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EA Sports' College Football 25 is testing the old saying that life imitates art. After a decade, EA came back to college football and created the must-play video game of the year. But for a lot of gamers who are trying to catch up on a decade of advances, or just learn a new game, there are plenty of questions.
Which offense gives players the best shot? After all, the passing game can have poor pass protection and dangerously high risks of turnovers. Ground based attacks are safer, but often less explosive. Many users have hit on the use of the Spread offense.
What is the spread offense?
With over 150 playbooks available, the basic spread playbooks is one that's worth getting to know.
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Spread football essentially is more about concepts concerning one guiding idea or formation. Teams that utilize spread football try to extend the boundaries of the field to create mismatches from a variety of looks, in real life and in College Football 25.
Josh Heupel's Tennessee team (who also have their own playbook, of course) demonstrates many of the key concepts of the spread offense. Run mostly from the shotgun formation, the spread encompasses concepts from Air Raid offenses, spread option and pro style attacks.
By working receivers into open space, opposing defenses have to play nickle and dime formations more and more and are then soft on the run. Spread tends to work best with up-tempo play because it keeps defenses from being able to substitute.
What's not great about the spread in College Football 25?
As it's a series of concepts, it's not so much a one-size fits all. Smaller, quicker defenses handle the spread better than chugging, physical defenses. Particularly when paired with hurry-up pace, the spread can be challenging in obvious run-and-clock killing situations.
What kind of personnel are best suited for the spread?
First, a mobile quarterback is a must in the spread. The quarterback doesn't necessarily have to run the ball frequently but be able to move around enough to keep the threat of the run on the defense's mind.
Speedy running backs are helpful and a bevy of wide receiver roles are inherent in the offense, from speedy slot guys who can catch short passes to outside threats who can catch the deep ball.
Mobile offensive linemen are key, both because of the frequent faster tempo and because it's an offense predicated on space. Big guards and centers with slow feet can be exploited in the spread.
What do you think about the spread offense on College Football 25? Share your experiences below in our comments section:
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