Ohio teams, players rated for college football video game

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.