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SMU Dynasty in CFB 27

SMU opens a College Football 27 dynasty with the 22nd-rated projected lineup among 138 FBS teams (82 OVR). The strongest unit is offensive line (85.4, 4th); the weakest is cornerback (78.5, 72nd). 15 of the 22 projected starters are listed as seniors.

Ratings: “Freshmen Update 8/27/26” · updated Aug 31, 2026

Starter avg: 82; 22nd of 138
Offense: 84.6; 11th nationally
Defense: 79.3; 44th nationally
Senior starters: 15 / 22; listed as seniors

Where the roster stands

Unit ratings

SMU Mustangs unit ratings in College Football 27
Unit	Projected starters	Avg OVR	National rank
Quarterback1 starter · 3 on roster	Kevin Jennings 89	89	11th / 138
Running back1 starter · 4 on roster	Kendrick Raphael 87	87	27th / 138
Wide receiver3 starters · 14 on roster	Yamir Knight 85, Yannick Smith 82, Jalen Cooper 79	82	41st / 138
Tight end1 starter · 7 on roster	Theo Melin Ohrstrom 82	82	22nd / 138
Offensive line5 starters · 17 on roster	PJ Williams 92, Addison Nichols 91, Joshua Bates 84, Andrew Chamblee 81, Dramodd Odoms 79	85.4	4th / 138
Defensive line4 starters · 16 on roster	Marques White 84, Malcolm Alcorn-Crowder 82, Aakil Washington 80, Christian Davis 79	81.3	33rd / 138
Linebacker3 starters · 7 on roster	Alexander Kilgore 82, Brandon Booker 77, Brandon Miyazono 74	77.7	42nd / 138
Cornerback2 starters · 9 on roster	Jayvon Thomas 79, Jarvis Lee 78	78.5	72nd / 138
Safety2 starters · 6 on roster	Jimmy Wyrick 83, Jaden Milliner-Jones 74	78.5	65th / 138
Kicker1 starter · 1 on roster	Nick Reed 76	76	72nd / 138
Punter1 starter · 1 on roster	Wade McSparron 76	76	53rd / 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

SMU Mustangs projected starters listed as seniors
Player	Pos	Class	Archetype	OVR
Kevin Jennings	QB	Sr.	Pocket Passer	89
Kendrick Raphael	HB	Sr.	East/West Playmaker	87
Yamir Knight	WR	Sr.	Elusive Route Runner	85
Theo Melin Ohrstrom	TE	Sr.	Vertical Threat	82
PJ Williams	RT	Sr.	Raw Strength	92
Addison Nichols	RG	Sr.	Pass Protector	91
Andrew Chamblee	LG	Sr.	Agile	81
Marques White	LE	Sr.	Speed Rusher	84
Malcolm Alcorn-Crowder	DT	Sr.	Pure Power	82
Aakil Washington	RE	Sr.	Speed Rusher	80
Alexander Kilgore	ROLB	Sr.	Thumper	82
Brandon Miyazono	MLB	Sr.	Signal Caller	74
Jayvon Thomas	CB	Sr.	Field	79
Jarvis Lee	CB	Sr.	Bump and Run	78
Jimmy Wyrick	FS	Sr.	Box Specialist	83

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 SMU Mustangs freshmen and sophomores
Player	Pos	Class	Archetype	OVR
Derrick McFall	HB	So.	East/West Playmaker	80
Dramekco Green	HB	Fr.	East/West Playmaker	80
Dramodd Odoms	LT	Fr.	Agile	79
Jalen Cooper	WR	So.	Elusive Route Runner	79
Daylon Singleton	WR	So.	Elusive Route Runner	78
Max Wright	LT	Fr.	Agile	77
Christian Rhodes	HB	Fr.	East/West Playmaker	76
Wade McSparron	P	So.	Power	76

Roster composition

Roster by class

Freshmans: 30
Sophomores: 14
Juniors: 19
Seniors: 22

Rivalry games

SMU rivalries

SMU Mustangs rivalries and all-time series records
Opponent	Rivalry	All-time series	First met	Streak
TCU	Iron SkilletBattle for the Iron Skillet	TCU leads 55–42	1915	L1
Rice	Battle for the Mayor's Cup	SMU leads 49–41	1916	W1
North Texas	Safeway Bowl	SMU leads 36–6	1922	W5
Navy	—	Navy leads 13–12	1930	W4

Full SMU CFB 27 roster SMU Mustangs 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.