When Nittany Lions play College Football 25, which teammate do they use? One player stands out

Since the college football video game EA Sports College Football 25 was released in July, it’s taken fans by storm as they immerse themselves in the first college football game in over a decade, building dynasties from the dregs of the sport and using some of the best players in the country to dominate on the (virtual) field.

There are plenty of Penn State players featured in the game, and even Nittany Lions are getting in on the fun, using their free time playing as themselves and their teammates.

So during the program’s local media day last month, we asked about Drew Allar’s development, Andy Kotelnicki’s impact and what Tom Allen has done for the defense, but also asked players about the game and got down to the core issues.

What’s their favorite play to use?

Well, that’s any run-pass option for safety K.J. Winston, who likes to keep the defense on its toes. And on defense it’s Cover 2 Trap for fellow safety Zakee Wheatley, who manipulates the offense by disguising his coverage and adjusting individual assignments in search of making the game as realistic as possible.

But sometimes, it’s not about the call, but about the players.

“I’m giving the ball to (running backs) Kaytron (Allen) or Nick (Singleton),” safety Jaylen Reed said. “I don’t know the play, I just know I’m giving the ball to them.”

That raises the question — who is their favorite teammate to use?

Here’s what the Nittany Lions said, with one clear standout.

Redshirt freshman linebacker Ta’Mere Robinson:

“I’m gonna go with Nick (Singleton). He’s very explosive in the game. He’s fast, he’s always outrunning somebody. He’s got a good spin move, he’s very agile. Just playing with Nick, I was playing somebody the other day and had like four touchdowns with him. ... I’m a guy who likes to run the wildcat, so Nick (would have) like 30 rushes for like 500 yards.”

Redshirt junior safety Zakee Wheatley:

“I’d say Nick Singleton. He’s a beast in the game. You give him the ball and he’s gonna make them shake every time. He’s fast in real life, but in the game he’s just extra fast.”

Senior tight end Tyler Warren:

“Nick is probably the best if you’re just trying to win. He’s got the best skill-set probably on the offensive side of the ball.”

Junior wide receiver Omari Evans:

“Probably Nick. Nick is a little (overpowered) in that game. All you’ve got to do is hit the spin move with him.”

Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Kaden Saunders:

“Nick is crazy on there. K.J., I user K.J. (Winston) at safety. He makes a lot of plays for me.”

Senior safety Jaylen Reed:

“I like playing as Zakee Wheatley and K.J. Winston. Zakee, they’ve got him that robber x-factor on there, so he picks off everything. And K.J. he’s dominant in the run game, so I like playing with him.”

Junior safety K.J. Winston:

“I don’t really user the D-line, I usually user guys in the secondary, but when I do I use Abdul Carter and he tends to disrupt plays. He a little dominant when you’re using him.”

Redshirt junior wide receiver Liam Clifford:

“Whenever I’m on defense I’m usering Abdul Carter off the edge. He’s a little bit overpowered in that game. And then Nick is really good in that game as well. Whenever I run the ball I’m looking to score with him.”

Senior wide receiver Julian Fleming:

“I’ve been spreading it around. It’s kind of hard not to throw to yourself, though. It is what it is.”

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