EA SPORTS College Football 26 is a step up in the series’ return, but some elements still fall flat after needing fixing from last year.

Autry's high rating for a freshman ensures that Auburn will have one of the best defensive fronts in the new video game. The Opelika native is paired with Keldric Faulk, who is one of the game's highest-rated players at 93 overall.

Momemtum feels more pervasive than ever, too. Beyond the crowd and stadium effects based around the on-field happenings, a new “Out of Body” system accurately captures the feel of when a star takes over a game. A quarterback who gets hot, for example, will have his ratings boosted.

EA Sports College Football 26 made its debut on Monday for those who pre-ordered the game. Today, we take a deep dive into the highest-impact Spartan players on

As a first taste for rating enjoyers, EA Sports has also released the 25 top-rated teams in CFB 26 overall as well as ranked by offense and defense. Here are the best teams in CFB 26 based on OVR: