Electronic Arts has unveiled the latest set of ratings for the upcoming College Football 27, giving fans a first look at how each program stacks up in the new title.
The USC Trojans find themselves in the top fifteen, earning an 86‑overall rating, with an 87‑point offense that ties them for sixth nationally and an 85‑point defense.
EA’s rating system blends real‑world performance, historic data and individual player attributes, a methodology that has defined its football franchise for years.
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum does not appear in the top‑25 list of the toughest places to play, suggesting that the atmosphere in Los Angeles is not considered among the most challenging for visiting teams.
USC’s key player projections
Left tackle Elijah Paige is expected to land in the mid‑to‑low 90s, while defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart could hover around the same tier thanks to his impact as a true freshman.
Quarterback Jayden Maiava is projected to become one of the higher‑rated signal callers in the game, reflecting his potential to drive the offense.
Other notable prospects include a host of rising stars such as John Humphrey, Bear Alexander, Zachariah Branch, Makai Lemon, Ja'Kobi Lane, DJ Harvey, Kamari Ramsey, Darnell Bing, LenDale White and Winston Justice, each of whom could see their ratings rise as the game’s algorithm refines player attributes.
Historical context
In College Football 25 the Trojans entered with an 87‑overall rating, and former center Jonah Monheim topped the roster at 92 points.
The 2005 edition remains one of the program’s brightest, featuring a perfect A‑plus overall rating, an A‑plus offense and an A‑minus defense, and boasting the highest‑rated quarterback and running back in the game with Matt Leinart (99) and Reggie Bush (97).
Looking ahead to the 2026 edition, the Trojans were initially rated 82 overall on launch day, with an 85‑point offense and an 84‑point defense, a trajectory that the new ratings continue to reflect.
The latest numbers reinforce USC’s reputation as a perennial powerhouse in EA Sports’ college football franchise, positioning the team as a top contender for the upcoming season.