ESPN college football play-by-play announcer Chris Fowler consistently brings an energetic call to every significant moment during the college football season. However, even someone as seasoned as Fowler found it challenging to repeatedly record for the upcoming EA Sports college football video game College Football 26.
On Tuesday morning, Fowler took to his Instagram Stories to reveal that he had just finished recording 155 different touchdown celebration calls for College Football 26. To keep his vocal cords hydrated, he utilized a misting device while recording. “Here is what has been going on this morning,” said Fowler. “This misting device helps hydrate the vocal cords in times of stress. This morning qualifies. I did 155 touchdown screams for the new EA Sports game. Like this. Touchdown, Thundering Herd! Touchdown, Green Wave! Touchdown, Hilltoppers! With not much of a break in between. So a little of this to rest the vocal cords. Kind of an intense, loud morning in here today.”
Chris Fowler has given an update on his new voice recordings for CFB26 👀
He says he recorded 155 new touchdown calls for the upcoming game. pic.twitter.com/9On4N8ekOQ
— CFB Kings (@CFBKings) April 2, 2025
Recording voiceovers for College Football 26 may be a demanding task for Fowler, who was also featured in last year’s game. Nevertheless, his contributions have played a significant role in the successful comeback of the EA Sports college football series, with this past year marking the first release of a college football video game since 2013 due to licensing challenges. Unsurprisingly, given the affection fans had for the series prior to its hiatus, College Football 25 achieved record sales for EA Sports, surpassing NBA 2K21 to become the best-selling sports video game ever.
Only time will tell if College Football 26 can sustain the momentum initiated by College Football 25. Clearly, Fowler is fully committed to ensuring gamers enjoy an authentic experience when the game launches this summer.
