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Kentucky Dynasty in CFB 27
Kentucky opens a College Football 27 dynasty with the 43rd-rated projected lineup among 138 FBS teams (80 OVR). The strongest unit is safety (84.5, 16th); the weakest is linebacker (74, 82nd). 7 of the 22 projected starters are listed as seniors.
- Starter avg
- 80
- 43rd of 138
- Offense
- 80.5
- 39th nationally
- Defense
- 79.4
- 41st 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 | Kenny Minchey 80 | 80 | 50th / 138 |
| Running back1 starter · 5 on roster | CJ Baxter 85 | 85 | 44th / 138 |
| Wide receiver3 starters · 12 on roster | Nic Anderson 83, DJ Miller 77, Hardley Gilmore IV 77 | 79 | 70th / 138 |
| Tight end1 starter · 5 on roster | Willie Rodriguez 79 | 79 | 42nd / 138 |
| Offensive line5 starters · 16 on roster | Coleton Price 88, Lance Heard 87, Tegra Tshabola 79, Malachi Wood 76, Olaus Alinen 75 | 81 | 23rd / 138 |
| Defensive line4 starters · 13 on roster | Tavion Gadson 86, Mi'Quise Humphrey-Grace 82, Ahmad Breaux 79, Jamarrion Harkless 79 | 81.5 | 28th / 138 |
| Linebacker3 starters · 7 on roster | Grant Godfrey 77, Tavion Wallace 73, Antwan Smith 72 | 74 | 82nd / 138 |
| Cornerback2 starters · 10 on roster | Terhyon Nichols 81, Grant Grayton 75 | 78 | 75th / 138 |
| Safety2 starters · 9 on roster | Ty Bryant 87, Jordan Castell 82 | 84.5 | 16th / 138 |
| Kicker1 starter · 2 on roster | Jacob Kauwe 77 | 77 | 58th / 138 |
| Punter1 starter · 2 on roster | Wilson Berry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nic Anderson | WR | Sr. | Contested Specialist | 83 |
| Coleton Price | C | Sr. | Raw Strength | 88 |
| Lance Heard | LT | Sr. | Pass Protector | 87 |
| Tegra Tshabola | LG | Sr. | Raw Strength | 79 |
| Mi'Quise Humphrey-Grace | LE | Sr. | Pure Power | 82 |
| Ty Bryant | SS | Sr. | Coverage Specialist | 87 |
| Jordan Castell | SS | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Patterson | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 80 |
| DJ Miller | WR | So. | Contested Specialist | 77 |
| Jacob Kauwe | K | So. | Power | 77 |
| Kalen Edwards | DT | So. | Pure Power | 77 |
| Cedric Works | RE | So. | Speed Rusher | 76 |
| Martels Carter Jr. | FS | Fr. | Box Specialist | 76 |
| Tovani Mizell | HB | So. | Contact Seeker | 76 |
| Brian Robinson | LE | So. | Power Rusher | 75 |
Roster composition
Roster by class
- Freshmans
- 23
- Sophomores
- 21
- Juniors
- 25
- Seniors
- 16
Rivalry games
Kentucky rivalries
| Opponent | Rivalry | All-time series | First met | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tennessee | Beer Barrel | Tennessee leads 85–26 | 1893 | L5 |
 Indiana | — | Indiana leads 18–17 | 1893 | L1 |
 Vanderbilt | — | Kentucky leads 48–45 | 1896 | L2 |
 Louisville | Governor's CupGovernor's Cup (Kentucky) | Kentucky leads 19–17 | 1912 | L2 |
Full Kentucky CFB 27 rosterKentucky 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.