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UCLA Dynasty in CFB 27

UCLA opens a College Football 27 dynasty with the 36th-rated projected lineup among 138 FBS teams (80.5 OVR). The strongest unit is running back (90, 10th); the weakest is linebacker (74.7, 76th). 12 of the 22 projected starters are listed as seniors.

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

Starter avg: 80.5; 36th of 138
Offense: 81; 34th nationally
Defense: 80.1; 37th nationally
Senior starters: 12 / 22; listed as seniors

Where the roster stands

Unit ratings

UCLA Bruins unit ratings in College Football 27
Unit	Projected starters	Avg OVR	National rank
Quarterback1 starter · 4 on roster	Nico Iamaleava 87	87	21st / 138
Running back1 starter · 5 on roster	Wayne Knight 90	90	10th / 138
Wide receiver3 starters · 11 on roster	Landon Ellis 83, Mikey Matthews 83, Aidan Mizell 78	81.3	48th / 138
Tight end1 starter · 7 on roster	Brayden Loftin 77	77	59th / 138
Offensive line5 starters · 17 on roster	Carter Sweazie 82, Jordan Davis 80, Riley Robell 79, Eugene Brooks 78, Derek Osman 74	78.6	48th / 138
Defensive line4 starters · 15 on roster	Sahir West 84, Maxwell Roy 80, Aiden Gobaira 79, Ryan McCulloch 79	80.5	38th / 138
Linebacker3 starters · 8 on roster	Sammy Omosigho 77, Jalen Woods 75, Anthony Sacca 72	74.7	76th / 138
Cornerback2 starters · 8 on roster	Derrick Barksdale 84, Rodrick Pleasant 83	83.5	27th / 138
Safety2 starters · 6 on roster	Tao Johnson 88, Cole Martin 80	84	21st / 138
Kicker1 starter · 2 on roster	Mateen Bhaghani 82	82	11th / 138
Punter1 starter · 2 on roster	Ridge Phillips 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

UCLA Bruins projected starters listed as seniors
Player	Pos	Class	Archetype	OVR
Wayne Knight	HB	Sr.	East/West Playmaker	90
Landon Ellis	WR	Sr.	Speedster	83
Mikey Matthews	WR	Sr.	Elusive Route Runner	83
Brayden Loftin	TE	Sr.	Vertical Threat	77
Carter Sweazie	RG	Sr.	Raw Strength	82
Jordan Davis	LT	Sr.	Raw Strength	80
Derek Osman	RG	Sr.	Raw Strength	74
Aiden Gobaira	RE	Sr.	Edge Setter	79
Sammy Omosigho	MLB	Sr.	Thumper	77
Jalen Woods	ROLB	Sr.	Lurker	75
Derrick Barksdale	CB	Sr.	Bump and Run	84
Tao Johnson	FS	Sr.	Box Specialist	88

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 UCLA Bruins freshmen and sophomores
Player	Pos	Class	Archetype	OVR
Sahir West	LE	So.	Pure Power	84
Karson Cox	HB	Fr.	East/West Playmaker	80
Maxwell Roy	DT	Fr.	Pure Power	80
Brian Rowe Jr.	WR	So.	Elusive Route Runner	78
Eugene Brooks	LG	So.	Raw Strength	78
Dylan Lee	HB	So.	East/West Playmaker	77
Major Pride	WR	Fr.	Elusive Route Runner	77
Travis Lorito	K	Fr.	Power	76

Roster composition

Roster by class

Freshmans: 23
Sophomores: 13
Juniors: 23
Seniors: 26

Rivalry games

UCLA rivalries

UCLA Bruins rivalries and all-time series records
Opponent	Rivalry	All-time series	First met	Streak
USC	Victory Bell	USC leads 52–34	1929	L2
Cal	—	UCLA leads 57–36	1933	L1

Full UCLA CFB 27 roster UCLA Bruins 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.