- EA College Football 27 is set for a July 9 release.
- The Road to Glory mode feels like EA looked at last year's foundation and decided 'good enough.'
- Deion Sanders stated that his absence in the game is 'probably' due to the company not paying him enough.
- An EA spokesperson confirmed that coaches are not paid to be in the game, as all featured coaches are included via unpaid licenses.
- The Road to Glory mode has been criticized for its poor execution, with players only experiencing four games built around random, preset 'moments.'
- Players have noted that the high school experience remains a glorified skill-check simulator, lacking depth and realism.
- Critics argue that the NIL implementation in the game is a half-measure, failing to meet player expectations.
- The AI in the game has not seen significant improvements, with many players feeling it hasn't changed since the previous version.
'EA College Football 27', launching on July 9, is under fire for its 'Road to Glory' mode, which many feel lacks innovation. Critics argue that the mode feels like a rehash of previous versions, with the gameplay still great but the experience marred by issues like the infinite injury-timeout bug.125
The mode's high school experience has been described as a glorified skill-check simulator, with only four preset games instead of a full season, leading to a lack of engagement. The real changes this year are one extra game and a basic NIL system tied to scholarship offers, which some see as insufficient.6
Deion Sanders, a prominent figure in college football, has publicly questioned his absence from the game, stating, “If I’m not in the game, that means they weren’t paying enough,” during Big 12 media days. An EA spokesperson clarified that all coaches featured in the game are included via unpaid licenses, raising further concerns about compensation in the gaming industry.34
Overall, while the gameplay foundation is still genuinely good, the execution of 'Road to Glory' has left many players feeling disappointed, as EA Sports appears to be aware of what fans want but fails to deliver.
“The 'Road to Glory' mode has been criticized for its lack of real high school games and a flawed NIL system, with players feeling the gameplay foundation remains strong despite these issues. Deion Sanders expressed concerns about his absence from the game, suggesting it stems from insufficient payment, as EA Sports does not pay coaches for their likenesses.”
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