Overview
- EA Sports publicly confirmed that Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith will be rated a 99 overall at the game's launch, a level not seen at release since the franchise returned to consoles.
- The game will offer staggered early access with MVP Bundle owners able to play starting July 2, Deluxe Edition purchasers starting July 6, and a full release set for July 9 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- Unverified leaks circulating online list other top-rated players such as Carter Smith, Leonard Moore, Cayden Green and Kewan Lacy, but those rankings have not been confirmed by EA.
- A 99 overall in EA titles is a high-status designation that will raise Smith's visibility among fans and gamers and align with his standing as one of college football's top receivers.
- College Football 27 is the third installment of the rebooted series and the early ratings and access tiers have become a focal point for fan discussion and preseason roster expectations.