EA Sports College Football 27 Ratings Revealed: Oregon Leads Defense, Ohio State Tops Offense

EA Sports has released the overall team ratings for College Football 27, showcasing the nation's elite college football programs ahead of the game's July 9 release. The Oregon Ducks rank first overall with a 91 rating, anchored by the nation's top-ranked defense. Ohio State leads offensively with a 92 rating, while reigning national champion Indiana earns a 90 in both offensive and defensive categories, demonstrating well-rounded strength across all three powerhouse programs.

The high rankings reflect the talent retained by these programs heading into the upcoming season. Oregon has potential first-round draft choices in defensive lineman A'Mauri Washington and edge-rusher Teitum Tuioti, while the Ducks return quarterback Dante Moore. Ohio State similarly brings back quarterback Julian Sayin alongside wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, widely considered one of the best players in college football and a top non-quarterback prospect for the 2027 NFL Draft. Indiana, despite losing quarterback Fernando Mendoza to the Las Vegas Raiders, bolstered its roster with transfer quarterback Josh Hoover from TCU and retains talented players including wide receiver Charlie Becker and linebacker Rolijah Hardy.

These EA Sports ratings align closely with preseason poll rankings from major sports media outlets. ESPN's Mark Schlabach ranks Ohio State first and Oregon second, while The Athletic's Stewart Mandel places Indiana, Oregon, and Ohio State in his top three. CBS Sports ranks Ohio State first, Oregon third, and Indiana sixth. Oregon also ranked sixth among the toughest places to play in the game, highlighting the intimidating atmosphere at Autzen Stadium.

The game will be available for early access beginning July 2 for MVP+ members, with the deluxe edition available for download on July 6. The worldwide release across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC platforms is scheduled for July 9. College Football 27 marks a highly anticipated return to the EA Sports franchise, with these revealed ratings generating significant interest among fans eager to see how these top programs will perform in the simulation.