NC State ranked inside Top 25 in EA Sports College Football

RALEIGH, NC– As part of a big week of releases for EA Sports College Football 2025, the game franchise has revealed their overall team rankings ahead of the game’s release in just three weeks’ time. The Wolfpack come in at an 87 overall, placing them at No. 21 in the initial Top 25 rankings.

NC State is one of four ACC teams included in the list, with Clemson ranking highest in the conference at No. 6. The Pack’s revamped offense, bolstered by transfer talent, is ranked No. 16 overall and No. 3 in the ACC to start the season. Despite having a defense that has consistently finished inside or near the top 25 over the past three seasons, NC State’s defensive unit was not included in the initial rankings.

Here is the full list of rankings released by EA Sports on Friday morning:

1. Georgia – 95 OVR
2. Ohio State – 93 OVR
3. Oregon- 93 OVR
4. Alabama- 92 OVR
5. Texas – 92 OVR
6. Clemson- 90 OVR
7. Notre Dame – 90 OVR
8. LSU- 90 OVR
9. Penn State- 88 OVR
10. Utah- 88 OVR
11. Michigan- 88 OVR
12. Florida State – 88 OVR
13. Miami – 88 OVR
14. Texas A&M- 88 OVR
15. Ole Miss- 88 OVR
16. Colorado – 87 OVR
17. Oklahoma- 87 OVR
18. Wisconsin – 87 OVR
19. USC- 87 OVR
20. Virginia Tech- 87 OVR
21. NC State- 87 OVR
22. Kansas – 87 OVR
23. Arizona- 87 OVR
24. Oklahoma State – 87 OVR
25. Iowa- 87 OVR

On their current schedule, NC State will face one team from these overall rankings: Clemson. The Wolfpack will travel to Death Valley, a challenging venue where they haven’t secured a victory since 2002.

The anticipation for EA Sports College Football 2025 is at an all-time high, as fans eagerly await the chance to see how their favorite teams and players will perform. The game has detailed promises to deliver an authentic college football experience with updated rosters, realistic gameplay, and enhanced graphics. For NC State fans, the initial rankings provide a glimpse of hope and excitement for the upcoming season, highlighting the team’s potential to make a significant showing on the field this fall.

With a solid ranking and a promising offense, the Wolfpack are set up to make waves in the ACC and beyond. With the ACC’s highest paid coordinator in Tony Gibson coming back on the defensive side for his fifth season in Raleigh, NC State fans and players alike are gearing up for a season that represents real opportunity as college football embarks on the inaugural season of the 12-team playoff format.

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