COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — For the first time in 11 years, college football fans can hit the gridiron virtually in a new game and Ohio State fans will be able to play out the 2024 season early.

EA Sports’ “College Football 25,” the first iteration of the video game to be released since 2013, became available to play on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X for those that preordered the deluxe edition. The game will release on Friday for those that did not preorder.

Buckeyes fans will be able to experience all the traditions they are used to seeing on a Saturday at Ohio Stadium. Script Ohio is shown, along with the dotting of the “I,” and “Buckeye Battle Cry” plays. Brutus appears, and fireworks go off for Ohio State touchdowns.

As far as the uniforms, the Buckeyes have their all scarlet, grey, and black uniforms in the game, with players able to combine helmets, jerseys and pants from all the uniforms to create new combinations. Every FBS school is fully licensed in the game.

  • Script Ohio in “CFB 25”
  • Brutus in “CFB25”
  • TreVeyon Henderson in “CFB25”
  • Dotting the “i” in “CFB25”
  • Buckeyes main menu screen
  • Home, road, and all-gray uniforms
  • All-scarlet, all-white, and all-black uniforms
  • TreVeyon Henderson runs for a TD in “CFB25”
  • Dotting the “i” in “CFB25”
  • Ohio State intro in “CFB25”
  • Buckeye fans in “CFB25”

College football players are also realistically emulated in the game after Name, Image, and Likeness rules prompted the ability to have players in the game. EA said players that opted in were compensated, including many Buckeyes.

A majority of the 2024 Ohio State roster is in the game, with the top-rated players being running back Quinshon Judkins (95 overall) and safety Caleb Downs (95). Many other notable players, from quarterback Will Howard to the starting receiving core, are represented. A major omission is defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau, who opted to return for his senior season but not into the video game.

The Buckeyes are rated as the second best overall team with a rating of 93. Georgia is ranked as the top team with a 95 overall rating. Ohio State’s defense is rated as the best in the game at 96 and No. 5 in offense at 89.

Ohio State roster in “College Football 25”

Italics denotes a computer-generated player

Quarterbacks: Will Howard (85), Devin Brown (80), Julian Sayin (80), Air Noland (75), Lincoln Kienholz (73)

Running Backs: Quinshon Judkins (95), TreVeyon Henderson (93), James Peoples (75), Sam Williams-Dixon (69)

Wide Receivers: Emeka Egbuka (92), Carnell Tate (85), Jeremiah Smith (85), Brandon Inniss (82), Jayden Ballard (79), Kojo Antwi (77), Bryson Rodgers (75), Neo Flowers (72)

Tight Ends: Gee Scott Jr. (82), Will Kacmarek (81), Bennett Christian (74), Robert Dorman (74), Max LeBlanc (71), Jack Keenum (68)

Offensive Tackles: Josh Fryar (85), George Fitzpatrick (79), Zen Michalski (79), Connor Dunmore (77), Kevin Strickland (74), Deontae Armstrong (69), Trace Calloway (68)

Offensive Guards: Donovan Jackson (91), Tegra Tshabola (82), Luke Montgomery (78), Davon Lewis Jr. (76), Austin Siereveld (75), Devontae Armstrong (69), Toby Wilson (65)

Centers: Seth McLaughlin (85), Carson Hinzman (78), Joshua Padilla (74)

Defensive Ends: Jack Sawyer (92), Tyler Bourne (82), Kenyatta Jackson (80), Quentin Trinidad (80), Caden Curry (79), Mitchell Melton (77), Joshua Mickens (77), Robert Lucas (71)

Defensive Tackles: Tyleik Williams (91), Ty Hamilton (82), Hero Kanu (79), Tywone Malone (79), Jason Moore (78), Kayden McDonald (77), Eric Mensah (69)

Linebackers: Sonny Styles (86), C.J. Hicks (85), Cody Simon (85), Gabe Powers (80), Arvell Reese (80), Tanner Farris (79), Kourt Williams (76), Ja’Michael Rose (75), Payton Pierce (73)

Cornerbacks: Denzel Burke (91), Davison Igbinosun (88), Jermaine Mathews Jr. (85), Jordan Hancock (84), Calvin Simpson-Hunt (80), Aaron Scott Jr. (78), Lorenzo Styles Jr. (76), Bryce West (76), Miles Lockhart (71)

Safeties: Caleb Downs (95), Lathan Ransom (85), Keenan Nelson Jr. (78), Malik Hartford (78), Jayden Bonsu (76), Jaylen McClain (72), Leroy Roker (66)

Kicker: Jayden Fielding (72)

Punters: Maverick Jameson (78), Anthony Venneri (74)

Long Snapper: John Ferlmann (29)

Not in the game: Mylan Graham (WR), Jelani Thurman (TE), Damarion Witten (TE), Josh Simmons (OL), Ian Moore (OL), Gabe VanSickle (OL), Miles Walker (OL), J.T. Tuimoloau (DE), Eddrick Houston (DE), Dominic Kirks (DE), Will Smith Jr. (DT), Garrett Stover (LB), Nick McLarty (P)