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Georgia QB Gunner Stockton opts out of ‘EA Sports College Football 27’, per reports
By Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — For the third straight year since EA Sports revived its college football franchise, one of Georgia’s biggest stars won’t be on the virtual field.Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton will not appear in EA Sports College Football 27 when the game launches next mon...
Key takeaway Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton will not appear in EA Sports College Football 27 when the game launches next month, according to multiple reports.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The decision by Gunner Stockton to opt out of EA Sports College Football 27 has significant implications for local fans, who will not be able to play as one of the state's top college football stars in the upcoming game. As a highly touted quarterback for the University of Georgia, Stockton's absence from the virtual field may disappoint fans who were looking forward to playing with him. This development also raises questions about the relationship between college athletes and video game manufacturers, particularly in terms of name, image, and likeness rights. With Georgia Tech's Justice Haynes also reportedly opting out, it will be interesting to see how this affects the game's popularity in the local market. Fans will be watching to see if Stockton and Haynes complete the necessary paperwork to be added to the game through a roster update, which could still happen after the game's release on July 9.
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Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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