EA Sports ranks Mississippi State's Davis Wade Stadium as No. 25 in Toughest Places to Play rankings

On Tuesday, EA Sports released its Toughest Places to to Play Rankings based on the ratings from the highly-anticipated EA Sports College Football 25 video game. Mississippi State‘s Davis Wade Stadium fell at No. 25 on the list.

EA Sports did not take its task lightly. The company considered numerous factors to create its rankings, including historical stats such as home winning percentage, home game attendance, active home winning streaks, team prestige and more.

Davis Wade Stadium boasts a 60,311-person capacity. The stadium saw its record-attendance on Oct. 11, 2014, when the Bulldogs defeated Auburn 38-23 at home.

While Davis Wade is not the largest stadium in the country, it’s one of the loudest. MSU fans rattle opposing team with the deafening sound of thousands of cowbells — one of the most famous traditions in college football.

Meanwhile, an American Kennel Club-registered English bulldog, given the inherited title of “Bully,” watches from the sidelines while Mississippi State attempts to dominate its foe. After a particularly exciting play, a rendition of “Hail State” will break out in the crowd, reminding the Bulldogs who they’re playing for.

Of course, fans will easily be able to enjoy the instant replay on Mississippi State’s 6,896 square-foot high-definition video board, which is the 10th-largest in college football. Despite MSU’s modern renovations, Davis Wade Stadium is the second-oldest stadium in the FBS, only behind Georgia Tech‘s Bobby Dodd Stadium.

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The game will be released on July 19. Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, Colorado wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter and Michigan running back Donovan Edwards are featured on the cover.

The three are also included on the deluxe cover, along with Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe, Georgia quarterback Carson Beck and Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins.

EA has also announced the full breakdown of the standard and deluxe editions. Fans who purchase the $69.99 standard edition will receive the base game and a handful of Ultimate Team packs. Those who purchase the deluxe edition—priced at $99.99—will receive three-day early access and a slew of perks.

Every player in the game will receive $600 plus a copy of the game. Cover athletes and other college football stars who promote the game have inked endorsement deals with EA. 

Over 12,800 athletes have opted into the game, which is significantly more than the number of roster slots. EA previously announced its goal of fielding an 85-man roster for every 134 FBS team.

On3’s Pete Nakos also contributed to this article.