Kansas was one of the lowest-rated teams in the Big 12 when the initial College Football 27 ratings dropped.Nov 22, 2025; Ames, Iowa, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold walks off the field after losing to the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectIn this story:Earlier this week, team and player ratings were revealed for College Football 27. Following a consecutive seven-loss season and an overall disappointing campaign in 2025, the developers of the game are not too keen on the Kansas football program this year. The Jayhawks will be operating with a new quarterback now that Jalon Daniels has graduated, and they lost several other key pieces to the roster. Head coach Lance Leipold's seat will only continue to get hotter if his group underperforms once again this season.Thoughts about this team are mixed among the fanbase, but there is a collective agreement that the Jayhawk faithful could be in for a rough season. How did Kansas fare in EA Sports' initial ratings drop?Kansas Football Team Rating in CFB 27: 77 OverallKU landed at a 77 overall, with a 77 offensive rating and a 77 defensive rating. It is the lowest overall EA Sports has given the Jayhawks since the game returned two years ago.That rating is tied with Iowa State for the lowest in the Big 12, making the two schools the No. 15 and No. 16 teams in the conference in the game. It is clear EA Sports isn't particularly high on Kansas' new-look roster.Aug 23, 2025; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold reacts after a play during the second half against the Fresno State Bulldogs at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectKansas Football Highest Player Ratings in CFB 27WR Nik McMillan (88 overall)HB Dylan Edwards (86 overall)MIKE Trey Lethan (83 overall)WR Cam Pickett (82 overall)HB Yasin Willis (82 overall)For full team ratings, click here.Four of Kansas' five highest-rated players play skill positions, which is an encouraging sign for the team's offensive weapons. However, linebacker Trey Lathan and defensive tackle Tre'von McAlpine (who is reportedly out for the season) are the only defenders rated above 80 overall. There are a few players who didn't opt into the game, such as Leroy Harris III, who led the team with 4.5 sacks a year ago. Regardless, these ratings don't paint a great picture of KU's defense heading into the season.Perhaps the most concering aspect of these ratings are where the quarterback group stands. Isaiah Marshall and Chase Jenkins are tied with a 74 overall, while projected starter Cole Ballard sits at a measly 70 overall.Of course, these ratings should be taken with a grain of salt, as there will undoubtedly be breakout stars who aren't viewed highly entering the year. Still, if EA Sports' developers are even somewhat accurate in their evaluation of this roster, the 2026 campaign could be a difficult one for Kansas.The video game EA Sports College Football is returning on platforms for the third year after its decade-long hiatus from the market. Early access begins tomorrow, on July 2, and the game releases to everyone on July 9.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollowPublished 19 minutes ago | Modified 17 minutes agoJOSHUA SCHULMANA lifelong Kansas basketball and football fan, Josh recently graduated from The College of New Jersey, majoring in Communications and minoring in Journalism. Josh has over 1,500 published articles on KU athletics across Kansas on SI and FanSided's Through the Phog, with additional work at Indiana on SI, Notre Dame on SI, and Pro Football Network. Josh looks to provide a fan's perspective in his writing for the school he has loved since he was a kid.