College Football 25 quarterback ratings: Does EA Sports crack the top 8?

After several months of waiting, the ratings have finally arrived. EA Sports released its list of the top 100 rated players in the College Football 25 on Wednesday, and now we finally know who the No. 1 quarterback is in the highly anticipated game. You might have heard about him.

Although these ratings are subject to change and will be updated during the 2024 season, it is still interesting to see EA assess and evaluate the crop of returning QBs across the country ahead of the first college football video game release in over a decade. How was the grading done?

The initial top 100 featured eight quarterbacks, and none earned a higher than 93 overall rating. This is a slight departure from the NCAA Football 14, which included 17 quarterbacks, led by Texas A&M’s reigning Heisman Trophy winner, who received an overall rating of 90 or better. Johnny Manziel (97) and Alabama’s AJ McCarron (97).

Here’s a quick breakdown of who will be the highest-rated QBs in the “CFB 25” when games end on July 19.

Rating: overall 93

There is no bigger celebrity player in the game than Sanders, and his Buffaloes are guaranteed to be one of the most used teams in the game. Coach Prime’s son made a big impression playing under a lot of pressure with 3,230 passing yards, 31 total TDs and three interceptions in his first season at the FBS level. He gets a chance to throw to the highest-rated wide receiver in the game, two-way superstar Travis Hunter, and he also gets to celebrate his “Show the Ice” watch in the game.

2. Carson Beck, Georgia

Rating: overall 93

After throwing for 3,941 yards with 28 TDs and six interceptions in his first season as a starter and ranking No. 2 in the SEC in total offense, Beck opted to stay in school and pursue another national championship ring. Chose. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound senior waited until his fourth year in the program to become a QB1, a rarity in this era of college football, and ended up being selected in the first round with another strong season. There is a chance of. Beck is also the current preseason Heisman Trophy frontrunner according to BetMGM odds. Five of his teammates are among the game’s top 100 players, including offensive linemen Tate Ratledge (95 overall) and running backs Dylan Fairchild (91) and tight end Oscar Delp (90).

3. Quinn Ivers, Texas

Rating: overall 92

Ewers, one of three players on the cover of CFB25, returns for his third season as the Longhorns’ starter and is coming off a successful sophomore season in which he threw for 3,479 yards with 27 total touchdowns and six interceptions. Throwed and led his team. A Big 12 title and a College Football Playoff semifinal. We got a good look at Ewers in a gameplay video against Michigan on Monday and saw that he got a 90 rating for his ability to throw under pressure and a fairly generous speed rating of 81 with field general ability, which helps with identifying . Pre-snap tells from the defense. They also have left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr., one of the best players in the game, with a 94 overall tackle.

Rating: overall 92

The 49-game starter has had a stellar career in his time at UCF and Oklahoma and is already in the top 10 in NCAA history in passing yards (14,865) and total touchdowns (152). Now he’s looking to capture a national title with Oregon. The Ducks are certainly one of the hottest teams in CFB25 with their unlimited uniform options and loaded roster, which features four more top-100 players, including wideouts Tej Johnson (91 overall) and Evan Stewart (90).

Rating: overall 90

With a 91 speed rating and 93 acceleration, Miller is definitely a fan favorite among gamers as one of the fastest QBs in the country. The 6-foot-2, 220-pound junior rushed for 818 yards (not including sacks) and 12 touchdowns in his first season as Alabama’s starter and threw for 2,834 yards and 23 more scores while leading the Tide to the SEC title game. Defeated by Georgia. And a trip to the Rose Bowl. His arm and scrambling ability will make him incredibly fun to play, and he’s playing behind a strong offensive line with Parker Brailsford (92 overall), Tyler Booker (91) and Jaden Roberts (91) that will make the game Is one of the top 100 players in the. ,

Rating: overall 90

The former USC transfer is entering his third year as the Rebels starter and he seriously stepped up his game in 2023, throwing for 3,364 yards and scoring 31 TDs with only five interceptions for an Ole Miss team that lost 11. Won the game and the Peach Bowl. The combination of Dart, his multiple playmakers (Trey Harris, Juice Wells, Caden Priskorn) and Lane Kiffin’s playbook will make the Rebels a lot of fun to use in this game.

Rating: overall 90

When he’s healthy, Daniels is one of the most electric playmakers in college football. The 6-foot, 220-pound junior has helped Lance Leipold lead a remarkable turnaround in Lawrence and turn the Jayhawks into a Big 12 contender entering 2024. Daniels was only able to play three games last season before being shut down with a season-ending back injury, but he is back and hoping to be better than ever. With Daniels’ running ability (88 speed, 90 acceleration) as well as Devin Neal (92 overall) and a ton of experienced returning starters, Kansas will be a secret fun offense to use in the game.

Rating: overall 90

Gamers looking to make a deep College Football Playoff run with Group of 5 programs will have a lot of fun playing with Salter. The reigning Conference USA MVP is one of the best dual-threat playmakers in the game and put up 2,876 passing yards and 1,089 rushing yards and 44 touchdowns to lead the Flames to the Fiesta Bowl in 2023. Salter’s running back talent (87 speed, 92 acceleration) has been put to great use in Jamie Chadwell’s option offense, and Liberty running back Quinton Cooley has also cracked the top 100 with his 90 overall rating.

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