EA Sports’ College Football 25 video game is scheduled for release on July 19th. This marks the end of a long wait for many college football enthusiasts. The last installment of the series, NCAA Football 14, was released in July 2013, leaving fans in a state of doldrums during the college football off-season.
This game has become one of the most significant titles in recent years. The landscape of college football has shifted considerably since fans last had the chance to steer their team’s fate. Even supporters of the Miami Hurricanes can aspire to clinch their first ACC championship in the history of the program.
ESPN frequently highlights three key players for a game, offering insight into who is crucial for the team. With only 56% of its production from last season returning, let’s take a look at three of the top players on the Florida State Seminoles roster.
Azarey’h Thomas
Florida State is tasked with finding replacements for cornerbacks Jarrian Jones and Renardo Green, along with safety Akeem Dent. Fortunately, the Seminoles benefit from assistant coach Patrick Surtain Sr., who excels at teaching players how to disrupt opponents’ passes.
The defensive backfield will depend on junior cornerback Azareye’h Thomas, who will be positioned as an outside cornerback. Thomas accumulated 29 tackles (4.5 of which were for a loss), ten pass breakups, and half a sack during the 2023 season.
A native of Niceville, FL, Thomas has made a significant impact during his time in Tallahassee. His performance in spring practices has challenged opposing wide receivers to find separation.
Thomas has the potential to be the next Seminole defensive back drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft. This season could lead to substantial financial opportunities for him.
Joshua Farmer
Florida State junior defensive tackle Joshua Farmer had an impressive 2023 season. Defensive tackles coach Odell Haggins was excited about the talent available in his group. Haggins is known as one of the top developers in college football.
The team had players like Braden Fiske, Fabien Lovett Sr., Malcolm Ray, Darrell Jackson Jr., and Ayobami Tifase, although only Jackson Jr. remains with the program.
Farmer made 32 tackles, including 7 for loss, and recorded five sacks during 2023. Originally a three-star recruit from the 2021 class, he recently switched his jersey number from No. 44 to No. 5, highlighting his importance to the defense.
Farmer is set to display his abilities as a starter alongside his best friend and former high school teammate, Darrell Jackson Jr. Jackson, who transferred from Maryland and Miami, was unable to play last season due to NCAA regulations regarding his multiple transfers during his college career.
Patrick Payton
The difficult task for Florida State’s coaching staff is to find a replacement for the extremely talented pass rusher Jared Verse, whom Los Angeles selected 19th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Defensive ends coach John Papuchis has a strong record of developing players at his position, including Jermaine Johnson II, Keir Thomas, and Jared Verse. The next promising pass rusher seems to be redshirt junior Patrick Payton.
Payton, a former four-star recruit, joined the Seminoles during the 2021 cycle. He came from Miami Northwestern High School in Miami, Florida, and weighed less than 200 pounds when he first arrived in Tallahassee.
In a successful 2023 season alongside Verse, Payton recorded 44 tackles (14.5 for loss), ten pass breakups, and seven sacks. He has since undergone a weight transformation and now weighs 254 pounds, which might give him an edge in reaching the quarterback.
Frequently asked questions
When does EA Sports College Football 25 come out?
EA Sports just stated that their highly anticipated “College Football 25” product would be released on July 19.
How much is EA Sports College Football?
The Standard Edition of College Football 25 will be priced at $69.99. The cover depicts the aforementioned trinity of Hunter, Ewers, and Edwards. It will be available on July 19, with no early access period.
Will NCAA College Football 25 be on PC?
“College Football 25 will be available only on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S,” according to the rumor. “It will therefore unfortunately not be available on PC, as the old games in the NCAA Football Series were.” EA Sports College Football 25 will be available on July 19.
