Xbox 360 – Michael Crabtree – Texas Tech University

“Michael Crabtree, formerly of Texas Tech University, graces the NCAA Football 10 Xbox 360® cover. A top 2009 NFL Draft prospect and two-time recipient of the Biletnikoff and Paul Warfield Awards, Crabtree is a highly recognized wide receiver who led Texas Tech in a close race for the BCS National Championship up until the final weeks of the 2008 season. Texas Tech’s victory over Texas in Lubbock is considered one of the defining moments of 2008. ”

Playstation 3 – Brian Johnson – University of Utah

“The PLAYSTATION®3 cover features University of Utah’s former quarterback, Brian Johnson. In 2008, under Johnson’s leadership, the Utah Utes became the only undefeated NCAA Division I team, boasting a 12-0 record heading into the 2009 Sugar Bowl. In that game, #7 Utah upset #4 Alabama to finish the season with a perfect 13-0 record. Johnson was named the Most Outstanding Player in the 2009 Sugar Bowl.”

Playstation Portable – Mark Sanchez – University of Southern California

“The PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) version of NCAA Football 10 will showcase University of Southern California’s former quarterback, Mark Sanchez. In his only season as USC’s starting quarterback, Sanchez led the Trojans to a near perfect 12-1 season, narrowly missing the opportunity to compete for the 2008 BCS National Championship title. Sanchez was named the Most Valuable Offensive Player in the 2009 Rose Bowl.”

Playstation 2 – Brian Orakpo – University of Texas

“University of Texas’ former defensive end, Brian Orakpo, is featured on the PlayStation®2 cover. In 2008, Orakpo was unanimously selected as a first-team All-American and named the Associated Press Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year. In his final season with the Longhorns, Orakpo won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, the Ted Hendricks Award and the Lombardi Award. Under Orakpo’s leadership, the Longhorns were one of the most dominating teams in the college football last year, defeating numerous top 25 teams including eventual Big 12 Champion and BCS National Champion contender Oklahoma in a memorable Cotton Bowl confrontation.”

EA has announced that NCAA Football ‘10 will hit retailers on July 14th for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Playstation Portable, and Playstation 2. Each week leading to the release NCAAFootball10.com will feature gameplay videos, screens, and updates on the cover athletes. This year each version of the game will feature a different athlete.

“True to the tradition of the award-winning franchise, NCAA Football 10 continues to push the bar on innovation with new online modes. NCAA Football 10 brings the excitement of college football to fans across the nation like never before with its newest feature, Season Showdown. In this new mode, every game counts as fans declare their loyalty to a favorite school and give the ultimate show of support in a nationwide competition. All college football fans will have an opportunity to participate in Season Showdown, as credits not only accumulate in-game but players can also earn credits for their school via new web-based games. Millions of college football fans around the country will be on a mission to prove their school is number one with NCAA Football 10’s Season Showdown.”

NCAA ‘10 is set to bring the college atmosphere to life (well as close as you can get from your couch) with school colors in the stands, cheerleaders, and mascots. So come July, get ready to start your professional arm-chair quarterback job again!

NCAA Football 2010 will not be out until July but you can get your first look at the game here. In a link through his Twitter, Will Kinsler of EA showed off the first screenshot of the game which is in development now.

The screen looks good, almost like EA is using the technology behind Fight Night in the new football games. Hopefully the quality of the NCAA series finally reaches its potential. Stay tuned for more news!