EA Sports' College Football 25 Is Finally Here After an 11-Year Wait
Football video game enthusiasts’ long wait is over. Early on Tuesday, EA Sports released the much-anticipated latest edition of their college football series, College Football 25. This release marks the first new installment in the series in 11 years, a significant gap that has only heightened the anticipation among fans.
With a hiatus this extensive, one might wonder if the enthusiasm for the game series has waned. Quite the contrary, as indicated by a comprehensive social media study that tracked over a million tweets in the past 30 days. The goal of the study was to identify which teams had the most excited fanbases regarding the game, and the results speak volumes.
Among the findings, the Texas Longhorns’ fanbase emerged as the most ardent, with an impressive 92,307 tweets tracked. Their volume was closely rivaled by Florida with 90,801 tweets, and Michigan came in third with 81,400 tweets. Other teams rounding out the top five were Florida State and Colorado, with tweet totals of 79,334 and 72,334 respectively.
The top college football fanbases by tweet volume are as follows: Texas - 92,307, Florida - 90,801, Michigan - 81,400, Florida State - 79,334, Colorado - 72,334, Georgia - 61,487, Miami - 52,964, Alabama - 49,753, Kansas State - 43,875, Oklahoma - 40,766, Arizona - 39,947, LSU - 37,155, Missouri - 36,863, Texas A&M - 36,742, Ohio State - 35,368, California - 33,457, Oregon - 31,790, Notre Dame - 31,477, Tennessee - 30,674, Kansas - 29,568, Virginia Tech - 29,400, Clemson - 28,134, Utah - 27,309, Washington - 26,941, and Michigan State - 26,879.
The numbers underscore a deep-seated passion for college football that transcends digital platforms. It’s not just about waiting for a game; it’s about a vibrant, thriving community that uses social media to express its enthusiasm. This fervor suggests that College Football 25 was much more than just a game—it was an event.
Amid the buzz of the game's release, separate headlines were made by rumors concerning potential changes in the presidential reelection bid on Friday. This speculation was quickly rebuffed by the White House. Andrew Bates, a spokesperson, decisively quashed the rumors stating, “That is not happening, period. The individuals making those claims are not speaking for his family or his team – and they will be proven wrong.”
In the wake of these rumors, the President's reelection odds experienced a notable shift, moving from 8-1 to 16-1 in just two days. Bates, rallying support, also added, “Keep the faith.”
As the sports community revels in the return of a beloved game, it's clear that the landscape of both sports and politics remains dynamic. EA Sports' College Football 25 might have taken years to return, but its impactful comeback demonstrates the loyalty and passion of football fans across the nation.