In the latest release of EA Sports College Football 25 power rankings, Colorado has been ranked 16th, causing a storm of criticism and snide remarks on social media. The much-anticipated new game is set to be released on July 19, and as the company unveiled its power rankings, fans wasted no time in engaging in heated debates about the relative rankings of each team.

However, one thing that seemed to unite fans across the board was the bafflement over the positioning of Colorado as the 16th best team in the country. Last season, the Buffaloes started strong with a 3-0 record under the guidance of new coach Deion Sanders, which fueled some fans' hopes of a potential College Football Playoff spot. However, reality set in as Colorado stumbled, losing eight out of their last nine games and finishing the season with a disappointing 4-8 record.

The College Sports Only X Twitter account expressed disbelief, noting that EA Sports had ranked Colorado 16th in its "College Football 25" despite their tumultuous season. Many fans took to social media to voice their astonishment, questioning the validity of such a ranking for a team that had struggled so much in the previous year.

EA Sports has made efforts to ensure the realism of the game, going so far as to have prominent announcers like Chris Fowler commentate on every possible scenario that may occur in gameplay. While these efforts have been commendable, some fans have pointed out minor inaccuracies in the game, such as the incorrect rendering of the Texas State stadium without an upper deck.

Although Deion Sanders' arrival brought renewed enthusiasm to Colorado's football program, many fans believe that the 16th ranking is a significant overestimation and do not hesitate to express their skepticism on social media platforms.

As the release of EA Sports College Football 25 draws near, it remains to be seen whether the controversy surrounding Colorado's ranking will have any impact on the game's reception. Fans will have to wait and see if EA Sports takes note of the feedback and makes any adjustments in the final version of the rankings.

In the meantime, the debate rages on as fans continue to question how a team that won only four games in the previous season could be ranked so high. EA Sports may have to address these concerns to maintain the credibility and excitement surrounding their highly anticipated game.