COLLEGE FOOTBALL 26 VIDEO GAME
EA Sports dropped the College Football 25 video game last summer after the long hiatus of playing NCAA Football 14 for a long period of time due to the Ed O'Bannon court case. However, now that an NIL structure is in place, EA Sports was able to allow the popular series to return.
Overall, the video game was a success last year. However, it was unbearable for me to play last season due to Florida State's record on the field. I have been a long-time season ticket holder, and I won't lie, seeing the Seminoles in Doak Campbell Stadium in 2024 was a humbling experience.
The updated progression of the roster had 76 overall true freshman quarterback Luke Kromenhoek listed as the starter as we reached the bitter end. However, Kromenhoek transferred to Mississippi State, and the Seminoles have added new coaches as well as new players via the transfer portal and recruiting ranks.
WHO IS THE BEST PLAYER ON THE SEMINOLES' ROSTER?
I had to think about this for a while. I tried to come up with who will be the best player on the Seminoles' roster in the video game. This is a team that has so many new pieces. While it was much needed, these players on the current roster have not made much of a difference in the Garnet and Gold.
There have been individuals who have been able to play the Beta version of the video game, so social media has been the source of leaks that have surfaced. Plus, EA Sports dropped a deep dive that featured a Thomas Castellanos interception and highlighting that smaller quarterbacks could have negative consequences in the game.
According to this website that highlights the pre-release ratings of the Florida State Seminoles, it has former Houston cornerback transfer Jeremiah Wilson as the best player on the roster (90 overall). This makes sense, considering that he had 24 tackles (four for loss), four passes defensed, and four interceptions during the 2024 season with the Cougars.
Wilson is going to be coached by defensive back coach Patrick Surtain Sr., who was one of the best cornerbacks in man-to-man coverage, according to Pro Football Focus.
For reference, the best offensive player on the website for the Seminoles was former Ole Miss offensive tackle transfer Micah Pettus (89 overall). This should be a fun Florida State football team to play, considering that they have dual-threat quarterback Thomas Castellanos to use.