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YouTube streamer Bordeaux is demonstrating a five-year championship rebuild for the Kentucky Wildcats in the upcoming College Football 27 video game. Using a 2026 roster with an 81 overall rating, the simulation highlights the program’s potential to compete in the SEC and reach the College Football Playoff by 2028.
What are the Kentucky Wildcats’ ratings in College Football 27?
The Kentucky Wildcats enter the simulation with an 81 overall team rating, according to data shared by YouTuber Bordeaux. This rating places the Wildcats 34th nationally and ties them for 13th place within the SEC.
The roster’s strength is split between an 82 offensive rating and an 80 defensive rating. High-performing individual players include center Coleton Price, who holds an 88 rating, and safety Ty Bryant, who is rated 87. Other key contributors noted in the simulation are tackle Lance Heard (87) and defensive tackle Tavion Gadson (86).
How does Kentucky compare to the nation’s top programs?
While Kentucky remains competitive, a significant gap exists between the Wildcats and the nation’s elite. The following comparison shows the rating disparity between Kentucky and the top-ranked teams in the simulation:
- Oregon: 91 Overall
- Ohio State: 90 Overall
- Indiana: 90 Overall
- Kentucky: 81 Overall
How does the five-year rebuild plan work?
Bordeaux has established a specific timeline for success, aiming to secure a national championship in Lexington before 2031. The simulation focuses on navigating the modern era of college football, specifically addressing NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) and the transfer portal.
The initial expectations for the program under Will Stein include three primary goals: winning a bowl game in the first season, defeating rival Louisville, and limiting opponents to fewer than 24 points per game. According to the gameplay preview, the outcome of the Louisville game will determine Kentucky’s postseason fate during the first year.
Staffing changes also play a role in the simulation. The rebuild features Butch Jones serving as the offensive coordinator. Additionally, the simulation depicts a roster shift where quarterback Kenny Minchey enters the transfer portal after the first season, only to be replaced by a high-accuracy quarterback.
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