10 out of 10 - WELCOME BACK to the Gridiron Glory
It's been over a decade. Ten long years without Road to Glory, without Dynasty Mode, without Saturday traditions rendered in stunning digital form. But now-it's back, and not just back, but better than we dared to hope.
This isn't a half-measure. This isn't a nostalgia cash grab.
This is college football in all its soul, swagger, and spectacle.
Dynasty Mode - Still King
At the heart of College Football 25 is the Dynasty Mode, and it hits harder than ever. You're not just a coach; you're a program-builder, a recruiter, a culture-setter. You grind through late-night film, pitch to recruits, manage staff, and work through real adversity-just like the real thing. The long haul feels meaningful again, and whether you're turning a bottom-tier squad into playoff contenders or reviving a fallen powerhouse, you're in it.
Road to Glory - Personal and Powerful
This is where stories are made. From high school turf to Saturday primetime, you live the journey. Fight for your spot. Balance school, NIL, and relationships. Turn your name into a legacy. It's cinematic. Emotional. Honest. The pressure and pride of college ball is all there-and it works because it's not just about winning. It's about becoming.
The Pageantry is BACK
No NFL game can touch what College Football 25 nails in atmosphere. From "Jump Around" in Wisconsin to dotting the "I" in Columbus, every stadium has its soul intact. The music, the chants, the mascots, the bands, the energy-it's overwhelming in the best way. You don't just play here. You belong here.
Gameplay - Fast, Fluid, College Football
Built off the Madden engine but evolved into its own beast. This is not the NFL-it's faster, more chaotic, and way more fun. Triple options, wild special teams, game-altering pick-sixes. The playbooks are deep, the momentum swings are wild, and the chaos of a college Saturday is in full effect.
Presentation - Authentic to the Core
ESPN-style overlays, halftime shows, dramatic crowd shifts based on momentum-it looks like what you see on TV. The little details-weather, field wear, sideline energy-make it feel alive.
And the Best Part?
It's only going to get better.
With College Football 26 on the horizon, the foundation is set for something massive. More stadiums. More licensing. Deeper systems. More teams, traditions, and ways to bring your school's identity to life.
This isn't just a one-off. This is the return of a franchise ready to grow year after year.
Final Verdict
EA Sports College Football 25 is everything we waited for-and more.
It respects the past, delivers in the present, and promises a hell of a future.
For the diehards. For the dreamers. For the ones who never gave up on it.
10 out of 10. Welcome back. We're ready for 26.