College Football 27 dynasty · MAC
Ball State Dynasty in CFB 27
Ball State opens a College Football 27 dynasty with the 120th-rated projected lineup among 138 FBS teams (74.1 OVR). The strongest unit is safety (77, 81st); the weakest is quarterback (71, 129th). 10 of the 22 projected starters are listed as seniors.
- Starter avg
- 74.1
- 120th of 138
- Offense
- 73.7
- 128th nationally
- Defense
- 74.5
- 108th nationally
- Senior starters
- 10 / 22
- listed as seniors
Where the roster stands
Unit ratings
| Unit | Projected starters | Avg OVR | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback1 starter · 3 on roster | Keldric Luster 71 | 71 | 129th / 138 |
| Running back1 starter · 5 on roster | TJ Horton 76 | 76 | 126th / 138 |
| Wide receiver3 starters · 12 on roster | Donovan Hamilton 77, Jabari Smith Jr. 77, CJ Nelson 72 | 75.3 | 121st / 138 |
| Tight end1 starter · 8 on roster | Sean Ward 71 | 71 | 119th / 138 |
| Offensive line5 starters · 15 on roster | Chris Hood 76, Jacob Jeudy 74, Zach Bandy 73, Luke Dalton 72, Misael Sandoval 72 | 73.4 | 109th / 138 |
| Defensive line4 starters · 19 on roster | Jared Badie 75, Ben Marsh 73, Maverick Gracio 73, Ameir Glenn 72 | 73.3 | 125th / 138 |
| Linebacker3 starters · 5 on roster | Cincear Lewis 77, Gavin Forsha 73, Mikeah Webster 72 | 74 | 82nd / 138 |
| Cornerback2 starters · 5 on roster | Willizhuan Yates 79, Chris Jackson 71 | 75 | 103rd / 138 |
| Safety2 starters · 10 on roster | Quentavius Scandrett 79, Derek Fields 75 | 77 | 81st / 138 |
| Kicker1 starter · 2 on roster | Brody Boehm 73 | 73 | 111th / 138 |
| Punter1 starter · 1 on roster | Cole Stumbaugh 70 | 70 | 116th / 138 |
Projected starters are the highest-rated players at each position group: 1 QB, 1 HB, 3 WR, 1 TE, 5 OL, 4 DL, 3 LB, 2 CB and 2 S. Kickers and punters are not included in the starter average. This is our calculation from the roster ratings, not EA’s official team rating.
Year-one departures
Senior starters to replace
| Player | Pos | Class | Archetype | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Nelson | WR | Sr. | Elusive Route Runner | 72 |
| Sean Ward | TE | Sr. | Gritty Possession | 71 |
| Chris Hood | LT | Sr. | Raw Strength | 76 |
| Jacob Jeudy | RG | Sr. | Agile | 74 |
| Luke Dalton | RT | Sr. | Agile | 72 |
| Jared Badie | LE | Sr. | Speed Rusher | 75 |
| Cincear Lewis | ROLB | Sr. | Thumper | 77 |
| Gavin Forsha | MLB | Sr. | Thumper | 73 |
| Chris Jackson | CB | Sr. | Bump and Run | 71 |
| Quentavius Scandrett | SS | Sr. | Hybrid | 79 |
Class year as listed on the College Football 27 roster. Redshirt status isn’t in the data, so a player listed as a senior may still have a season left.
Freshmen and sophomores
Young core
| Player | Pos | Class | Archetype | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Hamilton | WR | So. | Contested Specialist | 77 |
| Jalen Bonds | HB | Fr. | East/West Playmaker | 74 |
| Brody Boehm | K | So. | Power | 73 |
| Zach Bandy | LG | So. | Agile | 73 |
| Ameir Glenn | DT | So. | Pure Power | 72 |
| Layton Starks | LE | So. | Speed Rusher | 72 |
| Mikeah Webster | MLB | Fr. | Thumper | 72 |
| Tristan Cook | RT | So. | Raw Strength | 72 |
Roster composition
Roster by class
- Freshmans
- 22
- Sophomores
- 20
- Juniors
- 26
- Seniors
- 17
Rivalry games
Ball State rivalries
| Opponent | Rivalry | All-time series | First met | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami (OH) | Red Bird Rivalry | Miami (OH) leads 25–13 | 1931 | L6 |
 N Illinois | Bronze Stalk Trophy | N Illinois leads 26–25 | 1941 | L1 |
Full Ball State CFB 27 rosterBall State Cardinals team page
Sources & notes
- EA Sports College Football 27 roster ratings — Ratings from “Freshmen Update 8/27/26” roster update, imported 2026-08-31 via Teamcrafters. Ratings change with each roster update.
- EA Sports College Football 27 rivalry data — All-time series records as they ship in the game, before any dynasty games are played.
Last updated Aug 31, 2026.