3 tackling mistakes you shouldn't make in College Football 25

Tackling is one of the more crucial aspects of College Football 25 and can be the difference between making a stop or a huge mistake on any given play. Some mistakes are easy to make and can be avoided, so let's take a deeper dive into three tackling errors to be aware of.

3 tackling mistakes to avoid in College Football 25

#1, Relying on the game for help

Do not expect the game mechanics to help you out in College Football 25. The tackling mechanics are one of the more realistic in video games, meaning if you go for a tackle that would miss in real life, you will miss in the game. Do not expect to be "bailed out" by the game and be more cautious with your tackling attempts as precision is important.

#2, Taking bad routes to the ball carrier

Taking a bad route to the ball carrier will cost you in College Football 25. Unlike Madden, if you take an incorrect route to the person with the football, you are going to be punished as the game is not going to draw your player into the tackle through game mechanics.

Do not be afraid to allow the computer to make tackles and think about the route you are taking, as a bad route can result in huge gains for your opposition.

#3, Using the hit stick

In Madden, using the hit stick is a lot of fun as you can force a lot of fumbles as a result. However, you are also vulnerable to falling over, missing tackles and in general, looking amateurish.

This is even more the case in College Football 25, as the game mechanics are a lot different. If you are going to use the hit stick in this game, do not expect to see the ball on the turf often.

The offensive skill position players can bounce off hit-stick tackles and away from the defender, and a well-timed hit is not a guarantee of success. It can cause some wear and tear but with the jukes and spin moves in this game, the opposing player can easily avoid the big hit and leave you several paces behind.