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Clemson Dynasty in CFB 27
Clemson opens a College Football 27 dynasty with the 22nd-rated projected lineup among 138 FBS teams (82 OVR). The strongest unit is wide receiver (86.3, 11th); the weakest is quarterback (75, 81st). 7 of the 22 projected starters are listed as seniors.
- Starter avg
- 82
- 22nd of 138
- Offense
- 79.9
- 48th nationally
- Defense
- 84.1
- 14th nationally
- Senior starters
- 7 / 22
- listed as seniors
Where the roster stands
Unit ratings
| Unit | Projected starters | Avg OVR | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback1 starter · 5 on roster | Christopher Vizzina 75 | 75 | 81st / 138 |
| Running back1 starter · 5 on roster | Gideon Davidson 84 | 84 | 52nd / 138 |
| Wide receiver3 starters · 9 on roster | T.J. Moore 89, Bryant Wesco Jr. 88, Naeem Burroughs 82 | 86.3 | 11th / 138 |
| Tight end1 starter · 4 on roster | Olsen Patt-Henry 78 | 78 | 54th / 138 |
| Offensive line5 starters · 18 on roster | Brayden Jacobs 81, Elyjah Thurmon 77, Easton Ware 76, Chancellor Barclay 75, Collin Sadler 74 | 76.6 | 69th / 138 |
| Defensive line4 starters · 16 on roster | Will Heldt 90, Vic Burley 85, Amare Adams 83, Jahiem Lawson 80 | 84.5 | 13th / 138 |
| Linebacker3 starters · 8 on roster | Sammy Brown 90, Jeremiah Alexander 80, Kobe McCloud 80 | 83.3 | 13th / 138 |
| Cornerback2 starters · 9 on roster | Ashton Hampton 86, Elliot Washington II 82 | 84 | 26th / 138 |
| Safety2 starters · 8 on roster | Corey Myrick 86, Jerome Carter III 83 | 84.5 | 16th / 138 |
| Kicker1 starter · 2 on roster | Nolan Hauser 81 | 81 | 20th / 138 |
| Punter1 starter · 1 on roster | Jack Smith 68 | 68 | 128th / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olsen Patt-Henry | TE | Sr. | Physical Route Runner | 78 |
| Collin Sadler | LG | Sr. | Agile | 74 |
| Will Heldt | RE | Sr. | Edge Setter | 90 |
| Jahiem Lawson | LE | Sr. | Power Rusher | 80 |
| Jeremiah Alexander | ROLB | Sr. | Thumper | 80 |
| Kobe McCloud | ROLB | Sr. | Thumper | 80 |
| Elliot Washington II | CB | Sr. | Bump and Run | 82 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gideon Davidson | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 84 |
| Amare Adams | DT | So. | Pure Power | 83 |
| Naeem Burroughs | WR | Fr. | Elusive Route Runner | 82 |
| Brayden Jacobs | LT | So. | Agile | 81 |
| David Eziomume | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 79 |
| Corian Gipson | CB | So. | Bump and Run | 78 |
| Elyjah Thurmon | LG | So. | Agile | 77 |
| Juju Preston | WR | Fr. | Gadget | 77 |
Roster composition
Roster by class
- Freshmans
- 27
- Sophomores
- 18
- Juniors
- 18
- Seniors
- 22
Rivalry games
Clemson rivalries
| Opponent | Rivalry | All-time series | First met | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 South Carolina | Hardee's TrophyPalmetto Bowl | Clemson leads 74–44 | 1896 | W1 |
 Georgia | — | Georgia leads 44–18 | 1897 | L3 |
 Georgia Tech | — | Georgia Tech leads 51–36 | 1898 | L1 |
 NC State | Textile BowlTextile Bowl | Clemson leads 61–30 | 1899 | W1 |
 Boston College | Battle for the O'Rourke-McFadden Trophy | Clemson leads 22–9 | 1940 | W13 |
 Florida State | — | Florida State leads 21–17 | 1970 | W2 |
Full Clemson CFB 27 rosterClemson Tigers 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.