Wondering why players like Devin Sanchez are not in the game? Well, you’re not alone. While EA Sports College Football 26 includes thousands of athletes across hundreds of programs, several known players are still missing from the launch roster. From Ohio State’s top recruits to nearly half of West Virginia’s squad, here’s a full breakdown of every player not in EA Sports College Football 26.
Which Players Are Not In EA Sports College Football 26?
To have a confirmed appearance, players have to give consent to EA for the usage of their name, image, and likeness (NIL) in the game. In return, each player gets $1500, which is significantly more than last year’s $600, plus a free copy of the game. How generous, EA!
However, the disappearance of a player can have various reasons behind it, many of which are hard to crack. They might have committed or transferred late, been ineligible, or simply chosen to opt-out.
That said, here’s every player missing from College Football 26.
West Virginia Mountaineers
Many West Virginia Mountaineers athletes are absent from the game. Here are all 47 players that didn’t make it to EA Sports College Football 26.
- QBs: Scott Kean, Scotty Fox, Max Anderson
- RBs: Cynir Bowers, Clay Ash, Kannon Katzer
- WR: Jarel Williams, Justin Smith-Brown, Logan Ramper, Armoni Weaver, Camdon Pitchford, Cyrus Traugh, Tyshawn Dues, Jeff Weimer
- TE: Noah Braham
- OL: Raymond Kovalesky, Donovan Haslem, Trevor Bigelow, Phillip Bowser, Griffin Fogle, Andreas Hunter, Mickel Clay
- DL: Carter Zuliani, Taylor Brown, Jackson Biser, Devin Grant, Elijah Simmons, Quinton Goins
- Bandit: Keenan Eck, Marshon Oxley
- LB: John Lewis, Ben Bogle, Cam Torbor
- CB: Tyrence Crutcher, Nick Taylor, Keyshawn Robinson, ChaMarryus Bomar, Dawayne Galloway Jr., Jayden Bell
- Nickel: Chris Fileppo
- S: Kaleb Gray, Julien Horton
- P: Aiden Stire
Ohio State
Ohio State also didn’t get its full roster featured in the game. The Buckeyes are missing 5-star cornerback Devin Sanchez, as well as some other scholarship players. Here’s the full list.
- CB: Devin Sanchez
- QB: Eli Brickhandler
- WR: Dave Adolph and Damarion Witten
- OL: Justin Terry
- DL: Will Smith Jr.
- LB: Ty Howard
Miami Hurricanes
After WVU, Miami took the biggest hit in missing players. 14 players are missing from Miami’s roster, nowhere to be seen at launch.
- QB: Luke Nickel
- RB: CharMar Brown
- WR: Chance Robinson
- WR: Malachi Toney
- WR: Daylyn Upshaw
- TE: Jackson Carver
- OL: Demetrius Campbell
- DL: Herbert Scroggins
- DL: Daylen Russell
- LB: Kellen Wiley
- LB: Ezekiel Marcelin
- CB: Amari Wallace
- S: Bryce Fitzgerald
- K: Carter Davis
Oregon State Beavers
The following players are absent from Oregon State’s roster.
- DT: Jeff Newgrader
- CB: Jared Paulding
- C: Daniel Oakley
- EDGE: Michael Downing-Smith
- LT: Marquis Patterson
- FB: Sean Fox
While these players aren’t in the game at launch, their disappearance might not be permanent. Just like College Football 25, this year’s game is likely to get roster updates from time to time, welcoming players who failed to join us at launch. Plus, their absence doesn’t mean that the team is now emptier. Instead, each real player is replaced with a fictional player to simulate their presence.
