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FIU Dynasty in CFB 27
FIU opens a College Football 27 dynasty with the 107th-rated projected lineup among 138 FBS teams (75 OVR). The strongest unit is safety (80.5, 41st); the weakest is linebacker (70.7, 121st). 10 of the 22 projected starters are listed as seniors.
- Starter avg
- 75
- 107th of 138
- Offense
- 74.6
- 116th nationally
- Defense
- 75.3
- 98th 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 | JJ Kohl 75 | 75 | 81st / 138 |
| Running back1 starter · 5 on roster | Anthony Carrie 82 | 82 | 73rd / 138 |
| Wide receiver3 starters · 9 on roster | JoJo Stone 78, Kyle McNeal 76, Greg Gaines III 74 | 76 | 114th / 138 |
| Tight end1 starter · 6 on roster | Jackson Verdugo 71 | 71 | 119th / 138 |
| Offensive line5 starters · 18 on roster | Antonio Tripp Jr. 75, Miguel Cedeno 74, Spencer Webb 73, Zaire Flournoy 73, Manasseh Ripert 70 | 73 | 114th / 138 |
| Defensive line4 starters · 17 on roster | Kenton Simmons 82, Dante Anderson 74, DeeJay Holmes Jr. 74, Anthony Cunningham 71 | 75.3 | 97th / 138 |
| Linebacker3 starters · 8 on roster | Josiah Taylor 76, Brayshawn Littlejohn 69, Orlando Syph-Timmons 67 | 70.7 | 121st / 138 |
| Cornerback2 starters · 7 on roster | Jai-Ayviauynn Celestine 81, Lawrence Johnson 73 | 77 | 84th / 138 |
| Safety2 starters · 8 on roster | Demetrius Hill 82, Shamir Sterlin 79 | 80.5 | 41st / 138 |
| Kicker1 starter · 2 on roster | Robert Czeremcha 73 | 73 | 111th / 138 |
| Punter1 starter · 2 on roster | Sam Payton 76 | 76 | 53rd / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Gaines III | WR | Sr. | Speedster | 74 |
| Miguel Cedeno | RT | Sr. | Raw Strength | 74 |
| Spencer Webb | RT | Sr. | Agile | 73 |
| Zaire Flournoy | RG | Sr. | Raw Strength | 73 |
| Manasseh Ripert | LT | Sr. | Agile | 70 |
| Kenton Simmons | RE | Sr. | Speed Rusher | 82 |
| Dante Anderson | LE | Sr. | Speed Rusher | 74 |
| Anthony Cunningham | DT | Sr. | Pure Power | 71 |
| Jai-Ayviauynn Celestine | CB | Sr. | Field | 81 |
| Demetrius Hill | FS | Sr. | Box Specialist | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamir Sterlin | SS | So. | Coverage Specialist | 79 |
| JoJo Stone | WR | So. | Elusive Route Runner | 78 |
| Sam Payton | P | So. | Power | 76 |
| Sterling Joseph | HB | Fr. | East/West Playmaker | 76 |
| Daxton Lamont | HB | Fr. | Contact Seeker | 74 |
| Devonte Lyons | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 74 |
| Eric Nelson | WR | So. | Speedster | 73 |
| Robert Czeremcha | K | So. | Power | 73 |
Roster composition
Roster by class
- Freshmans
- 25
- Sophomores
- 22
- Juniors
- 18
- Seniors
- 20
Rivalry games
FIU rivalries
| Opponent | Rivalry | All-time series | First met | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FAU | Don Shula AwardShula Bowl | FAU leads 17–5 | 2002 | W1 |
Full FIU CFB 27 rosterFIU Panthers 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.