College Football 27 dynasty · MWC
N Illinois Dynasty in CFB 27
N Illinois opens a College Football 27 dynasty with the 137th-rated projected lineup among 138 FBS teams (72.6 OVR). The strongest unit is running back (83, 60th); the weakest is defensive line (71.5, 135th). 5 of the 22 projected starters are listed as seniors.
- Starter avg
- 72.6
- 137th of 138
- Offense
- 74
- 126th nationally
- Defense
- 71.3
- 137th nationally
- Senior starters
- 5 / 22
- listed as seniors
Where the roster stands
Unit ratings
| Unit | Projected starters | Avg OVR | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback1 starter · 4 on roster | Jalen Macon 70 | 70 | 134th / 138 |
| Running back1 starter · 5 on roster | Telly Johnson Jr. 83 | 83 | 60th / 138 |
| Wide receiver3 starters · 13 on roster | DeAree Rogers 81, Cam Thompson 77, La'Don Bryant 73 | 77 | 104th / 138 |
| Tight end1 starter · 7 on roster | Jason Fowler 73 | 73 | 98th / 138 |
| Offensive line5 starters · 12 on roster | Landon Hron 75, Ross Liegel 74, Lane Mahnesmith 70, Tyler Chambers 70, Mason Markel 68 | 71.4 | 127th / 138 |
| Defensive line4 starters · 17 on roster | Jay'shon Thomas 77, Chevez Trask 73, Darrius Summers III 68, Jacob McGhee 68 | 71.5 | 135th / 138 |
| Linebacker3 starters · 7 on roster | Brady Kerperin 70, Brody Windham 70, Jack Murray 66 | 68.7 | 134th / 138 |
| Cornerback2 starters · 7 on roster | Dev'ion Reynolds 76, Yassine Falke 75 | 75.5 | 98th / 138 |
| Safety2 starters · 11 on roster | Trey Porter 71, Tyrese Stanley 70 | 70.5 | 134th / 138 |
| Kicker1 starter · 1 on roster | Ryan Short 68 | 68 | 133rd / 138 |
| Punter1 starter · 1 on roster | Jake Ference 75 | 75 | 66th / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Macon | QB | Sr. | Dual Threat | 70 |
| DeAree Rogers | WR | Sr. | Route Artist | 81 |
| Cam Thompson | WR | Sr. | Elusive Route Runner | 77 |
| Brody Windham | ROLB | Sr. | Lurker | 70 |
| Trey Porter | FS | Sr. | Hybrid | 71 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dev'ion Reynolds | CB | So. | Bump and Run | 76 |
| Elijah Porter | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 75 |
| Jake Ference | P | So. | Power | 75 |
| Ross Liegel | LT | So. | Agile | 74 |
| Jason Fowler | TE | So. | Physical Route Runner | 73 |
| La'Don Bryant | WR | So. | Contested Specialist | 73 |
| Caleb Haack | TE | Fr. | Physical Route Runner | 72 |
| Jermaine Green | WR | Fr. | Gadget | 72 |
Roster composition
Roster by class
- Freshmans
- 30
- Sophomores
- 20
- Juniors
- 22
- Seniors
- 13
Rivalry games
N Illinois rivalries
| Opponent | Rivalry | All-time series | First met | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ball State | Bronze Stalk Trophy | N Illinois leads 26–25 | 1941 | W1 |
Full N Illinois CFB 27 rosterNorthern Illinois Huskies 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.