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Two Michigan losses and a national title? How EA Sports College Football 25 predicts Ohio State’s 2024 season

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Two Michigan losses and a national title? How EA Sports College Football 25 predicts Ohio State’s 2024 season


The 2024 Ohio State football season is less than 50 days away. But many Buckeye fans are seeing if they can lead Caleb Downs, TreVeyon Henderson, Emeka Egbuka and the rest of the team to a national championship.

EA Sports College Football 25 launched on Monday to customers who pre-ordered the game, with a wide release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on Friday. It is the first college football-centric video game since 2013, and the first after name, image and likeness allowed current college football players to appear in the game and be rewarded for doing so.

Ohio State is the second-ranked team in the EA Sports College Football 25 with a 93 overall, and is one of eight teams with an overall rating of 90 or higher along with Georgia (95), Oregon (93), Alabama (92), Texas (92), Clemson (90), Notre Dame (90) and LSU (90).

Ohio State EA Sports College Football Season 25 Simulation

In EA Sports College Football 25’s simulation of the 2024 season, the Buckeyes have won each of their first 11 games, including a one-score road victory against Oregon and a 26-point road victory against Penn State.

But Ohio State lost its fourth straight regular-season meeting against Michigan before losing to the Wolverines again in the Big Ten Championship.

Ohio State enters the first 12-team College Football Playoff as the No. 6 seed and beats No. 11 Virginia Tech at home. The Buckeyes beat third-ranked Utah in the Fiesta Bowl and second-ranked Mississippi in the Cotton Bowl to set up a national championship game with fifth-ranked Notre Dame.

Despite two losses to Michigan, the Buckeyes secured their ninth national championship with a 38–24 victory over the Fighting Irish.

In the simulation, defensive end Jack Sawyer and Downs finished as first-team All-Americans. Henderson, left guard Donovan Jackson and defensive end Tyleik Williams were second-team All-Americans.

Note: The simulation was performed with Ohio State’s 2024 schedule in dynasty mode and OSU’s base lineup in the EA Sports College Football 25 video game. Quarter length was set at 15 minutes.

Here’s a look at Ohio State’s 2024 schedule, according to EA Sports College Football 25.

Ohio State vs. Akron: 3:30 p.m., Aug. 31, CBS

  • Akron EA Sports College Football 25 Rating: 73 Overall (69 Offense, 68 Defense)

  • Akron EA Sports College Football Top 25 Players: CB Darrian Lewis (82), RG Dayne Shor (79), RE CJ Nunnally IV (79)

  • Ohio State vs. Akron EA Sports College Football 25 Simulation: Ohio State 38, Akron 7

Ohio State vs. Western Michigan: 7:30 p.m., Sept. 7, Big Ten Network

  • Western Michigan EA Sports College Football 25 Rating: 80 Overall (80 Offense, 70 Defense)

  • Western Michigan EA Sports College Football Top 25 Players: C Jacob Gideon (88), WR Kenneth Womack (84), RG Addison West (84)

  • Ohio State vs. Western Michigan EA Sports College Football 25 Simulation: Ohio State 45, Western Michigan 21

Ohio State vs. Marshall: September 21

  • Marshall EA Sports College Football 25 Rating: 74 overall (69 offense, 68 defense)

  • Marshall EA Sports College Football Top 25 Players: ROLB Monroe Beard III (83), C Logan Osburn (83), RT Jeremy Jones (82)

  • Ohio State vs. Marshall EA Sports College Football 25 Simulation: Ohio State 65, Marshall 21

Ohio State and Michigan State: September 28

  • Michigan State EA Sports College Football 25 Rating: 80 Overall (78 Offense, 76 Defense)

  • Michigan State EA Sports College Football Top 25 Players: C Tanner Miller (87), TE Jack Velling (87), RB Nate Carter (85)

  • Ohio State and Michigan State simulation EA Sports College Football 25: Ohio State 28, Michigan State 14

Ohio State vs. Iowa: October 5

October 7, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jay Higgins (34) and defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1) and defensive back Quinn Schulte (30) react after a Higgins interception against the Purdue Boilermakers during the fourth quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

October 7, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes linebacker Jay Higgins (34) and defensive back Xavier Nwankpa (1) and defensive back Quinn Schulte (30) react after a Higgins interception against the Purdue Boilermakers during the fourth quarter at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

  • Iowa EA Sports College Football 25 Rankings: 87 Overall (76 Offense, 88 Defense)

  • Iowa EA Sports College Football Top 25 Players: MLB Jay Higgins (94), FS Sebastian Castro (92), ROLB Nick Jackson (90)

  • Ohio State vs. Iowa EA Sports College Football 25 Simulation: Ohio State 23, Iowa 16

Ohio State at Oregon: October 12

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel throws the ball during the Oregon Ducks spring game, Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel throws the ball during the Oregon Ducks spring game, Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel throws the ball during the Oregon Ducks spring game, Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

  • Oregon EA Sports College Football 25 Rating: 93 Overall (94 Offense, 90 Defense)

  • Oregon EA Sports College Football Top 25 Players: QB Dillon Gabriel (92), WR Tez Johnson (91), CB Jabbar Muhammad (91)

  • Ohio State at Oregon Simulation EA Sports College Football 25: Ohio State 27, Oregon 21

Ohio State vs. Nebraska: October 26

  • Nebraska EA Sports College Football 25 Rankings: 84 Overall (78 Offense, 82 Defense)

  • Nebraska EA Sports College Football Top 25 Players: CB Tommi Hill (89), SS Isaac Gifford (85), DT Nash Hutmacher (85)

  • Ohio State vs. Nebraska EA Sports College Football 25 Simulation: Ohio State 38, Nebraska 20

Ohio State at Penn State: November 2

October 21, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Devin Brown (33) runs toward the goal line and Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Abdul Carter (11) during the second half of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium. Brown was stopped and injured during the play. Ohio State won 20-12.October 21, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Devin Brown (33) runs toward the goal line and Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Abdul Carter (11) during the second half of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium. Brown was stopped and injured during the play. Ohio State won 20-12.

October 21, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Devin Brown (33) runs toward the goal line and Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Abdul Carter (11) during the second half of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium. Brown was stopped and injured during the play. Ohio State won 20-12.

  • Penn State EA Sports College Football 25 Rating: 88 overall (87 offense, 88 defense)

  • Penn State EA Sports College Football Top 25 Players: RE Abdul Carter (91), SS Kevin Winston Jr.

  • Ohio State Simulation at Penn State EA Sports College Football 25: Ohio State 47, No.

Ohio State vs. Purdue: November 9

October 14, 2023; Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Chip Trayanum (19) is tackled by Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Sanoussi Kane (21), Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Dillon Thieneman (31) and Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Markevious Brown ( 1), during the first half of Saturday's NCAA split. Football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in Lafayette.October 14, 2023; Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Chip Trayanum (19) is tackled by Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Sanoussi Kane (21), Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Dillon Thieneman (31) and Purdue Boilermakers defensive back Markevious Brown ( 1), during the first half of Saturday's NCAA split. Football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in Lafayette.

  • Purdue EA Sports College Football 25 rankings: 82 overall (80 offense, 76 defense)

  • Purdue EA Sports College Football Top 25 Players: FS Dillon Thieneman (90), C Gus Hartwig (90), RT Marcus Mbow (83)

  • Ohio State vs. Purdue EA Sports College Football 25 Simulation: Ohio State 45, Purdue 21

Ohio State at Northwestern: November 16

  • Northwestern EA Sports College Football 25 Rating: 80 overall (73 offense, 78 defense)

  • Northwestern EA Sports College Football Top 25 Players: MLB Xander Mueller (87), SS Coco Azema (86), CB Theran Johnson (85)

  • Ohio State Simulation at Northwestern EA Sports College Football 25: Ohio State 35, Northwestern 17

Ohio State vs. Indiana: November 23

  • Indiana EA Sports College Football 25 Rating: 82 Overall (80 Offense, 78 Defense)

  • Indiana EA Sports College Football Top 25 Players: CB D’Angelo Ponds (87), WR Elijah Sarratt (86), WR Donaven McCulley (85)

  • Ohio State vs. Indiana EA Sports College Football 25 Simulation: Ohio State 34, Indiana 27

Ohio State vs. Michigan: 12 p.m., Nov. 30, FOX

Michigan defensive lineman Mason Graham celebrates a tackle against Ohio State during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.Michigan defensive lineman Mason Graham celebrates a tackle against Ohio State during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.

Michigan defensive lineman Mason Graham celebrates a tackle against Ohio State during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.

  • Michigan EA Sports College Football 25 Rankings: 88 Overall (X Offense, 90 Defense)

  • Michigan EA Sports College Football Top 25 Players: CB Will Johnson (96), DT Mason Graham (95), TE Colston Loveland (92)

  • Ohio State vs. Michigan EA Sports College Football 25 Simulation: Michigan 21, Ohio State 15

Big Ten Championship: 8 p.m., Dec. 7, CBS

College football simulation Playoff College Football 25

  • First round: No. 6 Ohio State 24, No. 11 Virginia Tech 10

  • Quarterfinals: #6 Ohio State 28, #3 Utah 13 (Fiesta Bowl)

  • Semifinal: No. 6 Ohio State 24, No. 2 Mississippi 21 (Cotton Bowl)

  • Final: No. 6 Ohio State 38, No. 5 Notre Dame 24 (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia)

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This article originally appeared in The Columbus Dispatch: EA Sports College Football 25 previews 2024 Ohio State football season





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