Conference
Mountain West Conference Football
10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 UNLV Rebels | Jai'Den Thomas HB 89 | 78.5 | 58th | Ratings |
 New Mexico Lobos | Jaxton Eck MLB 89 | 77 | 74th | Ratings |
 Air Force Falcons | Owen Allen FB 88 | 76.5 | 85th | Ratings |
 North Dakota State Bison | Griffin Empey LG 87 | 76.3 | 87th | Ratings |
 Hawaii Rainbow Warriors | Elijah Palmer CB 85 | 76 | 90th | Ratings |
 Nevada Wolf Pack | Dylan Labarbera RE 87 | 74.5 | 111th | Ratings · Records |
 San José State Spartans | Ethan Powell LOLB 81 | 73.9 | 122nd | Ratings |
 Wyoming Cowboys | Samuel Harris HB 82 | 73.9 | 122nd | Ratings |
 UTEP Miners | Xavier Smith FS 83 | 73.4 | 129th | Ratings |
 Northern Illinois Huskies | Telly Johnson Jr. HB 83 | 72.6 | 137th | 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.