College Football 27 dynasty · Big 12
Kansas State Dynasty in CFB 27
Kansas State opens a College Football 27 dynasty with the 44th-rated projected lineup among 138 FBS teams (79.9 OVR). The strongest unit is tight end (87, 9th); the weakest is linebacker (74, 82nd). 11 of the 22 projected starters are listed as seniors.
- Starter avg
- 79.9
- 44th of 138
- Offense
- 80.9
- 36th nationally
- Defense
- 78.8
- 49th nationally
- Senior starters
- 11 / 22
- listed as seniors
Where the roster stands
Unit ratings
| Unit | Projected starters | Avg OVR | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback1 starter · 4 on roster | Avery Johnson 88 | 88 | 16th / 138 |
| Running back1 starter · 5 on roster | Joe Jackson 85 | 85 | 44th / 138 |
| Wide receiver3 starters · 11 on roster | Jaron Tibbs 84, Brandon White 78, Izaiah Williams 78 | 80 | 59th / 138 |
| Tight end1 starter · 7 on roster | Garrett Oakley 87 | 87 | 9th / 138 |
| Offensive line5 starters · 16 on roster | John Pastore 84, Tanner Morley 79, Gus Hawkins 76, Tyler Johnson 76, George Fitzpatrick 75 | 78 | 54th / 138 |
| Defensive line4 starters · 12 on roster | Wendell Gregory 85, Elijah Hill 78, Jordan Allen 78, Kamari Burns 77 | 79.5 | 49th / 138 |
| Linebacker3 starters · 10 on roster | Mekhi Mason 75, Rex Van Wyhe 74, Asa Newsom 73 | 74 | 82nd / 138 |
| Cornerback2 starters · 7 on roster | Ja'Son Prevard 87, Kaleb Patterson 83 | 85 | 19th / 138 |
| Safety2 starters · 9 on roster | Adrian Maddox 80, Koy Beasley 77 | 78.5 | 65th / 138 |
| Kicker1 starter · 3 on roster | Luis Rodriguez 78 | 78 | 40th / 138 |
| Punter1 starter · 1 on roster | Simon McClannan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Johnson | QB | Sr. | Backfield Creator | 88 |
| Jaron Tibbs | WR | Sr. | Contested Specialist | 84 |
| Brandon White | WR | Sr. | Elusive Route Runner | 78 |
| Garrett Oakley | TE | Sr. | Physical Route Runner | 87 |
| John Pastore | LT | Sr. | Raw Strength | 84 |
| George Fitzpatrick | RT | Sr. | Agile | 75 |
| Mekhi Mason | MLB | Sr. | Thumper | 75 |
| Rex Van Wyhe | MLB | Sr. | Thumper | 74 |
| Ja'Son Prevard | CB | Sr. | Bump and Run | 87 |
| Kaleb Patterson | CB | Sr. | Boundary | 83 |
| Adrian Maddox | SS | Sr. | Hybrid | 80 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendell Gregory | LE | So. | Speed Rusher | 85 |
| Rodney Fields Jr. | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 81 |
| Elijah Hill | RE | So. | Speed Rusher | 78 |
| Izaiah Williams | WR | So. | Elusive Route Runner | 78 |
| Linkon Cure | TE | So. | Vertical Threat | 78 |
| Adonis Moise | WR | So. | Elusive Route Runner | 77 |
| Koy Beasley | FS | So. | Hybrid | 77 |
| Gus Hawkins | RT | So. | Pass Protector | 76 |
Roster composition
Roster by class
- Freshmans
- 24
- Sophomores
- 18
- Juniors
- 22
- Seniors
- 21
Rivalry games
Kansas State rivalries
| Opponent | Rivalry | All-time series | First met | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kansas | Governor's Cup (Kansas)Sunflower Showdown | Kansas leads 64–54 | 1902 | W17 |
 Iowa State | Farmageddon | Iowa State leads 55–50 | 1917 | L3 |
Full Kansas State CFB 27 rosterKansas State Wildcats 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.