COLUMBUS, Ohio — The 2026 college football season may not start until August, but those wanting to get a jumpstart on the action will have an opportunity to do so virtually through EA Sports College Football 27.
The game will let players step into the shoes of their favorite college players.
The developers have released team and player rankings within the game, and Ohio State took the second-place position. Well, they actually tied with Indiana for second with an overall rating of 90.
The Buckeyes offensive rating is sitting at a 92, and their defense at an 88.
Ohio State wasn’t the only school in the state to be on the list. Others are as follows:
University of Cincinnati
- Offense: 80
- Defense: 77
- Overall: 79
Miami University (Ohio)
- Offense: 75
- Defense: 77
- Overall: 76
Ohio University
- Offense: 71
- Defense: 77
- Overall: 74
The University of Akron
- Offense: 75
- Defense: 72
- Overall: 73
University of Toledo
- Offense: 75
- Defense: 71
- Overall: 73
Bowling Green State University
- Offense: 70
- Defense: 75
- Overall: 72
Kent State University
- Offense: 73
- Defense: 70
- Overall: 72
Several Ohio players have also received ratings in the game, the majority being from Ohio State, including the highest rated player.
Ohio State Wide Receiver Jeremiah Smith took the number one spot on the list, with an overall rating of 99. He’s followed by Indiana Left Tackle Carter Smith (overall rating of 97) and Notre Dame Cornerback Leonard Moore (overall rating of 97).
Here’s a breakdown of Ohio players and their ratings:
Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State
- Overall: 99
- Speed: 95
- Strength: 79
- Agility: 95
- Change of direction: 95
- Injury: 96
- Awareness: 95
Julian Sayin, Ohio State
- Overall: 94
- Speed: 82
- Strength: 61
- Agility: 85
- Change of direction: 84
- Injury: 91
- Awareness: 92
Evan Tengesdahl, University of Cincinnati
- Overall: 93
- Speed: 64
- Strength: 97
- Agility: 63
- Change of direction: 53
- Injury: 95
- Awareness: 90
Luke Montgomery, Ohio State
- Overall: 92
- Speed: 69
- Strength: 93
- Agility: 74
- Change of direction: 61
- Injury: 95
- Awareness: 92
Kenyatta Jackson Jr., Ohio State
- Overall: 91
- Speed: 82
- Strength: 89
- Agility: 83
- Change of direction: 73
- Injury: 88
- Awareness: 89
Austin Siereveld, Ohio State
- Overall: 90
- Speed: 64
- Strength: 93
- Agility: 69
- Change of direction: 57
- Injury: 92
- Awareness: 87
Carson Hinzman, Ohio State
- Overall: 88
- Speed: 67
- Strength: 89
- Agility: 68
- Change of direction: 60
- Injury: 93
- Awareness: 97
The game officially launches on July 9.
