Ohio – Gustavus senior Megan Geraets (Mankato, Minn.) ended her collegiate career with her preliminary race in the 400-meter on the second day of the 2025 NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships held on Friday, May 23, at the SPIRE Institute.

Geraets, the top seed in the event, just missed the cut for finals (winner of each of the three heats plus the next best six times). She finished fourth in her heat with a time of 55.54, good for 11th overall. The final qualifying time was 55.30, achieved by MIT’s Marina Miller, who was seeded seventh and finished just ahead of the Mankato native in heat one.

MIAC competitors Ariella Rogahn-Press (Macalester) and Shalom Sulungaine (Bethel), who finished second and third behind Geraets at the MIAC Championships on May 10, each finished first in heats two and three, respectively. Rogahn-Press led the qualifiers with a 53.88. Geraets earned the top seed heading into the meet with a 53.87.

Her 11th-place finish helped her achieve her eighth All-America honor and second of the weekend, as the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) added the All-America second team in 2024 to include individuals placed ninth through 16th, as well as members of ninth- and 10th-place relays.

“Megan ends her career as one of the most decorated athletes in school and conference history,” said head coach Aaron Lund. “It takes record breaking performances just to get here now, and all of the competition is really tough. She had great effort and execution of her race in another cold and windy day. Just barely missing out on finals again is a tough way to end it.

“I am so proud of her and everything she has accomplished. Megan has elevated our program in so many ways and has inspired her teammates to work even harder and set their goals higher. We are all so proud of the amazing woman she has become.”

In her career, Geraets was an eight-time All-American (one first team, seven second) and a 15-time USTFCCCA All-Region selection between the indoor and outdoor seasons. She was the 2025 MIAC Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year, just the third Gustie to receive the honor, and was nine times named a MIAC Athlete of the Week between field and track events, including six this season. She earned her and the program’s first USTFCCCA Division III National Athlete of the Week in the outdoor season on May 12, and collected 15 MIAC event championships in her career.

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Eastern Mass. boys’ volleyball Players of the Week for May 15-22

Newton 6/10/2024 Natick’s Branch Barnes serves to Newton North during the MIAA Division 1 boys’ volleyball state semifinal at Newton South High School, Monday, June 10, 2024. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Branch Barnes, Natick — The versatile hitter directed a senior day sweep, his first win over […]

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Newton 6/10/2024 Natick’s Branch Barnes serves to Newton North during the MIAA Division 1 boys’ volleyball state semifinal at Newton South High School, Monday, June 10, 2024. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe

Branch Barnes, Natick — The versatile hitter directed a senior day sweep, his first win over Bay State power Needham and the program’s first since 2019, with 11 kills, 2 assists, and 2 aces. He also put up 14 kills, 3 blocks, and 2 aces against Cambridge.

Marcio Castro, Woburn — The senior rocked 19 kills, helping the Tanners close out a four-set nonleague victory over Greater Lawrence with a 26-24 final set.

Woburn senior Marcio Castro slammed 19 kills to beat Greater Lawrence.Billy LaTores/Woburn High School

Ben Cleary, BC High — With a staggering 41 kills in a five-set victory over Catholic Conference rival St. John’s (Shrewsbury), the junior surpassed 500 in his career and is approaching his brother Mason’s single-season record.

BC High's Ben Cleary isn't bothered by a triple block. — BC High’s Ben Cleary isn’t bothered by a triple block.JOSH REYNOLDS FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE/Josh Reynolds for The Boston Globe

Parth Pawar, Acton-Boxborough — The Revolution needed all 54 of the senior’s assists to outlast Winchester in a nonleague five-set victory.

Aundre Rivera, Lowell — The sophomore hitter has been vital for the Red Raiders in reclaiming the Merrimack Valley title, finishing the job with 18 kills against Methuen to earn a 3-1 win.

Gabe Ugoji, Latin Academy — The Dragons’ only senior made the most of his senior day, smacking 13 kills on 22 swings and adding six blocks to take down nonleague foe Newton South in a back-and-forth five-setter.

Latin Academy's Gabe Ugoji (center) is equally dangerous blocking and hitting at the net, as Newton South recently found out. — Latin Academy’s Gabe Ugoji (center) is equally dangerous blocking and hitting at the net, as Newton South recently found out. Barry Chin/Globe Staff

Kris Vaivars, Brookline — Being tested by Lexington, the Warriors relied on their senior star to put up 27 kills in the four-set triumph, the team’s biggest nonleague test of the season.

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Jimmies conclude run at NAIA Outdoor Championships

Story Links MARION, Ind.– The NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University, concluded Friday evening. Three University of Jamestown track and field athletes competed at the three day event, beginning with Dawson Sedivec in the hammer throw on Wednesday. Sedivec placed 10th out of 22 throwers in the […]

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MARION, Ind.– The NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, hosted by Indiana Wesleyan University, concluded Friday evening.

Three University of Jamestown track and field athletes competed at the three day event, beginning with Dawson Sedivec in the hammer throw on Wednesday.

Sedivec placed 10th out of 22 throwers in the event. After scratching on his first attempt, Sedivec came back with marks of 57.32 meters (188 feet, 1 inch) and 57.39 meters (188 feet, 3 inches).

On Thursday, Ashton Judge competed in the long jump. Judge finished 15th of 21 jumpers, with a top mark of 7.09 meters on his final attempt after jumps of 6.85 meters and 6.72 meters.

Paige Erhardt competed in the high jump Friday afternoon. Unfortunately for Erhardt, she was unable to clear the opening height of 1.61 meters.

Sedivec made his second trip to outdoor nationals while Judge and Erhardt qualified for the first time this season.

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Mavrix Has Released Its First Official Gameplay Trailer

Posted in: Games, Video Games | Tagged: Cascade Interactive, Matt Jones, Mavrix, Third Kind Games Check out the first official gameplay trailer for Mavrix, showing off more of the mountain biking action coming to the sports title Article Summary Watch the first official Mavrix gameplay trailer featuring intense mountain biking action and big air tricks. […]

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Mavrix Has Released Its First Official Gameplay Trailer

Posted in: Games, Video Games | Tagged: Cascade Interactive, Matt Jones, Mavrix, Third Kind Games

Check out the first official gameplay trailer for Mavrix, showing off more of the mountain biking action coming to the sports title

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Watch the first official Mavrix gameplay trailer featuring intense mountain biking action and big air tricks.
Join 50-player mass start races, compete in Red Bull events, and race through diverse tracks in a huge MTB world.
Master dual stick controls for authentic physics, pulling off tricks and customizing your MTB experience.
Climb global rankings, unlock real-world gear, and manage sponsorships to build your dream MTB career.

Developer Third Kind Games and publisher Cascade Interactive have released the first official gameplay trailer for their upcoming sports title, Mavrix. The trailer, which you can check out above, gives a proper look at the mountain biking gameplay, along with some of the content you’ll see in the final version of the game. Including the 50-player mass start races, as well as the Red Bull event integration they have added thanks to the inclusion of Matt Jones. Enjoy the trailer as the game will be coming to PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store in Early Access sometime this Summer.

Mavrix

The ultimate MTB World. Built by riders, for riders. Huge mountains, features and real-world athletes. Master Mavrix‘s dual stick controls to pull huge tricks with your friends or race through the global rankings. Nail challenges and secure sponsorship deals with real-world brands. Are you ready? Pure creativity. Spanning 100 square kilometres of Downhill race tracks, huge slopestyle lines and multiple bike parks! Get ready to race or bring your style and creativity to define your own lines.

Ride Together: Ride with your buddies, discover hidden challenges and drop in together to hit huge jumps. Join the train!
Global Rankings: Want to be the best? The rankings don’t lie. Race hard to unlock rare items and compete for real world prizes.
Authentic Physics & Control: Using dual stick controls, left and right brake levers and independent suspension. Our physics engine connects you with the bike to balance grip, stomp tricks and ride in your own unique way.
Sponsorship System: Put the life of a professional rider in your hands. Sign and collect contracts to manage your own MTB career.
Real World Brands: Customisation is key. Unlock bikes, clothes and components from real MTB brands to create your dream set-up.

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World Aquatics Discusses Global Drowning Prevention Collaborations

The event brought together stakeholders from around the world to discuss and exchange knowledge on effective drowning prevention initiatives, including World Aquatics’ Discover Water programme, which takes a collaborative approach by working with Member Federations to deliver interventions. There was an introduction from the World Health Organization which emphasised the importance of drowning prevention, highlighting […]

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There was an introduction from the World Health Organization which emphasised the importance of drowning prevention, highlighting some of the key findings of the first-ever Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention, released in December 2024.

The report found there were more than 300,000 fatalities from drowning in 2021, predominantly impacting children and young people, and low and middle-income countries.

Representatives from Bangladesh and Ireland, whose governments championed UN General Assembly and World Health Assembly resolutions on drowning prevention, also attended and shared their insights.

World Aquatics Director of Development and Athlete Services Morgane Gaultier attended the event and expressed the organisation’s commitment to playing its part in promoting water safety around the world.

“This was a valuable opportunity to connect with stakeholders from around the world who share World Aquatics’ belief that all young children should be equipped with the physical literacy skills to reduce the risk of drowning and enable them safely enjoy aquatics sports,” Gaultier said.

“Despite progress that has been made, it is clear from the Global Status Report there is still much work to be done on drowning prevention.

The Discover Water programme was launched ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris on 25 July 2024, coinciding with World Drowning Prevention Day. It offers a range of educational tools to enable young children from around the world to safely embrace aquatics sports and learn vital skills in an engaging manner.

World Aquatics recently held a highly successful training course for Discover Water Country Leads across Africa in Malawi, with three-time open water swimming world champion Leonie Beck joining representatives from 15 countries.

World Drowning Prevention Day on 25 July was established by the United Nations in 2021, and this year’s event falls during the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, where a series of activities will be organised by World Aquatics to mark the occasion.

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New Photos Leak Potential Cover Athletes

Another week has come and gone and we’re still awaiting the reveal of EA Sports College Football 26. EA promised to lift the curtain on this year’s college football game this month, and it looks like they are waiting until the last possible moment. We’re still not exactly sure what the reveal for EA Sports College […]

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Another week has come and gone and we’re still awaiting the reveal of EA Sports College Football 26. EA promised to lift the curtain on this year’s college football game this month, and it looks like they are waiting until the last possible moment.

We’re still not exactly sure what the reveal for EA Sports College Football 26 will entail, but we can almost guarantee it will include the official cover unveiling. Just a few months ago, behind the scenes photos from the cover shoot were leaked online, seemingly confirming that the covers of this year’s game will feature a combination of football stars — both past and present — as well as head coaches.

Sources confirmed that Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood, Florida quarterback DJ Lagway, LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams, Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State safety Caleb Downs, Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt and South Carolina EDGE Dylan Stewart were among the athletes present for the cover photo shoot. There were also reports that the cover will feature head coaches, including Ohio State’s Ryan Day, Georgia’s Kirby Smart, Penn State’s James Franklin, Ole Miss’ Lane Kiffin, Oregon’s Dan Lanning and Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham.

In addition to current players and coaches, former players such as Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson and Florida quarterback Tim Tebow were in attendance, suggesting they could be on a version of the cover as well.

EA Sports College Football 26 is already available for pre-order with three Editions confirmed: the Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, and MVP Edition. All three versions have placeholder cover art for now, but we now have a better indication of what will be seen.

Over on Instagram, Christopher “Florida Gator Man” Hobby (@christopher_hobbzilla) has been sharing leaked behind the scenes photos from the EA Sports College Football 26 cover shooter. The first image features the trio of (from left to right) Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams, Florida quarterback DJ Lagway, Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. Lasty year’s game also featured three prominent college athletes — Quinn Ewers (Texas), Travis Hunter (Colorado), and Donovan Edwards (Michigan) — so it’s not unreasonable to expect EA will follow with a similar design this year. That would mean the leaked cover with all of the players and coaches could serve as the Deluxe Edition. A second photo shows Lagway posin with former Gators quarterback and Heisman winner Tim Tebow, though this doesn’t look like a specific cover photo, just more of a behind the scenes shot.

With the official reveal of EA Sports College Football 26 presumably just days away, anticipation is building. Aside from the photos, there haven’t been a ton of leaks regarding the game, so we’re eager to get official details from EA in terms of new features, modes, and improvements.

EA Sports College Football 26 is scheduled to launch on Xbox and PlayStation on July 10th with a 3-day Early Acess period beginning July 7th for those who purchase the Deluxe Edition of the game, which is only available for the Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.

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