Top 5 highest-rated players for Tennessee vs. NC State game in EA Sports College Football 25

The No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers and No. 24 NC State Wolfpack were both able to win an easy Week 1 tune-up against an FCS opponent. The two teams are set to face one another this weekend in a much tougher matchup for both programs.

While the top 10 matchup between the No. 3 Texas Longhorns and No. 10 Michigan Wolverines has garnered much of the national attention, this meeting of ranked opponents has flown under the radar.

Here's a closer look at the five players on the Volunteers and Wolfpack who received the highest ratings in EA Sports College Football 25.

Top 5 highest-rated players for Tennessee vs. NC State game in EA Sports College Football 25

#1. James Pearce Jr.

James Pearce Jr. joined the Volunteers as a four-star prospect in the 2022 recruiting class. After a breakout season in 2023 in which he earned first-team All-SEC honors, he was largely quiet in the 69-3 victory over the Chattanooga Mocs. The edge rusher earned a 95 overall rating in EA Sports College Football 25.

#T-2. Cooper Mays

Cooper Mays joined Tennessee as a four-star prospect in the 2020 recruiting class. He is now in his fourth season as the starting center. Mays earned an 89 overall rating in EA Sports College Football 25.

#T-2. Kevin Concepcion

Kevin Concepcion joined the NC State Wolfpack as a three-star prospect in the 2023 recruiting class. After having a huge freshman season in which he was named ACC Rookie of the Year, he picked up where he left off in the 38-21 Week 1 victory over the Western Carolina Catamounts. The wide receiver recorded nine receptions for 121 yards and three touchdowns. Concepcion is also an 89 overall in EA Sports College Football 25.

#T-4. Aydan White

Aydan White joined the NC State Wolfpack as a three-star prospect in the 2020 recruiting class. After earning All-ACC honors in each of the past two seasons, he recorded seven tackles, six of which were solo tackles, and two passes defended in the season opener. The cornerback is rated an 88 overall in EA Sports College Football 25.

#T-4. Grayson McCall

Grayson McCall initially joined the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers as a two-star prospect in the 2019 recruiting class. He joined the NC State Wolfpack via the transfer portal this offseason. In his first game with the program, the quarterback completed 26 of 40 pass attempts, throwing for 318 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. He is rated an 88 overall in EA Sports College Football 25.