Published on Show Me Mizzou Sept. 16, 2025
This season, Mizzou once again appears in EA Sports College Football, the second installment in the video game franchise that returned in 2024 after more than a decade away. Released in July, College Football 26 features 136 FBS teams, updated rosters and full stadium environments, including a digital Faurot Field complete with gold trim, the M-I-Z chant and the Rock M.
The Tigers enter the game ranked No. 21 nationally with an overall team rating of 84. Running back Ahmad Hardy and offensive lineman Cayden Green lead the roster at 92, followed by safety Jalen Catalon at 91.
Head coach Eli Drinkwitz appears in Dynasty mode with his real name, likeness and coaching tendencies intact. His presence influences in-game play-calling, sideline behavior and long-term strategy as players manage Mizzou’s season or compete against it.
Thanks to NIL and school licensing agreements, the university earns revenue when players select Mizzou in-game. Student-athletes are also paid for their participation through an agreement with EA. For alumni, it is a simple way to support the program. Pick the Tigers on screen, and real dollars follow.
As the real season plays out on the field, fans can follow along by playing Mizzou in the game. They can recreate matchups, test lineups or just stay connected between Saturdays.
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