EA Sports College Football 26 Predicts the 2025 Season

National Champion

Penn State capped off a 15-1 season by dominating Georgia 38-14 in the national title game. 

The Nittany Lions were consistent all year and knocked off Texas in the semifinal to reach the championship stage. 

With an elite defense and balanced offense in the sim, Penn State looked like the most complete team from start to finish.

Heisman Winner

Zachariah Branch, who is now at Georgia, took home the Heisman Trophy after a monster season in Athens. 

He finished with 1,733 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns. Other finalists included Byrum Brown from USF, Gunner Stockton from Georgia, Ryan Williams from Alabama, and Romello Brinson from SMU. 

Branch’s explosive playmaking gave Georgia a spark all season long.

Coach of the Year

Kirby Smart earned Coach of the Year honors after leading Georgia to a 14-2 record and a dominant semifinal win over Baylor. 

The Bulldogs looked like a machine through most of the year, falling only in the title game.

16-Team Playoff Field

1. Penn State
2. Georgia
3. Oregon
4. Texas
5. UCLA
6. Baylor
7. Duke
8. Clemson
9. Texas Tech
10. BYU
11. Miami
12. Navy

First round highlights included Navy upsetting UCLA, BYU slipping past Duke, Miami knocking off Baylor, and Texas Tech battling past Clemson.

Semifinal Results

Penn State defeated Texas 35-21.
Georgia took down Baylor 30-20.

Final Takeaway?

No, it’s not a crystal ball. But it’s the most fun simulation we’ve got right now, especially with FPI and other models not fully updated yet. 

And based on these results? If you're a fan of Penn State or Georgia, you might want to pay attention.