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Iowa Dynasty in CFB 27
Iowa opens a College Football 27 dynasty with the 38th-rated projected lineup among 138 FBS teams (80.4 OVR). The strongest unit is tight end (88, 5th); the weakest is quarterback (71, 129th). 5 of the 22 projected starters are listed as seniors.
- Starter avg
- 80.4
- 38th of 138
- Offense
- 82
- 30th nationally
- Defense
- 78.7
- 51st nationally
- Senior starters
- 5 / 22
- listed as seniors
Where the roster stands
Unit ratings
| Unit | Projected starters | Avg OVR | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback1 starter · 3 on roster | Jeremy Hecklinski 71 | 71 | 129th / 138 |
| Running back1 starter · 5 on roster | Kamari Moulton 88 | 88 | 19th / 138 |
| Wide receiver3 starters · 11 on roster | Reece Vander Zee 79, Tony Diaz 79, Evan James 77 | 78.3 | 85th / 138 |
| Tight end1 starter · 7 on roster | DJ Vonnahme 88 | 88 | 5th / 138 |
| Offensive line5 starters · 16 on roster | Kade Pieper 95, Trevor Lauck 90, Leighton Jones 79, Trent Wilson 79, Jack Dotzler 77 | 84 | 13th / 138 |
| Defensive line4 starters · 15 on roster | Bryce Hawthorne 78, Iose Epenesa 76, Brice Stevenson 75, Kenneth Merrieweather 75 | 76 | 87th / 138 |
| Linebacker3 starters · 11 on roster | Jayden Montgomery 78, Cam Buffington 75, Landyn Van Kekerix 74 | 75.7 | 63rd / 138 |
| Cornerback2 starters · 5 on roster | Deshaun Lee 85, Jaylen Watson 80 | 82.5 | 38th / 138 |
| Safety2 starters · 8 on roster | Zach Lutmer 88, Tyler Brown 82 | 85 | 13th / 138 |
| Kicker1 starter · 2 on roster | Eli Ozick 71 | 71 | 119th / 138 |
| Punter1 starter · 2 on roster | Mav Richmond 78 | 78 | 29th / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Dotzler | RT | Sr. | Agile | 77 |
| Brice Stevenson | DT | Sr. | Pure Power | 75 |
| Jayden Montgomery | ROLB | Sr. | Thumper | 78 |
| Landyn Van Kekerix | ROLB | Sr. | Thumper | 74 |
| Deshaun Lee | CB | Sr. | Bump and Run | 85 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Vonnahme | TE | So. | Physical Route Runner | 88 |
| Anthony Hawkins | SS | So. | Coverage Specialist | 79 |
| Tony Diaz | WR | So. | Elusive Route Runner | 79 |
| Trent Wilson | RG | So. | Agile | 79 |
| Brevin Doll | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 77 |
| Evan James | WR | So. | Elusive Route Runner | 77 |
| Iose Epenesa | RE | Fr. | Pure Power | 76 |
| Nathan McNeil | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 76 |
Roster composition
Roster by class
- Freshmans
- 28
- Sophomores
- 24
- Juniors
- 22
- Seniors
- 11
Rivalry games
Iowa rivalries
| Opponent | Rivalry | All-time series | First met | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota | Floyd of RosedaleFloyd of Rosedale | Minnesota leads 63–54 | 1891 | W2 |
 Nebraska | Heroes TrophyHeroes Game | Nebraska leads 30–23 | 1891 | W3 |
 Iowa State | Cy-Hawk TrophyCy-Hawk Series | Iowa leads 46–25 | 1894 | L2 |
 Wisconsin | Heartland Trophy | Wisconsin leads 49–48 | 1896 | W4 |
Full Iowa CFB 27 rosterIowa Hawkeyes 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.