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BYU Dynasty in CFB 27

BYU opens a College Football 27 dynasty with the 12th-rated projected lineup among 138 FBS teams (84.3 OVR). The strongest unit is running back (92, 4th); the weakest is wide receiver (80.7, 54th). 13 of the 22 projected starters are listed as seniors.

Ratings: “Freshmen Update 8/27/26” · updated Aug 31, 2026
Starter avg
84.3
12th of 138
Offense
83.9
15th nationally
Defense
84.7
12th nationally
Senior starters
13 / 22
listed as seniors

Where the roster stands

Unit ratings

BYU Cougars unit ratings in College Football 27
UnitProjected startersAvg OVRNational rank
Quarterback1 starter · 6 on rosterBear Bachmeier 848429th / 138
Running back1 starter · 5 on rosterLJ Martin 92924th / 138
Wide receiver3 starters · 6 on rosterKyler Kasper 83, Jojo Phillips 80, Tiger Bachmeier 7980.754th / 138
Tight end1 starter · 6 on rosterWalker Lyons 818128th / 138
Offensive line5 starters · 18 on rosterBruce Mitchell 91, Andrew Gentry 84, Kyle Sfarcioc 83, Paki Finau 83, Sonny Makasini 8384.87th / 138
Defensive line4 starters · 14 on rosterKeanu Tanuvasa 87, Bodie Schoonover 83, Justin Kirkland 83, Nusi Taumoepeau 798319th / 138
Linebacker3 starters · 11 on rosterIsaiah Glasker 87, Cade Uluave 86, Siale Esera 8184.77th / 138
Cornerback2 starters · 8 on rosterEvan Johnson 90, Therrian Alexander III 848710th / 138
Safety2 starters · 7 on rosterFaletau Satuala 90, Raider Damuni 82869th / 138
Kicker1 starter · 2 on rosterChip Stewart 7474101st / 138
Punter1 starter · 2 on rosterNick Orr 727296th / 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

BYU Cougars projected starters listed as seniors
PlayerPosClassArchetypeOVR
LJ MartinHBSr.Contact Seeker92
Tiger BachmeierWRSr.Elusive Route Runner79
Bruce MitchellCSr.Raw Strength91
Andrew GentryLTSr.Agile84
Kyle SfarciocRGSr.Raw Strength83
Sonny MakasiniLGSr.Raw Strength83
Keanu TanuvasaDTSr.Pure Power87
Bodie SchoonoverLESr.Pure Power83
Justin KirklandDTSr.Pure Power83
Isaiah GlaskerLOLBSr.Thumper87
Cade UluaveROLBSr.Thumper86
Evan JohnsonCBSr.Field90
Raider DamuniFSSr.Hybrid82

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 BYU Cougars freshmen and sophomores
PlayerPosClassArchetypeOVR
Bear BachmeierQBSo.Pocket Passer84
Paki FinauLGSo.Agile83
Nusi TaumoepeauRESo.Speed Rusher79
Sione MoaHBSo.East/West Playmaker78
Jovesa DamuniHBSo.East/West Playmaker77
Tei NacuaWRSo.Elusive Route Runner76
Jonathan KabeyaCBSo.Bump and Run75
Chip StewartKSo.Power74

Roster composition

Roster by class

Freshmans
18
Sophomores
26
Juniors
20
Seniors
21

Rivalry games

BYU rivalries

BYU Cougars rivalries and all-time series records
OpponentRivalryAll-time seriesFirst metStreak
UtahBeehive BootHoly WarUtah leads 59–341869W3
Utah StateOld Wagon WheelOld Wagon WheelBYU leads 51–371922W3
Wyoming—BYU leads 47–301922W10

Full BYU CFB 27 rosterBYU Cougars 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.