College Football 27 dynasty · B1G
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.
- 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
| Unit | Projected starters | Avg OVR | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback1 starter · 4 on roster | Julian Sayin 94 | 94 | 2nd / 138 |
| Running back1 starter · 5 on roster | Bo Jackson 90 | 90 | 10th / 138 |
| Wide receiver3 starters · 11 on roster | Jeremiah Smith 99, Brandon Inniss 87, Devin McCuin 85 | 90.3 | 2nd / 138 |
| Tight end1 starter · 7 on roster | Hunter Welcing 81 | 81 | 28th / 138 |
| Offensive line5 starters · 16 on roster | Luke Montgomery 92, Austin Siereveld 90, Carson Hinzman 88, Phillip Daniels 82, Ian Moore 77 | 85.8 | 3rd / 138 |
| Defensive line4 starters · 14 on roster | Kenyatta Jackson Jr. 91, John Walker 88, James Smith 87, Eddrick Houston 85 | 87.8 | 4th / 138 |
| Linebacker3 starters · 9 on roster | Payton Pierce 83, Christian Alliegro 78, Riley Pettijohn 78 | 79.7 | 25th / 138 |
| Cornerback2 starters · 8 on roster | Jermaine Mathews Jr. 88, Devin Sanchez 87 | 87.5 | 6th / 138 |
| Safety2 starters · 8 on roster | Terry Moore 90, Jaylen McClain 88 | 89 | 3rd / 138 |
| Kicker1 starter · 2 on roster | Connor Hawkins 78 | 78 | 40th / 138 |
| Punter1 starter · 1 on roster | Joe McGuire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Inniss | WR | Sr. | Elusive Route Runner | 87 |
| Devin McCuin | WR | Sr. | Elusive Route Runner | 85 |
| Hunter Welcing | TE | Sr. | Physical Route Runner | 81 |
| Luke Montgomery | LG | Sr. | Raw Strength | 92 |
| Carson Hinzman | C | Sr. | Raw Strength | 88 |
| Kenyatta Jackson Jr. | LE | Sr. | Edge Setter | 91 |
| James Smith | DT | Sr. | Pure Power | 87 |
| Christian Alliegro | ROLB | Sr. | Thumper | 78 |
| Jermaine Mathews Jr. | CB | Sr. | Bump and Run | 88 |
| Terry Moore | FS | Sr. | Box Specialist | 90 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Sayin | QB | So. | Pocket Passer | 94 |
| Bo Jackson | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 90 |
| Devin Sanchez | CB | So. | Bump and Run | 87 |
| Chris Henry Jr. | WR | Fr. | Contested Specialist | 84 |
| Sedrick Pittman-Jean | WR | Fr. | Elusive Route Runner | 83 |
| Isaiah West | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 82 |
| Tavien St. Clair | QB | Fr. | Dual Threat | 82 |
| Dominick Kelly | CB | So. | Bump and Run | 81 |
Roster composition
Roster by class
- Freshmans
- 36
- Sophomores
- 18
- Juniors
- 14
- Seniors
- 17
Rivalry games
Ohio State rivalries
| Opponent | Rivalry | All-time series | First met | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Michigan | The Game | Michigan leads 62–52 | 1897 | W1 |
 Illinois | Illibuck | Ohio State leads 69–30 | 1902 | W7 |
 Penn State | — | Ohio State leads 26–14 | 1912 | W9 |
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.