Bill Belichick went decades without appearing in Madden football video games. He's keeping the streak alive by declining to appear in CFB 26

A pair of notable college football coaches are sitting out for Electronic Arts’ ‘EA College Football 26.’ The NCAA franchise returned last year after a 10-year hiatus, and another iteration has since been released for buyers of its Deluxe Edition.

College Football 26will release worldwide on July 10. However, EA Sports is offering a Deluxe edition with early access that will be available on July 7, three days before the game is set to be available to the general public. MORE: Arch Manning, Nico Iamaleava among surprise QB ratings in College Football 26