EA Sports College Football 25 has fans immersed in nostalgia, and this is the first exposure to simulated NCAA football in more than a decade. Dynasty mode will be the first stop for many people if they want to climb the rankings and build a strong school.

Doing this with pre-built teams is certainly a reasonable and easy choice. But sometimes you need to add a minor challenge. It is more rewarding to fight a team that has once declined from the bottom to have a chance to turn around and become a team of former glory. Here are the best schools to rebuild in EA Sports College Football 25. This guide will explain which coach backstory to choose and how to perform all the celebrations of the game.

1. Appalachian State

Before Appalachian State moved from FCS (Division I-AA) to FBS (Division I-A) in 2014, they were used to beating strong teams, such as the strong Michigan team they beat in Ann Arbor in 2007, but now they have become a weak team.

Only two of Mountaineers’ top 10 players are from the defense. So it can definitely be said that it is a more offense-oriented team. Offensive penalties are common in EA Sports College Football 25. So you can win with a good offense in the short term, so you can recruit better defensive players to help against top 10 teams.

2. Ball State

Ball State is the lowest rated team in Sports College Football 25. If you like more challenges, you can consider it.

This team really needs to be seriously trained. The best player in Ball State is a senior left guard with an overall rating of 83. Its freshman quarterback is a 76 overall, 5-foot-11 scrimmager named Kadin Semonza, who is ranked fourth and has some potential.

Even in Mid-Atlantic Conference, you need to plan your schedule and recruit accordingly to make Ball State a contender.

3. Boise State

Boise State has perhaps had the most success of any school on this list over the past decade. Broncos have dominated Mountain West Conference, winning six times since going 14-0 in 2009.

Despite the success that has begun, Boise State has yet to return to the top-25 level it was known for being undefeated. EA Sports College Football 25 will start the game with their star youngster in the backfield.

Halfback Ashton Jeanty, who has Safety Valve, Sidekick, and Takeoff privileges, is one of the best receiving backs in the game, and his stats all range from 89 to 94, making him a quarterback’s best friend. With these, recruits will be scrambling to come to Boise State. In this game, using College Football 25 Coins can further enhance your team’s strength, allowing you to achieve rebuilding success faster.

4. Hawai’i

Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors have been around for 115 years, and the team has not achieved particularly great success. But their fierce tribal war dance celebration alone is worth rebuilding.

They lost to Georgia Bulldogs in Sugar Bowl 41-10 last season. Although their performance in the first two seasons was disappointing and their ranking in the division was not very high, it must be said that the team does have some star players on offense.

Adjusting the strategy to let QB Brayden Schager’s 93 overall arm throw the ball to the speedy WR, Steven McBride has a splendid chance of winning the game in the game. Develop some NFL-level players for the school so that their legend is no longer the school where Colt Brennan was selected.

5. Kennesaw State

Kirk Herbstreit yells out his celebration every time he scores. Kennesaw State has big celebrations and good fundamentals. Especially on a fast offense, the team includes four wide receivers with speed over 90 and a running back with acceleration of 94.

Being close to home plays a big role in getting talented players, and those players tend to live around the area, so it doesn’t hurt to have a team with Georgia pipeline. It may have to compete with other well-known schools, but it will be fun to beat Goliath.

6. Marshall

As a fan of Mathew McConaughey, Marshall Thundering Herd football team would be a perfect rebuilding choice for you. But be warned: the status of the team’s roster is not “ok, ok, ok”.

Similar to Ball State, the best player in Marshall has a total score of only 83 points. And this is even a senior linebacker, Monroe Beard III. MLB As a positional powerhouse, when your junior QB only has 78 total points, you really need to adjust your plans. But it’s not all bad at this school. It has a significant history and some funky, bright uniforms.

7. Maryland

Whether it was the early days of Southern Conference in the 1950s or the more recent success in ACC under Bobby Ross and Ralph Friedgen, Terrapins have always been strong. But now all those early wins are gone.

Maryland has averaged sixth in the league since 2014. Nothing could be more challenging than for them to pull themselves up by their bootstraps and dominate the league.

Maryland is a three-star team with a strong player base on both offense and defense. They are led by star senior guard Ruben Hyppoplite II and sophomore running back Roy Hemby, who combine the ultimate combination of speed and power.

8. Miami

Miami is one of the most historic college football teams. University of Miami has produced a number of Hall of Fame NFL talents on both offense and defense, such as Andre Johnson, Ed Reed, and many more.

But Miami hasn’t won a national championship since 2001 and hasn’t finished first in the league since 2017.

Of all these teams, Miami is the easiest to rebuild. Of the 11 starters on offense, only four players have a rating below 85. Their defense is led by pass breakers Elijah Alston and Rueben Bain Jr. The team has absolute strength in key positions.

9. Nebraska

Nebraska Cornhuskers college football team was a super brave team in the 90s. But it has never been in the top 25 in the last decade.

Nebraska is a school full of rich history and rivalry that deserves to be rebuilt. It differs from many teams. They have a five-star quarterback.

Dylan Raiola is an 81 overall QB as a freshman. He could be a complete monster as a senior. Take advantage of this when recruiting more players, and Huskers may soon be on the rise.

10. Virginia Tech

It’s hard not to wonder what went wrong with Virginia Tech, which went from winning the national championship in 1999 and ranking 23rd in college football to not winning a league title since 2010.

With four of Virginia Tech’s top five players on defense, the goal of rebuilding can start on defense. Their ball-hawking corner, Dorian Strong, is the leader of the offense. The university is well connected to multiple recruiting channels such as PA, MA, and DE, so there are opportunities to recruit a lot of prospects.

Every school has its own unique challenges and potential. So put on your coaching hat and get ready for a challenge!