Seven other Iowa players eclipsed 80 with their ratings: defensive end Ethan Hurkett (88), kicker Drew Stevens (85), running back Kamari Moulton (85), punter Rhys Dakin (85), tight end Addison Ostrenga (83), defensive end Max Llewellyn (82) and cornerback TJ Hall (82).

The calendar has flipped to July, and for many of us 30-somethings, that could only mean one thing back in the day — a new college football was upon us. That feeling returned last year as EA Sports revived the franchise,