EA Sports College Football 27 cover art revealed, gets meme'd into oblivion on social media

June 4, 2026 - 16:28

EA Sports has unveiled the cover art for the deluxe edition of College Football 27, and the internet is having a field day with it. The image features Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti standing alongside Mike the Tiger, the live mascot of LSU. The unusual pairing has quickly become a target for memes and jokes across social media platforms.

Fans were quick to point out the odd combination of a coach from a Big Ten program and a live tiger from the SEC. Many users posted side-by-side comparisons, editing the tiger's expression or placing Cignetti in absurd scenarios. Others joked about the lack of any actual players on the cover, noting that the deluxe edition chose a coach and a mascot over star athletes.

The reaction was swift and merciless. One popular post showed the tiger photoshopped into a business suit, sitting next to Cignetti in a boardroom. Another meme replaced the tiger's head with the face of a different SEC mascot. The general consensus among commenters was that the cover felt random and disconnected from the game's focus on college football gameplay.

EA Sports has not responded to the backlash, but the memes continue to circulate. The standard edition cover, which has not been released yet, is expected to feature a player or a more traditional lineup. For now, the deluxe edition cover stands as a bizarre piece of sports gaming history, providing plenty of material for late-night laughs.