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Best Offensive Playbook in EA Sports College Football 25

Choosing the right playbook in EA Sports College Football 25 is an important decision for every player, especially since there are 140 options to choose from. Everyone rocks their style, but one playbook rises above the rest. Here is the best offensive playbook available in College Football 25.

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The Best Offensive Playbook in EA Sports College Football 25

Among the plethora of playbooks in EA College Football 25, Alabama Crimson Tide rises above the rest as the best offensive scheme. The variety that the playbook provides is excellent for players looking to air it out on the field, especially if you are a fan of the Trips TE and Bunch formations. Those familiar with Madden 24 will feel at home with this playbook while still featuring route combinations unique to College Football 25. The one downside of this offense is that it is less imaginative than other schools in the game that feature fun, trick option plays. But if being competitive from the jump is the priority, starting with Alabama’s playbook is the way to go.

The Bunch TE and Trips TE meta in Madden 24 has made it to College Football 25 with Alabama’s extensive offensive playbook. The highly malleable formations will surely conquer the College Football 25 pro scene, but that doesn’t mean other playbooks are not also viable.

Additional Worthwhile Offensive Playbooks in College Football 25

If you’re looking for other top-notch offensive schemes, playbooks like Georgia Bulldogs’ Bunch-heavy scheme should serve you well, too. It allows you to control the clock and forces your opponents into tough situations when they do have the ball. They say that the best offense is a good defense, but in reality, the best offense is just the best offense.

Another solid option is the Multiple offensive playbook. It features more formations than you can fit into a single game of College Football 25, so there isn’t a single situation you won’t be ready for. Your opponent won’t know what hit them when you open a drive with I formation and finish it in spread.

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How To Defend Against the Best Offensive Playbooks in College Football 25

Of course, more likely than not, you’re going to come up against these offensive playbooks online, and while you’ll know how to use them when you have the ball, you’ll also need to stop them when you don’t. The best plan of action is to use the best defensive playbook in College Football 25, Multiple. Like its offensive counterpart, this playbook has all kinds of looks that can go up against any offensive formation.

If you think the offensive is going to be run-heavy, you can roll out the 4-3 formation and attack the running back head-on, and when they start throwing the ball down the field after getting stuffed time and time again, the 3-4 formation is also available. The veteran College Football 25 players may also consider using the 5-2 look, which puts five defensive linemen in the game and only two linebackers. It’s a great way to stop the run and, if you have solid pass rushers, get to the quarterback quickly.

And that’s the best offensive playbook in EA Sports College Football 25. If you’re looking for more, here’s how to transfer your Road to Glory player into Madden NFL 25 Superstar Mode.

EA Sports College Football 25 is available now on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.


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