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NC State Dynasty in CFB 27
NC State opens a College Football 27 dynasty with the 52nd-rated projected lineup among 138 FBS teams (78.7 OVR). The strongest unit is quarterback (84, 29th); the weakest is running back (81, 83rd). 9 of the 22 projected starters are listed as seniors.
- Starter avg
- 78.7
- 52nd of 138
- Offense
- 79.4
- 58th nationally
- Defense
- 78
- 61st nationally
- Senior starters
- 9 / 22
- listed as seniors
Where the roster stands
Unit ratings
| Unit | Projected starters | Avg OVR | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback1 starter · 3 on roster | CJ Bailey 84 | 84 | 29th / 138 |
| Running back1 starter · 4 on roster | Jayden Scott 81 | 81 | 83rd / 138 |
| Wide receiver3 starters · 12 on roster | Victor Snow 88, Keenan Jackson 81, Davion Dozier 79 | 82.7 | 33rd / 138 |
| Tight end1 starter · 4 on roster | Vander Ploog 76 | 76 | 66th / 138 |
| Offensive line5 starters · 14 on roster | Teague Andersen 82, Jimarion McCrimon 77, Spike Sowells 77, Jai'Lun Hampton 74, TK Whitset 74 | 76.8 | 65th / 138 |
| Defensive line4 starters · 12 on roster | Isaiah Shirley 77, Joseph Adedire 77, Josiah Victor 76, Katron Evans 76 | 76.5 | 83rd / 138 |
| Linebacker3 starters · 12 on roster | Harvey Dyson 81, Popo Aguirre 77, Da'Kaari Nelson 74 | 77.3 | 46th / 138 |
| Cornerback2 starters · 11 on roster | Brian Nelson II 87, Jackson Vick 76 | 81.5 | 45th / 138 |
| Safety2 starters · 8 on roster | King Mack 84, Tristan Teasdell 73 | 78.5 | 65th / 138 |
| Kicker1 starter · 3 on roster | Kanoah Vinesett 78 | 78 | 40th / 138 |
| Punter1 starter · 2 on roster | Billy Hallsdale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Snow | WR | Sr. | Elusive Route Runner | 88 |
| Teague Andersen | RT | Sr. | Agile | 82 |
| Jai'Lun Hampton | LT | Sr. | Raw Strength | 74 |
| Joseph Adedire | LE | Sr. | Power Rusher | 77 |
| Katron Evans | DT | Sr. | Pure Power | 76 |
| Harvey Dyson | LOLB | Sr. | Thumper | 81 |
| Popo Aguirre | MLB | Sr. | Thumper | 77 |
| Jackson Vick | CB | Sr. | Boundary | 76 |
| King Mack | FS | Sr. | Box Specialist | 84 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Scott | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 81 |
| Deandre Desinor | HB | Fr. | East/West Playmaker | 79 |
| Teddy Hoffmann | WR | So. | Elusive Route Runner | 79 |
| Spike Sowells | RG | So. | Agile | 77 |
| Jonathan Paylor | WR | So. | Elusive Route Runner | 76 |
| Josiah Victor | DT | So. | Pure Power | 76 |
| Ondre Evans | CB | So. | Zone | 76 |
| Vander Ploog | TE | Fr. | Vertical Threat | 76 |
Roster composition
Roster by class
- Freshmans
- 22
- Sophomores
- 28
- Juniors
- 18
- Seniors
- 17
Rivalry games
NC State rivalries
| Opponent | Rivalry | All-time series | First met | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 North Carolina | — | North Carolina leads 68–41 | 1894 | W5 |
 Wake Forest | — | NC State leads 70–43 | 1895 | W1 |
 Clemson | Textile BowlTextile Bowl | Clemson leads 61–30 | 1899 | L1 |
 Duke | — | Duke leads 44–37 | 1924 | L3 |
 East Carolina | ECU/NC State Rivalry | NC State leads 20–14 | 1970 | W1 |
Full NC State CFB 27 rosterNC State Wolfpack 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.