College Football 27 troubleshooting

College Football 27 won't launch on PC: EA Javelin, Secure Boot, and Error 115 fixes

Since the July 9, 2026 launch, players have reported College Football 27 failing to start on PC. Most cases trace back to EA Javelin anti-cheat: it needs Secure Boot on Windows 11 and sometimes needs a Repair. Work through the fixes below in order.

Published July 13, 2026. Reviewed July 13, 2026. Edited by FrameReady.

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Quick fix checklist, most likely first

  • 1. Repair the anti-cheat: run EAAntiCheat.Installer.exe as administrator, pick College Football 27, click Repair. Official
  • 2. Enable Secure Boot in BIOS or UEFI if you are on Windows 11. Official
  • 3. Clear the EA app cache: Help, App Recovery, Clear Cache. Reported
  • 4. Try administrator: run the EA app, or Steam, as administrator. Reported
  • 5. Disable VPN or proxy and confirm antivirus has not quarantined an EA file. Reported
  • 6. Install pending Windows updates and restart. Official

"The latest version of EA Javelin AntiCheat is required"

This message means the anti-cheat service is missing, outdated, or blocked, so the game cannot start. The direct fix is a Repair from EA's own installer.

  • Open the College Football 27 install folder, usually under the Steam or EA app library.
  • Find EAAntiCheat.Installer.exe, right click, and Run as administrator.
  • Choose EA Sports College Football 27, then click Repair.
  • If Repair does not help, open the installer again, Uninstall the anti-cheat, then Install it once more.

Secure Boot is required on Windows 11

EA's anti-cheat help states Secure Boot must be on for EA Javelin. If it is off, the game may refuse to launch. Check it in Windows first: press the Windows key, type System Information, and look at the Secure Boot State line. If it says Off, turn it on in your BIOS or UEFI.

Warning: BIOS and UEFI changes can stop Windows from booting if done wrong. Switching from Legacy or CSM to UEFI on a disk that was set up as MBR can make the system unbootable. Note your current settings, back up important files, and look up your exact motherboard model before changing boot settings.

  • Restart and enter BIOS or UEFI, usually with Delete, F2, or F10 at boot.
  • Find Secure Boot, often under Boot or Security, and set it to Enabled.
  • Save and exit, then check the Secure Boot State in System Information again.

Error 115 and the EA app crashing back to the library

Error 115 is a player-reported launch error tied to the EA app and anti-cheat, not an official EA code with a published meaning. The EA app closing back to your library usually means the anti-cheat failed to hook into the game. The same steps help both.

  • Clear the EA app cache: Help, App Recovery, Clear Cache.
  • Repair the anti-cheat as shown above.
  • Try both administrator setups: EA app as admin with Steam normal, then the reverse.
  • Restart the EA app and Steam to refresh game entitlements.
  • Disable VPN or proxy software, which can make Javelin run incorrectly.

Other causes worth checking

  • Antivirus quarantine: if Windows Defender or another antivirus removes an EA app or anti-cheat file, the game may never start. Restore the file and add an exclusion. Reported
  • Windows updates: pending updates refresh the security components the EA app relies on. Official
  • Graphics drivers: restart and update your GPU driver if an unsigned or expired driver is loading at launch. Reported
  • EA account link: make sure your Steam copy is linked to a valid EA account, since the game runs through the EA app. Official

Still blocked?

If none of these work, the issue may be a wider EA app or server problem rather than your PC. Check the EA anti-cheat help page and EA's technical forums for College Football 27, and confirm your PC actually meets the requirements before assuming a fault.

Check your PC against the requirementsSee CFB27 PC status

FAQ

Why won't College Football 27 launch on PC?

The most common cause is EA Javelin anti-cheat. It runs at the Windows kernel level and needs Secure Boot enabled on Windows 11, and its installer sometimes needs a Repair. If the anti-cheat cannot start, the game closes back to your library or shows an error instead of launching.

What does the EA Javelin AntiCheat required message mean?

It means the anti-cheat service is missing, outdated, or blocked. Fix it by running EAAntiCheat.Installer.exe as administrator, choosing EA Sports College Football 27, and clicking Repair. If that fails, uninstall and reinstall the anti-cheat from the same installer.

Does College Football 27 need Secure Boot?

Yes. EA's anti-cheat help states Secure Boot is required for EA Javelin on Windows 11. If Secure Boot is off, turn it on in your BIOS or UEFI. Back up first, because BIOS changes can affect whether Windows boots.

How do I fix College Football 27 Error 115?

Error 115 is a player-reported launch error tied to the EA app and anti-cheat. Clear the EA app cache (Help, App Recovery, Clear Cache), repair the anti-cheat, try running the EA app or Steam as administrator, and restart both to refresh entitlements.

Why does the EA app crash back to the library when I start the game?

That usually means the anti-cheat failed to hook into the game. Repair the anti-cheat, clear the EA app cache, disable any VPN or proxy, and make sure antivirus has not quarantined an EA app or anti-cheat file.

Can I play College Football 27 on Steam Deck if it won't launch?

No. EA Javelin does not support Linux, so College Football 27 is blocked on SteamOS and Steam Deck. These launch fixes apply to Windows only. A Windows handheld can run it.

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