Deion Sanders is now officially part of EA Sports College Football 27 after a delay of several years and months. The Colorado football head coach was added to the game in a title update released on Tuesday, closing a gap that had left him absent since the game’s relaunch in 2025.
Sanders had publicly said at Big 12 Football Media Days in July that he was not paid enough to be included in the game, suggesting compensation was the sticking point. EA Sports and Sanders reached an agreement to include him, ending a period where six head coaches were missing from the popular college football video game. Alongside Sanders, coaches such as Miami’s Mario Cristobal, North Carolina’s Bill Belichick, Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz, Utah State’s Bronco Mendenhall, Southern Miss’ Blake Anderson, and North Texas’ Neal Brown were also absent before the update.
Players who update College Football 27 can now select Coach Prime in dynasty mode, where he appears as a Level 32 coach with the talent developer archetype. The update also introduces new mascots and various gameplay fixes, according to EA Sports’ official tweet on September 21, 2026.
Sanders, known for his business acumen and careful brand management, rarely allows his image to be used without compensation. This deal with EA Sports reflects those priorities rather than any other reason for his absence.
The addition of Sanders completes the roster of head coaches in the game, allowing fans to manage the Colorado Buffaloes under his leadership. The inclusion comes as College Football 27 continues to grow in popularity after its return last year.
EA Sports shared the news on social media, inviting players to “do it for U by calling the shots in Boulder with Deion Sanders.” The update arrived alongside new coaches, mascots, and gameplay tweaks, reinforcing the game’s ongoing development.
Coverage of Colorado football and Coach Prime’s career remains active through outlets like Buffaloes Wire, which originally reported the update. Fans can follow the latest from Sanders and the Buffaloes on social media platforms including X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook.
The Coach Prime addition marks the latest confirmed change in College Football 27’s evolving lineup, with no further updates announced at this time.
According to Yahoo Sports.