Farmageddon Gets Spotlight in EA Sports CFB 26 Reveal Trailer

EA Sports unveiled the official trailer for College Football 26 this week, and a familiar Big 12 rivalry made a high-profile appearance.

Kansas State vs. Iowa State, known to fans as Farmageddon, was featured prominently in the video’s opening moments, signaling national recognition for one of the league’s most notable matchups.

The clip shows the Wildcats and Cyclones battling on a fourth down in front of a roaring crowd, complete with visual enhancements like camera shakes and reactive sidelines.

The scene sets the tone for EA’s focus on immersive realism and highlights Farmageddon as a key part of the Big 12’s identity heading into the 2025 season.

This inclusion isn’t just eye candy; it’s a nod to the growing relevance of both programs. Iowa State is coming off a historic 11-3 campaign that nearly concluded with a berth in the College Football Playoff, while Kansas State remains a perennial contender under Chris Klieman.

With both teams trending upward, it’s no surprise that EA chose this rivalry to help showcase the intensity and passion of its revamped gameplay.

The game, which launches on July 19 (with early access beginning July 16), is expected to feature real players, authentic playbooks, coaching staff likenesses, and a full “Road to the College Football Playoff” mode. Including Farmageddon in the trailer reflects the stakes and storylines EA wants to capture.

College Football 26 promises to bring the sport’s biggest rivalries to life, and by choosing Kansas State vs. Iowa State to help debut the game, EA Sports made one thing clear: Farmageddon belongs in the spotlight.