College Football 27 dynasty · MAC
Kent State Dynasty in CFB 27
Kent State opens a College Football 27 dynasty with the 136th-rated projected lineup among 138 FBS teams (72.9 OVR). The strongest unit is tight end (75, 75th); the weakest is defensive line (69.5, 138th). 7 of the 22 projected starters are listed as seniors.
- Starter avg
- 72.9
- 136th of 138
- Offense
- 74.6
- 116th nationally
- Defense
- 71.1
- 138th nationally
- Senior starters
- 7 / 22
- listed as seniors
Where the roster stands
Unit ratings
| Unit | Projected starters | Avg OVR | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback1 starter · 4 on roster | Dru DeShields 75 | 75 | 81st / 138 |
| Running back1 starter · 6 on roster | Jakorion Caffey 74 | 74 | 137th / 138 |
| Wide receiver3 starters · 10 on roster | Wayne Harris 81, Da'Realyst Clark 79, Ardell Banks 76 | 78.7 | 77th / 138 |
| Tight end1 starter · 7 on roster | Terik Mulder 75 | 75 | 75th / 138 |
| Offensive line5 starters · 15 on roster | Dustyn Morell 77, Tyler Meadows 75, Jaxon Dunn 71, Donovan Dark 69, Mofe Adewole 69 | 72.2 | 123rd / 138 |
| Defensive line4 starters · 13 on roster | Thomas Aden 75, Jaihien Roy 68, Josue Cordoba 68, Aiden Burgess 67 | 69.5 | 138th / 138 |
| Linebacker3 starters · 12 on roster | Rocco Nicholl 75, Semaj Bridgeman 72, Hayden Dawahare 67 | 71.3 | 117th / 138 |
| Cornerback2 starters · 7 on roster | A'tiq Muhammad 74, Davion Pritchard 71 | 72.5 | 126th / 138 |
| Safety2 starters · 7 on roster | Joel Cordoba 73, Derrick Jackson III 72 | 72.5 | 127th / 138 |
| Kicker1 starter · 3 on roster | Sean Leonard 72 | 72 | 118th / 138 |
| Punter1 starter · 1 on roster | Jake Stoeckel 72 | 72 | 96th / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Da'Realyst Clark | WR | Sr. | Gadget | 79 |
| Terik Mulder | TE | Sr. | Vertical Threat | 75 |
| Dustyn Morell | LG | Sr. | Agile | 77 |
| Mofe Adewole | LG | Sr. | Agile | 69 |
| Thomas Aden | DT | Sr. | Pure Power | 75 |
| Rocco Nicholl | MLB | Sr. | Lurker | 75 |
| A'tiq Muhammad | CB | Sr. | Zone | 74 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Harris | WR | So. | Elusive Route Runner | 81 |
| Tyler Meadows | LT | So. | Raw Strength | 75 |
| Jakorion Caffey | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 74 |
| Joel Cordoba | SS | So. | Hybrid | 73 |
| Dakota Taylor | TE | So. | Vertical Threat | 72 |
| Derrick Jackson III | FS | So. | Box Specialist | 72 |
| Jake Stoeckel | P | Fr. | Power | 72 |
| Sean Leonard | K | Fr. | Power | 72 |
Roster composition
Roster by class
- Freshmans
- 30
- Sophomores
- 25
- Juniors
- 13
- Seniors
- 17
Rivalry games
Kent State rivalries
| Opponent | Rivalry | All-time series | First met | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bowling Green | — | Bowling Green leads 62–25 | 1920 | W1 |
 Akron | Wagon WheelWagon Wheel | Akron leads 37–29 | 1923 | W1 |
Full Kent State CFB 27 rosterKent State Golden Flashes 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.