UPDATE: On the Revamped Passing section, for a Hard Bullet Pass, you want to release RIGHT BEFORE you get to the "Yellow". Getting inside the Yellow will lead to a slight inaccuracy penalty. Also, different Quarterbacks have bigger/smaller "Red" areas. Bad QB on Heisman will have a HUGE red area, meaning it's very easy to throw inaccurate balls. Hope this helps!
I’m someone who has never watched a game of American football in my life. I watched a short video on the rules of the game just before I bought this game because it looked so fun. This video is EXACTLY what I needed as a beginner and should have more views
We don’t deserve you my dude. Not in this game & not in madden. You do All the leg work for us who can’t play enough to figure it out. Thank you for that!
Playing CFB 25 is so different from any other football game because of how honestly realistic it can be in a lot of situations. I find myself having to break my habit of trying to cheese the CPU and animations, which is how Madden usually plays. I've realized that since it's more realistic, I have to make calls and reads based off of what you see in real life. This video helped a lot.
Eat advise I can say would be, read the play formation. If you come across a two te set half back in the back field and maybe two receivers. Chances are it’s run play but also understanding your opponent if your playing online. If he’s a pass heavy then chances are he’s just a passer but if you come around an OG and he pounds the rock all day and slices you up in pass game then it’s all IQ there to read the plays.
This is for Heisman difficulty CPU, I don't usually play online against other people, so it might be different for online play. I'm more of a defensive guy so I caught on kinda quick but the thing that helped me the most was finding the best formations and running man most of the time. My go to is a 3-3-5 tight defense. If there are 3 receivers, I run nickel. If there are 2 or less, I run 3-4. If there are 4 then I run the dime package. I will mix in blitzes and zones based off of different scenarios if I know I need pressure or need to stop a deep pass. I will sometimes use defensive adjustments, but there are so many you can do, and so little time to call them in an actual game, so I try and make sure my coverages are good in their base formations, which is also why I mainly run man. I will play whoever is covering the middle of the field, which is usually a linebacker or safety. I set the heat seeker in the settings to 200 also, as I've found I am just terrible at getting my user to get clean tackles otherwise. Also a huge piece of advice is KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF OF THE RT/R2 BUTTON. Pressing that button has singlehandedly given me the most amount of missed tackles. It's a force of habit from playing offense on NCAA 14 so long because that sprint button did numbers, but it works way differently now. Sometimes it helps if you really need to chase someone down, but I find that using it habitually will get the offense to break free more often. I legit will try to hold my controller where my finger is off that button, because I will inevitably try and press it if I don't. LT/L2 is great for making sure your player stays parallel to the line of scrimmage, and I use it a lot before the HB gets the handoff or right as I'm dropping into coverage, but as soon as I find my zone or the receiver I need to cover, I let off on it. Besides all that, I would just start to try and recognize the routes/running lanes you will have to cover as your user, and stick to your zone. Hope this advice helps a bit!
@@TheLemon420 thanks bro i use MLB and I’m just so lost out there and I always find myself using the turbo this was amazing advice and it’s appreciated bro
Excellent advice, thank you so much for taking the time to actually explain the different passes. First game I played after watching, my QB went 16 for 21 for 244 yds, 5 tds and no ints. By far my best game passing. Still have a hard time switching to my WR in time to select the type of catch.
Thank you for the kind words, all credit to you, congrats on the success! “Clicking on”, certainly takes some practice and muscle memory. HUGE add on once you get it done though!
Same. You have to use the L2 to strafe. It has to be a split second on sacks and tfl just like real life. It’s hard to get a sack but if you do it right it’s so satisfying!
take back what i said.. you make that sound so easy dude... nothing changed for me lol I'm jealous on how good you are, I don't ever remember having this much difficulty on a football game. (passing) (i really believe at one point) good tips man.. its funny i am a legend at running the ball, know exactly what i need to do to get some yards.. now passing.. well lets just say im better at small ball than being an actual QB... i get going than try something that will help with future plays and than INT happens.. so thank you!
best video i’ve ever watched never realized i drifted back so much and how hitting r2 to roll out without being necessary would make them shed quicker made me 10x better at pocket presence in three minutes
I've watched other vids but dude yours is by far the best my guy. You take your time and keep repeating yourself to make sure we get it stamped in our brain. Keep doing what you're doing!
Want to say the way you take your time explaining all this is legit helpful. Going to run some games in a bit and then watch the newest video. Great stuff!
Hey Civil I'm curious if you permanently switched to revamped passing or still play with freeform but just show revamped in this tutorial. If you could tell me it would be greatly appreciated so I can pick that type of passing.
A video focusing more on throwing into the open space rather than focusing on reading the coverages and creating better plays (not having multiple routes attacking the same part of the field) would be an awesome video to go a bit deeper into
This was really well done, it's like the "little things" that really enhance your game play! Haven't played football games since prolly Madden 16? So getting back into NCAA 25 been a bit rough, but your defense video should help 💪🤙
Jet pass defense and wildcat defense. People are just walking down the field with one play. I’ve seen it in tournaments and in Regs. JET PASS DEFENSE PLEASE
@@54Burg thing is I don’t struggle at all on offense, it’s too easy. It’s lack of D that kind of makes this game pointless. It’s literally first to make a mistake.
I just don’t find it fun, it’s not skill to score a TD, and stopping someone is usually them throwing it directly to you or something in error so again no skill. I tried putting my pad down and letting the CPU select my D plays and play D for me. I. 4 games I got 10 picks, not even joking.
Any chance you can do a video on how to user pass rush? I play Ultimate team with 2 friends and I’m on the D-line. There seems to be more depth here than I thought after not playing for many years. The white and blue dots make it seem like I need to press the buttons that appear to build up my dots or something? I’m not sure. It feels all luck based to me right now.
Dude you made this so simple compared to others. I haven’t played a football game since ncaa 14. College ball is where it’s at and you have easily made me enjoy my experience even more. Subscribed!
I played FOUR SEASONS of road to glory without realizing you could lead your passes... if it was ever explained in the tutorials I totally missed it. Thanks for this video.
I'm using the revamped passing in my dynasty, but it feels like the meter is broken. I can use it fine in practice, but in my dynasty my QBs never get the full meter, it's either a high arc lofted pass, or it's red and inaccurate and there's no middle ground. I have yet to see even a little yellow in the meter. My QBs have accuracy in the 80's so I didn't think it would be too low, especially when I'm throwing screens and short crossers that don't have the full meter. Any ideas?
Yellow is not actually a perfect bullet pass. Yellow means there’s a slight chance the ball will be off target. The arc is granular - the longer you hold it, the more of a bullet pass it is no matter the color. I’ve never had the issue you’re describing though. My only guess would be pressure
So…. How do I layer the ball on a deep pass, i do a quick pass to to lob it but the defender still breaks it up or picks it. Or sometimes no matter the throw he over leads the throw
Another route I’ve found great success audibling the running back to is the corner route. Whatever side he’s on by the QB. If he’s right to the QB then it’s right dpad. Then left of QB it’s left in dpad. And I’m pretty sure you can stem it. I like to run it out of like trips tightend set a lot. If you don’t mind would you test some combos out and see if you can come up with some good hot route audibles?
The leading just straight up doesn’t work half the time. Especially on deep balls. Constantly getting passes picked thrown inside or short to the safety when I’m pressing out and up.
The problem I have, is when I have a guy 4 steps ahead on a streak and I throw it and it gets picked off. If I bullet it, then it’s picked no matter how far behind the defender is. If I lob it, it hangs in the air too long and the defender speed boosts up to my receiver and picks it off. I cannot for the life of me throw over linebackers over the middle either, when I have an open in route 20 yards down the field.
Do you know how to use touch passes ? This vid showed lobs and bullets but there’s a third option . If you only fill the meter up a little bit , like half or less , it throws a touch pass..which is ideal for what you described . Enough zip to get there but enough arc to go over a defenders head
@@LOLstickvid gotcha . It takes a little getting used to . I mess it up a lot . But if I understood your description correctly than ya it should be what solves ur problem . Good luck !
While these are all good tips, using them in training/practice mode is completely different than in a real game. Would like to see them in "real" action.
@@MisterCiv What difficulty and do you use custom sliders? I NEVER get anywhere close to enough time to pass (sans quick slants ) . Also you talked about never taking a step back when passing, to get better protection, but even in your videos, you do take steps back. Confusing. I'm using Texas A&M on AA btw.
For some reason ALL comebacks and hitches I throw get intercepted no matter what timing I use …it’s crazy they literally don’t want no more hitches or curls in this game it’s ugly
The game does a REALLY poor job of explaining any of this. Well anything really. It assumes you have been playing madden for years. And the need to change blocking schemes and routes is ridiculous for new players. The blocking seems particularly bad.
U r not a traditional gamer! U have played real football before ! U played in a spread system with half field reads and backside principles ! Some of your verbage made me think this
UPDATE: On the Revamped Passing section, for a Hard Bullet Pass, you want to release RIGHT BEFORE you get to the "Yellow". Getting inside the Yellow will lead to a slight inaccuracy penalty.
Also, different Quarterbacks have bigger/smaller "Red" areas. Bad QB on Heisman will have a HUGE red area, meaning it's very easy to throw inaccurate balls. Hope this helps!
Would you still recommend placement and accuracy over revamped? Or has your extended testing changed your opinion?
@@Kidtnt27revamped is EASIER. placement and accuracy is more high level
Hmm I still feel like yellow passes go exactly where I want them to more so than passes in the blue
Why do you recommend pass lead none
I’m someone who has never watched a game of American football in my life. I watched a short video on the rules of the game just before I bought this game because it looked so fun. This video is EXACTLY what I needed as a beginner and should have more views
Welcome to a great game!
Brooooo me too😂 im fckn loving this game and gonna start watching good ol American football
Glad you like it! Hook Em Horns! 🤘
Hey welcome aboard bud! Hope you enjoy the sport.
@@CelayahI thought I was the only one 😂😂
We don’t deserve you my dude. Not in this game & not in madden. You do All the leg work for us who can’t play enough to figure it out. Thank you for that!
I could play this game for a hundred years and not figure out the things he comes up with.
Thank you sooooo much and greatly appreciate the info bro bro💯👊🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Playing CFB 25 is so different from any other football game because of how honestly realistic it can be in a lot of situations. I find myself having to break my habit of trying to cheese the CPU and animations, which is how Madden usually plays. I've realized that since it's more realistic, I have to make calls and reads based off of what you see in real life. This video helped a lot.
I mean kinda.... but not really. Even on Heisman you can pretty easily cheese the CPU
The CPU can’t stop HB screens at all even on Heisman, super easy to drive the field the cheese it still there forsure.
Right I love it and It's even made me realize how hard of a game football is.
Can you do a video on reading the offense when you’re on defense because I have a large problem with that.😅
Eat advise I can say would be, read the play formation. If you come across a two te set half back in the back field and maybe two receivers. Chances are it’s run play but also understanding your opponent if your playing online. If he’s a pass heavy then chances are he’s just a passer but if you come around an OG and he pounds the rock all day and slices you up in pass game then it’s all IQ there to read the plays.
I meant best, Auto correct🤦🏽♂️
This is for Heisman difficulty CPU, I don't usually play online against other people, so it might be different for online play.
I'm more of a defensive guy so I caught on kinda quick but the thing that helped me the most was finding the best formations and running man most of the time. My go to is a 3-3-5 tight defense. If there are 3 receivers, I run nickel. If there are 2 or less, I run 3-4. If there are 4 then I run the dime package. I will mix in blitzes and zones based off of different scenarios if I know I need pressure or need to stop a deep pass. I will sometimes use defensive adjustments, but there are so many you can do, and so little time to call them in an actual game, so I try and make sure my coverages are good in their base formations, which is also why I mainly run man.
I will play whoever is covering the middle of the field, which is usually a linebacker or safety. I set the heat seeker in the settings to 200 also, as I've found I am just terrible at getting my user to get clean tackles otherwise.
Also a huge piece of advice is KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF OF THE RT/R2 BUTTON. Pressing that button has singlehandedly given me the most amount of missed tackles. It's a force of habit from playing offense on NCAA 14 so long because that sprint button did numbers, but it works way differently now. Sometimes it helps if you really need to chase someone down, but I find that using it habitually will get the offense to break free more often. I legit will try to hold my controller where my finger is off that button, because I will inevitably try and press it if I don't.
LT/L2 is great for making sure your player stays parallel to the line of scrimmage, and I use it a lot before the HB gets the handoff or right as I'm dropping into coverage, but as soon as I find my zone or the receiver I need to cover, I let off on it.
Besides all that, I would just start to try and recognize the routes/running lanes you will have to cover as your user, and stick to your zone.
Hope this advice helps a bit!
@@TheLemon420great help, thank you sir!!
@@TheLemon420 thanks bro i use MLB and I’m just so lost out there and I always find myself using the turbo this was amazing advice and it’s appreciated bro
Excellent advice, thank you so much for taking the time to actually explain the different passes. First game I played after watching, my QB went 16 for 21 for 244 yds, 5 tds and no ints. By far my best game passing. Still have a hard time switching to my WR in time to select the type of catch.
Just noticed, first game I’ve played my QB didn’t get sacked. Thank you again!
Thank you for the kind words, all credit to you, congrats on the success!
“Clicking on”, certainly takes some practice and muscle memory. HUGE add on once you get it done though!
I needed this video. I throw way too many picks so I can’t wait to try these tips out and start improving my passing in college football 25.
brooo we need a tackling videooo.. the amount of tackles for a loss and sacks i whiffff is crazyyyyy. great content tho
Don't worry everyone is that isn't playing on the low ass difficulty
@@damewhinmy dynasty been mucking shit on super sim but when I manual int’s left n right 🤦♂️ covers win’t play deep zones n shit
Same. You have to use the L2 to strafe. It has to be a split second on sacks and tfl just like real life. It’s hard to get a sack but if you do it right it’s so satisfying!
take back what i said.. you make that sound so easy dude... nothing changed for me lol
I'm jealous on how good you are, I don't ever remember having this much difficulty on a football game. (passing)
(i really believe at one point) good tips man.. its funny i am a legend at running the ball, know exactly what i need to do to get some yards.. now passing.. well lets just say im better at small ball than being an actual QB... i get going than try something that will help with future plays and than INT happens.. so thank you!
best video i’ve ever watched never realized i drifted back so much and how hitting r2 to roll out without being necessary would make them shed quicker made me 10x better at pocket presence in three minutes
This is the video we all needed for this game. Especially considering that it’s MUCH more challenging than any other previous edition.
I’m on a 8 game win streak since I joined civil gg🔥
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I've watched other vids but dude yours is by far the best my guy. You take your time and keep repeating yourself to make sure we get it stamped in our brain. Keep doing what you're doing!
Want to say the way you take your time explaining all this is legit helpful. Going to run some games in a bit and then watch the newest video. Great stuff!
Hey Civil I'm curious if you permanently switched to revamped passing or still play with freeform but just show revamped in this tutorial. If you could tell me it would be greatly appreciated so I can pick that type of passing.
A video focusing more on throwing into the open space rather than focusing on reading the coverages and creating better plays (not having multiple routes attacking the same part of the field) would be an awesome video to go a bit deeper into
GREAT STUFF
One of my favorite guy’s for Madden/CF 25
This was really well done, it's like the "little things" that really enhance your game play! Haven't played football games since prolly Madden 16? So getting back into NCAA 25 been a bit rough, but your defense video should help 💪🤙
Jet pass defense and wildcat defense. People are just walking down the field with one play. I’ve seen it in tournaments and in Regs. JET PASS DEFENSE PLEASE
I like to grab a safety and as soon as I see that motion I'm atracking the edge. It can at least make them cut back
Thank you for explaining pass leading! Best explanation I have seen.
Am I the only one who sticks it on classic? Too old to learn a new way to pass every year 😂
nah all good but you are leaving a lot of passing control on the table and you can be sure your opponents are using it.
@@54Burg thing is I don’t struggle at all on offense, it’s too easy. It’s lack of D that kind of makes this game pointless. It’s literally first to make a mistake.
@@turns2ashes First to make a mistake...spot on. This game is fun but can be ROUGH lol.
I just don’t find it fun, it’s not skill to score a TD, and stopping someone is usually them throwing it directly to you or something in error so again no skill. I tried putting my pad down and letting the CPU select my D plays and play D for me. I. 4 games I got 10 picks, not even joking.
Me too man.
When u use revamped do u ever use the LT, like free form in madden?
No, it’s only for placement or placement and accuracy.
this was super helpful! subbed
Oh man. I shade my linemen all over the place haha. Has saved me so many times.
What playbook is that ?
Perfect use of Iowa for the example of not being able to get open and throw the ball away, lol.
Best coach I have found on CFB gameplay. Subscribed ✅
Thank you!
You are the best football UA-cam channel ever!!!
Need a guide on defending RPOs and the run please 🙏
Basically run man
Great stuff!!! New sub here!👍🏿🇺🇸
"Thats just... thats just football, brother" - such a great quote lol
Absolutely excellent bud 🎉 thnx 🎉 old ass gen x gamer, having issues with adapting to frostbite lol 😝
Can you do a video on how to make a Mable coverage and put the adjustments in the comments please
does LT free form work with revamped?
With this wealth of information you picked up a new sub!
Any chance you can do a video on how to user pass rush? I play Ultimate team with 2 friends and I’m on the D-line. There seems to be more depth here than I thought after not playing for many years. The white and blue dots make it seem like I need to press the buttons that appear to build up my dots or something? I’m not sure. It feels all luck based to me right now.
Dude you made this so simple compared to others. I haven’t played a football game since ncaa 14. College ball is where it’s at and you have easily made me enjoy my experience even more. Subscribed!
THANK YOU brother
You sir, changed my life, offensively atleast;)
Great video man.
I’m not a beginner at all but this was a very informal video good job
What’s your tips for somebody who is usually #1-3 in passing yards but always has 50/50 split on tds/ints
It sounds like you are a big play type of guy so I’ll say take what the defense gives you and check downs can be your best friend.
Do I have to go to setting every single game I play a friend or online or does it stay?
Practice mode and mini games are actually worth it In this game
I need you to show all this while using lower team playing high caliber team and see if it works the same
@MisterCiv1 dont even know what that mean but ok
Anyone know if they are going to let us audible on RTG or are we stuck watching coach call stupid plays when down in the fourth?
I played FOUR SEASONS of road to glory without realizing you could lead your passes... if it was ever explained in the tutorials I totally missed it. Thanks for this video.
That's common football video game sense. Its only been in Madden for years , in some form or another.
Simply thanks
Nice to support a lions fan
How do you go down as a qb behind the line.
On revamped passing ...am i still hold down L2 (PS5) during the pass...or not ? Thanks
No, do NOT hold it down!
You had my subscription at the 89 Bad Boys shirt😂
my favorite shirt
@@MisterCiv I grew up in Detroit during that era. #detroitvseverybody
i remember on madden you can shift a WR to the left or right side of the line. how do you do that???
Use the stick or D pad, but the receiver has to be off the line to move
Passing already is easy, just got done a season with navy and my qb went around 115-150 2000 yards 20td and 1 INT using placement and accuracy setting
2k yards is horrible.
@@jacobshort3606 not when your using NAVY
@@jacobshort3606 i checked my stats went
164/205 80% 2,438yds 23td 1int
Is there a way to Shorten the length of the videos! Information is very useful.
I feel like the Info would be much less Useful if I shortened it. Try to keep each segment 2-4 minutes Long!
I'm using the revamped passing in my dynasty, but it feels like the meter is broken. I can use it fine in practice, but in my dynasty my QBs never get the full meter, it's either a high arc lofted pass, or it's red and inaccurate and there's no middle ground. I have yet to see even a little yellow in the meter. My QBs have accuracy in the 80's so I didn't think it would be too low, especially when I'm throwing screens and short crossers that don't have the full meter. Any ideas?
Yellow is not actually a perfect bullet pass. Yellow means there’s a slight chance the ball will be off target. The arc is granular - the longer you hold it, the more of a bullet pass it is no matter the color.
I’ve never had the issue you’re describing though. My only guess would be pressure
Any idea why I can’t custom stem when my bunch is to the right side of the field?
Bug. Gotta Re corner route
great video nice work
What do i press to be able to pass?
For anyone wondering placement and accuracy is a ton better than revamped as long as you get used to it.
Go broncos. Go lions. Let’s go
Great video
So…. How do I layer the ball on a deep pass, i do a quick pass to to lob it but the defender still breaks it up or picks it. Or sometimes no matter the throw he over leads the throw
That’s when you want to hold the left trigger while pass leading it high & away from defender & click on to get in position to catch it
@@DC00P thanks I’ll give it a try
Why is my wr getting OPI and why am I overthrowing with my rb
Another route I’ve found great success audibling the running back to is the corner route. Whatever side he’s on by the QB. If he’s right to the QB then it’s right dpad. Then left of QB it’s left in dpad. And I’m pretty sure you can stem it. I like to run it out of like trips tightend set a lot. If you don’t mind would you test some combos out and see if you can come up with some good hot route audibles?
The leading just straight up doesn’t work half the time. Especially on deep balls. Constantly getting passes picked thrown inside or short to the safety when I’m pressing out and up.
Try increasing your “pass lead reticle”, mine is at 20!
@@MisterCiv will do thanks!
Will revamped passing be in madden? Anyone know?
Don’t think so ):
I like revamp passing
The problem I have, is when I have a guy 4 steps ahead on a streak and I throw it and it gets picked off. If I bullet it, then it’s picked no matter how far behind the defender is. If I lob it, it hangs in the air too long and the defender speed boosts up to my receiver and picks it off. I cannot for the life of me throw over linebackers over the middle either, when I have an open in route 20 yards down the field.
Do you know how to use touch passes ? This vid showed lobs and bullets but there’s a third option . If you only fill the meter up a little bit , like half or less , it throws a touch pass..which is ideal for what you described . Enough zip to get there but enough arc to go over a defenders head
@@dustinschalk8825 I’ve tried, but I’ll have to work on them
@@LOLstickvid gotcha . It takes a little getting used to . I mess it up a lot . But if I understood your description correctly than ya it should be what solves ur problem . Good luck !
While these are all good tips, using them in training/practice mode is completely different than in a real game. Would like to see them in "real" action.
Checkout my channel “Civil Premium”
We post Daily Gameplay Videos there!
@@MisterCiv What difficulty and do you use custom sliders? I NEVER get anywhere close to enough time to pass (sans quick slants ) . Also you talked about never taking a step back when passing, to get better protection, but even in your videos, you do take steps back. Confusing. I'm using Texas A&M on AA btw.
For some reason ALL comebacks and hitches I throw get intercepted no matter what timing I use …it’s crazy they literally don’t want no more hitches or curls in this game it’s ugly
@MisterCiv1 nice! What did I win?
@MisterCiv1 niiice!!!!!! What did I win ?????
I keep switching between placement and accuracy and revamped but imma stay on revamped because I love being able to throw the ball over people heads
Revamped is not as good as precision and accuracy
Go Lions
all good, except when you're the visiting team of the overly powerful homefield advantage.
def hard on the road. checkout the first play!
Do you have a Mid-west accent?
From southern Michigan!
The Game won't let sanders rock his sleeve..it's very annoying
Dude got BLOWNT UP @13:20
The game does a REALLY poor job of explaining any of this. Well anything really. It assumes you have been playing madden for years. And the need to change blocking schemes and routes is ridiculous for new players. The blocking seems particularly bad.
🫡
@MisterCiv1 sweet
Revamped is not the best type of passing.
I said it was easiest for beginners!
@@MisterCivwhat is the best passing settings that you use personally?
YELLOW IS NOT A PERFECT BULLET PASS
That’s been my experience on revamped!
U r not a traditional gamer! U have played real football before ! U played in a spread system with half field reads and backside principles !
Some of your verbage made me think this
How in the world are people still playing xbox over ps5 lol
Because we aren't gatekeeping preferences and pro consumer hardware, but idk stay judgmental I guess
Lol, they tried to make this game way too technical. It's just football.
@MisterCiv1 sweet!
Must be pay to play league if you have time to watch that blue bar
Why do you recommend pass lead off