EA Sports College Football 25: 9 Highest-Rated Teams

Summary

• Choose a team with a high overall rating like Georgia to dominate both offensively and defensively in EA Sports College Football 25.
• Teams like Florida State and LSU offer a strong balance of offense and defense, with powerful offensive lines and solid ratings.
• Consider factors like quarterback ratings, offensive line strength, and top defensive players when selecting a team to ensure success.

There's a grand tradition in college football video games of taking the worst-rated teams and rebuilding them in Dynasty mode. It's an incredible journey, taking the downtrodden underdog from punching bag to national powerhouse. However, for players competing against others, it's much more important to select a team that lets you win right away.

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EA Sports College Football 25 includes many strong teams, reflecting the programs' successes in real life. However, only nine teams have an overall rating eclipsing 90, cementing them as the best of the best. They'll help you steamroll any competition, whether online or with friends on the couch.

9 Florida State

90 Overall

While the state's football landscape was largely dominated by the Florida Gators in the 2000s, the Florida State Seminoles have since dominated the Sunshine State. They boast an offensive rating of 85, with a slightly stronger defense at 88.

The Florida State defense is quite potent, with many of their best players having overall ratings in the high 80s. While possessing less gaudy stats, the offense is anchored by a strong line; their left tackle and center are 89 and 88, respectively. As such, the running game should be a priority when playing with the Noles, since your O-line will bully opposing defenses.

8 LSU

90 Overall

LSU has had a prolific few years, spearheaded by star quarterback Joe Burrow. While he and many of his teammates left for the NFL, the team is still very competitive. The offense has a strong rating of 89, while the defense sports a comparatively weaker 84.

The Tigers offensive line makes Florida State look like amateur hour. Both tackles are in the 90s (Will Campbell is the highest rated player on the team with a 96 overall rating), and the guards are tied at 86. Moving the ball on the ground should be easy then, but airing it out is also viable; the starting quarterback is an 85 overall, with multiple receivers in the mid-80s.

7 Notre Dame

90 Overall

Notre Dame fields one of the top teams, the only independent school on the list. The Fighting Irish have showcased some of football's greatest players ever, including the legendary Joe Montana and Joe Theismann. Their offense is strong with an 85 rating, but their real strength is their defense, rated at an impressive 90.

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The best part of Notre Dame's defense is the secondary and defensive line; they make up four of the school's top five players. Benjamin Morrison is the highest-rated at 94, loaded up with platinum and gold abilities. With linemen in the high 80s as well, it will be hard for your opponents to find success on the ground or in the air.

6 Clemson

90 Overall

Rounding out the 90 overalls is Clemson. The Tigers won the College Football National Championship in 2018 and remain a national player, but have failed to reach similar heights in recent years. Their team is statistically very similar to Notre Dame, both sporting a 90-rated defense, but the Tigers edge them out slightly with a better offense, rated 87.

Clemson has an incredibly balanced roster to go along with their somewhat balanced ratings. Their top ten players by overall rating are split right down the middle, with five on offense and five on defense. They're a great squad to pick if you want a team that can do it all, even if there are better options further down this list.

5 Texas

92 Overall

Texas is one of the most football-crazy states in all of America, so it makes sense that UT Austin's team is one of the best in the nation. They're led by their excellent quarterback Quinn Ewers, who's also one of the game's cover athletes. They have one of the most threatening offenses in the game (rated 91), and a defense that isn't much worse (88).

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Given the celebrity status of Ewers, much of the offense is going to come through the air. He's one of the best quarterbacks in the game (behind only Shedeur Sanders and Carson Beck), commanding high marks for accuracy and throw power. Distributing the ball should be pretty easy too; five receivers are rated 80 overall or higher, with speed stats in the 90s.

4 Alabama

93 Overall

Here's where the truly great teams begin to emerge. For decades, Nick Saban and Alabama dominated college football. While the coach is no longer with the team, it's still a powerful program. The Crimson Tide has an offense evaluated as a 91, almost perfectly aligned with its defensive rating of 90.

Alabama has a lot of talent, but its best players are located on the offensive line. The center and both guards are in the low 90s, each of them carrying multiple physical abilities. This makes establishing the run game easier, and should your pass protection fail you, quarterback Jalen Milroe (90 overall) can scramble with his 91 speed.

3 Oregon

93 Overall

The Oregon Ducks are one of the few west-coast college football powerhouses. While most of the best teams originate from the southern United States, Oregon has found its way into many bowl games due to its excellent recruiting and facilities. The team is tied for best offense in the game with a 94 grade, and fields a similarly stout defense at 90.

The Ducks depth chart reads like an even better version of Texas's team. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel is one of the best at his position with a 92 overall rating and multiple abilities. Throwing the ball is a breeze for this team, since it has two receivers in the 90s. Couple that with dominant offensive tackles, and you'll be able to sit in the pocket all day while you slice up defenses.

2 Ohio State

93 Overall

Ohio State is consistently one of the highest-ranked football teams in the nation, and that's reflected in its ratings. It has an offense rated at 89 paired with an exceptional 96 defense, the best in the game. You may not put up as many points as other teams, but you won't have to if you make the most of your defensive talent.

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The highlight of Ohio State's defense is its dominant secondary; the free safety Caleb Downs has a 95 overall rating, and there are two more corners sharing a 91 rating. Should your opponent try to run, they'll be met by an equally impressive defensive line, with multiple players in the low 90s. The Buckeye offense may not be as effective as other teams on this list, but you can still make great plays by leaning on halfback Quinshon Judkins, a 95 overall.

1 Georgia

95 Overall

Georgia is the undisputed best team in College Football 25, with a 95 team rating. This honor is well-deserved considering its incredibly impressive showings in the Southeastern Conference, the strongest conference in the nation. Their offense and defense are perfectly balanced, both sporting 94 ratings.

If you want to win, this is the team to pick; there's talent all over the field. Carson Beck is tied as the best quarterback in the game, and only one O-lineman is below 85 overall. On the defensive side of the ball, the linebackers are the best unit. Mykel Williams is 93 overall with a myriad of abilities, and he's paired nicely with middle linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. Selecting the Bulldogs will have you beating opponents so badly, it will almost feel unfair.

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