The video game developer revealed on Tuesday that Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney, and Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy will be the main athletes on the cover of EA Sports College Football 27.
The regular edition of the game, which comes out on July 9, has Lacy, Toney, and Moore on the cover. On the cover of the title’s deluxe version, they are accompanied by Indiana coach Curt Cignetti, USC quarterback Jayden Maiava, Texas pass rusher Colin Simmons, and Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore.
Kewan Lacy. Malachi Toney. Dante Moore.
Your #CFB27 cover athletes are officially here.
Full reveal Thursday, 6/4 at 8 PM ET
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In a statement, Lacy said:
“I would play this game for hours with my family growing up, so now being on the cover of EA Sports College Football 27 representing Ole Miss feels surreal,”
“It’s truly a once in a lifetime opportunity.”
In his debut season with the Rebels in 2025, Lacy burst out with 1,567 running yards—the third most in the country—and 24 touchdowns.
As a true freshman, Toney led Miami to the College Football Playoff championship game with an FBS-high 109 receptions. After leading Oregon to a 13-2 season, Moore declined the chance to return for his junior year as a first-round choice.
After an 11-year break, EA Sports revived their college football brand in 2024, and based on dollar sales, College Football 25 became the best-selling sports video game in US history.
Your Dynasty Blueprint awaits 😤
Full #CFB27 reveal Thursday, 6/4 at 8 PM ET
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The 2024 cover featured Michigan running back Donovan Edwards, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, and Colorado cornerback/receiver Travis Hunter, who would go on to win the Heisman Trophy.
After their successful freshmen seasons, Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams were featured as College Football 26’s cover athletes.
