In the latter part of June 2024, EA Sports initiated the unveiling of team rankings for College Football 25, featuring the top-performing offenses and defenses for the upcoming year.
After a long wait, the release of College Football 25 on July 19, 2024 will mark the return of simulation college football games after over a decade. It will be available worldwide, making it the first official release in this genre in a long time.
In order to build anticipation for the game’s release, EA Sports unveiled team rankings in late June, featuring the top offenses and defenses. As expected, the lists are dominated by the game’s elite powerhouses.
Take a peek at the top-ranked offenses and defenses in College Football 25.
Top 25 College Football Offenses
At launch, let’s take a look at the top 25 offenses in College Football.
| Rank | Team | Overall |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | 94 |
| 2 | Oregon | 94 |
| 3 | Alabama | 91 |
| 4 | Texas | 91 |
| 5 | Ohio State | 89 |
| 6 | LSU | 89 |
| 7 | Miami (FL) | 89 |
| 8 | Colorado | 89 |
| 9 | Missouri | 89 |
| 10 | Clemson | 87 |
| 11 | Utah | 87 |
| 12 | Penn State | 87 |
| 13 | Be Miss | 87 |
| 14 | Kansas | 87 |
| 15 | Arizona | 87 |
| 16 | NC State | 87 |
| 17 | Our Lady | 85 |
| 18 | Texas A&M | 85 |
| 19 | Memphis | 85 |
| 20 | SMU | 85 |
| 21 | UCF | 85 |
| 22 | Florida State | 83 |
| 23 | Oklahoma | 83 |
| 24 | Virginia Tech | 83 |
| 25 | USC | 83 |
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Georgia, with the help of their standout quarterback Carson Beck, holds the highest ranking at 94 OVR, tied with the Oregon Ducks.
The Bulldogs secured the fifth spot in the nation for yards per game (496.5) in the 2023 season, falling behind only LSU. However, Oregon, who ranked second in the nation (531.4) last year, will not have Bo Nix as their quarterback for the upcoming season.
The top five is completed by perennial powerhouses Alabama, Texas, and Ohio State. The team is led by star quarterback and College Football 25 cover athlete Quinn Ewers.
A noteworthy mention is that Colorado’s offense, led by Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, ranks eighth in the nation.
Let’s take a closer look at the top 25 defenses in College Football.
Best Defenses in College Football 25
At launch, these teams will possess the strongest defenses in College Football’s top 25.
| Rank | Team | Overall |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio State | 96 |
| 2 | Georgia | 94 |
| 3 | Oregon | 90 |
| 4 | Alabama | 90 |
| 5 | Clemson | 90 |
| 6 | Our Lady | 90 |
| 7 | Michigan | 90 |
| 8 | Texas | 88 |
| 9 | Penn State | 88 |
| 10 | Utah | 88 |
| 11 | Florida State | 88 |
| 12 | Oklahoma | 88 |
| 13 | Iowa | 88 |
| 14 | Virginia Tech | 86 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | 86 |
| 16 | USC | 86 |
| 17 | Auburn | 86 |
| 18 | LSU | 84 |
| 19 | Texas A&M | 84 |
| 20 | Colorado | 84 |
| 21 | Oklahoma State | 84 |
| 22 | Louisville | 84 |
| 23 | North Carolina | 84 |
| 24 | Kansas State | 84 |
| 25 | Florida | 84 |
The Top 10 Defenses in #CFB25…. Thoughts?Top 25 | 🔗: https://t.co/QJRUvTib0f pic.twitter.com/bcgprMgGYX
— EASPORTSCollege (@EASPORTSCollege) June 27, 2024
Last year, the Ohio State Buckeyes ranked second in the nation for lowest points allowed per game (11.23), coming in just behind their rival team Michigan. However, with the departure of Kris Jenkins and Mike Sainristil to the professional league, Ohio State has claimed the top spot at the start of the 2024 season.
During the previous season, Georgia’s defense proved its strength by limiting opponents to an average of 15.64 points per game, an impressive feat considering the tough competition in the SEC. As the new season begins, the Bulldogs boast the second-ranked defense in the league.
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