The anticipation is building as we edge closer to the release of EA Sports College Football 27, and this past week has given fans plenty to talk about with the unveiling of team and player ratings. Leading the pack are the Oregon Ducks, who have snagged the top spot as the No. 1 overall team in the game. They're boasting the best defense and the second-best offense, a formidable combination that has fans buzzing.
At the helm of this virtual powerhouse is quarterback Dante Moore, who has been crowned the top passer in the game. Meanwhile, tight end Jamari Johnson finds himself ranked as the No. 3 TE, a position that has sparked some debate among fans.
Switching gears to defense, Oregon's secondary is turning heads with some standout players. Brandon Finney Jr., who made waves as a freshman phenom, is now a sophomore sensation.
With a 91 overall rating, he's the No. 4 cornerback nationwide. Not to be outdone, Minnesota safety transfer Koi Perich is stepping into the Ducks' deep secondary with a 93 overall rating, making him the No. 3 safety in the game.
When you pair this elite secondary with a defensive line that boasts four players ranked in the top 10 at their respective positions, it's no wonder Oregon's defense is sitting pretty as the best in the game.
For those eager to dive into the action, early access kicks off on July 2 for MVP+ members, with the deluxe edition available for download on July 6. The worldwide release is set for July 9, and it's shaping up to be a game that fans won't want to miss.
In Other News...
Oregon Just Pulled Off Its Most Over The Top Flex Yet
Dan Lanning and several Oregon players are in Tokyo this week for the Tokyo-Oregon Football Showcase, and the Ducks brought their own kind of billboard with them. The University of Oregon hauled its inflatable Duck mascot across the Pacific and planted it in one of the sports favorite stages, using the trip to keep the program visible while also pushing American football to a global audience.
The scene got even more over the top with the Duck displayed alongside an inflatable Godzilla, a pairing that feels tailor-made for Oregons brand of marketing excess. Dante Moores Heisman campaign billboards were part of the backdrop too, and after Oregon teased the setup in a video, Moores Instagram story helped confirm the mascots arrival in Japan. [Read more 🡒]
Oregon And Nike Are Sending A Message Ducks Fans Already Feel
The familiar Oregon-Nike partnership was on display again this week, with The Opening Finals in Beaverton bringing elite high school talent into the Ducks' orbit while the program continues building toward the 2026 season under Dan Lanning. It is the kind of scene Oregon has made part of its identity for years, where recruiting, branding and on-field ambition all blur together in a way few programs can match.
For Ducks fans, the timing is the point. Oregon is trying to keep momentum with key players returning and recruiting still active, and the program's reach is stretching well beyond Eugene as Lanning and a few players head to Tokyo for a football showcase presented by Flight Club. Between the prospect pipeline at home and the international spotlight abroad, Oregon and Nike are sending the same message fans have heard before: this remains a program built to think bigger than one season. [Read more 🡒]
Oregon Just Took Another Painful Loss On The Offensive Line Trail
The recruiting board took another hit for Oregon in the offensive line chase, as four-star Caden Moss came off the board to Ohio State after drawing interest from the Ducks and several other national powers. A highly regarded interior lineman in the 2027 class, Moss was the sort of prospect Oregon had every reason to pursue aggressively, especially with the program continuing to build toward another elite haul on the offensive front.
Oregon still has four offensive linemen committed and remains highly ranked in the national class race, but misses like this one are the reminder that the Ducks are still fighting heavyweight battles for premium trench talent. There is at least another chance to add momentum soon, with four-star Gecova Doyal set to decide on July 1 and give Oregon another swing at a lineman it would love to land. [Read more 🡒]