College Football 27 dynasty · Sun Belt
South Alabama Dynasty in CFB 27
South Alabama opens a College Football 27 dynasty with the 129th-rated projected lineup among 138 FBS teams (73.4 OVR). The strongest unit is quarterback (75, 81st); the weakest is linebacker (68, 136th). 9 of the 22 projected starters are listed as seniors.
- Starter avg
- 73.4
- 129th of 138
- Offense
- 74.1
- 125th nationally
- Defense
- 72.6
- 132nd nationally
- Senior starters
- 9 / 22
- listed as seniors
Where the roster stands
Unit ratings
| Unit | Projected starters | Avg OVR | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback1 starter · 4 on roster | Bishop Davenport 75 | 75 | 81st / 138 |
| Running back1 starter · 7 on roster | Keenan Phillips 78 | 78 | 109th / 138 |
| Wide receiver3 starters · 10 on roster | Anthony Eager 77, Micah Woods 76, Brendan Jenkins 72 | 75 | 123rd / 138 |
| Tight end1 starter · 8 on roster | Maddox Lynch 72 | 72 | 110th / 138 |
| Offensive line5 starters · 12 on roster | Kenton Jerido 81, Shalik Hubbard 75, Reese Osei-Wusu 71, Ethan Hubbard 69, Jamal Siler 69 | 73 | 114th / 138 |
| Defensive line4 starters · 11 on roster | Tirrell Johnson 80, Emmanuel Waller 76, Tyler Carter 73, Josh Thurman 72 | 75.3 | 97th / 138 |
| Linebacker3 starters · 11 on roster | Caleb Dozier 72, Perry Hand 66, Seidrion Langston 66 | 68 | 136th / 138 |
| Cornerback2 starters · 11 on roster | Jayvon Henderson 81, Damyrion Darby 72 | 76.5 | 93rd / 138 |
| Safety2 starters · 9 on roster | Kaleb Jackson 71, D.J. Moore 70 | 70.5 | 134th / 138 |
| Kicker1 starter · 1 on roster | Davis Little 76 | 76 | 72nd / 138 |
| Punter1 starter · 1 on roster | Aleksi Pulkkinen 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
| Player | Pos | Class | Archetype | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Davenport | QB | Sr. | Pocket Passer | 75 |
| Micah Woods | WR | Sr. | Elusive Route Runner | 76 |
| Brendan Jenkins | WR | Sr. | Gadget | 72 |
| Kenton Jerido | RG | Sr. | Raw Strength | 81 |
| Shalik Hubbard | LG | Sr. | Raw Strength | 75 |
| Tirrell Johnson | RE | Sr. | Speed Rusher | 80 |
| Seidrion Langston | MLB | Sr. | Lurker | 66 |
| Jayvon Henderson | CB | Sr. | Bump and Run | 81 |
| D.J. Moore | FS | Sr. | Box Specialist | 70 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Little | K | So. | Power | 76 |
| Julyon Jordan | HB | Fr. | East/West Playmaker | 75 |
| Taylor Jacobs Jr. | QB | Fr. | Pure Runner | 74 |
| Kyle Graham-Harris | HB | Fr. | East/West Playmaker | 73 |
| Trae'von Dunbar | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 73 |
| Tyler Carter | LE | So. | Speed Rusher | 73 |
| Caleb Dozier | ROLB | So. | Thumper | 72 |
| Lavonte Cole | HB | Fr. | East/West Playmaker | 72 |
Roster composition
Roster by class
- Freshmans
- 25
- Sophomores
- 17
- Juniors
- 27
- Seniors
- 16
Rivalry games
South Alabama rivalries
| Opponent | Rivalry | All-time series | First met | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Troy | Battle for the Belt | Troy leads 10–4 | 2012 | L1 |
 Southern Miss | — | South Alabama leads 6–0 | 2020 | W6 |
Full South Alabama CFB 27 rosterSouth Alabama Jaguars 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.