Best teams in EA College Football 25

Aryan Singh
Jared Wilson in CFB25

With the hype around the game at an all-time high, the devs have revealed the best teams in EA College Football 25. We’ve already received a proper look at the Dynasty mode and how recruitment will work in the game, and thanks to Rankings Week, we have a clear idea of team ratings.

NCAA football is known for having a passionate fanbase, so you can expect these ratings to be a subject of fierce debate. Nevertheless, here are the best teams in EA Sports CFB25.

Best overall teams in College Football 25

RankTeamOverall Rating
1Gerogia 95
2Ohio State93
3Oregon93
4Alabama92
5Texas92
6Clemson90
7Notre Dame90
8LSU90
9Penn State88
10Utah88
11Michigan88
12Florida State88
13Miami88
14Texas A&M88
15Ole Miss88
16Colorado87
17Okalahoma87
18Wisconsin87
19USC87
20Virginia Tech87
21NC State87
22Kansas87
23Arizona87
24Oklahoma State87
25Iowa87

Georgia Bulldogs sit at the top of CFB25’s Power Rankings, they also rank high on the best offenses and defenses list. They’re trailed by Ohio State and Oregon, while National Champions, Michigan, fail to crack the top 10.

The placement of Colorado at 16th has rattled a few feathers, with fans questioning why the side is ranked so high despite finishing 4-8.

Best offenses

RankTeamRating
1Gerogia94
2Oregon94
3Alabama91
4Texas91
5Ohio State89
6LSU89
7Miami89
8Colorado89
9Missouri89
10Clemson87
11Utah87
12Penn State87
13Ole Miss87
14Kansas87
15Arizona87
16NC State87
17Notre Dame85
18Texas A&M85
19Memphis85
20SMU85
21UCF85
22Florida State83
23Oklahoma83
24Virginia Tech83
25USC83

The Bulldogs, who have star quarterback Carson Beck among their ranks, have been crowned as the best offense in the game. Oregon and Alabama are placed right behind them, with cover-star Quinn Ewers’ Longhorns landing at fourth.

Best defenses

RankTeamRating
1Ohio State96
2Georgia94
3Oregon90
4Alabama90
5Clemson90
6Notre Dame90
7Michigan90
8Texas88
9Penn State88
10Utah88
11Florida State88
12Oklahoma88
13Iowa88
14Virginia Tech86
15Wisconsin86
16USC86
17Auburn86
18LSC84
19Texas A&M84
20Colorado84
21Oklahoma State84
22Louisville84
23North Carolina84
24Kansas State84
25Florida84

The Buckeyes deservedly top the defensive rankings on the back of their sublime record last year. Georgia have been credited with the second-best defense at launch to go along with their excellent offensive rating.

Elsewhere, Michigan land in seventh despite allowing the lowest points per game last season. This is primarily due to some key departures within the program.

Those were the best teams in College Football 25. If you’re looking forward to the title, here’s how to play the game early and our pre-order guide.