EA Sports' upcoming College Football 27 has already generated buzz after revealing its initial team ratings, with Notre Dame positioned near the top of the list.
The Irish are slotted at an overall rating of 89, placing them fourth behind Oregon, Ohio State and Indiana, each of which hold higher scores in the virtual rankings.
Among the 2026 slate, Miami emerges as the most highly rated opponent, carrying an 88 rating that puts them ahead of other scheduled foes.
Within Notre Dame's roster, cornerback Leonard Moore stands out as the team's highest‑rated player, his 97 overall score tying him for second place among all athletes in the game.
The top individual rating belongs to Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, who earned a perfect 99 and dominates the player leaderboard.
Standout Performers
Joining Moore among the Fighting Irish's elite are quarterback CJ Carr, linebacker Drayk Bowen, left guard Anthonie Knapp, free safety Brauntae Johnson and linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu‑Asa, each featuring in the top six of Notre Dame's player rankings.
Defensive units dominate the list, with eight of the top eleven positions on the Irish roster occupied by defensive players, underscoring the team's strength on that side of the ball.
At wide receiver, Jordan Faison leads the corps with an 88 rating, while running back Aneyas Williams tops the backfield with an 86.
Ian Palmer is recognized as the premier tight end, earning an 81 rating, and the depth continues with Austin Hough rounding out the offensive skill positions.
Release Details and Editions
Fans can secure a special deluxe edition to obtain early access, while the standard version becomes available to the global audience on the scheduled release date.