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Jets Offense

The EXACT Offense that has Serious 223-5 (not a typo, lol) in H2H Ranked. Learn this, and score whenever you want to.

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Dime 3-2 Defense

The exact Defensive Scheme Dcroft used to finish Top 32 in the recent MCS Ladders! Easy Blitzes w/ great Coverage!

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Jaguars Offense V2

This is the exact Scheme Dcroft just used to finish Final 32 in the recent MCS Tournament. Awesome Passing from a ton of good formations

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Vikings Offense V2

The second version of our Vikings Offense, this utilizes a Strong Undercenter Run Game, while letting us run the best Passing Plays in the game!

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Nickel 3-3 Odd Defense

This 33 Mint Defense holds the best 5 and 4 Man Pressure in the game. Get instant, quick pressure on the QB, and create easy turnovers.

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Dime Normal Defense

This Dime based Defense is designed around Passive Pressure with Max Coverage, forcing our Opponents to make risky throws into Coverage

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Vikings Offense V1

Easy Passes. Awesome RPOs. Lots of Touchdowns. This Scheme is great for ALL Skill Levels, and has QUICKLY become one of the best Offenses in Madden

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Jaguars Offense V1

This Offense contains nearly every Formation you could ever want. Great Pass Play after Great Pass Play, this Scheme is incredible against Online Opponents

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Chargers Offense

This Pro Style Offense, focused on the "UTrips Formation" is PERFECT for making Offense EASY, and scoring a whole lotta Touchdowns

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Patriots Defense

Unleashing a Toxic "Send 2" Defensive META, this Defense will drive your opponents crazy trying to beat! Also compatible with our "Texans" Single Mug Defense!

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Saints Offense

This META Breaking Offense is perfect for Players of any skill level or Gamemode. This Offense forces Defenses to STRUGGLE

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Texans Defense

The Dominant Defense that has taken over Madden 26. Coach Dcroft went 100-1 running this Defense. With a Simple Pressure Set Up, and the best Run Defense we've ever had, this Defense is PERFECT for all players.

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The Simple Guide To Defense

This "Simple Guide" will set you up for success on Defense in Madden 26. Our #1 Goal: Make. Them. WORK.

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Chiefs Defense

Focused on Simple Blitzes with Great Coverage behind them. This Defense has gotten Civil numerous 10 Win Guantlets!

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Raiders Offense

10 Win Gauntlet Offense. Easy Pass Plays, built to defeat the best META Defenses!

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Eagles Offense

Numerous formations, easy set ups, and simple reads. This Offense has enough diversity for CFM, and enough firepower to dominate the best players in the world

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Dime 1-4 Defense

With 3 SIMPLE Blitzes, this has easily become the best Pass Defense in Madden 25! And for Runners, we have access to easy Run D inside the same Playbook

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UTrips Offense

Our most requested Scheme of Madden 25, this Offense is PERFECT for players regardless of their skill level. These Route Combos are built to destroy Man & Zone, and easily let you move down the field

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Nickel 3-3 Cub Defense (Mini Scheme)

One of the best up and coming Defenses in Madden 25, this has the best 5 on 5 Blitz in the game that comes in INSTANTLY, forcing the Offense to always fear your pressure

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Chiefs Offense

Built around the best RPO in the game, this unique Offense will frustrate your Opponents and make scoring touchdowns seem EASY

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Bunch X Nasty Offense

This Scheme can be ran alongside our Bunch Str Offset, and our Trips TE Flex Scheme. This is High Powered & Easy To Use!

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4-3 61 Even Defense

This Easy, 4 Man Blitz Defense has Built In Run Defense, with a Simple To Execute Blitz that can be ran on any play

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DBL Mug Defense

This Scheme breaks down the popular Double Mug Defense, with easy to run Set Ups

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Trips TE Flex Offense

This formation has the best "Power Play" in Madden 25! Found inside DET, PHI, and LV playbooks, this Offense is simple yet High Level

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Bunch Strong Offset Offense

One of the most High-Powered & Explosive Offenses in Madden 25, this is PERFECT to combat the META

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Bunch Offset Offense

Compatible with a ton of Bunch Playbooks, this Formation is perfect for those looking for ELITE passing

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Packers Offense

This Packers Offense uses multiple formations to take advantage of easy "Money Routes" that Defenses struggle to defense

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Bengals Offense

This Offense focuses on 3 Formations, and uses the best Passing Concepts inside of Madden!

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Defending The META

Defense

Our Database on how to Defend the best formations in Madden 25! Works with ANY Defense!

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Madden 24 Schemes

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Pittsburgh Offense

An Off-Meta Style Offense, this focuses on numerous concepts that will keep your Opponent constantly guessing

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Nickel 33 Stack Defense

This Final 4, $25,000 Tournament Defense! This is great Pass D, with the BEST Run Defense in the game!

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Ohio State Offense V2

This $25,000 Tournament Winning Offense is unstoppable when ran correctly. A dominant Ground Game with Easy Pass plays anyone can run.

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Bowling Green Offense

Filled with a TON of Money Plays, this Scheme is AWESOME for anyone looking to Score a LOT of points FAST

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Nickel 33 Mint Defense

Easy-To-Use Blitz, backed by Elite Coverage Shells. This Defense is designed to get constant pressure on the Offense, while allowing you to use easy Defensive Coverages

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Arkansas Offense

The perfect Offense for Players of all Skill Levels & Gamemodes, this O has Elite Passing Plays with a High Level RPO Attack

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Dime Rush Defense

This Defense can be found in every Playbook, and takes advantage of numerous Defensive Backs making Passing againts it almost impossible

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Oregon State Offense

This Offense showcases the new High Powered unique plays added to CFB26, by combining a dominating RPO game, Ground Attack, and Passing Concepts

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Arkansas St Offense

A combination of Big-Plays, Baby Dots, and designed for all game modes, this Offense is perfect for players of all types

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Tulane Offense

Designed with Big-Plays in mind, this Offenses has a heavy focus on the Gun Bunch TE, where you'll have your choice of Scoring options

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24 Single Mug Defense

Using high level, yet easy-to-run Blitzes, along with Lockdown Run Defense, AND being found in over 50 PBs, this Defense is perfect for anyone

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Ohio State Offense V1

A simple Offense utilizing 2 Popular Formations, and a Singleback Formation with an RPO no one can stop!

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2-4 DBL Mug Defense

Scheme simple Blitz, found in the deep hours of the night, will change everything for you. Using "Stunts", we generate QUICK pressure for you.

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UCLA Offense

This High-Level Passing Offense is meant for Players looking to Dot their opponents Up & Down the Field

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The SIMPLE Guide To Defense

This "Simple" Guide to Defense will get you on the right track to playing Defense that makes your Opponent WORK for every score.

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61 Defense

An aggressive, high pressure Defense. Designed to force quick turnovers, and shut down the run game

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Illinois Pistol Offense

This is a great Dynasty & Run Heavy Pistol Scheme, with deadly Passing Plays to compliment!

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UNLV Option Offense

A Run Heavy style Scheme, with Easy Pass Plays to Dot Aggressive Defenses. Use this Scheme to Run a True Option Bases Offense!

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Nickel 3-3 Stack (Man Version)

A Man Coverage based Defense designed at getting Quick Pressure with snug coverage behind it. Advanced Level Defense.

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Buffalo Offense

With a dedicated Dynasty Section, and numerous undefeated Gauntlet Runs, this Scheme has what you need to score no matter what Gamemode you play

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Wisconsin Offense

With a heavy focus on Gun Trips TE, this Offense is lethal inside of both CUT & Dynasty, with Quick & Easy Plays that beat every Coverage

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Wake Forest Offense

This Simple Scheme combines the best RPO in CFB 25, with a Passing Attack that Defenses can only dream of stopping. We've designed this for EVERY Gamemode

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3-3-5 Mint Defense

$25,000 Tournament Winning Defense. This contains an easy to set up Blitz, with simple run Defense and Coverages behind it.

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Michigan Offense

Possibly the best Passing Scheme in CFB, this Offense lead Dcroft to 1st place in the first ever CFB 25 Live Tournament ($25,000)! This has high level route concepts designed to dominate the best Defenses in the game.

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Nickel 3-3 Stack Defense (Zone Version)

This Defense is simple enough for every skill level, yet has the elite potential to lockdown ANY Opponent!

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Georgia Offense

This explosive Scheme is perfect for any Gamemode, with Elite Route Combos for Online Gameplay, and a section dedicated to Dynasty!

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Alabama Offense

This Scheme deep dives the Alabama Bunch TE, containing some of the most explosive plays in CFB25

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Gun Bunch Strong Offense

Based from the OK State playbook, this Offense is EXPLOSIVE and will make scoring touchdowns EASY.

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335 Penny Defense

Perfect for all skill levels. Simple Blitz, backed up with Elite Adjustments to bag every META Formation

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4-2-5 Over G Defense

This Scheme is from the 4-2-5 Defense, but our Coverage & Run D is available in every Playbook!

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This week's META Buster

Guide To Beating MIDBLITZ

Overview:

In this Week’s META Buster, we go over Motion Out HB Concepts

This is the BEST way to attack “Mug The Gap” styles of Defense

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This week's META Buster

How To Speed Boost In CFB 26

Overview:

Mastering the "Speed Boosting" Mechanic is one of the biggest game changers you can have in College Football 26. This can easily take a short 5 yard gain, into a 50 yard Touchdown! NOTES:

COD is important
Shifty is important
You can only burst TOWARDS the hand the Ball is in

HOW TO:

Hit LT / L2 on your controller as you flick the left stick up or toward the side the ball is in to trigger it cleanly.
If the ball is in the right hand, only flick your stick from 12 o'clock to 3 o'clock on your controller
If the ball is in the left hand, only flick your stick from 9 o'clock to 12 o'clock on your controller

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