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Real-world sports don’t play quite like they do in video games. However, the annual release of each sport’s iteration always generates excitement. Even before the game comes out, fans and the players themselves are eager to see individual team and player ratings.
With the latest iteration of EA Sports College Football 26 set to be released on July 10, the ratings for individual players have begun leaking. Oklahoma is well represented with nine players rated 87 or higher, including two at 90 or above.
Washington State transfer John Mateer is tied for the sixth-highest rating at quarterback in the entire game. The new Sooners signal-caller received a 91, behind only Penn State’s Drew Allar, LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier, and Clemson’s Cade Klubnik, all of whom received a 92 rating.
Another transfer into the Oklahoma program, running back Jaydn Ott, rated at a 90. Ott was a first-team All-Pac 12 selection at California-Berkeley two seasons ago, but injuries dropped his rushing total to just 385 yards and four touchdowns on 116 carries last year.
The next three highest-rated Sooners players are on the other side of the ball. Defensive back Robert Spears-Jennings (89) finished second on the team with 66 tackles last year and added 2 1/2 sacks, two fumble recoveries, and four forced fumbles. Defensive end R Mason Thomas (89) was a second-team All-SEC pick after registering 12 1/2 tackles for loss, including nine sacks. And defensive back Eli Bowen (88) finished as an ESPN Freshman All-American last year upon finishing with 30 tackles, an interception, and four pass break-ups.
OU wide receiver Deion Burks rated as an 88, while defensive lineman Gracen Halton, linebacker Kip Lewis and defensive lineman Damonic Williams all rated as 87s in this year’s version of the game.
Oklahoma begins its real-world football season August 30 at home…
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Publish date : 2025-07-02 14:01:00
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