EA’s College Football 27 is nearly here, and Tennessee fans finally have a fresh set of numbers to chew on. The game drops on July 9, 2026, with MVP+ members getting early access on July 2, and the Vols come in with an 85 team overall.
The headliners are easy to spot. DeSean Bishop leads Tennessee at 90 overall, followed by Wendell Moe Jr. and David Sanders Jr. at 89 apiece. After that comes a strong cluster of impact players: Amare Campbell at 88, Arion Carter at 88, Braylon Staley at 88, Kayin Lee at 87, Mike Matthews at 86, Ty Redmond at 84, and Xavier Gilliam listed at DT, OVR.
That top end fits the picture Tennessee fans would expect. Bishop sits among the nation’s top returning running backs, while Moe and Sanders earned their ratings by proving themselves as blockers. The list also includes several transfer additions, a reminder of how much talent made its way into the program.
The group ratings tell a clear story about where Tennessee looks strongest and where the questions start. Running backs lead the way at 86 overall, with wide receivers right behind at 85.
The offensive line and secondary both land at 83, while tight ends and linebackers are at 82. Kickers and punters check in at 81.
Quarterbacks and the defensive line are the lowest-rated units on the roster, both at 80.
For those tracking the quarterback room, George MacIntyre is rated 80 overall. Faizon Brandon is not on the initial base roster because he was still in high school while the game was being developed, though he is expected to be added in an update along with the new Adidas uniforms.
There’s also a bit of good news for anyone who’s been waiting on Neyland Stadium to get its due. Tennessee fans were frustrated that Neyland didn’t crack the top 10 in either College Football 25 or 26, finishing 13th in 25 and 12th in 26. This time, it finally lands at No. 8 among the toughest places to play.
As for the broader team picture, Tennessee’s 85 overall puts it in a tie with Missouri and Michigan, and only 15 teams begin the game with a higher rating.
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