Sep 14, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Wisconsin Badgers to face 2 dynamic wide receivers featured on EA Sports College Football 26 cover

Originally posted on Wisconsin Badgers on SI
By Jake Kocorowski | Last updated May 27, 2025 12:39 PM ET

There's no doubt the University of Wisconsin football program faces a daunting 2026 schedule, and the Badgers will face two receivers that are gracing the cover of one of the most popular video games series currently.

EA Sports unveiled its College Football 26 covers on Tuesday featuring sophomore wide receivers Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State) and Ryan Williams (Alabama), who emerged as standouts for each program as freshmen last season.

Cornerback Ricardo Hallman and the Wisconsin secondary will need to contain both starting Sept. 13 when the Badgers travel to Tuscaloosa to face Williams and the Crimson Tide. Williams caught four passes for 78 yards and one touchdown last season in Alabama's 42-10 victory over Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium. He finished with 48 receptions for a team-leading 865 yards receiving and eight touchdowns during the 2024 season.

Sophomore season loading…

Your #CFB26 Cover Stars @Ryanwms1 + @Jermiah_Smith1

Coming July 10. Full Reveal Thursday.
: https://t.co/Evtg4x97HP pic.twitter.com/AVoMYokJIr
— EASPORTSCollege (@EASPORTSCollege) May 27, 2025

Smith and defending national champion Ohio State will enter Camp Randall Stadium for an Oct. 18 conference clash. Smith reeled in 76 passes for 1,315 yards receiving and 15 touchdowns for the Buckeyes as a freshman.

Powerhouse Programs. Real World Coaches. Electric Traditions. Experience it all in #CFB26.

Coming July 10. Pre-Order Now
: https://t.co/PswZmDtrOF pic.twitter.com/FyQjPSTCj8
— EASPORTSCollege (@EASPORTSCollege) May 27, 2025