EA Sports has unveiled its top 100 player rankings for the upcoming College Football 26 video game, set to release on July 10. Four players from Notre Dame made the list, with running back Jeremiyah Love earning the highest spot at No. 4 overall. The rankings highlight standout performances from the previous season.
Ranking Highlights
EA Sports' College Football 26 features detailed player ratings based on real-world performances. Notre Dame secured four spots in the top 100, tying with several powerhouse programs like Michigan, Oregon, and Ohio State. Alabama led with seven players, followed by Penn State with six.
Notre Dame's Top Players
Jeremiyah Love (RB, No. 4 overall, 95 OVR): Ranked as the No. 1 running back, Love's stats include 95 speed, 95 acceleration, and 96 carrying. Last season, the 6-foot, 214-pound sophomore rushed for 1,125 yards and 17 touchdowns, scoring in every regular-season game. He is the third-highest-rated offensive player behind Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith and Alabama's Ryan Williams.
Leonard Moore (CB, No. 25 overall, 93 OVR): As the No. 3 cornerback, Moore boasts 94 agility and 96 man coverage. The freshman standout recorded 48 tackles, 11 pass breakups, and two interceptions in nine starts, earning FWAA Freshman Defensive Player of the Year honors. He held opponents to a 40.5% completion rate.
(Note: Initial listings placed Moore at No. 38, but detailed profiles confirm No. 25.)
Aamil Wagner (OT, No. 60 overall, 91 OVR): The No. 5 right tackle with 97 lead block and 95 run block finesse. Wagner started all 16 games, allowing just two sacks per Pro Football Focus.
Malachi Fields (WR, No. 89 overall, 91 OVR): Ranked No. 9 wide receiver with 97 catch in traffic. Transfer from Virginia, Fields had 113 catches for 1,619 yards and 10 touchdowns over two seasons.
Schedule Challenges
Notre Dame will face seven top-100 opponents in the regular season, including Miami's Carson Beck (No. 68) and Pitt's Kyle Louis (No. 26). The game captures these dynamics for immersive gameplay.