Which FBS newcomer was added to College Football 27 alongside Sacramento State?

North Dakota State was the FBS newcomer added to College Football 27 alongside Sacramento State. Both programs appear as new playable schools in the game's 138-team lineup.

North Dakota State entered the FBS era after building one of the strongest modern records in the Football Championship Subdivision. The Bison won multiple national championships at that level and became known for their physical style, sustained success, and prominent alumni such as quarterback Carson Wentz.

Sacramento State also brought a notable recent FCS profile to the game, but the two schools are not interchangeable. South Dakota State and Montana State are major FCS programs and frequent postseason contenders, yet they are not the newcomer referenced by this question. Jacksonville State had already moved to the FBS before College Football 27.