The wait is almost over! EA Sports College Football 25 releases Friday, July 19. The 247Sports team is proud to be the exclusive media group to get early access to playing the game. To make sure fans are ready for the launch of EA Sports College Football 25, we preview some of the top teams in the video game. Today, the kings of the transfer portal enter the video-game spotlight at Ole Miss.
Team expert Tyler Komis of Inside the Rebels has you covered with a Q&A session to get you ready to play with Ole Miss in College Football 25. Tyler pinpoints everything you need to know about the Rebels roster from impact players to choosing the best offensive and defensive playbooks to highlighting key games on the 2024 college football schedule.
What impact players should fans be controlling for Ole Miss when they pick up the controller?
"Impact players Ole Miss fans should be controlling when they pick up the controller are QB Jaxson Dart(90 overall player rating), MLB Chris 'Pooh' Paul, DT Walter Nolen(93 overall player rating), DE Princely Umanmielen, S Key Lawrence, WR Tre Harris (90 overall player rating), NB John Saunders Jr.Dart is a must considering the offensive talent he's surrounded by and has the potential to *literally* put up video game-like numbers."
What are the best offensive and defensive playbooks to use with Ole Miss?
"The best offensive playbook to use with Ole Miss' offense would be the spread option. Weapons everywhere at your disposal and leaves the user the ability to read the field before making a run/pass decision.
"On the defensive side of the ball, the base formation that may just work best with Ole Miss' currently star-studded unit would be the 4-2-5. Your front four will feature DE Jared Ivey, DT JJ Pegues, DT Walter Nolen and DE Princely Umanmielen. Behind those two, you likely have Chris Paul joined alongside the speedy and rangy Khari Coleman. The secondary would shake out with CB Trey Amos, FS Trey Washington, SS Key Lawrence, NB John Saunders Jr., CB Isaiah Hamilton."
When playing year one of dynasty mode with Ole Miss, what game should fans circle on the schedule?
"The game that needs to be circled on year one of dynasty mode for Ole Miss is Georgia. It's the ultimate measuring stick to see where you (the program) stand with the legitimate title contenders.Essentially a home playoff game with so many storylines. What led to Ole Miss' pursuing the nation's No. 1 overall portal class as hard as they did? Their embarrassing 52-17 loss to Georgia last season in Athens, which officially ended any chance of a CFP appearance in 2023.Another aspect of this matchup is that it may not be the last time these two square off. Ole Miss and Georgia could play again, but it would likely be in the College Football Playoffs."
What should your strategy be with Ole Miss to put them in a position to win a national title within a few years?
"The transfer portal would be the program's staple — just as it is now — to stay in win-now mode as much as possible. The game has forever changed with unlimited transfers, plenty of NIL opportunities and the program will be quick to adapt with the modern era.The transfer portal helps ensure quality depth or competition for returnees."
What is the first play you are calling to start the season?
"The Flea Flicker .Dart hands the ball off to a speedy Ulysses Bentley IV who then throws it back to him for a wide open completion down the field. Nothing sets the tone for a season like a (potentially) big confidence booster to get things started."
Bud Elliott of 247Sports, andalso of the Cover3 podcast, had this to say about Ole Miss in the game.
"You'll command the high-powered offense with quarterback Jaxson Dart, who can make plays with both his arm and his legs, and a versatile receiving corps ready to make big catches. On the defensive side, the new transfers on the defensive line will bring a fresh intensity, bolstering the team's ability to pressure quarterbacks and shut down the run. With such a dynamic offense and an improved, tenacious defense, leading the Rebels to victory will be a good time."
In 2013, Budcreated the Blue Chip Ratio— a breakdown of programs that have done well enough on the recruiting trail to actually win the College Football Playoff. You will be able to see Bud's ratio in the game.
EA College Football 25 will be available on July 19. For more team previews, check out 247Sports and CBSSports.com over the coming week.
Want to see your rival's preview? Your exclusive first look at EA Sports College Football 25's Top 25 teams presented by Late Kick's Josh Patecan be seen here!
