EA Sports has released detailed player and team rankings for its upcoming video game College Football 26, set to launch on July 10, 2025. Jeremiah Smith is rated as the best overall player with a 98 overall rating (OVR). The rankings include top offensive and defensive players, quarterbacks, fastest players, and the top 25 toughest places to play. The defending national champions hold the highest-rated offensive and defensive players in the game. Various media outlets have highlighted ratings for players from specific schools, including Texas A&M, Florida, NC State, LSU, BYU, Indiana, Louisville, Kentucky, Boise State, Arizona, and Arizona State. Notably, three LSU Tigers and three Arizona State Sun Devils are featured among the top 100 players. The game also ranks the top 20 teams, with the No. 1 overall team rating revealed. Additionally, the Big 12 coach ratings are led by Colorado's Kirk Patrick. Early impressions of the game emphasize its new features and detailed player assessments across college football programs.