CFB27 Quarterback Ratings — Dante Moore Leads as Arch Manning Lands Outside the Top Five
Quarterback ratings are one of the highest-interest launch-week topics for College Football 27. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore leads the position at 95 overall. Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin follows at 94, and Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss is listed at 93. These three quarterbacks form a clear top tier that will dominate competitive online play and Ultimate Team squad construction in the early weeks of the game's lifecycle.
The next tier creates the more interesting debate. CJ Carr and Jayden Maiava are both listed at 92, while media reaction has focused heavily on Arch Manning, who appears outside the top five at 91 overall. Manning's rating has generated significant discussion because of the Texas brand and the Manning family name — expectations were sky-high for the Longhorns' quarterback, and a 91 overall rating, while excellent in absolute terms, places him behind several less-hyped players. This creates an interesting Dynasty dynamic: Manning is still an elite quarterback prospect, but players who pick Texas expecting a 95+ overall starter may need to adjust their expectations.
From a gameplay perspective, Moore combines a top overall rating with Oregon's No. 1 team rating, making the Ducks arguably the best all-around program for players who want elite quarterback play. Sayin gives Ohio State an elite quarterback to pair with Jeremiah Smith at wide receiver (99 OVR), creating the most dangerous passing combination in the game. Chambliss at Ole Miss provides a strong option for players who want a competitive SEC program with a top-tier quarterback without the championship-or-bust pressure that comes with programs like Georgia or Alabama. Manning remains one of the most searched players in the ratings database because of the Texas brand, the family name, and the intrigue of whether his rating will increase through post-launch roster updates as the real college football season progresses.
The quarterback ratings distribution has implications beyond individual player performance. Programs with quarterbacks in the top tier — Oregon, Ohio State, Ole Miss — become natural Dynasty starting points for players who prioritize the passing game. Programs with quarterbacks in the 88-91 range offer interesting balance between competitiveness and challenge. The quarterback position is the single most impactful rating in college football gaming, and understanding the ratings landscape at launch helps players make informed decisions about which program to choose for their first Dynasty save or Ultimate Team squad.
Sources
Information sourced from the official EA SPORTS College Football 27 player ratings database at ea.com. All quarterback rating figures are official EA data from the live ratings database.