EA Sports has spent much of the buildup advertising the new features to the game that should make it feel like an upgrade from the previous edition, giving hope the series can remain one of the top sports video games.

Arizona State football comes in at 85 overall in the latest version of the game, with the offense getting a 91 rating and the defense getting an 84.

Velling started his career at Oregon State as a freshman in 2022 before transferring to Michigan State as a junior in 2024.