“It is time”: As EA Sports College Football Arrives, Fans Put to Bed the Game That Held Them Over During the Long Drought

Goodbye, old friend.

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  • As EA Sports College Football 25 nears release, the beloved NCAA Football 14 will finally be put to rest after serving fans for a decade.
  • EA Sports College Football 25 is a fresh start to the franchise and aims to recapture the magic of previous NCAA games.
  • A notable drawback of the upcoming game is its use of generic avatars instead of authentic player headshots.
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EA Sports is breaking its 11-year hiatus and is coming back with the beloved Sports College Football. While anticipation for the new game is high, this has also given fans the opportunity to put one game back on the shelf, which has been serving them for a long time.

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The NCAA Football 14 is considered one of the best games in the series and has held the fort in the absence of any new game. This has become a bittersweet moment for fans but a much-needed change since it was released ten years back.

Although EA Sports College Football is Here, Fans Won’t Forget NCAA Football 14

Two players are running in the EA Sports College Football 25.
The upcoming EA Sports College Football 25 will likely end NCAA 14 tenure. Image Credit: EA Sports

There is no doubt that EA Sports College Football is expected to take the community by storm and make a name in the sports genre. Since the last installment came out in 2013, significant enhancements are expected from the title, especially regarding visuals and smoothness.

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Amidst all the noise about the game, it’s worth pointing out that one game has been there for all the fans for a long time. NCAA 14 is not only the last College Football game in the series but is also considered one of the best. Naturally, in the absence of any new game in the past decade, fans still relish the old faithful.

It Is Time
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Unfortunately, this lovely affair is soon going to end with the release of EA SPORTS College Football 25. The new game’s enhancements to practically every department will overshadow NCAA 14, so most fans will move away from it.

Out with the old and in with the new!
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Of course, fans have been pouring love for the old game over the internet. A Reddit user, u/fearapjrx, has shared a wholesome meme regarding the retirement of the old one. Another user, u/BadDoGooder, posted an image of an old Xbox and a new Xbox Series S with an NCAA 14 disc for each console.

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EA Sports College Football is Missing One Feature that Features Madden Boasts

Player customization in EA SPORTS College Football 25
The game uses generic avatars for players’ headshots. Image Credit: EA Sports

It’s not all sunshine and rainbows for the game, as it has one major drawback. The game doesn’t use authentic headshots of players; instead, you’ll get to see generic avatars.

Given that Madden uses accurate headshots of the players, it’s somewhat bizarre that College Football is not doing the same. However, there is a chance that this feature will be added later in the game. Furthermore, with real college football getting attention like never before due to the rise of social media, this is a must-do for EA.

Expectations are high for the game, and it would be interesting to see how the franchise is tackled moving forward. Although different at the core, the game will compete with Madden for the most loved football title.

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Did you ever play NCAA 14? What are your expectations about the EA SPORTS College Football 25? Let us know in the comments below.

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Written by Kuldeep Thapa

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Kuldeep is an electrical engineer and a writer for FandomWire with over 5 years of experience under the belt. He is a keen learner who consistently tries to improve and is always up for the grind. Besides delving into the Pokemon world, he enjoys playing League of Legends and many other competitive games.