Conference
American Athletic Conference Football
14 member programs, ordered by the average College Football 27 rating of their projected starters.
Ratings updated Aug 31, 2026
| Team | Top CFB 27 player | Starter avg | National | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 South Florida Bulls | Caleb Cook RG 87 | 78.5 | 58th | Ratings |
 Memphis Tigers | J'Mond Tapp RE 88 | 78.4 | 64th | Ratings |
 North Texas Mean Green | Jahiem White HB 88 | 77 | 74th | Ratings |
 Tulsa Golden Hurricane | Elijah Green CB 88 | 76.9 | 79th | Ratings |
 Florida Atlantic Owls | Easton Messer WR 90 | 76.8 | 81st | Ratings |
 Temple Owls | Peter Clarke TE 88 | 76.4 | 86th | Ratings |
 Tulane Green Wave | Jamauri McClure HB 84 | 76.1 | 88th | Ratings |
 UTSA Roadrunners | Will Henderson III HB 88 | 76 | 90th | Ratings |
 Army Black Knights | Brady Small C 90 | 75.8 | 94th | Ratings |
 East Carolina Pirates | Brandon Best C 83 | 75.5 | 100th | Ratings |
 UAB Blazers | Braylon McReynolds HB 82 | 75.3 | 103rd | Ratings |
 Navy Midshipmen | Cam Nichols C 86 | 75.1 | 106th | Ratings |
 Rice Owls | Jesus Machado Jr. MLB 85 | 73.9 | 122nd | Ratings |
 Charlotte 49ers | Jaden Barnes WR 85 | 73 | 135th | Ratings |
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.
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.
Last updated Aug 31, 2026.