Conference
Sun Belt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 James Madison Dukes | Braeden Wisloski WR 83 | 76.9 | 79th | Ratings |
 Georgia Southern Eagles | Latrell Bullard DT 84 | 75.9 | 92nd | Ratings |
 Marshall Thundering Herd | Jalen Slappy RG 85 | 75.8 | 94th | Ratings |
 Arkansas State Red Wolves | Tristian Smith LG 87 | 75.5 | 100th | Ratings |
 Appalachian State Mountaineers | Colton Phares MLB 85 | 75.3 | 103rd | Ratings |
 Old Dominion Monarchs | Mario Easterly FS 85 | 75.3 | 103rd | Ratings |
 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | Eli Finley TE 84 | 74.5 | 111th | Ratings |
 Troy Trojans | Donnie Smith RE 88 | 74.5 | 111th | Ratings |
 Louisiana Ragin Cajuns | Brent Gordon Jr. CB 88 | 74.3 | 116th | Ratings |
 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | DJ Wesolak LE 80 | 73.8 | 126th | Ratings |
 Georgia State Panthers | Deuce Walker CB 80 | 73.6 | 127th | Ratings |
 South Alabama Jaguars | Jayvon Henderson CB 81 | 73.4 | 129th | Ratings |
 Southern Miss Golden Eagles | Kaden Saunders WR 81 | 73.4 | 129th | Ratings |
 UL Monroe Warhawks | Noah Flemmings MLB 83 | 72.4 | 138th | 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.