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North Dakota State Dynasty in CFB 27
North Dakota State opens a College Football 27 dynasty with the 87th-rated projected lineup among 138 FBS teams (76.3 OVR). The strongest unit is running back (83, 60th); the weakest is wide receiver (75.7, 119th). 8 of the 22 projected starters are listed as seniors.
- Starter avg
- 76.3
- 87th of 138
- Offense
- 76.7
- 85th nationally
- Defense
- 75.8
- 93rd nationally
- Senior starters
- 8 / 22
- listed as seniors
Where the roster stands
Unit ratings
| Unit | Projected starters | Avg OVR | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback1 starter · 4 on roster | Nathan Hayes 74 | 74 | 95th / 138 |
| Running back1 starter · 4 on roster | DJ Scott 83 | 83 | 60th / 138 |
| Wide receiver3 starters · 11 on roster | Jeremiah Patterson 80, Jackson Williams 76, Mekhi Collins 71 | 75.7 | 119th / 138 |
| Tight end1 starter · 7 on roster | Reis Kessel 75 | 75 | 75th / 138 |
| Offensive line5 starters · 15 on roster | Griffin Empey 87, Josh Magin 78, Nate Tastad 74, Alex Jenkins 73, Ryan Babatz 73 | 77 | 64th / 138 |
| Defensive line4 starters · 14 on roster | Keenan Wilson 80, Logan Larson 77, Alijah Wayne 76, Matthew Stenbroten 76 | 77.3 | 75th / 138 |
| Linebacker3 starters · 10 on roster | Donovan Woolen 78, Keith Williams 78, Noah Taylor 69 | 75 | 73rd / 138 |
| Cornerback2 starters · 8 on roster | Chance Tucker 74, DJ Voltz 72 | 73 | 119th / 138 |
| Safety2 starters · 9 on roster | Darius Givance 79, Jaylin Crumby 75 | 77 | 81st / 138 |
| Kicker1 starter · 1 on roster | Drew Klein 70 | 70 | 123rd / 138 |
| Punter1 starter · 2 on roster | Rashad West 71 | 71 | 109th / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Hayes | QB | Sr. | Pocket Passer | 74 |
| Jeremiah Patterson | WR | Sr. | Elusive Route Runner | 80 |
| Mekhi Collins | WR | Sr. | Speedster | 71 |
| Josh Magin | RT | Sr. | Agile | 78 |
| Logan Larson | DT | Sr. | Pure Power | 77 |
| Chance Tucker | CB | Sr. | Bump and Run | 74 |
| DJ Voltz | CB | Sr. | Boundary | 72 |
| Darius Givance | SS | Sr. | Hybrid | 79 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Mitchell | HB | Fr. | East/West Playmaker | 78 |
| Alijah Wayne | DT | So. | Pure Power | 76 |
| Matthew Stenbroten | LE | So. | Pure Power | 76 |
| Zach Vanderpool | DT | So. | Pure Power | 76 |
| Reis Kessel | TE | So. | Physical Route Runner | 75 |
| Nate Tastad | RG | So. | Agile | 74 |
| Alex Jenkins | LT | So. | Agile | 73 |
| Ryan Babatz | LT | So. | Agile | 73 |
Roster composition
Roster by class
- Freshmans
- 21
- Sophomores
- 24
- Juniors
- 21
- Seniors
- 19
Rivalry games
North Dakota State rivalries
| Opponent | Rivalry | All-time series | First met | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 James Madison | — | North Dakota State leads 4–1 | 2011 | W3 |
Full North Dakota State CFB 27 rosterNorth Dakota State Bison 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.