During “rankings week,” EA Sports is revealing the top defensive units in the upcoming College Football 25 video game. Factors like player rosters, game film analysis, and stats were considered when determining defensive ratings. This information was released after offensive ratings were unveiled earlier in the week. Fans now have an idea of where their favorite teams will rank in terms of defensive prowess when the full team rankings are announced later this week.
The rankings of the toughest places to play have already sparked debate, and it is expected that the team ratings will do the same. Ohio State has been identified as having the best defense in the game, with a rating of 96. The Buckeyes are among seven teams with a defensive rating in the 90s. Other teams with high defensive ratings include Georgia, Oregon, Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame, and Michigan.
The full list of defensive rankings for EA Sports College Football 25 includes a range of teams with varying defensive strengths. Teams like Texas, Penn State, and Utah have impressive defensive ratings in the high 80s, while top programs like Florida State, Oklahoma, and Iowa are not far behind. Even teams like Virginia Tech, Wisconsin, and USC have solid defensive ratings in the mid-80s. The list also includes former powerhouses like Auburn and LSU, as well as rising programs like Colorado, Oklahoma State, and North Carolina. Florida, Kansas State, Texas A&M, and Louisville round out the rankings with solid ratings in the low 80s.