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Ohio State Dynasty in CFB 27

Ohio State opens a College Football 27 dynasty with the 2nd-rated projected lineup among 138 FBS teams (86.7 OVR). The strongest unit is quarterback (94, 2nd); the weakest is tight end (81, 28th). 10 of the 22 projected starters are listed as seniors.

Ratings: “Freshmen Update 8/27/26” · updated Aug 31, 2026
Starter avg
86.7
2nd of 138
Offense
87.7
1st nationally
Defense
85.7
9th nationally
Senior starters
10 / 22
listed as seniors

Where the roster stands

Unit ratings

Ohio State Buckeyes unit ratings in College Football 27
UnitProjected startersAvg OVRNational rank
Quarterback1 starter · 4 on rosterJulian Sayin 94942nd / 138
Running back1 starter · 5 on rosterBo Jackson 909010th / 138
Wide receiver3 starters · 11 on rosterJeremiah Smith 99, Brandon Inniss 87, Devin McCuin 8590.32nd / 138
Tight end1 starter · 7 on rosterHunter Welcing 818128th / 138
Offensive line5 starters · 16 on rosterLuke Montgomery 92, Austin Siereveld 90, Carson Hinzman 88, Phillip Daniels 82, Ian Moore 7785.83rd / 138
Defensive line4 starters · 14 on rosterKenyatta Jackson Jr. 91, John Walker 88, James Smith 87, Eddrick Houston 8587.84th / 138
Linebacker3 starters · 9 on rosterPayton Pierce 83, Christian Alliegro 78, Riley Pettijohn 7879.725th / 138
Cornerback2 starters · 8 on rosterJermaine Mathews Jr. 88, Devin Sanchez 8787.56th / 138
Safety2 starters · 8 on rosterTerry Moore 90, Jaylen McClain 88893rd / 138
Kicker1 starter · 2 on rosterConnor Hawkins 787840th / 138
Punter1 starter · 1 on rosterJoe McGuire 757566th / 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

Ohio State Buckeyes projected starters listed as seniors
PlayerPosClassArchetypeOVR
Brandon InnissWRSr.Elusive Route Runner87
Devin McCuinWRSr.Elusive Route Runner85
Hunter WelcingTESr.Physical Route Runner81
Luke MontgomeryLGSr.Raw Strength92
Carson HinzmanCSr.Raw Strength88
Kenyatta Jackson Jr.LESr.Edge Setter91
James SmithDTSr.Pure Power87
Christian AlliegroROLBSr.Thumper78
Jermaine Mathews Jr.CBSr.Bump and Run88
Terry MooreFSSr.Box Specialist90

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 Ohio State Buckeyes freshmen and sophomores
PlayerPosClassArchetypeOVR
Julian SayinQBSo.Pocket Passer94
Bo JacksonHBSo.East/West Playmaker90
Devin SanchezCBSo.Bump and Run87
Chris Henry Jr.WRFr.Contested Specialist84
Sedrick Pittman-JeanWRFr.Elusive Route Runner83
Isaiah WestHBSo.East/West Playmaker82
Tavien St. ClairQBFr.Dual Threat82
Dominick KellyCBSo.Bump and Run81

Roster composition

Roster by class

Freshmans
36
Sophomores
18
Juniors
14
Seniors
17

Rivalry games

Ohio State rivalries

Ohio State Buckeyes rivalries and all-time series records
OpponentRivalryAll-time seriesFirst metStreak
MichiganThe GameMichigan leads 62–521897W1
IllinoisIllibuckOhio State leads 69–301902W7
Penn State—Ohio State leads 26–141912W9

Full Ohio State CFB 27 rosterOhio State Buckeyes 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.