How to Intercept in College Football 25? Mastering the Art of Pickoffs

The highly anticipated College Football 25 launched worldwide on Friday after early access to the game began on Monday. This is the first college football title from EA Sports since 2013, and fans have been hopeful for the video game's return since then.

Players have spent the first week of the game's release learning the new mechanics and adjusting to the gameplay.

Snatching an interception in the game can be a major boost in helping players turn a contest around. This makes learning how to grab an interception a crucial part of giving players their best chance at leading their team to victory.

Here is a guide to intercepting the ball in EA Sports College Football 25 so you can prevent big plays down the field from opposing offenses.

How to intercept the ball in College Football 25

The key to grabbing interceptions in College Football 25 begins with timing and positioning. When the opposing quarterback throws the ball and one of your defenders is in position to make a play on the ball, you'll need to time up your jump perfectly to snatch it out of the air before the receiver gets to it.

When the ball is in the air, you can tap the B button on Xbox or the Circle button on Playstation to switch to the closest defender. You can then move the defender into position between the ball and the receiver. You'll need to be quick and precise, as the ball is in the air for a short time.

Once your defender is in position, press the Y button on Xbox or the Triangle button on Playstation to jump and make a play on the ball. The timing of the jump is key. Jump too early, and your defender will land while the ball sails over their head. Jump too late, and the receiver will already have the ball by the time the defender leaves the ground.

How Can I Use My Teammates to Help Me Get Interceptions?

If you're struggling to stay with a receiver and get interceptions on your own, you can always utilize your computer-controlled teammates to help you out.

You can control a defensive line player to try and get to the quarterback, then use the B button (Xbox) or Circle button (Playstation) to switch onto a defensive back or linebacker in coverage. This will allow the computer to drop into coverage, and you can switch to the defender in coverage and manually go for the interception.

The computer-controlled players can also grab interceptions in College Football 25 without any user input. But going for the ball yourself will give you the best chance to come down with it and flip possession instead of just knocking the pass to the ground.

Most Common Mistakes to Avoid When Trying to Intercept

Timing is everything when it comes to grabbing a potential game-changing interception in College Football 25. Try to avoid pressing Y (Xbox) or Triangle (Playstation) too early or too late when manually going for an interception.

Also, be aware of the game situation. Late in close matchups, sometimes it can be less risky to simply go for a pass breakup or stick to the receiver and ensure they can't get a clean catch.

Make sure to pay attention to formations along with down-and-distance situations. If you can read the offense and which routes receivers could be running, you'll maximize your chances by jumping the passing lane and getting the interception.

If you're struggling to master the art of interceptions, you can always use the practice mode to learn proper positioning and timing. You can also use the Coverage Skeleton and DB Battle Mini Games in the game to practice for a live matchup.

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