College Football 27 dynasty · MAC
Miami (OH) Dynasty in CFB 27
Miami (OH) opens a College Football 27 dynasty with the 81st-rated projected lineup among 138 FBS teams (76.8 OVR). The strongest unit is linebacker (79.3, 29th); the weakest is quarterback (71, 129th). 8 of the 22 projected starters are listed as seniors.
- Starter avg
- 76.8
- 81st of 138
- Offense
- 76
- 94th nationally
- Defense
- 77.6
- 69th nationally
- Senior starters
- 8 / 22
- listed as seniors
Where the roster stands
Unit ratings
| Unit | Projected starters | Avg OVR | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback1 starter · 3 on roster | Thomas Gotkowski 71 | 71 | 129th / 138 |
| Running back1 starter · 6 on roster | Rodney Nelson 80 | 80 | 93rd / 138 |
| Wide receiver3 starters · 11 on roster | Keith Reynolds 80, Braylon Isom 76, Carl Jenkins 75 | 77 | 104th / 138 |
| Tight end1 starter · 7 on roster | Damarion Witten 73 | 73 | 98th / 138 |
| Offensive line5 starters · 13 on roster | Evan Malcore 80, Eric Smith 79, Kris Manu 77, Jacob Schorsch 73, Gregory Smith Jr. 72 | 76.2 | 75th / 138 |
| Defensive line4 starters · 18 on roster | Bai Jobe 81, Marcus Moore 77, Mikah Coleman 76, Kameron Wilson 75 | 77.3 | 75th / 138 |
| Linebacker3 starters · 10 on roster | Blayne Myrick 82, CJ Young 78, Malcolm McCain 78 | 79.3 | 29th / 138 |
| Cornerback2 starters · 6 on roster | Mychal Yharbrough 80, Kaleb Martin 76 | 78 | 75th / 138 |
| Safety2 starters · 8 on roster | Dillon Tatum 78, Ben Minich 73 | 75.5 | 99th / 138 |
| Kicker1 starter · 2 on roster | Kellan McLaughlin 75 | 75 | 87th / 138 |
| Punter1 starter · 1 on roster | Pierse Stainton 74 | 74 | 82nd / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Malcore | RT | Sr. | Raw Strength | 80 |
| Eric Smith | LT | Sr. | Agile | 79 |
| Mikah Coleman | LE | Sr. | Pure Power | 76 |
| Kameron Wilson | LE | Sr. | Power Rusher | 75 |
| Blayne Myrick | ROLB | Sr. | Thumper | 82 |
| Mychal Yharbrough | CB | Sr. | Bump and Run | 80 |
| Dillon Tatum | SS | Sr. | Hybrid | 78 |
| Ben Minich | FS | Sr. | Hybrid | 73 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Manu | C | So. | Pass Protector | 77 |
| Braylon Isom | WR | So. | Contested Specialist | 76 |
| D'Shawntae Jones | HB | So. | Contact Seeker | 76 |
| Carl Jenkins | WR | So. | Elusive Route Runner | 75 |
| Lazaro Rogers | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 75 |
| Quintin Simmons Jr. | WR | Fr. | Gadget | 74 |
| Jacob Schorsch | RG | So. | Raw Strength | 73 |
| Josh Ringer | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 73 |
Roster composition
Roster by class
- Freshmans
- 21
- Sophomores
- 21
- Juniors
- 22
- Seniors
- 21
Rivalry games
Miami (OH) rivalries
| Opponent | Rivalry | All-time series | First met | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cincinnati | Victory BellBattle for the Victory Bell | Cincinnati leads 61–60 | 1888 | L1 |
 Ohio | Battle of the Bricks | Miami (OH) leads 56–44 | 1908 | L2 |
 Ball State | Red Bird Rivalry | Miami (OH) leads 25–13 | 1931 | W6 |
Full Miami (OH) CFB 27 rosterMiami (OH) RedHawks 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.