🏈 Nick Singleton – 93 OVR
Singleton leads Penn State’s offensive charge with a powerful 93 overall rating, making him the highest-rated Lion in the game . Among running backs, he ranks #2 nationally—just behind Notre Dame’s Jeremiyah Love (95). His elite 94 speed and 91 agility place him in the RB upper-echelon; remarkably, he also boasts a 97 injury rating, showing robust durability despite previous minor setbacks . Singleton’s explosive skill set is backed by NCAA pedigree: after a freshman campaign of over 1,000 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns in 2022, he has continued to shine in high-impact games .
🧠 Drew Allar – 92 OVR
At QB, redshirt-junior Drew Allar comes in with a strong 92 overall rating, tying with Clemson’s Cade Klubnik and LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier for the top spot . His standout attributes include a throw power of 98 and awareness of 95 — elite marks in EA’s game engine . SI notes his 92 OVR makes him one of the highest-rated QBs, while Penn State ranks fourth overall as a team . With a 66.5% completion rate for 3,327 yards and 24 TDs last season, Allar is firmly in Heisman discussion and expected to make another jump as a leading dual-threat signal caller .
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🔥 Other Top‑Rated Nittany Lions
Penn State places six players in the top 100 of CFB 26, including four on offense and two on defense :
• Kaytron Allen (RB) – A bruising back with a 92 OVR, nearly matching Singleton. EA gives him top strength among RBs at 84 .
• Dani Dennis-Sutton (EDGE) – The fierce pass rusher also gets 92 OVR, with an astonishing 98 awareness rating .
• Vega Ioane (LG) – Anchoring the offensive line, Ioane is another 92 OVR, tied for the best at his position .
• A.J. Harris (CB) – Rounding out the list with a 91 OVR, Harris boasts top-tier agility, speed, and awareness in coverage .
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🏟️ Team Impact & Expectations
Penn State also shines in overall team metrics. They earned a 91 offensive rating—second-highest in the game behind Texas—and a 94 defensive rating, only trailing Alabama and Texas . As a team, they land at #4 in EA’s official rankings , a reflection of their stellar 13–3 2024 season, a Big Ten title game appearance, and their first-ever College Football Playoff semi-final .
This profile—a combination of star power and depth—is perfectly mirrored in EA’s ratings. With two franchise-level players anchoring offense, a rock-solid O-line, and elite defenders like Dennis-Sutton and Harris, Penn State goes into the 2025 cycle with national championship aspirations.
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🎮 What It Means in Gameplay
From a gamer’s perspective, this roster delivers on multiple fronts:
Signature Offensive Duo: Controlling Singleton’s breakaway speed or firing deep throws with Allar (98 throw power!) offers dynamic gameplay.
Toughness Across the Board: Nearly every high-rated Nittany Lion has high stamina and injury resistance, translating to endurance late in games.
Balanced Strength: A formidable O-line and stout defense complement the stars, making Penn State a complete package in dynasty mode or exhibition play.
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In summary, EA Sports College Football 26 positions Penn State not just as a top-tier team but a simulated dynasty in the making. With Nick Singleton and Drew Allar leading a pack of six elite Lions, supported by balanced strength in trenches and secondary, Penn State is ready to roar in both the virtual and real fields of battle.
