UF having a defense overall of 84 when we just had one of our worst defenses ever is hilarious. We added Slackman, Turner, Pup, Douglas, and some others but wow is it rated too high.
As a Colorado fan and resident, I can tell you with a level of certainty that many CU fans are not thrilled with the Deion experience. It’s to the point where we’re just happy to collect the money he brings, and count the days until he bolts to the SEC so we can bring in a football coach
Shit shows that can coach are different, Deion hasn’t shown that he’s actually able to coach. He has shown that he’s a loser who will blame his players and throw them under the bus first chance he gets.
I don’t think Deion will be coaching at all whenever he leaves Colorado, he’ll say that God gave him a higher calling to do whatever he decides to do next and start marketing that lol
Deion couldn't make it in the SEC. You actually have to know how to coach and recruit HS talent, not just be a cheerleader to make it in this conference. So glad my Auburn Tigers stayed away from that clownshow!!!
Those Colorado homers are called “sales” lol
Colorado is probably the trendiest and/or most popular team for the high school and under demographic. EA is going to want to be friendly to Colorado at start, accuracy be damned I guess
I bet Hunter is close to a 99, and is doing some heavy lifting with the overalls. So while they’re in the 80s overall, a majority of players aren’t that high
it's so funny when ea used to make these games back in 2012 they would suck off Michigan any chance they would get now, Michigan won the national championship last year and they are like 9th average overall in game, I just think this game isn't even based on reality just how they feel the teams are doing
i told myself not being able to edit real players ratings wouldnt be a big deal, but after seeing these rankings basically say colorado will be a top 15-20 overall team im a little worried.
saying they have a top 25 offense is at least justifiable to me, even if 9 is too high. but you flat out cant justify giving colorado a top 25 defense, hell even top 70 would feel very optimistic.
Every year I hear UNCs defense is gonna be good and it never happens.
Particularly the pass rush with no blitz. I swear they don’t have a Dline coach, DEs just run into OTs and try to push them, no pass rush moves ever.
Literally every run against us goes for 4-5 yards. I hate it. We’ll sign some 4 or 5 star corner and he’ll never develop and just get scorched repeatedly.
UNC's defense over State's is kinda wild. They had State's offense ranked pretty high but the defense is the strength of that team and has been ever since Tony Gibson took over
As an ASU fan I understand it. ASU consistently will challenge teams like USC, Oregon Etc, then drop a game or struggle against southern Utah state or some shit.
It doesn’t even make sense because most people I talk to agree they’re overrated. Like literally the only ones freaking out over them is the media, everyone else is like “shut the fuck up already”
Seriously, the defense regularly puts up top 5 numbers when all the offense does is 3 and out + punt. The D is on the field all the time. Warrants a higher rating IMO
As an Iowa fan, tied for 8th is about right. The way Iowa plays defense in real life doesn’t translate the best to video games, as it’s not all high level talent pulling the load. But how is USC in the top 20 defenses? They shouldn’t even sniff the top 25 in defense based on the last few years. 🤷🏼♂️
Cooper DeJean was legit but yeah they kept playing really well even after he got hurt. They def should be closer to 95 overall because how the fuck else can you win 10 games with one of the worst offenses imaginable?
More importantly, how is LSU's defense ranked 18 here after the historically bad performances of the last several years. I'm optimistic that it will be better under Blake Baker, but I'm expecting them to be middle of the pack at best, which would be significantly better and put them in playoff contention.
The glazing of Colorado is absolutely insane. That defense was terrible last year.
Glad to see FSU get a proper rating. I feel we should be in top 10 but tied with Iowa, Texas & Penn state feels accurate.
I mean Iowa should be higher. The defense and special teams were the only reason they won any games. Had one of the best statistical seasons out there. And they went hmmm 2 overall higher then Colorado. One of the worst defenses in the nation.
Not even like they can go but they lost most of the defense. Pretty sure 8 starters are returning.
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What are these overalls even based off of? The game preview showed this.
Michigan is loaded on d. Especially considering the d line and linebackers are elite. Not to mention one of the best corners in the country.
I'm surprised they are not number 1 on this list.
I can only assume that Tennessee would be at least a 7 point favorite against Colorado and Tennessee is completely excluded from Top 25 in either category while Colorado is Top 20 in both. Make it make sense.
I need someone to explain Colorado for me. The team finished 4-8 and was outside of the top 50 in both total offense and total defense, yet they are ranked 8 and 20 respectively. Wtf? I'm hyped for the game but these ratings are bizarre. Idc if Travis hunter has an OVR of 200, that can't justify a leap this high. They finished 127/130 in total defense... Lol
EA should be ashamed for these rankings. Honestly killing my excitement for the game.
Colorado is an awful team all around and is top on both offense and defense?
Iowa is better than half the defenses ahead of them.
I think its hilarious how bad they rated Ole Miss who is going to be preseason top 8 by almost every publication. They say they use PFF for reference and they have Ole Miss as a top 5 offense returning
I'm a lifelong Colorado fan, but seriously, WTF? They're defense shouldn't even be in the top 100. I know Travis Hunter is legit, but unless prime Deion is putting on a jersey and playing the other side this is crazy high.
colorado on these lists has me like
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Yeah I can see how on paper our offense looks better than the defense, but based on the last few years until the defense actually stinks, Gibson gets the benefit of the doubt 100%
How the hell is UNC an 84 on defense? I say this as a life long UNC fan. Did they get our defensive and offensive rating mixed up cause we definitely shouldn’t be on this list, but I can see our offense being an 84.
I'm less excited for the game based off team ratings. Colorado with the same offensive rating as OSU was bad, but Colorado with a top 25 defense in inexplicable.
I was hoping for authentic ratings with integrity, but instead we'll get lip service to big brands.
There is literally no justification to have Colorado here. They either have a massive Deion fanboy doing the rankings or something else weird is up.. TBH knowing this is how its starting has really disappointed me. I'll still get and play the game, but it makes me think the people in charge really have no clue what they are doing.
Said this in our sub, but will say it here. This is a hit to me wanting to spend money on this game. They are clearly not even trying to be accurate. Colorado is literally over 50 spots higher than they should be. Usually braindead developers don’t produce worthy products.
These don’t bother me as much but Jesus Christ Colorado, are they really ranking Shadeur and Travis as the best players in the game? There’s just no way lmao
Colorado allowed 35.9 PPG, 464.6 YPG, 296.55 PYPG, and 168.1 RYPG. Doesn’t scream 84 overall defense to me
84 out of 200, maybe
They were 127/130
Nebraska was 18.3 ppg and 303.5 ypg top 15 in both categories, and their offense turned over the ball like 3 times a game.
To be fair you did play Iowa tho
USC's defense might have been even worse and they got rated 86
There were only 3 teams in the country worse than Colorado's defense last year. They finished 127/130 in total defense. Lol
I guess USC was slightly better statistically, but not by much. 34.8 ppg vs 34.4 ppg
Dont take this away from them.
Colorado, USC, and LSU were all so bad. Basically EA Devs love them some blue bloods and Deion…. Big time . Lol
UF having a defense overall of 84 when we just had one of our worst defenses ever is hilarious. We added Slackman, Turner, Pup, Douglas, and some others but wow is it rated too high.
Yet, blueblood Nebraska who actually has a great defense is nowhere to be found.
They finished 127/130 teams on defense last year... I mean wtf? Lol.
It’s the ✨Deion Effect✨
Deon 100% sent EA a large donation
Counterpoint: All those players transferred when they realized Deion has no interest in actually coaching football
Colorado still too high, they gave up like 34 ppg.....
The glazing is absolutely bizarre.
4 wins = top 10 overall team lmao
That tumble when the season starts is gonna be brutal. One thing for sure, EA got the Colorado fans buying this one.
As a Colorado fan and resident, I can tell you with a level of certainty that many CU fans are not thrilled with the Deion experience. It’s to the point where we’re just happy to collect the money he brings, and count the days until he bolts to the SEC so we can bring in a football coach
No SEC team is going to take on the shit show that is Deion.
If we're talking shitshows, Auburn JUST hired Hugh fucking Freeze lol. SEC schools are no stranger to shitshows
Except Hugh Freeze can actually coach…
I’m glad I’m not the only one that thought this as well, dude did a fantastic job at Liberty
I’m a Mississippi State fan, I can confirm, dude can coach..
And actually goes on recruiting trips...
Shit shows that can coach are different, Deion hasn’t shown that he’s actually able to coach. He has shown that he’s a loser who will blame his players and throw them under the bus first chance he gets.
Hugh Freeze at least has the redeeming quality of being a good football coach.
Arkansas interviewed him but passed due to lack of coaching experience. Good decision at the time, still a good decision in hindsight.
I don’t think Deion will be coaching at all whenever he leaves Colorado, he’ll say that God gave him a higher calling to do whatever he decides to do next and start marketing that lol
Deion couldn't make it in the SEC. You actually have to know how to coach and recruit HS talent, not just be a cheerleader to make it in this conference. So glad my Auburn Tigers stayed away from that clownshow!!!
Tbf hes not really even making it in the PAC.
You mean the Deion fans. They don’t care about the 10 Colorado fans.
travis hunter overall gotta be doing the heavy lifting
Still crazy though. They're an abysmal defense. Having a star player or two should not make them a good defense if all the other players suck
Unless his OVR is 274, that still doesn't make sense. Lol. That defense was garbage. 127/130. Literally only 3 teams in the country worse than them.
They must have a few Colorado homers shifting the ratings heavily in their favor. By no metric should they be in the top 25 in offense or defense.
Those Colorado homers are called “sales” lol Colorado is probably the trendiest and/or most popular team for the high school and under demographic. EA is going to want to be friendly to Colorado at start, accuracy be damned I guess
They know the CFB fan will buy this game no matter what. Now to target the casuals they boost colorado
I bet Hunter is close to a 99, and is doing some heavy lifting with the overalls. So while they’re in the 80s overall, a majority of players aren’t that high
Travis Hunter being a 99 overall is probably messing with the ratings
Blame Hunter for being rated too high. He's single handedly increasing their ratings.
He’s definitely boosting their team rating, but he’s not rated too high.
Now I'm even more confused.
I'm becoming more confident that EA has never actually watched college football past like week 3
it's so funny when ea used to make these games back in 2012 they would suck off Michigan any chance they would get now, Michigan won the national championship last year and they are like 9th average overall in game, I just think this game isn't even based on reality just how they feel the teams are doing
They did just lose their coach and most of their team but it's still bizarre.
Not sure which is more hysterical Colorado or Southern Cal in the top 25 lmao
The #116 and #127 defenses in YPG allowed last year 🤠 Sounds top 25 to me!
i told myself not being able to edit real players ratings wouldnt be a big deal, but after seeing these rankings basically say colorado will be a top 15-20 overall team im a little worried. saying they have a top 25 offense is at least justifiable to me, even if 9 is too high. but you flat out cant justify giving colorado a top 25 defense, hell even top 70 would feel very optimistic.
Probably UNC is more hysterical than both
Every year I hear UNCs defense is gonna be good and it never happens. Particularly the pass rush with no blitz. I swear they don’t have a Dline coach, DEs just run into OTs and try to push them, no pass rush moves ever.
Literally every run against us goes for 4-5 yards. I hate it. We’ll sign some 4 or 5 star corner and he’ll never develop and just get scorched repeatedly.
Who was that top CB that came a year early? He was truly awful
UNC's defense over State's is kinda wild. They had State's offense ranked pretty high but the defense is the strength of that team and has been ever since Tony Gibson took over
Add LSU to the list. 82nd in ppg allowed and 108th in total defense.
Yeah, thats definitely not right haha
Yeah man, these lists today are terrible. Even worse considering they said in a blog that that they used PFF.
Yeah, using PFF and then not including Nebraska?! PFF loved the Blackshirts last year!
there’s no way they used PFF and ranked colorado this high.
You’re telling me Auburn, who held both Georgia and Alabama to one score games last year, has the same ranked defense as COLORADO??
They did allow 31 to NM State and Maryland. That said Colorado is way overrated.
Most confusing season ever
That’s just Auburn chaos for you
As an ASU fan I understand it. ASU consistently will challenge teams like USC, Oregon Etc, then drop a game or struggle against southern Utah state or some shit.
The slobbing on Colorado is insane.
Omg but one 99 rated corner who plays both ways should make them elite! /s
Hunter isn’t even that elite at corner if we’re being honest. He got bullied by some bigger receivers like the dude from Stanford.
But he can also play receiver!!! /s
Didn't he give up like 300 yards in the Stanford game? These two rating drops have completely lost me.
A 99 rated corner that got exposed by a white Colorado state WR last year
It doesn’t even make sense because most people I talk to agree they’re overrated. Like literally the only ones freaking out over them is the media, everyone else is like “shut the fuck up already”
USC averaging 35 points against and getting that rating is wild work
Colorado finished last year ranked 127/130 in total defense and is top 20. Lol.
How is Florida’s defense rated higher than their offense lol EDIT: Also the top 20 Colorado defense memes were right hahahah
Did EA not watch our defense the past two years? Even if we're improved, I think we'll be mid on defense at best.
Armstrongs cousin works for EA in Orlando^/s
Deion slinging cash to EA for these rankings. It's the only way it makes any sense
Think it might be more EA making them more playable to drive sales
UNC being top 25 is laughable
UNC, Louisville, and even VT in top 25 but NC State isn't when they have been in the top 3 defenses in the ACC for the past 5 years?
VT had the 10th best pass defense in the nation last year. Let's ignore the rush defense and points per game though, those don't matter
Exactly, where tf is NC State lol
I’m a UNC fan and I chuckled lol
Iowa at 13 when they have 8 returning starters and were amazing last year even while their O handcuffed them. Not buying it
I hate Iowa but saying they’re only 3 spots better than USC?! They’re smoking something
USC is about to get spanked in the B1G
tied for 8th, really
And yet they still insult us by putting us 13th, it’s not even alphabetical! 
Seriously, the defense regularly puts up top 5 numbers when all the offense does is 3 and out + punt. The D is on the field all the time. Warrants a higher rating IMO
Last season - #4 in scoring, #15 in rushing, #5 in passing and #7 overall. And yes, 8 returning starters But sure. Not top ten. Okay.
At least you're on the list. We have a damn good defense and got left out in lieu of freaking USC and Colorado!
Both of those being ranked that high is laughable. Not gonna lie though, I’m also laughing at Nebraska being excluded 😂
As an Iowa fan, tied for 8th is about right. The way Iowa plays defense in real life doesn’t translate the best to video games, as it’s not all high level talent pulling the load. But how is USC in the top 20 defenses? They shouldn’t even sniff the top 25 in defense based on the last few years. 🤷🏼♂️
The more I look at it, the more I don’t think it’s a tie. They didn’t sort alphabetically or anything, they absolutely ranked us 13 not T-8.
Top 25 in Offense and Defense…yeah VT are going to be pretty good in this game
We are back without actually being back. It's amazing
Drones and APR will have me winning a national championship in 20 days
Colorado having the 20th best defense might be the most offensive things they’ve posted so far, what the actual fuck?😂😂😂
I honestly rate Sam Houston State as a better defense
Defense was ballin last year, offense was just absolute trash. Thanks for appreciation
Oregon with the #1 offense and #3 defense 👀
Georgia and Oregon gonna battle it out for #1 overall in this game.
It's going to be Georgia #1 and then ohio ststae/Oregon at #2/3
Makes me feel good seeing our HC and our old DC represented this well.
Definitely! Lanning building a monster over there. Can’t wait to play them again now that he’s actually got his players.
Yeah. We can't rely on Bo Nix's inability to beat Georgia anymore. Lol. Next matchup will definitely be a good one.
Fucking Nike.
13th for Iowa is a travesty. Top 5 for sure and I'm pretty sure most of their core is coming back.
Cooper DeJean was legit but yeah they kept playing really well even after he got hurt. They def should be closer to 95 overall because how the fuck else can you win 10 games with one of the worst offenses imaginable?
who comes up with this shit?
someone who doesnt want to upset the big names
SMH! Colorado defense top 25?
More importantly, how is LSU's defense ranked 18 here after the historically bad performances of the last several years. I'm optimistic that it will be better under Blake Baker, but I'm expecting them to be middle of the pack at best, which would be significantly better and put them in playoff contention.
The glazing of Colorado is absolutely insane. That defense was terrible last year. Glad to see FSU get a proper rating. I feel we should be in top 10 but tied with Iowa, Texas & Penn state feels accurate.
I mean Iowa should be higher. The defense and special teams were the only reason they won any games. Had one of the best statistical seasons out there. And they went hmmm 2 overall higher then Colorado. One of the worst defenses in the nation. Not even like they can go but they lost most of the defense. Pretty sure 8 starters are returning.
Happy to see lower ratings across the board so far
FLORIDA IN THE TOP 25?!?! Have... have the developers not seen our defense throughout the 2020s?
Guess they’re putting a lot of emphasis on recruiting rankings.
Explain Colorado then
They have one guy who is a pretty good corner so that automatically makes them elite of course /s
Wow Penn State got full ripped off in all 3 rankings
Offense is fair. Defense, that is a top 5 unit in the country. They’re reloading and might be better this year
They wanted Travis Hunter on the cover, this is the deal they made.
i was joking when i said USC top 5 in my other post but holy shit that is WILD 🤣🤣
https://preview.redd.it/6brzhyvli59d1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8d5092d1e24a75ba7bd8b3be2fdb3fee95b55f4f What are these overalls even based off of? The game preview showed this.
The stadium toughness rankings have been adjusted since then also. I think they had Baylor ranked in the 90’s for overall or something
I would’ve thought Colorado’s team win total is 9.5 with how high their offense/defense rankings are
I’m gonna be honest idk how we are #16 LMFAOOOO Also Ohio State and Georgia might actually be impossible to beat damn.
The Colorado hype is actually embarrassing. Just say you don’t know football, they fucking suck
Did no one learn anything after hyping them last year?
Top 2 are correct. Better than the offensive list overall IMO. Still weird that there aren't any odd # ratings lol
Michigan should really be at least 3 given that they’re bringing back 3 projected first rounders.
Isn't this saying they're tied for 3rd though with a 90 rating?
Yeah they really should’ve noted the ties. 8-13 are also all the same
Michigan is loaded on d. Especially considering the d line and linebackers are elite. Not to mention one of the best corners in the country. I'm surprised they are not number 1 on this list.
Insert the firehose because I’m blowing and going
Brent “Jimmy Greenbeans” Venables, Ethan Downs, and Danny Stutsmen coming fire this next month
Hell yeah brother, cheers from Logies
I can only assume that Tennessee would be at least a 7 point favorite against Colorado and Tennessee is completely excluded from Top 25 in either category while Colorado is Top 20 in both. Make it make sense.
Tennessee would beat CU by 30
In the first half.
Makes no sense at all, Tennessee won’t lose more than 4 games at the very worst this year
I need someone to explain Colorado for me. The team finished 4-8 and was outside of the top 50 in both total offense and total defense, yet they are ranked 8 and 20 respectively. Wtf? I'm hyped for the game but these ratings are bizarre. Idc if Travis hunter has an OVR of 200, that can't justify a leap this high. They finished 127/130 in total defense... Lol
Harold Perkin's back hurts from pulling up that LSU rating up
Can anyone name someone on Colorado’s defense besides Hunter? Does this mean the other 10 guys will be overrated to get this team ranking?
Silo Sanders, but that's only because he's Deion's other kid and has been in the news a lot lately( and not for anything good)
I’m sure Sanders will be 99 across the board then.
EA should be ashamed for these rankings. Honestly killing my excitement for the game. Colorado is an awful team all around and is top on both offense and defense? Iowa is better than half the defenses ahead of them.
I think its hilarious how bad they rated Ole Miss who is going to be preseason top 8 by almost every publication. They say they use PFF for reference and they have Ole Miss as a top 5 offense returning
North Carolina in the top 25 defenses? What is EA smoking?
Colorado with #8 offense and #20 defense…so they’re somewhere around the 14th best team in the game?? Coming off 4-8?
I'm a lifelong Colorado fan, but seriously, WTF? They're defense shouldn't even be in the top 100. I know Travis Hunter is legit, but unless prime Deion is putting on a jersey and playing the other side this is crazy high.
Ask Stanford about that Colorado defensive rating lol give me a break with this shit
BuT tHeY’rE fAnS oF tHe SpOrT
Looks to me like they’re fans of a few teams and wanted to make sure those teams were fun to play as…
I feel disappointed for Vols fans on the offensive rankings
Offense has been our brand for two years, now we have an honest to god 5* QB and we get shafted out of a top 25 offensive rating.
I was excited to play against a stacked Tennessee offense in the SEC. It makes no sense to me
How is Florida so high and why is Iowa so low?
Ho w is Michigan #7? They return most of their top defense from last year
Saw this and went to look at defense stats on ESPN..Colorado is 5th from the bottom on ypg💀
Really thought VT would crack the top 10 😬
our LBs are too weak
colorado on these lists has me like https://preview.redd.it/e26edhvjg59d1.jpeg?width=188&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=edd80dfba39a61746bbe656b77e63fc54ffefe13
Just saw an Iowa fan fall to their knees in front of a HyVee
Runza's all over Nebraska looking like post-Flavor-aide Jonestown.
These ratings are the biggest L this game has taken
the devs are on drugs lol
So this one is great if you don’t look past 15!
EA is really pulling these rankings out of their ass
This list is complete horseshit
Iowa should be higher Nebraska should be at least in 20s Colorado????
UNC with the t25 defense and NC State with the t25 offense. Switcheroo time! top 20 seem pretty solid, CU aside (again...lol).
These rankings are wack. Tony Gibson's defense is always good. No way NC State defense isn't top 25.
Yeah I can see how on paper our offense looks better than the defense, but based on the last few years until the defense actually stinks, Gibson gets the benefit of the doubt 100%
Colorado should be 80-79, they couldn't stop a nosebleed last year
More like 69 honestly
Yeah definitely should be in the high 60’s low 70’s range
Dawg colorados defense was dog water lmfao How is Iowa not top 5
How the hell is UNC an 84 on defense? I say this as a life long UNC fan. Did they get our defensive and offensive rating mixed up cause we definitely shouldn’t be on this list, but I can see our offense being an 84.
Absolutely laughable that we (UNC) are in the top 25 lol, would be the first time in years with how our defenses have been
EA smoking some serious stuff to think the buffs are above an 80 defense. We had zero stopping power by the end, what is happening?
Blue bloods and Deion… who would’ve guessed EA sold out to the schools that paid for ratings.
I'm less excited for the game based off team ratings. Colorado with the same offensive rating as OSU was bad, but Colorado with a top 25 defense in inexplicable. I was hoping for authentic ratings with integrity, but instead we'll get lip service to big brands.
Colorado top 20 defense? Lmao USC ON THAT LIST TOO?? Looooollllll wtffff
this and the stadium rankings are the first signs we're seeing something may not be quite right here.
Bro whoever is making these rankings needs to be fired asap
EA trying so hard to make Colorado not an 4-8 team lmao
There is literally no justification to have Colorado here. They either have a massive Deion fanboy doing the rankings or something else weird is up.. TBH knowing this is how its starting has really disappointed me. I'll still get and play the game, but it makes me think the people in charge really have no clue what they are doing.
The stadium, offense and defense rankings genuinely all have been horrible.
Colorado, lol this is ridiculous...
Said this in our sub, but will say it here. This is a hit to me wanting to spend money on this game. They are clearly not even trying to be accurate. Colorado is literally over 50 spots higher than they should be. Usually braindead developers don’t produce worthy products.
Colorados O and D are ranked too high
Okay this is some bullshit. Nebraska should be on here
These don’t bother me as much but Jesus Christ Colorado, are they really ranking Shadeur and Travis as the best players in the game? There’s just no way lmao
Colorado is among the worst defensive teams in the P5
Colorado is going to be one of the top teams in the game. What a joke