After a decade-long wait, EA Sports has revived its beloved college football series with College Football 25, and UConn Huskies fans have reason to cheer. The game includes all 134 Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams, ensuring that UConn is in the mix. Beyond just featuring the team’s logos, uniforms, and stadium, this iteration steps into the modern era by incorporating full rosters with real player names, thanks to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreements.
Gone are the days of thinly veiled player stand-ins. Now, you can play with recognizable stars and explore the talents of new recruits within the game. Let’s break down UConn’s representation in College Football 25, focusing on team ratings, uniform details, and stadium accuracy.
UConn Huskies in College Football 25: Ratings and Roster
In College Football 25, the UConn Huskies football team holds an overall rating of 76. This is further broken down into a 71 rating for offense and 72 for defense. To give context, this places UConn alongside teams like Army (76 overall), Florida Atlantic, FIU (77 overall), Navy (76 overall), and Utah State (77 overall). This mid-tier ranking reflects UConn’s current standing in college football.
Examining UConn’s 2024 schedule reveals how they stack up against their opponents in the game. They will face teams like Maryland (80 overall), Duke (80 overall), Florida Atlantic (77 overall), Buffalo (73 overall), Temple (73 overall), Wake Forest (84 overall), Rice (77 overall), Georgia State (73 overall), UAB (77 overall), Syracuse (85 overall), and UMass (76 overall). According to College Football 25’s ratings, UConn is positioned as better than or comparable to the majority of their FBS opponents, while facing a tougher challenge against a few higher-rated teams. It’s important to note that Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) teams are not included in the game, so matchups against teams like Merrimack are not represented in-game.
Individually, UConn’s roster is led by right tackle Chase Lundt, boasting an impressive 82 overall rating. Jelani Stafford (81) and TJ Sheffield (80) are the other Huskies who break the 80-overall threshold. Starting quarterback Nick Evers is rated at 75 overall. Speed and strength standouts include running back Victor Rosa, the team’s fastest player with 93 speed, and defensive tackle Jayden Simon, who dominates with 95 strength. These ratings provide a starting point for gamers looking to strategize with the UConn Huskies in College Football 25.
Exploring UConn Football Uniform Options
For fans eager to customize their game day look, College Football 25 offers a selection of Uconn Football Uniforms. However, the options are somewhat streamlined. Beyond helmet variations, the uniform choices are primarily based on the standard flag blue and white combinations for jerseys, pants, and socks. Currently, the game does not feature throwback or alternate UConn football uniforms.
UConn’s four uniform options in College Football 25.
There are three distinct helmet options available: a flag blue helmet with the classic husky logo and a flag blue facemask, a second flag blue helmet featuring the Block C logo paired with a white facemask, and a white helmet adorned with the husky logo and a flag blue facemask. Interestingly, the uniform customization screen suggests a fourth helmet option, another white helmet, but it appears to be a duplicate of the existing white helmet in the current version of the game.
The limited variety in UConn football uniforms likely reflects the team’s real-world approach, as they primarily utilize their core flag blue and white sets without frequent alternates or throwbacks. While this maintains accuracy, the inclusion of more uniform choices could enhance the customization experience for players.
Looking back at previous NCAA Football titles, such as NCAA Football 14, which featured throwback UConn football uniforms from eras like the Dan Orlovsky period, the Fiesta Bowl appearance, and the Pasqualoni/Diaco years, highlights the potential for richer uniform history to be represented. Even delving into the Huskies’ Division-1AA days, with designs like the script “UConn” from the 1980s or the “C shaped like a football” logo from the 70s, could add a layer of nostalgic appeal for long-time fans. While UConn’s football program may be building its legacy, its visual history offers fertile ground for future uniform expansions in College Football 25.
Rentschler Field in College Football 25: Stadium Accuracy
Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, UConn’s home turf, is faithfully rendered in College Football 25 in terms of its overall structure. However, some of the finer details within the stadium are not entirely accurate.
UConn’s midfield logo would be upside down on TV if it were painted this way.
Notably, the field logos are misplaced. The Husky logo at midfield is oriented incorrectly, facing the wrong direction, and the endzone lettering is reversed. “Connecticut” is positioned in front of the student section, while “Huskies” is at the opposite end, when it should be the other way around.
The prominent superstructure on the south side of Rentschler Field, which houses suites, TV cameras, and press boxes, also lacks UConn’s bowl game banners. Another missing element is the Jasper Howard memorial, typically located beneath the video board. These omissions, while minor, detract slightly from the complete authenticity of the stadium within the game.
Empty seats at The Rent
College Football 25 does incorporate “dynamic attendance,” a feature that adjusts crowd sizes based on team performance in game modes like Dynasty or Road to Glory. This means that, depending on in-game success, Rentschler Field can appear less full at times, reflecting the fluctuating attendance realities of college football.
Beyond Uniforms: Other Game Features for UConn Fans
Beyond uniforms and stadium details, College Football 25 includes a few other noteworthy features for UConn fans. The game recognizes UConn’s rivalries, listing both UMass and, surprisingly, UCF as official rivals. The inclusion of the “Civil ConFLiCT” rivalry with UCF is a fun nod to college football lore.
During game loading sequences at Rentschler Field, commentary from Rece Davis gives a shoutout to UConn’s basketball legacy, acknowledging the university’s championship pedigree in basketball and the growing enthusiasm for football. This adds a layer of authentic game day atmosphere for UConn games.
Initial versions of the game suggested a limited UConn playbook, but subsequent updates have expanded the play selection, adding more plays and formations. This ongoing development indicates a commitment to refining the gameplay experience for teams like UConn.
In conclusion, College Football 25 offers a solid representation of UConn football, bringing the Huskies into the modern era of college football gaming with real rosters and updated graphics. While uniform options and stadium details could be expanded in future updates, the game provides UConn fans with an engaging way to experience their team in the virtual world of college football.
