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Michigan State Dynasty in CFB 27

Michigan State opens a College Football 27 dynasty with the 48th-rated projected lineup among 138 FBS teams (79.5 OVR). The strongest unit is running back (90, 10th); the weakest is tight end (73, 98th). 15 of the 22 projected starters are listed as seniors.

Ratings: “Freshmen Update 8/27/26” · updated Aug 31, 2026
Starter avg
79.5
48th of 138
Offense
79.5
56th nationally
Defense
79.5
39th nationally
Senior starters
15 / 22
listed as seniors

Where the roster stands

Unit ratings

Michigan State Spartans unit ratings in College Football 27
UnitProjected startersAvg OVRNational rank
Quarterback1 starter · 4 on rosterAlessio Milivojevic 757581st / 138
Running back1 starter · 9 on rosterCam Edwards 909010th / 138
Wide receiver3 starters · 10 on rosterChrishon McCray 85, Fredrick Moore 78, KK Smith 778059th / 138
Tight end1 starter · 5 on rosterCarson Gulker 737398th / 138
Offensive line5 starters · 11 on rosterBen Murawski 83, Conner Moore 83, Nick Sharpe 77, Robert Wright Jr. 77, Rustin Young 7779.437th / 138
Defensive line4 starters · 14 on rosterBen Roberts 83, Derrick Simmons 75, Eli Coenen 75, Isaac Smith 757779th / 138
Linebacker3 starters · 10 on rosterJordan Hall 86, Dion Crawford 82, Caleb Wheatland 7480.718th / 138
Cornerback2 starters · 8 on rosterCharles Brantley 85, Tre Bell 818334th / 138
Safety2 starters · 11 on rosterNikai Martinez 81, Michael Richard 7879.552nd / 138
Kicker1 starter · 1 on rosterLiam Boyd 7474101st / 138
Punter1 starter · 1 on rosterRhys Dakin 84843rd / 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

Michigan State Spartans projected starters listed as seniors
PlayerPosClassArchetypeOVR
Cam EdwardsHBSr.East/West Playmaker90
Chrishon McCrayWRSr.Elusive Route Runner85
Carson GulkerTESr.Physical Route Runner73
Ben MurawskiLTSr.Raw Strength83
Conner MooreRTSr.Raw Strength83
Nick SharpeLGSr.Raw Strength77
Ben RobertsDTSr.Pure Power83
Isaac SmithLESr.Pure Power75
Jordan HallMLBSr.Thumper86
Dion CrawfordROLBSr.Thumper82
Caleb WheatlandMLBSr.Thumper74
Charles BrantleyCBSr.Field85
Tre BellCBSr.Field81
Nikai MartinezFSSr.Hybrid81
Michael RichardSSSr.Coverage Specialist78

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

Highest-rated Michigan State Spartans freshmen and sophomores
PlayerPosClassArchetypeOVR
Marvis ParrishHBSo.East/West Playmaker81
Bryson WilliamsHBFr.East/West Playmaker77
Rustin YoungLTSo.Agile77
Andrew Brinson IVCBSo.Bump and Run76
Alessio MilivojevicQBSo.Pocket Passer75
Braylon CollierWRFr.Elusive Route Runner75
Derrick SimmonsDTFr.Pure Power75
Zion GistHBFr.Backfield Threat75

Roster composition

Roster by class

Freshmans
26
Sophomores
16
Juniors
14
Seniors
29

Rivalry games

Michigan State rivalries

Michigan State Spartans rivalries and all-time series records
OpponentRivalryAll-time seriesFirst metStreak
Notre DameMegaphone TrophyNotre Dame leads 47–291897L1
MichiganPaul Bunyan TrophyMichigan leads 75–381898L4
Penn StateLand Grant TrophyPenn State leads 20–181914L3
IndianaOld Brass SpittoonMichigan State leads 49–201922L2

Full Michigan State CFB 27 rosterMichigan State Spartans 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.