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Former Penn State running back Saquon Barkley named cover athlete for Madden 26
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Former Penn State running back Saquon Barkley 's legacy continues to grow.
On Monday morning, EA Sports announced Barkley will be the cover athlete for the Madden 26 video game, making him the first Nittany Lion to earn the honor.
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The recognition comes after a historic season for Barkley, where he set the NFL single-season rushing yards record (regular and postseason) while guiding the Philadelphia Eagles to a Super Bowl championship.
He accumulated career highs with 436 carries for 2,504 yards and 20 total touchdowns, while only fumbling once, which is earning praise as one of the greatest seasons by a running back ever.
The resurgence came in Barkley's first season in Philadelphia, where he had a significantly improved offensive line and other star players lining the offense, giving him the opportunity to excel in The Keystone State, where he first rose to fame as a Nittany Lion.
Barkley's iconic backwards hurdle will be featured on the cover, marking one of the highlights of the 2024-25 NFL season. The game will be released on Aug. 14 on Playstation and Xbox.
This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: Saquon Barkley named EA Sports Madden 26 cover athlete
