EA SPORTS College Football 25 Walkthrough

Welcome to the TrueAchievements walkthrough for EA SPORTS College Football 25.

EA SPORTS College Football 25 is a simple 15 achievement completion and will take the average player 5-15 hours to complete. In this game, most achievements can be completed offline solo/sim, but there are some achievements that require you to play and win against real opponents. Unlike some of the previous football games, you actually have to play the game.

In this guide, we will be reviewing the best ways to gain yards, the most efficient ways to sim to the playoffs and championship, and tips for playing against other players.

With all that out of the way, let's get started!

EA ACCOUNT

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To complete this game, you will have to connect an EA account to your Xbox Live account. Having an EA account is required to play online. This is annoying but can all be done in-game. After you've opened the game for the first time you shouldn't have to mess with it again.

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DIFFICULTY

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For this walkthrough, we will be setting the difficulty to "Freshman." I'd also recommend moving all of the difficulty sliders in your favor by going into the game settings and pushing all of the user sliders to 100 and all of the CPU sliders to 0. This can be easily reset by pressing in the slider settings menu.

Player Sliders set to 100

CPU Slider set to 0

Difficulty set to "Freshman"

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TEAM

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For this walkthrough, we will be using THE Ohio State Buckeyes for "Play Now," "Dynasty," and "Road to the CFP" game modes.

You can use any team for this walkthrough, but the Buckeyes have a fantastic defense, fast running backs and receivers, and a great offensive line. These factors will make a big difference when playing the game, especially when playing online.

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PLAYS

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At several points in the walkthrough, I will give play-call suggestions. They will be formatted like this:

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Most plays listed will be in The Ohio State Buckeyes playbook, if you play as a different team (which will have a different playbook) these specific plays may be missing.

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PLAY NOW

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Every "Play Now" achievement can be earned in just a couple of games. For this walkthrough, I will be assuming you played four games to earn these achievements. It can be done in fewer than this, but it's simpler to explain this way.

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Game 1: Ball State Cardinals @ The Ohio State Buckeyes

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For this first game, you will be trying to get multiple achievements for passing and running the football. I separated this game into "Offense" and "Defense" sections. The strategies listed in these sections can be used for the rest of the game.

OFFENSE

When receiving the kickoff, run with the ball and stop behind the 20-yard line. Pressing will make your player fall to the ground, marking their spot. This will give you enough space for our first achievement, which will require you to go at least 80 yards passing for the touchdown. I'd recommend one of the following passing plays:

The goal is to score in one, giant 80-yard touchdown pass. It can be a short pass that the receiver runs all the way, or a huge pass that a receiver catches in stride. After your receiver has made the catch, you may need to make a few ballcarrier moves to evade defenders. You can juke out defenders by pressing or and can use a spin move by running forward and pressing . This may take a few attempts, but once you throw the 80-yard touchdown, "Big Play!" will unlock:

Big Play!

80+ yard passing TD

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Your next offensive drive will need to start behind the 50-yard line. This will give you enough space for our next achievement, which will require you to rush at least 50 yards for the touchdown. I'd recommend one of the following rushing plays:

The goal is to score in one, long 50-yard rushing touchdown. These outside zone plays will help your ballcarrier get past the middle of the field, getting you to open space. Be sure to use ballcarrier moves if you need to. This may take a few attempts, but once you run the 50-yard touchdown, "Breakaway Speed" will unlock:

Breakaway Speed

50+ yard rushing TD

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Once you have these knocked out, there should be plenty of time left to get 200+ yards passing and 200+ yard rushing with the same player. We are going to do this with the active Quarterback. To generate more passing yards, I'd recommend using these plays:

To get rushing yards as the QB, you can either scramble (run with the QB during a pass play by holding ) or you can rush in a designed "option" play. Scrambling can be done with any of the plays listed above, for option plays I'd recommend:

This achievement will require you to get over 200 yards in each category. If you get exactly 200 yards, the achievement will not pop, you will need to get at least one more yard. Player stats can be checked in the pause menu. Once you have over 200 yards in each category, "Dual Threat" will unlock:

Dual Threat

200+ rush yards and 200+ pass yards with same player in same game

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DEFENSE

There aren't any achievements tied to the defensive side that we need to worry about yet, but playing defense will become important part of the game later on in the walkthrough. I'd recommend sticking with the recommended plays the game gives you. I would recommend using zone defense almost exclusively, as man defense is very bad in this game. Some popular plays the game gives you that I would recommend are:

On defense, I'd recommend using a defensive lineman if you are new to football games. Getting sacks on the QB will help your team and may even cause turnovers.

Once the game ends and the outro cinematic is playing, "Let's Go!" will unlock:

Let's Go!

Complete any matchup via Play Now across all 134 teams

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Game 2: Ball State Cardinals @ Oregon St. Beavers

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For this game, you will play as the Oregon St. Beavers trying to get a turnover against the Ball State Cardinals.

While playing on defense, press and turn the "Strip ball" setting to aggressive. When the opponent has thrown the ball in the air, press to become the closest defender and press to make a play on the football. After you've recovered a fumble or caught an interception, you'll get to see an impressive chainsaw celebration and "It's a Turnover!" will unlock:

It's a Turnover!

Force a turnover with any team with unique turnover tradition

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After this achievement unlocks, you can exit the game.

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Game 3: Michigan Wolverine @ The Ohio State Buckeyes

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For this game, you will play as The Ohio State Buckeyes to beat the Michigan Wolverines on the last play of the game. While starting the game, make sure to move the quarter lengths to "1 minute." This will make unlocking this achievement much faster and allow you to start again if you have to.

In the first half, prevent the other team from scoring any points. When you have possession on offense, press and set the tempo to "Chew Clock." Run the football but be sure not to score, keeping the score 0-0 going into halftime. In the second half, prevent Michigan from scoring again, and move your offense close to the end zone. You'll need to manage the clock, which may require using timeouts by pressing . Try to get yourself within 2 or 3 yards of the endzone with 2 seconds left. Once you're in position, I'd recommend one these plays:

Once you score a touchdown with no time left and the outro cinematic is playing, "Unbelievable Finish" will unlock:

Unbelievable Finish

Score in a TD in rivalry game at home to win on last play of the game

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Game 4: Ball State Cardinals @ [Download Team]

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For this game, you will be playing as a team from the "Download Center." Before starting a "Play Now" game, exit to the main menu and tab over to the "Create and Share" section. Go to the "Download Center" and download any school. Any team will work for this achievement, I chose "McDonalds University" by LOGANPJR.

After you've downloaded a team, exit the "Download Center" and head to "Play Now." Hold , scroll down to "Team Builder" and play with your custom team. Shortly after the game starts, "From the Community" will unlock:

From the Community

Play a game with any custom school from the Download Center

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After this achievement unlocks, you can exit the game.

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ULTIMATE TEAM

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Jumping into the Ultimate Team game mode, the game will show you a couple prompts and you'll open a pack (to try and trick you into buying more lol). Once you get to the Ultimate Team main menu, "It all Starts Here" will unlock:

It All Starts Here

Start your Ultimate Team Journey

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After this, head over to the "Challenges" tab.

You need to complete 10 Ultimate Team challenges total to unlock the next achievement. Any 10 Ultimate Team challenges will do, but I'd recommend playing the "Ultimate Team 101" challenges, as they are very easy and short. Once 10 total challenges are completed, "Challenge Accepted" will unlock:

Challenge Accepted

Complete 10 Challenges in Ultimate Team

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DYNASTY

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Jumping into the Dynasty game mode, select "Start" and choose "Single Player." Select "Default Roster," choose The Ohio State Buckeyes as your school, and select "Head Coach" as your role. You can either create a new coach or choose the default coach, Brian Burns. Once you've signed a contract and arrived in the Dynasty menu, scroll down to advance and tab over to "Week 15," using .

Once you've simmed to Week 15 of the season, tab over to "CFB" with , scroll down and select "Heisman Watch." Note the five teams with Heisman candidates, we will be using the coach for each of these teams to get the "Heisman Moment" achievement. The five teams with Heisman candidate in my Dynasty were: the Oregon Ducks, the Pittsburgh Panthers, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the Georgia Bulldogs, and the Alabama Crimson Tide.

To create more User teams, tab over to "Dynasty Central" and select "Members." Press , choose to create a new member with one of the team(s) that have the Heisman candidate, choose Head coach as your role, new or default coach, sign your contract, and repeat for each team.

Once each team is created, tab over to "Dynasty Central," select "Members" and switch back to The Ohio State Buckeyes. Advance week to "Bowl Games."

The Heisman winner will be announced. This player should be one of the teams you created earlier. Switch to the team with the Heisman winner and "Heisman Moment" will unlock:

Heisman Moment

Win the Heisman Trophy

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At this point, The Ohio State Buckeyes should be invited to play in the College Football Playoff.

Making the playoffs, "Playoff Bound" will unlock:

Playoff Bound

Earn a spot in the College Football Playoff

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I'd recommend playing a little bit of each playoff game, and simming only after you have a comfortable lead. To sim the game, press and scroll down to "Super Sim," select "Jump Ahead," and select what part of the game your want to sim to.

Do this for each game in the College Football Playoff. After winning the College Football Championship and the outro cinematic is playing, "Last One Standing" will unlock:

Last One Standing

Win the College Football National Championship

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ROAD TO THE CFP

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Finishing off the walkthrough, head over to the "Road to the CFP."

"Road to the CFP" is the ranked, online mode in EA College Football 25. I'd recommend using The Ohio State Buckeyes, as you should be familiar with their playbook at this point if you've been following along. After you complete your first online game, win or lose, "Shall We Play A Game" will unlock:

Shall we play a game?

Start your Road to the College Football Playoff

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The next achievement will require you to play as a lower tier team and beat a high tier team. The Ohio State Buckeyes are a Tier 1 team, so you will have to play as a different to earn this achievement. I'd recommend using the Oklahoma Sooners as they are a very good Tier 2 team. To ensure you play against a Tier 1 team as a Tier 2/3 team, before you select "Find Opponent," adjust your search settings to "Tier 1."

Some plays from the Oklahoma playbook I like are:

Once you beat a Tier 1 team while playing as a Tier 2 team, "What an Upset" will unlock:

What an Upset

Defeat an opponent with higher Tier

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The hardest achievement in the game is "Moving on Up." Your goal for this achievement is to earn enough points to pass the "Top 78 Promoted" line on the graph seen below. While playing as a Tier 1 team, such as The Ohio State Buckeyes, each win will net you 14 points. Playing as a Tier 2 or Tier 3 team and defeating a Tier 1 team will net you even more points. On average, you will have to win 4-6 games to pass the "Top 78 Promoted" threshold.

Since you will be playing, I won't be able to give you a step-by-step guide to win each game, but I can give you some advice that has brought me success.

1. Don't be afraid to punt. Lot of players online will go for every 4th down conversion, even in their own territory. I wouldn't recommend it. Early in the game, punt the football when inside your own territory, you will get the football back.


2. Don't quit if you're down. In this game, scoring is fast. If you are down 14-0 in the first quarter, don't quit. Your opponent could throw a pick or fumble, getting you right back into the game.


3. Don't play Man Coverage. Lots of players online love running crossing routes and drag routes, and they will beat man coverage most times. Play zone defense, specifically Cover 3, Cover 4, or Cover 6.


4. Run the football. The Buckeyes have a great offensive line and running backs. Running the football, while slower than passing, can help you maintain control of the game. Lots of opponents are impatient, and when they get the football back, they may be more likely to make a mistake while trying to score fast.


5. Get turnovers. I've played 20+ Road to CFP regular season games, in at least 15 of those games, the opponent left immediately after throwing an interception. Your opponent quitting gives you a win.


6. Don't "Press", play "Inside". While on defense, if you press you will be given coverage options. Do not use "Press" coverage, you will get burned by a receiver going deep. Instead, use "Inside" coverage. Most players will use lots of crossing routes to try and go deep, playing the Inside coverage will help prevent that.

After your 10-game season is over and if you passed the "Top 78 Promoted" threshold, "Moving on Up" will unlock:

Moving on Up

Advance to Freshman in Road to the College Football Playoff

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Thank you for reading my walkthrough of EA SPORTS College Football 25. If you have been following this walkthrough from the very start, you will now have obtained 15 achievements worth 1000 Gamerscore. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding this walkthrough, please ask them in this thread, and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Congrats on another 1,000G!