Nov 30, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Jeff Brohm poses for a photo with the Cardinal mascot after the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

LOUISVILLE, Ky.

- With the summer in full swing, soon, we'll be getting another iteration of EA Sports' annual college football video game.

This year's edition, 'EA Sports College Football 27,' is set to drop on July 9 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with an early access release set for July 2.

While most programs have north of 100 players when accounting for both scholarship players and walk-ons, EA Sports capped each team's roster size to 85.

That being said, only 63 Louisville players opted in to be included on launch day, although more can be added in later updates.

Below are the overall ratings for all of the Louisville players that are included in the game on day one, as well as noting who did not make the launch day roster: Quarterback - Lincoln Kienholz: 81 OVR - Briggs Cherry: 74 OVR - Davin Wydner: 74 OVR Scholarship players not in game: Ryan Zimmerman Running Back - Isaac Brown: 92 OVR - Keyjuan Brown: 87 OVR - Marquise Davis: 80 OVR - Lekhy Thompkins: 74 OVR - Braxton Jennings: 71 OVR Scholarship players not in game: N/A Wide Receiver - Tre Richardson: 86 OVR - Lawayne McCoy: 84 OVR - Kris Hughes: 78 OVR - TreyShun Hurry: 78 OVR - Jackson Voth: 77 OVR - Montavin Quisenberry: 77 OVR - T.J.

McWilliams: 71 OVR - D.J.

Williams: 65 OVR Scholarship players not in game: Payton Cook, Jakob Dixon, Rhys Dorsey, Marlon Harbin, Elizjah Lewis, Gavin Waddell Tight End - Brody Foley: 85 OVR - Jaleel Skinner: 81 OVR - Justyn Reid: 77 OVR - Hamilton Atkins: 67 OVR Scholarship players not in game: Dylan Mesman, Julius Miles Offensive Line - Lance Robinson: 87 OVR - Anwar O'Neal: 82 OVR - Cason Henry: 80 OVR - Eryx Daugherty: 78 OVR - Johnnie Brown III: 77 OVR - Evan Wibberley: 73 OVR - Naeer Jackson: 72 OVR - Sam Secrest: 70 OVR - Charlie Edgeworth: 68 OVR Scholarship players not in game: Gradey Anthony, Bryten Close, Benjamin Corhei, Tyler Folmar, Cameron Gorin, Max Merz, Jarvis Strickland, Jimmy Williams III Interior Defensive Line - Joshua Donald: 76 OVR - Demeco Kennedy: 75 OVR - Daylen Russell: 74 OVR - Tommy Ziesmer: 73 OVR Scholarship players not in game: Bailey Abercrombie, Sam Dawson, Dillon Smith, Keon Webb Defensive End - Clev Lubin: 92 OVR - Tyler Thompson: 80 OVR - A.J.

Green: 79 OVR - Jerod Smith II: 75 OVR - Micah Carter: 73 OVR - Maurice Davis: 69 OVR - Eric Hazzard: 69 OVR Scholarship players not in game: Jon Adams Linebacker - Stanquan Clark: 85 OVR - Antonio Watts: 84 OVR - T.J.

Capers: 82 OVR - Benjamin Perry: 72 OVR - Jacob Smith: 72 OVR - Cameron White: 70 OVR - Taj Powell: 69 OVR - Brady Ballart: 67 OVR Scholarship players not in game: Trent Carter, Caleb Matelau Cornerback - Tayon Holloway: 87 OVR - D.J.

Waller Jr.: 78 OVR - Myles Norwood: 77 OVR - Jaydin Broadnax: 75 OVR - Santana Wilson: 75 OVR - Brycen Scott: 72 OVR - Kris Brunson: 69 OVR Scholarship players not in game: Antonio Harris Safety - Koen Entringer: 83 OVR - T.J.

Banks: 76 OVR - Blake Ruffin: 74 OVR - Kaleb Beasley: 73 OVR Scholarship players not in game: Micah Rice, Jordan Vann Special Teams - Placekicker Nick Keller: 77 OVR - Punter Jacob Baker: 72 OVR Scholarship players not in game: Long Snapper Ryan Manis Sign up to our free newsletter and follow us on Facebook, Twitter/X and Instagram for the latest news.

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He has been covering the Cardinals in various capacities since 2017, with a brief stop in Atlanta, Ga.

on the Georgia Tech beat.

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