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Baylor Dynasty in CFB 27

Baylor opens a College Football 27 dynasty with the 58th-rated projected lineup among 138 FBS teams (78.5 OVR). The strongest unit is quarterback (83, 33rd); the weakest is offensive line (74.6, 91st). 10 of the 22 projected starters are listed as seniors.

Ratings: “Freshmen Update 8/27/26” · updated Aug 31, 2026
Starter avg
78.5
58th of 138
Offense
78.2
65th nationally
Defense
78.8
49th nationally
Senior starters
10 / 22
listed as seniors

Where the roster stands

Unit ratings

Baylor Bears unit ratings in College Football 27
UnitProjected startersAvg OVRNational rank
Quarterback1 starter · 4 on rosterDJ Lagway 838333rd / 138
Running back1 starter · 7 on rosterDawson Pendergrass 838360th / 138
Wide receiver3 starters · 11 on rosterJayden McGowan 84, Gavin Freeman 82, Dre'lon Miller 8182.338th / 138
Tight end1 starter · 6 on rosterTony Livingston 747487th / 138
Offensive line5 starters · 10 on rosterKaden Sieracki 78, Cole Rhett 75, Logan Moore 74, Lawson Petty 73, Matthew Parker 7374.691st / 138
Defensive line4 starters · 16 on rosterHosea Wheeler 84, Garrick Ponder 79, Kamren Washington 79, Jordan Mack 788043rd / 138
Linebacker3 starters · 8 on rosterTravion Barnes 83, Kyland Reed 74, JJ Shelton 687573rd / 138
Cornerback2 starters · 10 on rosterLeVar Thornton Jr. 83, Devon Jordan 778060th / 138
Safety2 starters · 11 on rosterJacob Redding 82, Colby McCalister 808137th / 138
Kicker1 starter · 1 on rosterRhett Armstrong 767672nd / 138
Punter1 starter · 1 on rosterPalmer Williams 828211th / 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

Baylor Bears projected starters listed as seniors
PlayerPosClassArchetypeOVR
Jayden McGowanWRSr.Elusive Route Runner84
Gavin FreemanWRSr.Elusive Route Runner82
Tony LivingstonTESr.Physical Route Runner74
Kaden SierackiRTSr.Raw Strength78
Hosea WheelerDTSr.Pure Power84
Garrick PonderRESr.Speed Rusher79
Kamren WashingtonDTSr.Pure Power79
Jordan MackLESr.Pure Power78
Travion BarnesMLBSr.Thumper83
Colby McCalisterSSSr.Hybrid80

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

Highest-rated Baylor Bears freshmen and sophomores
PlayerPosClassArchetypeOVR
Michael TurnerHBSo.East/West Playmaker81
Caden KnightenHBSo.East/West Playmaker80
Jaylin JonesLESo.Speed Rusher77
Ryelan MorrisHBFr.East/West Playmaker77
Jacorey WatsonHBFr.Backfield Threat76
Jae'Lin BattleDTFr.Pure Power76
Rhett ArmstrongKSo.Power76
Taz Williams Jr.WRFr.Gadget76

Roster composition

Roster by class

Freshmans
23
Sophomores
13
Juniors
21
Seniors
28

Rivalry games

Baylor rivalries

Baylor Bears rivalries and all-time series records
OpponentRivalryAll-time seriesFirst metStreak
Texas A&MBattle of the BrazosTexas A&M leads 74–311899L3
TCUThe RevivalryTCU leads 65–581899L1
Texas—Texas leads 81–281901L2
Texas Tech—Baylor leads 42–401929W1
Houston—Series tied 15–151950W1

Full Baylor CFB 27 rosterBaylor Bears 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.