Once a young, rising star, Ohio State football's Caleb Downs is now an upperclassman gracing the cover of a video game. But inside the standout safety is a drive for more.

The Athletic' ranked the best college football rivalries and had 'The Game' between Ohio State and Michigan among the very best.

Ohio State boasts the highest-rated players in College Football 26, the newly released video game from EA Sports. Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and safety Caleb Downs, who are expected to anchor the Buckeyes ’ roster this year, are 98 and 96 overall, respectively.