EA Sports College Football 25 Game Controls: Step-by-Step Guide for Players

Nov-16-2024 PST

EA Sports College Football 25 has brought the excitement of college football back to gaming, and with it comes an array of new mechanics and controls that might be unfamiliar to players, especially for those transitioning from Madden or older NCAA Football games. To help you get started, here is a detailed step-by-step guide to mastering the controls for offense, defense, and special situations in EA Sports College Football 25.

 

1. Pre-Play Offense Controls

Player Abilities: Hold L2/LT

Show Play Art: Hold R2/RT

Pass Protection: Hold L1/LB

Fake Snap: Press R1/RB

Zoom Out Camera: Press D-Pad Up

Zoom In Camera: Press D-Pad Down

Hot Route: Press Triangle/Press Y

Audibles: Press Square/Press X

Snap Ball: Press X/Press A

Switch Player: Press Circle/Press B

Player Lock: Press L3 x2/Press LS x2

Motion Player: Hold LS Left/Right

Pre-Play Menu: Press R3/Press RS

Call Timeout: Touchpad

 

2. Passing Controls

Back Shoulder/Goalline Fade: Hold L2/Hold LT

Scramble: Hold LS + R2/Hold LS + RT

High Pass Modifier: Hold L1/Hold LB

Receiver 1: Press X/Press A

Receiver 2: Press Circle/Press B

Receiver 3: Press Square/Press X

Receiver 4: Press Triangle/Press Y

Receiver 5: Press R1/Press RB

Pump Fake: Double Tap Receiver Icon

Playmaker: Flick RS

Throw Ball Away: Press R3/Press RS

 

3. Ball in the Air (Receiving and Defending)

Strafe: Hold L2/Hold LT

Sprint: Hold R2/Hold RT

Defensive Assist: Hold L1/Hold LB

Ball Hawk: Hold Triangle/Hold Y

Run After Catch: Hold Square/Hold X

Swat: Hold Square/Hold X

Switch Player: Press Circle/Press B

Possession Catch: Hold X/Hold A

Play Receiver: Hold X/Hold A

 

4. Ball Carrier Controls

Play Celebration: Hold L2 + R2 + X/Hold LT + RT + A

Sprint: R2/RT

Pitch: L1/LB

Protect Ball: R1/RB

Jurdle: Triangle/Y

Slide (QB): Tap Square/Tap X

Dive: Hold Square/Hold X

Spin: Hold Circle or Rotate Right Stick/Hold B or Rotate Right Stick

Stiff Arm: Press X/Press A

Truck: Flick RS Up

Hesi/Back Juke: Flick RS Down

Juke: Flick RS Left/Right

Post-Play Celebration: Flick RS

 

5. Player-Locked Receiver Controls

Play Art: Hold L2/Hold LT

Just-Go Release: Press R2/Press RT

Conservative Change-up Release: Press X or Right Stick Up/Press A or Right Stick Up

Foot Fire Release: Hold Right Stick Down

Cut Out of Press: Flick Right Stick

Route Running/Move Player: Move Left Stick

6. Pre-Play Defense Controls

 Player Abilities: Hold L2/Hold LT

Show Play Art: Hold R2/RT

Defense Keys: Press R1/RB

Zoom Out Camera: Press D-Pad Up

Zoom In Camera: Press D-Pad Down

Defense Line: Press D-Pad Left

Linebackers: Press D-Pad Right

Coverage Audible: Press Triangle/Press Y

Audibles: Press Square/Press X

Switch Player: Press Circle/Press B

Hot Route: Press X/Press A

Player Lock: Press L3 x2/Press LS x2

Pre-Play Menu: Press R3/Press RS

Call Timeout: Touchpad

 

7. Defensive Coverage Mechanics

Strafe: Hold L2/Hold LT

Defensive Assist: Hold L1/Hold LB

Switch Player: Press Circle/Press B

Switch Player Directionally: Flick RS

Move Player: LS

Press/Chuck Receiver: Hold X + Left Stick/Hold A + Left Stick

 

8. Defense Pursuit Controls

Strafe: Hold L2/Hold LT

Sprint: Hold R2/Hold RT

Defensive Assist: Hold L1/Hold LB

Strip Ball: Press L1/LB

Aggressive/Dive Tackle: Press Square/Press X

Switch Player: Press Circle/Press B

Breakdown Tackle: Press X/Press A

 

9. Defense Engaged Controls

Contain: Press L2/Press LT

Speed Rush: Press R2/Press RT

Swat: Press Triangle/Press Y

Switch Player: Circle/N

Rip: Flick RS Up

Bull Rush: Flick RS Down

Club/Swim: Flick RS Left/Right

10. Blocking Mechanics

Switch Player: Circle/B

Player Movement/Block on Collision: Move LS

Aggressive Impact Block: Flick RS Up

Aggressive Cut Block: Flick RS Down

  

Conclusion

By mastering the controls outlined in this guide, you'll be well-equipped to tackle EA Sports College Football 25, whether you're a veteran or a newcomer. The game offers a dynamic and immersive experience, capturing the excitement of college football with updated mechanics and features. As you play, you'll develop your skills in both offense and defense, utilizing advanced techniques to outplay opponents.

 

To enhance your experience even further, consider using College Football 25 Coins to unlock new opportunities, improve your team, and access additional features in the game. With a firm grasp of the controls and strategic use of resources, you're all set for a successful and enjoyable college football season!