College Football 27 dynasty · Sun Belt
James Madison Dynasty in CFB 27
James Madison opens a College Football 27 dynasty with the 79th-rated projected lineup among 138 FBS teams (76.9 OVR). The strongest unit is running back (83, 60th); the weakest is cornerback (75, 103rd). 9 of the 22 projected starters are listed as seniors.
- Starter avg
- 76.9
- 79th of 138
- Offense
- 77.3
- 82nd nationally
- Defense
- 76.5
- 83rd nationally
- Senior starters
- 9 / 22
- listed as seniors
Where the roster stands
Unit ratings
| Unit | Projected starters | Avg OVR | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback1 starter · 5 on roster | Arrington Maiden 74 | 74 | 95th / 138 |
| Running back1 starter · 6 on roster | George Pettaway 83 | 83 | 60th / 138 |
| Wide receiver3 starters · 12 on roster | Braeden Wisloski 83, Kylan Billiot 77, Jeremiah Harrison 74 | 78 | 93rd / 138 |
| Tight end1 starter · 7 on roster | Cole Keller 75 | 75 | 75th / 138 |
| Offensive line5 starters · 15 on roster | Zach Greenberg 81, Tyler Brown 79, Frankie Tinilau 77, Daniel Michel 74, DJ Fox 73 | 76.8 | 65th / 138 |
| Defensive line4 starters · 15 on roster | Amar Thomas 81, Mychal McMullin 78, Ernest Willor Jr. 77, Kevin Roberts 77 | 78.3 | 66th / 138 |
| Linebacker3 starters · 8 on roster | Gannon Weathersby 80, JT Hooten 75, Lathan Croley 73 | 76 | 61st / 138 |
| Cornerback2 starters · 7 on roster | DJ Kelly 76, Jayon Harvey 74 | 75 | 103rd / 138 |
| Safety2 starters · 7 on roster | KJ Flowe 76, Ken Willis 75 | 75.5 | 99th / 138 |
| Kicker1 starter · 1 on roster | Morgan Suarez 76 | 76 | 72nd / 138 |
| Punter1 starter · 2 on roster | Patrick Rea 77 | 77 | 40th / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Pettaway | HB | Sr. | East/West Playmaker | 83 |
| Braeden Wisloski | WR | Sr. | Elusive Route Runner | 83 |
| Cole Keller | TE | Sr. | Vertical Threat | 75 |
| Zach Greenberg | C | Sr. | Pass Protector | 81 |
| Tyler Brown | LG | Sr. | Raw Strength | 79 |
| DJ Fox | RT | Sr. | Raw Strength | 73 |
| Amar Thomas | RE | Sr. | Speed Rusher | 81 |
| Gannon Weathersby | ROLB | Sr. | Thumper | 80 |
| Ken Willis | SS | Sr. | Hybrid | 75 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Herman | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 79 |
| Ernest Willor Jr. | LE | So. | Pure Power | 77 |
| Kylan Billiot | WR | So. | Elusive Route Runner | 77 |
| DJ Kelly | CB | So. | Field | 76 |
| JT Hooten | MLB | So. | Thumper | 75 |
| Arrington Maiden | QB | So. | Pure Runner | 74 |
| Jeremiah Harrison | WR | So. | Elusive Route Runner | 74 |
| Noah Grevious | WR | So. | Route Artist | 74 |
Roster composition
Roster by class
- Freshmans
- 24
- Sophomores
- 22
- Juniors
- 20
- Seniors
- 19
Rivalry games
James Madison rivalries
| Opponent | Rivalry | All-time series | First met | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Liberty | — | James Madison leads 13–6 | 1980 | W1 |
 Delaware | — | Delaware leads 14–13 | 1983 | W8 |
 Marshall | — | Marshall leads 4–2 | 1987 | W1 |
 North Dakota State | — | North Dakota State leads 4–1 | 2011 | L3 |
 Old Dominion | Royal Rivalry | James Madison leads 4–2 | 2011 | W4 |
Full James Madison CFB 27 rosterJames Madison Dukes 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.