After leading Indiana to its best season in program history and a surprise College Football Playoff berth, Curt Cignetti has the Hoosiers in the national spotlight — and now, one of his top playmakers is getting noticed in the video game world too.
But with starting quarterback Kurtis Rourke transferring out and California QB Fernando Mendozza stepping in, some figured the offense might take a step back. At least in the video game world, though, one Hoosier is making sure the program stays in the spotlight.
Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt just picked up a 93 overall rating in “EA Sports College Football 26,” making him the fourth-highest-rated wideout in the entire game. Talk about making a name for yourself in just your second year on campus.
Sarratt saw his rating climb from 86 to 93 after a breakout year as Indiana’s top receiving threat — and he played a huge role in the Hoosiers shocking the college football world during Cignetti’s first season.
The 6-foot-2 wideout hauled in 53 catches for 957 yards and eight touchdowns while averaging over 18 yards per grab. His ability to stretch the field and create big plays in the RPO game made him a difference-maker for the offense.
Only Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith, Alabama’s Ryan Williams, and Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson rank ahead of Sarratt among receivers in the game — pretty elite company.
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The best part for the Hoosiers?
Sarratt is just getting started — and many believe Mendoza could help take his game to the next level. With Cignetti heading into his second year at the helm, the Hoosiers could look to open up the offense even more, making the talented wideout an even bigger focal point.
If he builds off last season and lives up to the video game hype, Indiana’s offense might surprise some people again this fall — virtual ratings or not.