College Football 27 dynasty · MAC
Ohio Dynasty in CFB 27
Ohio opens a College Football 27 dynasty with the 102nd-rated projected lineup among 138 FBS teams (75.4 OVR). The strongest unit is linebacker (81.7, 17th); the weakest is offensive line (71.2, 131st). 12 of the 22 projected starters are listed as seniors.
- Starter avg
- 75.4
- 102nd of 138
- Offense
- 72.9
- 132nd nationally
- Defense
- 77.8
- 63rd nationally
- Senior starters
- 12 / 22
- listed as seniors
Where the roster stands
Unit ratings
| Unit | Projected starters | Avg OVR | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback1 starter · 4 on roster | Matt Vezza 72 | 72 | 125th / 138 |
| Running back1 starter · 5 on roster | Duncan Brune 79 | 79 | 104th / 138 |
| Wide receiver3 starters · 14 on roster | Eian Pugh 75, Preston Bowman 75, Max Rodarte 74 | 74.7 | 126th / 138 |
| Tight end1 starter · 5 on roster | Andrew Metzger 71 | 71 | 119th / 138 |
| Offensive line5 starters · 15 on roster | CJ Dawson II 74, Tigana Cisse 72, Jarian Shelby 71, Cassius Hulbert 70, Josh Waite 69 | 71.2 | 131st / 138 |
| Defensive line4 starters · 15 on roster | Nehemiah Dukes 77, Austin Mitchell 75, Tyler Gillison 75, Nathan Hale 74 | 75.3 | 97th / 138 |
| Linebacker3 starters · 6 on roster | Charlie Christopher 85, Michael Molnar 81, Jack Fries 79 | 81.7 | 17th / 138 |
| Cornerback2 starters · 9 on roster | Eli Thompson 79, Kendall Bannister 75 | 77 | 84th / 138 |
| Safety2 starters · 9 on roster | DJ Walker 84, JT Haskins 72 | 78 | 73rd / 138 |
| Kicker1 starter · 1 on roster | Will Hryszko 75 | 75 | 87th / 138 |
| Punter1 starter · 2 on roster | Magnus Haines 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eian Pugh | WR | Sr. | Elusive Route Runner | 75 |
| Max Rodarte | WR | Sr. | Elusive Route Runner | 74 |
| CJ Dawson II | RG | Sr. | Agile | 74 |
| Tigana Cisse | RT | Sr. | Agile | 72 |
| Jarian Shelby | LT | Sr. | Agile | 71 |
| Cassius Hulbert | LG | Sr. | Agile | 70 |
| Josh Waite | LG | Sr. | Agile | 69 |
| Nehemiah Dukes | DT | Sr. | Pure Power | 77 |
| Tyler Gillison | RE | Sr. | Power Rusher | 75 |
| Nathan Hale | DT | Sr. | Pure Power | 74 |
| Michael Molnar | MLB | Sr. | Thumper | 81 |
| Jack Fries | MLB | Sr. | Thumper | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Christopher | ROLB | So. | Thumper | 85 |
| Preston Bowman | WR | Fr. | Elusive Route Runner | 75 |
| Carson Vogel | LE | So. | Pure Power | 72 |
| Andrew Metzger | TE | So. | Vertical Threat | 71 |
| Dom Dorwart | WR | So. | Elusive Route Runner | 71 |
| Kolten Bartles | P | Fr. | Power | 71 |
| Mike Taylor Jr. | HB | Fr. | East/West Playmaker | 71 |
| Riley Neer | WR | So. | Speedster | 71 |
Roster composition
Roster by class
- Freshmans
- 31
- Sophomores
- 14
- Juniors
- 13
- Seniors
- 27
Rivalry games
Ohio rivalries
| Opponent | Rivalry | All-time series | First met | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Marshall | Battle for the Bell | Ohio leads 33–21 | 1905 | L1 |
 Miami (OH) | Battle of the Bricks | Miami (OH) leads 56–44 | 1908 | W2 |
Full Ohio CFB 27 rosterOhio Bobcats 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.