What College Football 27 brings to the table, including PC version

College Football 27, the third edition of EA Sports' revived sports video game series, will introduce a wholly revamped Dynasty mode, improve coverage options with features including smart zone defenses and even bring back the wacky Mascot Mashup. And PC gamers rejoice: CFB 27 will finally be available off-console.

Orlando-based EA Sports revealed the details on College Football and Madden NFL 27 in a primetime drop June 4. The news comes just days after Miami's Malachi Toney, Ole Miss's Kewan Lacy and Oregon's Dante Moore were revealed as CFB 27 cover athletes and one day after Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was placed on the Madden cover.

Originally known as NCAA Football, the college franchise was shelved after the 2013 edition because of lawsuits over compensation for the players appearing in the game. EA brought the series back in 2024 with all players who want to be included given payment for their name, image and likeness, and College Football 25 became the best-selling sports game of all time. CFB 26 was a more modest success as the best-selling game for July 2025.

CFB 27 has a beta window open through June 7 with the finished game scheduled to drop worldwide July 9, with early access available a week ahead of time. Here's what we know about the game:

College Football 27 trailer showcases new features

CFB 27 introduces Dynasty Blueprint, gameplay updates, mascot mode

Here's some of what will be new in College Football 27, as laid out in the "Opening Drive" showcase:

• Dynasty Blueprint: The redesigned Dynasty mode lets gamers allocate points the way athletic departments do real money, with payments available for coaches, support staff, team facilities and players more closely to the way NIL works. Playing as a Group of 5 school will cost more to get the same resources that a blueblood from the Big Ten or SEC would. The Coaching Carousel also received an upgrade, with gamers able to see other schools' budgets and rosters, while a new Coach Mode lets the computer handle gameplay so the player can focus solely on play-calling.
• Kirk Herbstreit replaced by Joel Klatt: Broadcaster Kirk Herbstreit, one of the most prominent members of "College GameDay" and ESPN's primary color analyst, had provided commentary for the spotlight games in the CFB franchise's first two iterations. However, he's been replaced by Fox Sports' Joel Klatt in CFB 27. Play-by-play voice Chris Fowler will return, and sideline reporter Holly Rowe makes her game debut.
• QB sneak meter and smart zones: Among several changes to gameplay is a meter similar to the kick meter that will determine the success of a quarterback sneak. Advancements in the game's coverage system include smart zones, improved double teams and red-zone specific coverages. Dynamic weather will change the field's conditions after each quarter.
• New Road to Glory positions: Gamers can add edge rusher, tight end and safety to the previous created-player types available in the athlete-focused Road to Glory mode. Players can once again transfer their created players into Madden 27's Superstar mode.
• Mascot Mashup: This game mode that replaces humans with mascots with more than 120 team mascots will be available. This was previously available in the old NCAA Football line of games that was discontinued after 2013.

College Football 27 release date: When does CFB 27 come out?

The wide release of College Football 27 is set for Thursday, July 9, with digital versions available at 11 a.m. ET. Those who pay for EA's MVP+ subscription will get access starting Thursday, July 2, while gamers who buy the CFB 27 Deluxe Edition or MVP Bundle with Madden 27 will gain access Monday, July 6.

College Football 27 beta

A closed beta is available for players who want to get an early look at CFB 27. Those with MVP+ membership who preorder the Deluxe Edition can access the beta window through Sunday, June 7.

College Football 27 preorder: How much does CFB 27 cost?

Fans can place their order on the game's webpage or in the PlayStation, Xbox, Steam and Epic stores. As has been the case since the game made its return, the College Football 27 Standard Edition will cost $69.99, with the Deluxe Edition at $99.99 and the MVP Bundle, which includes the Deluxe Edition of both College Football and Madden 27, at $149.99.

Is College Football 27 coming to PC?

Yes. The first two editions of EA Sports College Football were exclusive to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. However, EA's June 2 news release that announced the cover athletes and teased the June 4 "Opening Drive" reveal included an EA Play Pro edition for the game. EA Play Pro is a membership program that is available only for PC gamers. CFB 27 will be available on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, the EA App, Steam and Epic Games.

This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: EA College Football 27 release date, new features, beta information