Electronic Arts (EA) Sports recently released their first college football video game since NCAA 14, which marks 11 years since the blue turf has made its way back to the gaming consoles. The Broncos team will include all real-life players, including freshman and transfers, as the new game is meant to bring recognition to all college football players across the country.
The new game consists of more realistic game animations, complex game modes and most importantly, the real-life players on all teams, meaning Malachi Nelson will be leading the Broncos down the field, just like he will do come football season.
One of the many new additions that EA Sports added in this game is the strength of home field advantage. They created what is called the “Pulse Meter” at away games, which makes the game more difficult to play if you are playing on the road. The tougher the crowd, the more the Pulse Meter will raise, creating a realistic college football environment within the game.
With that being said, Albertsons Stadium is one of the most difficult places to play for an away team. The blue turf is ranked as the 24th highest pulse meter in the game, which is a testament to how the environment is in real life.
EA Sports did its homework with this game, as they made the video game version of the blue field seem as if it were real. You can hear the Blue Thunder Marching band playing the Boise State fight song, the fans doing the “Boise State” chant and the energetic student section. With all of this going on, Boise State’s opponents in the game are bound to find difficulty, as opponents struggle to take on the Blue in real life.
The Broncos were given a set 82 overall rating (OVR), putting them roughly in the middle of the pack compared to the other teams. This rating places them at the top of the Mountain West Conference, with Fresno State trailing at an 80 OVR. Though fans aren’t particularly happy with this rating, as the season progresses, the ratings will be subject to change, so Boise State’s ranking may change throughout the year.
Key Broncos Ratings:
Ashton Jeanty, RB – 91 OVR: Jeanty’s OVR puts him as a top 10 running back in the game, as he was given lightning acceleration (96) and agility (93). Jeanty’s high attributes that were given to him make him an asset to have on your team, but a nightmare to play against.
Ahmed Hassanein, DE – 87 OVR: Hassanein is one of the most disruptive defenders in the game and is a headache to play against as he is a top 20 defensive end. What makes him such a force to be reckoned with is his pass rush statistics, as he was given the third highest power rush move in the game (95) and the highest play recognition out of all pass rushers (97).
Malachi Nelson, QB – 81 OVR: Many were wondering where the freshman five star transfer would rank in this game, as no one has seen his skills put to use on the college field. EA sports decided that an 81 OVR was fair, giving him nearly all above average attributes. Nelson is very fun to use in this game as he is able to do it all, as he has good speed (86), throw power (90) and throw accuracy (90).
College Football 25 has been out for almost a month now and it is near impossible to stop using the Broncos, as the game further enhances the fans excitement to the upcoming season
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Great post! Whoever is behind the keyboard on this article keep it up. Big things ahead for the broncos.