ACC Ratings Overview
EA Sports has officially released the team ratings for College Football 27, providing a snapshot of how each ACC program stacks up heading into the 2026‑2027 season. The data, which blends offensive and defensive metrics, crowns the Miami Hurricanes as the conference’s highest‑rated squad with an 88 overall score.
Close behind, the Louisville Cardinals hold the second spot with an 84 rating, while the Clemson Tigers, SMU Mustangs and Virginia round out the top five. Florida State’s 82 overall places them fifth, a position that underscores both the potential and the challenges facing the Seminoles.
The Seminoles’ offensive rating sits at 83, slightly edging their defensive rating of 81. These figures highlight a balanced but not dominant unit, and they come as Florida State integrates a wave of transfers aimed at shoring up key positions.
Among the newcomers is quarterback Ashton Daniels, whose arrival has generated buzz among analysts and fans alike. Daniels is expected to bring a fresh dynamic to the offense, but the team’s overall rating reflects a degree of uncertainty as the program navigates a rebuilding phase after recent disappointing seasons.
National expectations for Florida State remain tempered, yet the program is viewed as a popular rebuild candidate in the upcoming season. The ratings suggest that while the Seminoles are not yet positioned as title contenders, they have the pieces in place to climb the ranks if the new transfers gel quickly.