Marching 100 Trumpet Player

I’ve never really been into sports video games like 2K, Madden, FIFA, or anything like that—they just never excited me. But the thought of having actual marching bands in a college football video game? That would completely change things for me.

Growing up, I always wished video games included the band side of things, because that’s where I truly connected. Now that I’m in college, I’ve been able to appreciate football more—talking about it, watching it with others—it’s a big part of the culture. But for me, the band has always been the main event.

I currently march in the Marching 100 at FAMU, and I’m a music industry major. I really believe FAMU would be more than happy to help pioneer something like this. Including bands—especially HBCU bands—would be groundbreaking. FAMU has a rich legacy, and we even won Band of the Year last year. Putting us in the game would bring massive attention to both the Marching 100 and the game itself.

As someone who’s loved video games my whole life, I’d absolutely buy College Football 26 on day one if bands were in it. I felt strongly enough about this to make sure I wrote this message—because this is a very real opportunity. It’s innovative. It’s needed. And I know I’m not the only one who feels this way.

Let’s make it happen. 🎺🔥