Michigan’s presence in College Football 27 is getting a noticeable boost.
EA Sports said Wednesday that a major roster update is coming Thursday, and for the Wolverines, that means 12 more players will be added to the game. The title already included most Michigan players when it launched in July, but a handful of names were left out until now.
One of the new additions is Bryson Kuzdzal, who is in the game for the first time. He comes in behind Micah Ka'apana at running back; Ka'apana is rated 76 overall, while Kuzdzal fills out the depth chart as Michigan’s real-life No. 3 back.
The headliner is five-star wide receiver Salesi Moa. EA Sports has Moa listed as Michigan’s No. 4 receiver, tied with Travis Johnson.
Another freshman, Jaylen Pile, is also making his debut. Channing Goodwin remains one of the more notable omissions.
The offense also gets help from Mason Bonner and Nico Crawford. Crawford is listed as a tight end in the game because college football doesn’t have long snapper as a position, even though that’s what he plays. Bonner is in the game for the first time as well.
On the defensive line, some absences still stand out, including Bobby Kanka and McHale Blade, but Michigan fans will now be able to use Titan Davis, Julius Holly, and Travis Moten. The source notes it’s more than possible that both Davis and Moten see some playing time this season.
Aden Reeder is another newcomer, and he sits behind fellow freshman Markel Dabney.
I'Marion Stewart had already been in the game, but at wide receiver. EA Sports corrected that by moving him to defense. And at safety, Jordan Deck is now in the mix, ranked ahead of both Jordan Young and Mason Curtis.
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