EA Sports College Football 27 features 138 playable teams. That total covers the teams available for users to control across the game's main college-football experiences, including Dynasty and Road to the College Football Playoff.
The number reflects the modern Football Bowl Subdivision landscape represented in the 2026 game. EA expanded the lineup with Sacramento State and North Dakota State, two programs whose arrival helped raise the total from the previous edition.
A common mix-up is confusing playable teams with the number of schools represented in a particular mode, conference, or online event. Team Builder creations and special user-made squads are separate from the 138 licensed teams included in the standard game roster. The figure also should not be mistaken for the number of individual athletes or coaches included.