Deion Sanders, Bill Belichick Refuse To Be In EA Sports College Football 27
EA Sports' College Football 27 video game is set to be released later this summer. The popular video game, which made a comeback after a 10-year absence, is a huge hit among sports fans.
College football coaches are being featured in the game, as well, as big names like Ryan Day, Curt Cignetti and others will have their likenesses featured in the college football video game.
"EA SPORTS College Football 27 is the latest entry in the College Football series that lets you play as your favorite college teams in a variety of game modes," EA Sports describes.
"The Standard Edition (cover) features current college stars Dante Moore, Malachi Toney, and Kewan Lacy. The Deluxe Edition (cover) features the same players plus Colin Simmons, Leonard Moore, Jayden Maiava, and Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti."
But at least two popular college football head coaches will not be featured in the video game this year.
UNC's Bill Belichick and Colorado's Deion Sanders have chosen to not let their likenesses be featured in the college football video game. They will have generic coaches instead.
Details emerge from Belichick, Sanders' decisions
Belichick previously opted to not be featured in EA Sports' Madden NFL video games. Sanders also chose to not be featured in past college football video games.
"The move isn't a surprising one, but one that feels notable due to Belichick's reputation. He is one of the most famous head coaches in any level of football history, and his not being in College Football 27 despite his status makes him one of the notable omissions," UNC Tar Heels On SI reported.
"Belichick is one of seven head coaches to not appear in the game this year, joining Miami's Mario Cristobal and Colorado's Deion Sanders, among others. As for the real-life version of North Carolina, the Tar Heels will be looking to improve drastically after last season's disaster and get themselves back to a respectable FBS program with Belichick in charge. "
EA SPORTS College Football 27 launches worldwide on July 9, 2026
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This story was originally published July 6, 2026 at 11:00 PM.