Summary
Days before the release ofEA Sports College Football 25, the top 100 players by overall rating were revealed, with Michigan cornerback Will Johnson claiming the top spot. The Michigan star’s overall rating of 96 inEA Sports College Football 25was matched by LSU left offensive tackle Will Campbell, and Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II.
The launch ofCollege Football 25will mark the franchise’s return after the US Supreme Court case NCAA v. Alston in 2021 allowed it to happen. This landmark case unanimously ruled that college athletes across all divisions could earn income based on their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Three years after the case was settled, EA Sports revealed thatCollege Football 25would include some features that were callbacks to the previousNCAA Footballfranchise,such as Home Field Advantageand Wear and Tear. These features will offer home team players a distinct edge against tough opponents.
In addition to revealing the teams withthe top offenses and defensesgoing into the 2024-25 college football season, EA Sports gave players a glimpse into which athletes will stand out the most. The game’s top 100 athletes inCollege Football 25were listed according to their overall rating based on statistics relevant to their position, such as awareness, speed, and strength. The top three athletes, Michigan cornerback Will Johnson, LSU left offensive tackle Will Campbell, and Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II, received an overall rating of 96. Rounding out the top 10 player rankings, each of whom had a 95 overall rating, are Tennessee right defensive end James Pearce Jr., Ohio State free safety Caleb Downs, Colorado wide receiver and cornerback, andCollege Football 25cover athlete, Travis Hunter, Georgia free safety Malaki Starks, Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham, Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins, and Georgia right offensive guard Tate Ratledge.
Who Are The Top 100 Players In EA Sports College Football 25?
No athletes inCollege Football 25were given the maximum overall rating of 99. The Big Ten Conference and the Southeastern Conference (SEC) had four athletes in the top ten, while the Big 12 Conference claimed two spots. Hunter’s fellowCollege Football 25cover athletes, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and Michigan running back Donovan Edwards, placed 27th and 49th respectively, with overall ratings of 92 and 91.
With over 10,000 players featured, andthe return of Ultimate Team mode confirmed,EA Sports College Football 25looks to deliver on features that fans have wanted for years. How the players' overall ratings will correlate to the real college football season remains to be seen.
EA Sports College Football 25
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In EA SPORTS™ College Football 25 experience explosive gameplay variety across 134 FBS schools and immerse yourself in the iconic atmospheres of college football as you chase college greatness. CampusIQ™ Immerse yourself in authentic, fast-paced, college football gameplay with CampusIQ™. Test your strategic decision-making with an all-new composure system, player Wear & Tear, screen-shaking homefield advantages and dozens of diverse play styles across 134 FBS teams. Iconic Atmospheres From The Big House to The Swamp. From Tuscaloosa to College Station. Experience the decibel-shaking soundscape of college football putting you inside the stadium, alongside all the iconic rituals and traditions that make you feel right at home. Bring Glory Home Set a new standard for college football greatness in classic modes like Dynasty and Road To Glory. Recruit a winning roster, develop a coaching staff, and lead your program to the Championship as a created coach, or balance student-athlete life and take home the Heisman as a player.
