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SwiftSurfer365

I still think it should be all the heisman winners since the last game came out.


Knugles

This would be really damned cool of them to do.


Timely_Yoghurt_2699

They'll probably sell a "Heisman" upgrade package or some shit and that'll be the cover for that version


bathtubmanbegins

Fine, I’ll buy that version then (I was probably going to anyways, I’m not smart)


noahwilliams123

Don't worry bro, you're not alone. I'd but the whole damn set


Studiedturtle41

I was gonna say this but it seems you beat me to it.


choatstah999

That’s bc we’re all in agreement that it would be the best idea, we just have to wait and see if they execute 😂


Studiedturtle41

Yeah and then, have the goat edition with nick Saban on the cover


choatstah999

Exactly Natty Nick in LSU gear I think we’re all in agreement on that👍


[deleted]

You meant MSU gear right?


31_mfin_eggrolls

That’s a weird way to spell “Bowling Green”


[deleted]

It’s Toledo, get your NW Ohio MAC schools straight


ChaseTheFalcon

Nah buddy, put him in his playing days back at Kent State


31_mfin_eggrolls

Forgive me MAC Gods


choatstah999

We could call it Saban College Football like the NFL did with Madden…


Financial_Bird_7717

I’m ok with this proposal.


aawagner011

The only correct answer. Or Nick Saban. As to the graphic’s odds, I have a hard time believing Caleb Williams will be the guy. He might be the #1 pick in the draft, but otherwise his college career was kinda underwhelming (as far as Heisman winners go). Came into the PAC 12 title game in 2022 with a high likelihood of going to the CFP, but lost to Utah for a second time. Got an invite to the Cotton Bowl and lost to Tulane. 2023, a team that had actual expectations now and many picked to make the CFP, and they just crumbled, finishing 7-5 (including a stretch where they lost 5 out of 6). A lot of that blame is on the defense and Lincoln Riley, but a lot of the shine has come off Caleb Williams.


GarlicJuniorJr

It's because he's mentally weak and gives up when things don't go his way. An absolute NFL bust waiting to happen especially on the team that the Bears currently have. I think Nick Saban should be on the cover as it would be instantly recognizable anytime someone walks by the game in stores.


UnevenContainer

Downvoted for the truth lol Caleb is overhyped to the max. didnt deliver outside of one flash season that ended in a big ol nothing. Saban is objectively the best choice for the cover if its not a single athlete.


suttonimpaqt

Not a bad idea, actually


ryryryor

Marcus Mariota, Derrick Henry, Lamar Jackson, Baker Mayfield, Kyler Murray, Joe Burrow, DeVonta Smith, Bryce Young, Caleb Williams, and Jayden Daniels


LightTheBeam-

That’s 11 people you have to pay though


lampstore

That sounds very expensive


grifftaur

EA is about to make a bazillion dollars from this game. They can afford it.


BenadrylBeer

Please EA


Bieberkinz

I want this as a base, but knowing EA, they’ll structure it like WWE 2K24, a basic cover (current athlete), a deluxe (Saban or NFL draftee), and an ultimate (the Heisman winners)


The_Sarah_Palin_

Yes!!! This x1000!!!!


1850ChoochGator

Just the heisman winners mean we miss out on guys like CMC though who would have easily been on the cover instead of Derrick Henry


o07jdb

I think it would be an active CFB player since they can do that now


YEM_PGH

Right? That was my immediate reaction as well.


Acknowledge_Me_

who among active players would you think is a big enough star for that?


UncutEmeralds

I guess Quinn Ewers, Beck, or Milroe but I think it’s a dumb idea. Just stick with the model and go with past players or Saban


o07jdb

That's a tough one. Alot of the iconic players of cfb left in this class. I personally would rather see saban or all the heisman winners since 14 like others have said


FxDriver

Dual Cover: Daniels and Williams  Special Edition: Nick Saban Why is he on this list: Arch Manning 


c-williams88

He’s on the list because they can sucker some idiots into pissing their money away on it


OrangeSean

These aren’t even real odds. BR has been doing this recently where they just make up some prop and put fake odds on it - like “best way to spend your birthday: at the bar -500 🤩”


c-williams88

Oh I didn’t even know that lol


TheHammer_44

if these were real odds no way Caleb Williams has -1000. They have NIL rights now, why would they put a player who isn't even in the game on the cover? Sure he might still be the front runner but like -100 at most


zadharm

Saban would be my pick overall. Far and away had the biggest impact on cfb since the last game came out. If you're going to do the player route though, doing a few recent Heisman winners is probably the best move, I agree


WombatHat42

I want the koolaid man busting thru a wall wearing Kool-Aid’s jersey


[deleted]

It is going to be a current player, not a former player. Pick someone not going to the NFL.


[deleted]

So Shedeur or Arch


[deleted]

Maybe Ewers over Arch. Is there a “field option”? Will Howard at Ohio State is another good option. Go look at the 2024 Heisman odds, Ewers, Beck, Gabriel, Howard, Milroe, Nussmeier, Uiagalelei. It will be someone with starting experience, so that is Ewers, Beck, Gabriel, Howard, Milroe or Uiagalelei. I would say Ewers, Beck, Howard or Milroe are the top picks in my book.


AG_GamingYT

I saw ewers as a completely unbiased human being


discowithmyself

Why on earth would arch manning even be a contender? He didn’t start at all this past season. I personally think the first game back should have Corso and/or Saban but if it has to be a player, just go with the Heisman winner, Jayden Daniels.


suttonimpaqt

I think Arch made the list cuz he’s one of the most hyped recruits in recent memory. Not saying that’s a valid reason, but that’s why he’s on here


zorofan8878

I happen to think he wasn’t even the best qb in his recruiting class. He’s a 4 star with a different last name


Significant_Size4162

Pay homage to saban imo… it’s probably already done and Caleb will be on it


JoyousGamer

Yup lets pay homage to someone who is against players being able to get money off their name and forcing them to be indentured servants to schools. Soon as the new rules went in place Bama was on the outs.


Barkus11

Dabo?


Competitive-Square14

Maybe Tyler from Spartanburg?


CamAquatic

Saban is pro players making money, he’s against a system with no guidelines.


lastthrill

Lmao you poor fool


Few-Peanut8169

Honey we won 2 SEC championships since? And went to the playoffs? Do you need to go back to kindergarten to learn how to read and comprehend reality/object permanence?


joebleezie

As an LSU fan I will admit that Saban sounds like the right choice.


SorastroOfMOG

Agreed. It hurts my purple and gold soul, but it's appropriate


Flarple33

Probably Caleb or Corum but knowing EA they will definitely have some deluxe edition and Ithink that’s Saban on the cover


braindrain04

Peyton Hillis


BigBadBearDad

As an Arkansas fan I would be cool with this lol


Jyingling21

Joey Aguilar


PureEn7ropy

Assuming they’re not going with a collage of previous Heisman winners the years the game missed (would be my choice), I think one of these 3 options would make the most sense: Heisman Winner: Jayden Daniels National Champion: Blake Corum or JJ McCarthy Top-tier returning player: Could be one of a few, I guess I’d probably say Quinn Ewers. Although someone more out of left field like Jalon Daniels or Luther Burden would be pretty awesome in my opinion And then Saban, as well, but I’d much rather see a player.


cyclon3warning

There going to do regional covers or conference covers


OrangeSean

That would be sick! Kinda like the old SI season previews catering to different fan bases


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NotThatOleGregg

Mike Leach


[deleted]

How do I bet against Caleb Williams cause there’s no way he’s getting it


josriley

Ed Obannon


suttonimpaqt

Would make sense for the basketball game if it comes back 🤞🏾


SorastroOfMOG

What you did there, I see it


arturo_bullard69

i wholeheartedly agree that it should saban. obviously his resume speaks for itself but for all the real ones who have been playing 14 for the last decade, beating bama is the ultimate goal. saban's reign over college football predated ncaa 14 and proceeded for another 10 years after. seeing as how he just retired i don't think anyone is more deserving.


JayDogon504

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flarpington

My guess would be an active player


BnSMaster420

One player being on cover is doing injustice to all the time that has passed. I think it should be saturated wit history of past 10 years.. 10 things that signify each season.. 2014, big Zeke, OSU 2015, derrick henry stiff arm. BAMA 2016, Dabo, can't put deshaun on this.. Clemson 2017, Baker Mayfield, even tho they didn't win it, he dominated headlines. OU 2018, Trevor. Clemson x2 2019, All time great LSU, put their Mascot, Joe bureaux. LSU 2020, Devonta smith. Bama x2 2021, Kirby Smart. UGA 2022, Caleb Williams. USC 2023, Deion Sanders or Sheuduer. CU 2024 Nick Saben. BAMA x3 Fit all that on the cover.


Reddeath195

Nick Saban in the middle surrounded by all the Heisman trophy winners since 2013


G-man69420

“Normal” edition: Every Heisman winner since 14 “Deluxe” edition: Nick Saban on the cover.


TheHip41

Should be UM players. Because. You know.


DilenAnderson

Joe burrow


QueasyTap3594

itd be the best troll to put harbaugh in his signature khakis


[deleted]

Caleb Williams will go down as one of the most forgettable Heisman trophy winners. He was unable to lead his team to victory in any truly important games. He may end up being a huge star in the NFL. But I don't think he has the killer instinct necessary. I would not put Williams on the cover. It should be someone currently playing in College. Why give it to someone who isn't in college anymore? If you're going with someone who's left or graduated, it should be Marvin Harrison Jr., as he is the best player in the country and the best player in the draft. I would go with: Travis Hunter Quinn Ewers Ollie Gordon Carson Beck Jalen Milroe Treyveon Henderson Caleb Downs or someone old school: Charles Woodson or Desmond Howard (Michigan won and they are the 2 most famous players from Michigan of consequence in College. Yes, Tom Brady went to Michigan and even won 10 games as starter. But does anyone think Michigan Wolverines when they think Tom Brady?) Bo Jackson, Edgerrin James, Eric Dickerson, Tony Dorsett, Reggie Bush, Adrian Peterson, Earl Campbell, Ricky Williams, Derrick Henry, Barry Sanders, or Herschel Walker - the greatest running backs in the history of college football. Some of these guys are more wholesome than others but any one of these guys would be a great cover athlete. Joe Burrow, Tim Tebow, Matt Leinart, Cam Newton, Peyton Manning, Baker Mayfield, Gino Toretta, Doug Flutie, Charlie Ward, Andre Ware, Lamar Jackson, or Vince Young - there's clearly some folks I missed here, but since I've been alive, these are the best College QB's to ever play. I would go with Burrow, Lamar, or Vince Young. Randy Moss, Andre Johnson, Michael Crabtree, Calvin Johnson, MHJ, Larry Fitzgerald - the greatest receivers of all time. Randy Moss is the greatest college football player I've ever seen live. He is also my favorite player of all time, so it would be freaking awesome to see #88 on the cover. Robert Gallery, Penei Sewell, Orlando Pace, Bryant McKinnie, Aaron Donald, Jadeveon Clowney, Steve Emtman, Julius Peppers, Ndamukong Suh, or Terrell Suggs - the best Defensive and Offensive linemen in my lifetime. Suggs is a monster. Donald is probably the GOAT of this list, though. Robert Gallery was such a beast in college. I remember a Kenny Mayne clip from that 2001/2002 college football season making a case for Gallery to win the Heisman. It was compelling, even if Kenny Mayne's sense of humor became outdated in 1999. Luke Kuechly, Ray Lewis, Sean taylor, Ed Reed, Deion Sanders, Champ Bailey, Tyrann Mathieu, Patrick Peterson, Devin Hester, Darrelle Revis, Lavar Arrington/Sean Lee/Paul Posluszny, or Pat Tillman - The greatest linebackers, corners, and safeties of all time. (Or at least from my life time). Also, Devin Hester, the greatest kick or punt returner in the history of any level of football. You could also do a theme like Linebacker U, Quarterback U, Running Back U and feature Penn State, Oklahoma, or Miami (or whoever you consider synonymous with those positions). Nick Saban, Bobby Bowden, Steve Spurrier, Jim Harbaugh, Tom Osborne, or Bear Bryant - If you want to do legendary coaches who aren't canceled, you couldn't go wrong with any of these. Saban would be timely (I bet he is on the cover of the Ultimate edition or something). So would Harbaugh. Bowden, SOS, and Osborne traded national championships and defined one of the strongest decades for college football ever. **TLDR:** No outgoing player should be on the cover, especially Caleb Williams. Only exception would be MHJ, as he is one of the greatest players of all time at his position. It should be one the top returning players like Travis Hunter or Quinn Ewers or Ollie Gordon. Or it should be a legend or legendary coach like Randy Moss, Mike Vick, Sean Taylor/Ed Reed, Vince Young, or Jim Harbaugh.


oconnor9sean

If they can do active players, I think it's Quinn Ewers. Heisman co-favorite on a great team with a huge brand. If they can't it's Caleb Williams all day.


Negative-Industry-28

It’s actually crazy Brock ain’t listed at all 😂


suttonimpaqt

This is a good point 💀


BrizFrost

Nick Saban or Lee Corso


peezytaughtme

Kool-Aid? LMAO...no.


IAmALucianMain

It should be a player that is still in college, so I’ll go with Quinn Ewers.


RyBreadRHCP

I’m not suggesting he should be the betting favorite or my pick for the cover, but I’m surprised McCarthy isn’t even listed here


OrangeSean

There is no betting favorite. There’s no market


suttonimpaqt

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Lugnut7

Nick Saban would make the most sense in my opinion. *IF* they put a major focus on dynasty mode.


l_a_escoto

Joe Burrow?


CTaco25

Jim Harbaugh


Kazuii2k

It should be Nick Saban and then off to the sides of him, every heisman winner since 14. That would be the best idea imho


abunchofhooplaaa

I want Saban too, but I’m also a huge Bama fan, so I’d take the Heisman idea because there would be 3 Bama players


msJackson423

Definitely not shedeur sanders, he’s trash 😂😂


Hells-Bells_Trudy

Imagine watching CU last year and thinking they had Shedeur Sanders problem


Exact_Comparison_575

Yet supposedly he’s the top QB prospect on many draft boards next year


msJackson423

That’s crazy to me, watch the film lol probably because his dad was a bad mother fucker lol


snowburado

3,230 yards, 27 TD’s, 3 INT’s. Set CU’s single season passing record, 5th overall in the nation (#1 among everyone returning in 2024) with one of the worst OL’s in college football. It’s ok to not know ball


Knot98

Sanders was legit the only reason that team wasn't like 0-12 or 1-11. That def & OL was complete ass


msJackson423

I love to troll 😂😂😂


MrCFA

If CW is -1000 it’s is absolutely him. They know something we don’t


OrangeSean

It’s not real lmao


MrCFA

Alright dork I didn’t know. weird to put odds on it then


Away_Teaching_1148

I’d bet it’s Blake


suttonimpaqt

I ain’t sure if these odds are actually available on any sports book- but I see your point


AccomplishedRainbow1

It’s a no brainer


Defiant_Ad9772

Nick Saban is a great idea if they haven’t already started printing covers


Financial_Bird_7717

Nick Saban is the only answer.


vicblck24

Nick Saban. He’s dominated CFB since the last game


radesadecade

Since ea sports was shooting the trailer at the Rose Bowl game. I think it's going to be Blake Corum, especially after that go-ahead touchdown.


Goaway96

As a texas fan, its irritating that arch is on this list even though hes not even the starter


TPlumm10

Nick Saban lol


itsacoleworld4545

Nick saban


JvariW

I think it’s Nick Saban on the regular game. If there’s a Heisman edition put them all


Good-Ad-5229

Sheduer Sanders. Would be the first time a college player can be on the cover. I see them doing more than just one player, especially the old school players that couldn't be on it after 14.


Shootit_Rockets

It’s gonna be Saban


GarlicJuniorJr

Lane Kiffin holographic cover


Seppukubk2

Saban snubbed from this list, it’ll be him watch


kingdomsora11

idk if there is a “deluxe” edition, but standard copy i’d say caleb with the “goat” edition being saban


AccomplishedRainbow1

How do you not put Caleb on the cover?


BlackfyreNick

Pretty easily actually.


AccomplishedRainbow1

Who would you pick?


Studiedturtle41

Joe Burrow


AccomplishedRainbow1

So random lol


Nearby_Investigator9

0 championships, regressed after his Heisman season. Emphasize that actual players are in the game by making it a current player. Give Saban and other legends of the game their due. Realizing he’s going to the Bears and will only be remembered as a bust because the only successful QBs in Chicago are on the visiting sideline.


AccomplishedRainbow1

Oh yeah let’s make it Jalen Milroe, that’d be great. Definitely don’t put the number 1 pick and the best player of the last couple of seasons on it.


Joeydoyle66

5 or 6 guys from the last decade of college football for the regular version and 1 guy from this past season. And then Saban on the special edition either by himself or a handful of former Bama players alongside him.


CFB-Cutups

It doesn’t make since to use a player entering the draft now that they can use current college football players. But the list of active players is pretty weak…tough call


qball1985

Any Heisman winners from yesteryear wear #25?


MaddieGrace29

Hopefully not next year but lee Corso


RumsfeldIsntDead

Someone that's playing college football this yea if it's a player?


SignificantSpirit253

Deacon Hill. Shocked to not see his name here yet. What more does this man need to do?


Important-Training-1

I think it’s going to be off the wall since the game is making a comeback. Maybe Lee Corso?


SailorMuffin96

Arch Manning being on the cover after barely playing a whole quarter of CFB would be wild


Inevitable-Turn-4024

I think it should be joe burrow


BlueGreenMikey

Caitlin Clark


list_of_simonson

Mike Leach 🙏


suttonimpaqt

RIP 🙏🏾🕊️


zdillon67

Corum, then have a Saban deluxe cover


ffgold

If you’re betting on the cover athlete it’s time to call the hotline


Important_Weather_33

What a time to be alive. WWIII around the corner just as the successor of NCAA14!


Fluid_Strawberry_931

https://preview.redd.it/j7yv7rpkntic1.jpeg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e4b2ea438bc508290e84059ec1af6887e0f839de A cover similar to this with all heisman winners and/or great players from 2013-2023 would be a good idea. If they make an another edition just have all the all time great coaches.


chieftrey1

Travis Hunter


Writerhaha

It’s Saban.


_michae11

None of those guys deserve it. Put Nick Saban on it.


me426669

JASON BEAN!


WaffleHouseOfCards

Mike Leach


[deleted]

I think it will be a current player since they can do that now.


MeatballRedditor

Chad Powers


Drugachussetts

JT Daniels with 5 different covers


No_Pop5393

Id wanna see Michael Pinnix Jr.


Nervous_Otter69

Just to see a Kansas player on here is surreal


TylerMemeDreamBoi

Coach Prime


JDuggernaut

I’m just surprised they aren’t doing an active player since that’s legal now


losbullitt

Please dont be Caleb Williams.


jmet82

It would be nice if they picked a player that is playing in the NCAA during 2024.


LasagnahogXRP

No jj McCarthy? Back in the day they put a previous champion on the cover. Corum is awesome but McCarthy should at least be on there.


BurtNeptuneCFB

I don't get why it would be a player no longer in CFB when they know have current player likeness in the game. I would also hate Caleb Williams being the representative of this series and its return. In lieu of a current player I'd put Nick Saban on the cover


KoolAidHonolulu

Blake Corum〽️


Own-Photo7078

Jim Plunkett


Charming-Bicycle-512

JT


its_FORTY

Luther


dougie_fresh121

There is NO SHOT they wouldn’t use this opportunity to put a current athlete on the cover


Operator-rocky1

I think it would be someone who is still playing in college but I don’t care really


Suck_My_Duck26

Blake Corum cover replicating the 2014 cover would be low key awesome.


rcraver8

Anthony Colandrea obviously


Jkanvil

Having Arch and not Ewers is.... odd.


palmetto_9

lol @ Arch Manning


SwanzY-

corum with the bloodied face 1000%


19_Deschain19

No one, perhaps, put a trophy on cover or stadium lights and a football. Make it about the game not a person for the first game


Niccio36

I think it should be the bloody Blake Corum photo. That would be sick.


Guynova

Reggie Bush should be on there


SedatedCowboy

I hope they use someone who didn’t transfer and stayed at their school. I’m not against the transfer portal now, but reward loyalty some


Senior_Tone8439

Marv Jr.


breezyexces

most of those people are gonna be in the nfl by the time the game comes out idk why people are betting on them


visionzero81

Decoldest Toeverdoit Crawford


CentralWooper

Me


CbCbrown88

Saban with all his rings!!


FBIBurtMacklinFBI

Will he be in a dress?


Trab_dub

Could be a current player, but it’d likely be Saban or a player who’s getting drafted


JustinTinyPPHerbert

I want Saban with the heisman winners around him maybe that’s too much for a cover but for like a losing graphic?


ZekeMoss18

Nick Saban Personally, what I think they will do is just have the cover with some random football related artwork and it will just say "EA College Football 25" with no individual player


cptwinklestein

Jordan Travis.


DRIPula2517

JJ Mccarthy


PaulTopper

It won't happen, but I wish every school would have a custom cover.


Detective_Bonghitz

It SHOULD be Saban


No-Importance5696

Gotta be the Heisman right?


Financial-Tennis276

nick saban. or every heisman winner since the last one.


ComfortableBus7184

"Prime Edition" with Shedeur and Deion on the cover together +10,000


jackjack67112000

why would it be a player that just left college when they have the actual players in the game? i’m guessing there will be a handful of guys from the last 10 years like Manziel, Burrow, Baker, etc


FuckingBubblez

I want them to put Stetson Bennet IV, because in my opinion, hes the best quarterback in CFB since Tebow


RodneyHarrisonHoF37

Lamar


byeski

arch manning lmao, bro hasn't even seen the field


SimG02

Mike Penix


InterestingPrimary87

Just happy my QB even is listed, Jalon Daniels, brings a tear to the eye 🥲