College Football 25 Tips and Tricks

The return of college football to the digital realm was met with overwhelming joy and praise, with fans excited to once again take the reins of their favorite programs. If you’re looking to pick up College Football 25 for yourself but a bit intimidated about jumping into a game when other players have had months of experience, don’t worry. These tips and tricks will help you prepare for the virtual gridiron, guiding your team to success on the field.

Offensive Tips For College Football 25

Offense is where the flashy fun happens, as there’s nothing better than gouging your opponent open with a run or connecting for a bomb over the top for a quick score. Learning how to move the ball effectively is critical to finding success in College Football 25. Even if you’re coming back to college football games from Madden, with no long break from virtual football while the college game was away, the unique approach of college play still brings some special tweaks.

• Learn the Run-Pass-Option: As NFL offenses have gotten more dynamic the RPO has become more common in the pro game, but it’s still more strongly associated with college ball. In College Football 25 it is an extremely damaging offensive weapon, so learning how to play it effectively can open up your offensive potential.
• Master Quick Plays: Aggression is common in the college game, particularly if you take your team online for some remote play. With defenses more inclined to dial up the blitz it’s critical to learn how to get the ball away quickly. Practice hitting short routes that offer escape plans if the blitz comes in hot.
• Run Patiently: One of the biggest mistakes new players make in sports games is overusing the sprint. While it can be tempting to think faster is always better, sometimes it helps to channel your inner Le’Veon Bell and show patience in the backfield. Stay off the spring as you move through the congestion around the line to avoid outpacing the blocking scheme, then explode when you hit free space.

Defensive Tips For College Football 25

Offense is fun, but defense wins championships, and that’s particularly true in College Football 25 where learning how to lock down opponents and get stops is critical for success. Keep these defense tips in mind as you play to get your defense off the field more quickly, more often:

• Be Aware When Switching Players: In College Football 25 you have the option to switch defenders on the fly, allowing for dynamic reactions to break-up passes and make plays, however it’s important to be checked-in when switching. Know how you want your new player to react as you’re switching so you can immediately change your inputs to avoid switching to the nearest man only for him to veer off course because your thumb is still holding for your old player.
• Square Up on Defense: Like in real life, the best way to improve your defense is to work on the fundamentals. More consistent tackling means more effective defensive play overall. When preparing for a tackle, avoid the urge to always commit to a big, ball-separating blast. This should be reserved for clear line-ups where you’re not afraid of being juked. Instead, for most tackles rely on getting your defender squared up to the ball carrier for a traditional tackle to improve your success rates.
• Rely on the Zone: While there is no one-shot solution to play calling in any sports game, a good rule for calling games early is to avoid too much reliance on man coverage. The overall quality of players in college is much lower and this tends to skew things in favor of offenses in the passing game. Using zone coverages minimizes the deficiencies of individual coverage players to reduce your exposure to big plays.

Miscellaneous In-Game Tips For College Football 25

With the offensive and defensive sides of the ball covered you’re almost ready to get started moving the ball and shutting down opponents on the field. These tips will help you round out your skills to maximize your overall performance:

• Kick in Moderation: The kicking system in College Football 25 can be notably less reliable than kicking in past football games, and fairly so as the kicking game has generally been far more inconsistent at the college level. A simple way to minimize risk is to avoid going for max strength kicks when you are not near your kicker’s maximum range. Stopping a little short helps you avoid the risk of miskicks while still providing enough leg to get the ball through.
• Pay Attention to Abilities: The Ability system provides special signifiers of the skills and abilities of players and, along with player attributes, it’s a crucial system to pay attention to. Understanding the abilities and skills of your players allows you to tailor your play to get the most out of these special abilities which is critical to outmaneuvering and outplaying the opposition.
• Offer Scholarships Aggressively: The scouring system is one of the most fun mechanics of career mode, and it’s important to take full advantage of it during your career. Make sure you’re spending all your recruiting resources, including making aggressive use of offers to drive up interest or even lock down players before competitors have the chance to get their campaign going in earnest.

College Football 25 is a deep and challenging game with plenty of room to grow and master your skills with practice, but with these tips and tricks in mind you’re ready to get started on the right foot. Let us know any tips or tricks you have for new players if you’re more experienced, and if you’re new yourself, keep these tips in mind and get playing!