Travis Hunter has been slowly building his case as the best player in college football. And “EA College Football 25” is ready to see it like that.
Colorado’s versatile receiver/cornerback is now 97th overall in the game after a ratings update announced Wednesday, making him the game’s highest-rated player. In line with the unique ability of the EA College Football 25 star combination, the highlighted attributes of Hunter’s character that EA improved in the update were “Catch in Traffic” (increased +6 to 93) and “Hit Power” (+10 to at 77).
As a wide receiver, Hunter has 46 catches for 561 yards and six touchdowns in just five games this season, continuing his chemistry with star quarterback Shedeur Sanders. As a cornerback, Hunter has 15 total tackles, five passes defensed and two interceptions. He is widely regarded as Colorado’s best defensive player and the The Buffaloes’ best offensive player outside of Sanders.
The rise in ratings comes on the heels of another standout game for Hunter, in which he had nine catches for 89 yards and a touchdown and an impressive diving catch in Colorado’s 42-21 rout of Big 12 newcomer UCF.
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Hunter wasn’t the only first-season Heisman Trophy hopeful to get a rating boost in the new EA College Football 25 update. Star Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty saw his overall rating jump 4 to 96 with the promotion balls (+6 to 84) and speed (+2 to 93) characteristics.
Miami quarterback Cam Ward and Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava saw their overall ratings jump to 91 and 88, respectively. Ward saw improvements in his “Throw on the Run” (+6 to 97) and “Break Sack” (+6 to 95) while Iamaleava saw a slight increase in his accuracy on deep passes (+2 to at 87) and a large number. jump on his “Break Sack” skill (+14 to 88).
In addition, Michigan running back Kalel Mullings also had six points in his scoring total to 87 after a stellar turn earlier in the season, especially in the Wolverines’ big win over USC. Mullings’ ability to carry the ball increased +5 to 94 while his swing increased +7 to 82. Fellow Big Ten running back Kaleb Johnson out of Iowa also saw the biggest ratings boost, dropping +13 from 74th to 87th overall. ball handling (+9 to 92) and spotting (+13 to 92).
Here are some notable players who received a rating boost in the new EA College Football update:
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