Okay, so, I’ve been messing around with “NCAA Football 25” lately, and let me tell you, the playbooks are something else. I mean, I thought I knew football, but this game has so many options, it’s kind of nuts. So, I decided to do a deep dive and really figure this stuff out.
First, I started by just browsing through all the different playbooks. There are so many! I spent hours just scrolling, trying to get a feel for what was out there. They’ve got everything from your standard Pro-Style to the crazy Spread offenses. It’s a lot to take in, no joke. I looked at the “Tite” playbook with 3-3-5 defense, and also read up on it, but found it hard to execute at the beginning.
Then, I started to categorize them based on their main focus. Like, some are all about running the ball, some are pass-happy, and some try to be more balanced. I made a bunch of notes on which ones seemed good for different situations. I was trying to be as broad as possible, you know? Like, what if I want to run a power run game? What if I want to air it out every play? I wanted to have a playbook for every style.
After that, I started experimenting with different formations and personnel groupings. This is where things got really interesting. I’d pick a playbook, then try out different formations within it, seeing how they worked with different types of players. For example, I found that some formations are great for getting your speedy receivers in space, while others are better for pounding the rock with a big fullback. I played a bunch of games, just trying stuff out, seeing what worked and what didn’t. Lots of trial and error, let me tell you. Also I watched many GIFs and videos online to find some money plays or concepts.
I also started to focus on specific concepts within the playbooks. Things like the zone read, play-action, and different route combinations. I wanted to understand how these concepts worked and how I could use them to exploit different defenses. This took a lot of practice, and I’m still learning, but it’s been fun to see how these concepts can be used to create big plays.
My playbook collection
- Multiple: This one’s a mix of everything, so I can switch things up based on what my team’s good at.
- 3-3-5 Tite: The “Tite” defense is cool because it moves those outside linebackers closer to the line, making them super versatile.
- Run and Gun: It is a good playbook when you have a fast Quarterback and good Wide recivers.
Finally, I started putting together my own custom playbooks. This is where the real fun begins. I took all the stuff I learned from studying the existing playbooks and started creating my own, tailored to my specific preferences. It’s been a long process, but it’s been worth it. I now have a set of custom playbooks that I feel really comfortable with, and they’ve helped me take my game to the next level. It felt so good to use what I created to win!
So, yeah, that’s my playbook journey in “NCAA Football 25.” It’s been a lot of work, but it’s been a blast. I’m still learning new things every day, but I feel like I’ve come a long way. If you’re struggling with the playbooks, just keep at it. It takes time, but it’s worth the effort. Trust me.
Hope this helps someone out there!
