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Bears Offense

This ELITE Offense Has Some Of The BEST Pass Plays IN The Game Along With My FAVORITE Run In Madden 26! (Direct Snap)

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Vikings Defense

This Vikings defense has a bit of everything. An elite loop blitz, consistent sheds, and one of the most well-rounded defensive schemes in Madden 26.

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Benkerts Dimes Offense

This Dominant Offense from Dcroft has won him thousands of Dollars and a trip to a Live Event! Learn the exact Set Ups used by one of the best players in the world!

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Cardinals Offense

A unique twist on META Formations, this Offense combines the best of Off-META and META to give you easy Touchdowns and lots of W's

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49ers Offense

An Explosive, yet Simple Offense designed to pick up easy Yards on the ground & Underneath, while being able to Bomb your Opponent at any moment

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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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Fresno State Offense

This Offense requires few Adjustments, yet contains some of the best Passing Plays in the game! Use simple concepts that gain big yards!

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Baylor Offense

The most explosive & high powered Offense on the site, featuring numerous 5 Wide Formations, home run Run Game, and easy Dots

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3-3 Over Defense

The exact Defense that has lead Civil to a MASSIVE Online Win Streak. Easy Set Up that works perfect in All Gamemodes and for Any Skill Level

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Oregon State Offense V2

Focused on a High-Powered Passing Attack, this is the Offense Coach Dcroft has ran in Tournaments & Online Play, Dominating Every Defense he sees

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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

The EXACT Defensive Abilities You Want To Use In Madden 26!

Overview:

Abilities listed below are ordered by priority

TOP SAFETIES - Deep Out Zone / Deep Zone KO , Mid Zone KO, Pick/Lurk Artist

OUTSIDE CBS - Deep Out Zone / Deep Zone KO , Mid Zone KO, Pick/Lurk Artist, Flat Zone KO

SLOT CB - Midzone KO, Pick Artist

SUB LBS - Midzone KO, Pick Artist

EDGE PASS RUSHERS - Double Or Nothing, Edge Threat, Extra Credit

INTERIOR PASS RUSHERS - Double Or Nothing, Extra Credit, Interior Threat

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This week's META Buster

The BEST Way To Attack The Sidelines

Overview:

My FAVORITE CFB26 Route Combo!

Stem Down Corner
Slot Fade

This is the best way to attack the sideline in CFB26

This week's META Buster

Throwing Streaks Vs Man Coverage With Small Pass Lead!

Overview:

The Most OP Passing Settings

If you follow these Passing Settings, and learn this new trick I'm going to show you, you'll 10x your Passing Game overnight

Settings:

Passing Type: Placement & Accuracy, unless you have a QB Accuracy Ability, then go Placement.

Passing Slowdown: Off

Pass Lead Increase: Small

Reticle Speed: 7/20

Visibilities: User Only

The Why Behind This

Pass Lead Increase set to None opens up our ability to Free Form. Basically, we're able to put the ball in exact spots that we couldn't before, by holding down LT/L2 while throwing the Ball. This is most obvious when Passing against Man Coverage.

Our video does a Deep Dive on how to best do this, and take advantage of Man Coverage for EASY big plays with our new Settings!

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