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Wisconsin Dynasty in CFB 27

Wisconsin opens a College Football 27 dynasty with the 64th-rated projected lineup among 138 FBS teams (78.4 OVR). The strongest unit is quarterback (84, 29th); the weakest is wide receiver (77.7, 98th). 10 of the 22 projected starters are listed as seniors.

Ratings: “Freshmen Update 8/27/26” · updated Aug 31, 2026
Starter avg
78.4
64th of 138
Offense
77.9
72nd nationally
Defense
78.9
46th nationally
Senior starters
10 / 22
listed as seniors

Where the roster stands

Unit ratings

Wisconsin Badgers unit ratings in College Football 27
UnitProjected startersAvg OVRNational rank
Quarterback1 starter · 5 on rosterColton Joseph 848429th / 138
Running back1 starter · 6 on rosterAbu Sama III 858544th / 138
Wide receiver3 starters · 10 on rosterChris Brooks Jr. 78, Shamar Rigby 78, Malachi Coleman 7777.798th / 138
Tight end1 starter · 6 on rosterGrant Stec 767666th / 138
Offensive line5 starters · 15 on rosterEmerson Mandell 77, Austin Kawecki 76, PJ Wilkins 76, Kevin Heywood 75, Lucas Simmons-Johansson 7575.880th / 138
Defensive line4 starters · 16 on rosterHammond Russell IV 83, Junior Poyser 80, Charles Perkins 78, Micheal Garner 7679.351st / 138
Linebacker3 starters · 10 on rosterMason Posa 80, Thomas Heiberger 75, Tyreese Fearbry 7576.751st / 138
Cornerback2 starters · 6 on rosterJavan Robinson 85, Bryce West 778150th / 138
Safety2 starters · 8 on rosterMarvin Burks Jr. 83, Matthew Jung 7679.552nd / 138
Kicker1 starter · 1 on rosterGavin Lahm 818120th / 138
Punter1 starter · 1 on rosterSean West 757566th / 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

Wisconsin Badgers projected starters listed as seniors
PlayerPosClassArchetypeOVR
Abu Sama IIIHBSr.East/West Playmaker85
Chris Brooks Jr.WRSr.Contested Specialist78
Austin KaweckiCSr.Pass Protector76
Hammond Russell IVDTSr.Pure Power83
Charles PerkinsDTSr.Pure Power78
Micheal GarnerLESr.Speed Rusher76
Tyreese FearbryLOLBSr.Thumper75
Javan RobinsonCBSr.Boundary85
Marvin Burks Jr.FSSr.Box Specialist83
Matthew JungSSSr.Box Specialist76

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 Wisconsin Badgers freshmen and sophomores
PlayerPosClassArchetypeOVR
Mason PosaROLBSo.Thumper80
Bryce WestCBSo.Bump and Run77
Emerson MandellRGSo.Agile77
Nate PalmerHBSo.East/West Playmaker77
Cai BatesCBSo.Field76
Grant StecTESo.Physical Route Runner76
Eric Fletcher Jr.CBSo.Bump and Run75
Eugene Hilton Jr.WRSo.Elusive Route Runner75

Roster composition

Roster by class

Freshmans
17
Sophomores
28
Juniors
20
Seniors
20

Rivalry games

Wisconsin rivalries

Wisconsin Badgers rivalries and all-time series records
OpponentRivalryAll-time seriesFirst metStreak
MinnesotaPaul Bunyan's AxeMinnesota leads 64–631890L2
IowaHeartland TrophyWisconsin leads 49–481896L4
NebraskaFreedom TrophyWisconsin leads 13–51901L1

Full Wisconsin CFB 27 rosterWisconsin Badgers 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.