EA Sports College Football 25 – A Long-Awaited Return

EA Sports College Football 25 was a long time coming, with over 10 years separating the latest release and it’s predecessor College Football 14. A mix of nostalgia and longing contributed to this being one of the more highly-anticipated sports video game releases in recent years. Where the Madden series is clearly aimed at the younger demographic, College football appealed to many “retired” gamers who have been disconnected from the gaming world in recent years and strong sales were expected.

Mixed Reactions, but Market Confidence Remains

There are clearly mixed feelings around the final product with multiple bugs reported and many gamers left feeling underwhelmed, but that’s par for the course when dealing with EA. What is unusual with this game is that betting markets have taken an interest in the sales figures, with BetOnline offering an over/under market based on 3.5 million sales in the fiscal year between April 1, 2024, and April 2, 2025.

Sales Over/Under Betting Market

How Does This Compare to Past Releases?

Several figures in the media give an indication of the game’s popularity and potential sales trajectory:

• College Football 14 (previous edition) sold an estimated 1.5 million copies.
• Around 500,000 players were estimated to have played the EA Play trial of the new release.
• Reports suggest College Football 25 has already tripled the sales of the previous best-selling game (believed to be College Football 07).
  • College Football 07 reportedly sold 1.4 million copies.

What’s Next for Sales?

The biggest sales periods are still ahead, including:

• Holiday sales boom 🎄
• Bowl games season & playoffs 🏆

No official sales figures have been released yet, but if early estimates hold, the over 3.5 million bet looks like excellent value.

Final Thoughts

The buzz around College Football 25 suggests strong sales potential, despite some criticism of the game itself. With plenty of time left in the sales cycle, betting on the over might be a smart move.

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