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Stanford Dynasty in CFB 27
Stanford opens a College Football 27 dynasty with the 73rd-rated projected lineup among 138 FBS teams (77.3 OVR). The strongest unit is linebacker (80.7, 18th); the weakest is wide receiver (76.3, 111th). 11 of the 22 projected starters are listed as seniors.
- Starter avg
- 77.3
- 73rd of 138
- Offense
- 76.2
- 92nd nationally
- Defense
- 78.5
- 53rd nationally
- Senior starters
- 11 / 22
- listed as seniors
Where the roster stands
Unit ratings
| Unit | Projected starters | Avg OVR | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback1 starter · 4 on roster | Davis Warren 74 | 74 | 95th / 138 |
| Running back1 starter · 5 on roster | Micah Ford 81 | 81 | 83rd / 138 |
| Wide receiver3 starters · 10 on roster | Nico Brown 77, Caden High 76, Carter Shaw 76 | 76.3 | 111th / 138 |
| Tight end1 starter · 5 on roster | Benji Blackburn 74 | 74 | 87th / 138 |
| Offensive line5 starters · 15 on roster | Niki Prongos 82, Nick Fattig 76, Simione Pale 76, Fisher Anderson 74, Aidan Kilstrom 72 | 76 | 78th / 138 |
| Defensive line4 starters · 12 on roster | Braden Marceau-Olayinka 77, Zach Rowell 77, Omar Staples 75, Benedict Umeh 73 | 75.5 | 96th / 138 |
| Linebacker3 starters · 15 on roster | Matt Rose 88, Tevarua Tafiti 78, Jahsiah Galvan 76 | 80.7 | 18th / 138 |
| Cornerback2 starters · 7 on roster | Brandon Nicholson 85, Leroy Bryant 75 | 80 | 60th / 138 |
| Safety2 starters · 8 on roster | Jay Green 81, Scotty Edwards 78 | 79.5 | 52nd / 138 |
| Kicker1 starter · 3 on roster | Dustin Watkins 82 | 82 | 11th / 138 |
| Punter1 starter · 1 on roster | Aidan Flintoft 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Warren | QB | Sr. | Pocket Passer | 74 |
| Caden High | WR | Sr. | Elusive Route Runner | 76 |
| Niki Prongos | LT | Sr. | Agile | 82 |
| Fisher Anderson | C | Sr. | Pass Protector | 74 |
| Aidan Kilstrom | LG | Sr. | Agile | 72 |
| Zach Rowell | RE | Sr. | Pure Power | 77 |
| Matt Rose | MLB | Sr. | Thumper | 88 |
| Tevarua Tafiti | LOLB | Sr. | Thumper | 78 |
| Jahsiah Galvan | ROLB | Sr. | Lurker | 76 |
| Jay Green | SS | Sr. | Hybrid | 81 |
| Scotty Edwards | SS | Sr. | Box Specialist | 78 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Clark | K | Fr. | Power | 80 |
| Jaylen'Dai Sumlin | FS | So. | Box Specialist | 76 |
| JonAnthony Hall | WR | Fr. | Elusive Route Runner | 76 |
| Chris Davis Jr. | HB | So. | East/West Playmaker | 75 |
| Marcus Brown | WR | So. | Gadget | 74 |
| Benedict Umeh | DT | So. | Speed Rusher | 73 |
| Jacobi Murray | DT | So. | Pure Power | 73 |
| Charlie Eckhardt | SS | So. | Hybrid | 72 |
Roster composition
Roster by class
- Freshmans
- 20
- Sophomores
- 21
- Juniors
- 24
- Seniors
- 20
Rivalry games
Stanford rivalries
| Opponent | Rivalry | All-time series | First met | Streak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cal | Stanford AxeThe Big Game | Stanford leads 62–49 | 1892 | W1 |
 San José State | Bill Walsh Legacy Game | Stanford leads 53–15 | 1900 | W1 |
 USC | — | USC leads 65–34 | 1905 | L2 |
 Notre Dame | Legends Trophy | Notre Dame leads 24–14 | 1925 | L3 |
Full Stanford CFB 27 rosterStanford Cardinal 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.