Ohio State’s Reese, Sayin, Curry Receive Major Ratings Boost in EA Sports Football 26
Ohio State football players have received significant ratings improvements in the latest EA Sports College Football 26 roster update. This midseason assessment highlights the growing prowess of several Buckeyes as they impress both fans and analysts alike.
Key Ratings Increases for Ohio State Players
No player saw a more substantial increase than linebacker Arvell Reese, whose rating soared from 85 to 92, a remarkable gain of seven points. Quarterback Julian Sayin also impressed, improving his rating by six points, moving from 85 to 91. Defensive end Caden Curry and offensive tackle Austin Siereveld saw similar six-point boosts, rising from 81 to 87 and 78 to 84, respectively.
Center Carson Hinzman experienced a five-point bump, elevating his rating from 81 to 86. Notably, Jeremiah Smith remains the highest-rated player in the game with a score of 98, unchanged since the season’s start.
Ohio State’s Top-Rated Players
Here is a summary of the Ohio State players who benefitted from the recent ratings update:
- Jeremiah Smith: 98 (No change)
- Caleb Downs: 96 (No change)
- Carnell Tate: 93 (+2)
- Arvell Reese: 92 (+7)
- Sonny Styles: 92 (+2)
- Julian Sayin: 91 (+6)
- Davison Igbinosun: 90 (No change)
- Max Klare: 90 (-1)
- Caden Curry: 87 (+6)
- CJ Donaldson: 87 (+1)
In total, eight Buckeye players now boast overall ratings of 90 or higher. This puts Ohio State in a strong position, with only Alabama having more players rated above 90 at nine, while Ohio State and Oregon share the second spot.
Updated Ratings Overview
The following table highlights further details on Ohio State players’ ratings changes:
| Position | Player | Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| WR | Jeremiah Smith | 98 | – |
| FS | Caleb Downs | 96 | – |
| WR | Carnell Tate | 93 | +2 |
| MLB | Arvell Reese | 92 | +7 |
| ROLB | Sonny Styles | 92 | +2 |
| QB | Julian Sayin | 91 | +6 |
| CB | Davison Igbinosun | 90 | – |
| TE | Max Klare | 90 | -1 |
| LE | Caden Curry | 87 | +6 |
| HB | CJ Donaldson | 87 | +1 |
With these ratings boosts, Ohio State continues to demonstrate its talent depth in the current season of EA Sports College Football 26. The Buckeyes are poised to compete strongly, reflecting their top-tier status in college football.