The wait is nearly over, as EA Sports is set to officially release the highly anticipated video game, College Football 25, on July 19th, ushering in one of the most significant offseason dates in recent memory, the first time fans will be able to play the game in over a decade.
EA Sports has already released the cover and a brief gameplay trailer that shows players some of the details they can expect this summer. We are already working on predicting the highest rated players in the game. Now let's predict the overall ranking of the best team.
Since these rankings are typically based on player averages, it makes sense that on a scale of 0-99, the schools with the highest rated players would be the highest rated teams.
Expected rating: 89. Jackson-Arnold may lack experience as a quarterback, but his skill set is good enough to make his SEC debut with the Sooners, aided by talented receivers and an improved defense. But we'll see how well OU's new offensive line performs against a much stronger opponent.
Expected rating: 90. Michigan tailback Donovan Edwards was spotlighted on the cover of College Football 25. He will be a part of an offense that has cost the Wolverines most of their national titles with question marks at quarterback, wide receiver and offensive line.
Expected rating: 91. The departure of Ke'Andre Lambert-Smith added depth at wide receiver, depriving young quarterback Drew Aller of much-needed security, but Ohio State transfer Julian Fleming provides a quality addition. becomes. Caitron Allen and Nicholas Singleton will lead the offense to victory, but the Nittany Lions also have questions along the offensive line.
Expected rating: 92. Lane Kiffin has built arguably one of the best rosters in Ole Miss history, even considering the loss of running back Quinshon Judkins. Key acquisitions on defense include two front rushers in Walter Nolen and Princely Umanmiehlen, and wide receiver Antwain Wells as a seasoned offensive addition to work with quarterback Jackson Dart. Adding a new dimension to the core.
Expected rating: 93. The Irish are looking to improve their losses on offense with quarterback Riley Leonard and former Clemson wideout Beau Collins, who could be a two-way threat at the position, but the third-year Coach Marcus Freeman enters the game with one of the best secondary defensemen in college football. .
Expected rating: 94. We'll see how well Karen DeBoer fits into what Nick Saban has built with a seemingly impossible task. But the Tide's new head coach is a proven winner with a nearly 90% win rate, including quarterback Jalen Milroe, an improved offensive line, a strong rushing attack, and a capable front-seven rotation. inherited important talents.
Expected rating: 95. Another College Football 25 cover player leads the Longhorns into the SEC. Quarterback Quinn Ewers returns under center to lead an offense protected by a veteran line and featuring reliable skill threats including receivers Isaiah Bonds and Matthew Golden. For a difficult schedule.
Expected rating: 96. Heading into the Big Ten, the Ducks look like a true contender for a conference championship. Veteran quarterback Dillon Gabriel slots under center behind a strong line with targets like wide receiver Evan Stewart moving downfield.
Expected rating: 97. After an active offseason in the transfer portal, Chip Kelly takes over as offensive coordinator, running back and running back Quinshon Judkins, a two-time SEC rushing champion, alongside veteran quarterback Will Howard. I made a contract with He pairs well with returning lead rusher Treveillon Henderson, and defensive talent is also returning, especially with former Alabama safety Caleb Downs stepping in to put Ohio State on the short list of title contenders. I'm going to do it.
Expected rating: 98. Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck, who was little known nationally a year ago, returns this season as one of the most efficient and productive pass players in college football. He scored his 24 points on just his six interceptions last fall, boasting top-notch talent at tailback and receiver and a cohesive line defending them. Georgia's defense, a strength of Kirby Smart's team, returns five experienced starters.
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