Sparky Makes Cover of College Football 27, Marks ASU's Rising National Profile The College Football 27 Deluxe Edition cover features Arizona State’s iconic mascot, Sparky, holding a pitchfork in the back right corner, alongside LSU’s Mike the Tiger and Western Kentucky’s Big Red. This marks the second consecutive year ASU has appeared on the cover, following its 2026 edition featuring Coach Kenny Dillingham and former Sun Devils quarterback Sam Leavitt. The cover’s alternate version highlights Indiana’s Curt Cignetti, surrounded by Oregon’s Dante Moore and Miami’s Malachi Toney, while the standard cover showcases Toney celebrating “The U” with Moore and Ole Miss’s Kewan Lacey against a sunset backdrop. ASU’s national prominence has surged since its 2024 College Football Playoff run, which included a quarterfinal clash against Texas in the Peach Bowl. Despite a 2025 season that saw the Sun Devils finish 8-5 and lose the Sun Bowl, Coach Dillingham has led the team to a 22-17 record since taking over in 2023. The program’s momentum continued with four ASU players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, including first-round picks wide receiver Jordyn Tyson and offensive tackle Max Iheanachor. These draft successes are expected to bolster the team’s 2026 season, which includes key additions via the transfer portal, such as wide receiver Omarion Miller and quarterback Cutter Boley. Looking ahead, ASU’s 2026 schedule features high-profile matchups, including the first-ever college football game in London against Kansas on September 19, as well as games against Texas A&M (September 12) and Texas Tech (October 17), the defending Big 12 champion.#arizona_state #kenny_dillingham #sam_leavitt #jordyn_tyson #max_iheanachor
