The long-awaited new mode of College Football 25 - Dynasty Mode is here. In this new mode, players can choose to be a player on the field, a coach leading their team to victory, or the organizer of Ultimate Team.

For players who choose to be players, they will find that being a defensive player is very difficult to get started, even more difficult than any previous football video game. Because in this game, as a defender, you need to understand which play is most effective in each situation, when to control players, and the ins and outs of defense, which takes a long time.

However, after reading the tips and strategies provided in this guide, you will definitely have a better grasp of defensive skills and be able to help your team build your dynasty on the field.

Don’t Be Too Aggressive

From the perspective of the audience, a very aggressive defense is definitely more interesting than a normal and conservative defense, because the audience likes to see that no one is willing to sit on their heels and wait for the right opportunity to come. However, as a defender, this is also what you do as a player to stop the other team from advancing.

Many times, the blitzkrieg played by the quarterback on your team is likely to lead to a big pass or touchdown opportunity for the opponent. So what you need to do at this time is to let the other team get two or three yards of offensive opportunities, and then when they think they are going to win, let all the players return to their own lines. This will make the other quarterback panic and lose his pace.

Let NPCs Do Their Own Things

Speaking of the aggressiveness just now, many players will try to intercept RB or WR. The first reaction is to switch to the player closest to them. This is wrong because it is likely to cause you to miss the opportunity to intercept and even lead your teammates in the wrong direction.

At this time, you can rely on some NPCs - let them intercept the ball. As “robots” controlled by artificial intelligence, they know what they need to do next, and they are also better at knocking down the opponent’s players. So you can leave it to them with confidence, and maybe prevent some major events from happening.

Stay On The Line

When you are just starting out as a defensive player or are unfamiliar with the position, the safest bet is to stay on your line. While you can choose to be a Safety or CB to protect your teammates, it is difficult for beginners to keep an eye on the quarterback and prevent the opponent from scoring.

At this time, don’t be stingy with your NCAA 25 Coins, and try your best to make your various attributes stronger, so that no matter what situation you encounter, you can deal with it well.

In contrast, it is easier to sprint on the line because you only need to try to block the opponent’s offensive line. You can use R2 boost and Right Stick to try to get past the opposing offensive players. If you do it correctly, you can even knock them down freely. Coupled with the fact that some NPCs will cover you well, you will have a lot of ease in this operation.

Follow The Coach’s Advice

In every game in College Football 25, whether you are playing offense or defense, you will have some play calls provided by your coach. When you first play, my advice is to pay close attention to what you need to do. Once you have some experience, you can consider making changes.

In the beginning, using these fixed plays is very suitable for getting used to how to defend when the ball is stolen. Once you are familiar with the feeling of controlling the players, you can give play calls later in subsequent games.

If you follow the coach’s instructions and still have poor results, you can consider spending more College Football 25 Coins to change to a more experienced coach. This may change the situation.

Don’t Hit The Ball Hard

If you follow real football games, you’ve seen situations where one player from each team has a ball and the field is wide open. The defender tries to hit the ball hard, but fails, and the other team runs by and wins.

The same applies in College Football 25, and when you find yourself in this situation on the field, remember to try to steal it. First, you need to run at the ball carrier with all your might, and your screen will automatically display the steal animation. Don’t hesitate and let this situation continue.

Don’t worry about knocking down the other players, because your goal is to make them lose their composure. This operation can be a little difficult, so you can practice it a few times. Once you get familiar with it, you can then introduce unfamiliar elements during the sprint to make your defensive skills more powerful.

After reading this guide, are you more confident in being an outstanding defensive player? I hope you can lead your team to win more victories in this Dynasty Mode. If you have more information you want to know, you can find the answer in IGGM Discord!