EA Sports has released comprehensive player and team rankings for its upcoming video game College Football 26, set for release on July 10, 2025. The game features a Top 25 list of the toughest places to play and ranks the Top 25 teams. Jeremiah Smith is rated the highest overall player with a 98 overall rating (OVR), leading the Top 10 offensive players. The defending national champions boast the best offensive and defensive players in the game. Additional rankings include the Top 20 quarterbacks, Top 10 defensive players, and Top 10 fastest players. Regional player ratings have also been highlighted, including top players from Texas, Florida, Arizona State, NC State, Iowa State, Indiana, Louisville, Kentucky, and BYU. The game also spotlights the Top 50 freshmen players. Separate from the game rankings, expert and analyst lists of top NFL quarterbacks have sparked debate, particularly around Jalen Hurts being ranked ninth and the omission of C.J. Stroud from some top NFL QB lists. Overall, the release has generated discussion on player ratings and team strengths ahead of the game's launch.