How to Tackle in EA College Football 25? A Step-by-Step Guide

Many users of EA College Football 25 are learning a tough lesson. Players bought the game to hit long passes and break off big runs. But if you can't defend, it's going to be a pretty frustrating game. Given the over a decade break since the last EA college football game, there are certainly some new defensive wrinkles. Which is where we come in to help with your tackling.

How to Tackle in EA College Football 25?

Video game fans are trying to work out tackling in EA College Football 25 (Photo credit: IMAGN)

Obviously, as in any other football,video game or real life, positioning is half the battle. Defenders can't make tackles if they aren't in the vicinity of the ball carrier or the receiver. Once a defender gets to the area, there are decisions still to be made. Do you go for the dive tackle, the conservative tackle, or the hit stick?

Best tackling techniques for taking down ball carriers in EA College Football 25

The conservative tackle (X button for PS5 players or A button for Xbox players) should be the bread and butter approach for most situations. Defense was significantly easier in EA's games in the late 2000s and early 2010s, but this time, being sure of a tackle is crucial. There are advantages to other modes of tackling, but the conservative tackle is the typical play to make.

Common mistakes to avoid when tackling in EA College Football 25

What problems do defenders have? They over-rely on the dive tackle or the hit stick. The dive tackle is what it sounds like, a lunge at the offensive player that will ultimately succeed or fail. It's fine to use occasionally, as in real life, when a desperate dive at the ankles is sometimes the last line of defense. But offensive players can break out of dive tackles pretty frequently.

The hit stick is the glamor play. Everybody likes to lower the boom on opposing ball carriers. The hit stick can create fumbles, but it also can lead to more missed tackles that become big offensive plays. There are situations to break it out, but use it with care.

How do I practice and improve my tackling in EA College Football 25?

As most would expect, the best way to improve tackling is, simply, to practice. Prior incarnations of EA's college football games allowed massive numbers of sacks and constant negative plays by aggressive defenses. That's not possible in this game and defense now will be more of a cautious enterprise.