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Then call them in TWO CLICKS during games.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Instead of manually moving EVERY defender, outside corner to outside third, inside safety to inside third, other corner, you get your EXACT setup instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Here's the reality:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Most people waste 15-20 seconds per play making adjustments. Your opponent is snapping the ball while you're still moving linebackers around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Custom Adjustments fix this. Pre-built setups. Instant execution. No more getting caught with your defense half-adjusted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>You can save up to 10 preset setups\u003C\u002Fstrong> from the main menu. Defense AND offense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>How to Use Custom Adjustments Mid-Game\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Step 1:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Hold down the play icon you want. Let's say \u003Cstrong>Mid Blitz\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Step 2:\u003C\u002Fstrong> You'll see options for three custom adjustments you already set up\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Step 3:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Select \u003Cstrong>Blitz Cover Three\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Step 4:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Defense is TOTALLY set up. Every player exactly where you want them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>No manual adjustments. No wasted time. No getting caught mid-adjustment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>How to Set Up Custom Adjustments\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Navigate:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Create and Share > Custom Adjustments\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>You can create adjustments for defense AND offense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>Creating a Defensive Custom Adjustment\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Step 1: Basic Coaching Setup\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Click \u003Cstrong>Create Adjustment\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Show blitz\u003C\u002Fstrong> the linebacker\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Shade coverage over top\u003C\u002Fstrong>, only use this in obvious passing situations\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Guess pass\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>QB contain\u003C\u002Fstrong>, but only RIGHT side if you're worried about rollouts right\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Step 2: D-Line Setup\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Spread D-line\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Crash outside\u003C\u002Fstrong>, need them attacking to the outside\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Blitz all\u003C\u002Fstrong>, yes\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>D-Tackle spy\u003C\u002Fstrong>, keeps QB in the pocket\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Step 3: Secondary Coverage\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Don't press, we're changing coverage anyway\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Cover zero shell\u003C\u002Fstrong> as base\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Step 4: Individual Assignments\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>CB1:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Outside quarter\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>CB2:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Outside quarter\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Slot CB:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Vertical hook\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Free safety:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Inside third\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Other safety:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Curl flat\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Mike linebacker:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Mid read\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Hit \u003Cstrong>SAVE\u003C\u002Fstrong> and name it something you'll remember quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>What Custom Adjustments Work Best on Offense?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>Offense setups save even MORE time than defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>You can preset:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Double teams\u003C\u002Fstrong>, specific O-line protection\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>ID the mic\u003C\u002Fstrong>, automatic center identification\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Untarget defenders\u003C\u002Fstrong>, avoid specific coverage\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Individual receiver routes\u003C\u002Fstrong>, ALL five receivers plus tight ends\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Select your custom adjustment and the ENTIRE play is set exactly how you want it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Example setup:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Four Verts with Receiver 1 on a comeback, Receiver 3 on a drag, TE on a flat route. One click. All routes set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>When to Use Custom Adjustments vs Manual Adjustments\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Use Custom Adjustments:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Obvious passing downs. 3rd and 7+\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Red zone situations\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Two-minute drill defense\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Your go-to money plays\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Complex route combinations you run repeatedly\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Stick with Manual:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Situational adjustments based on formation\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Quick audibles\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>One-off adjustments you won't use again\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The key:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Custom Adjustments work best for setups you use 5+ times per game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>Common Custom Adjustment Mistakes\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Mistake 1: Too Many Setups\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't create 10 different custom adjustments. You'll forget what they do. Start with 2-3 MONEY setups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Mistake 2: Bad Names\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't name them \"Defense 1\" and \"Defense 2.\" Use \"Blitz Cover Three\" or \"Red Zone Stop.\" You need to know INSTANTLY what it does.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Mistake 3: Situational Overload\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't create adjustments for every possible situation. Create them for situations you see 3+ times per game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Mistake 4: Not Testing\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Test your custom adjustments in practice mode BEFORE using them online. Make sure every player goes where you expect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>How Opponents Counter Custom Adjustments\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>They can't.\u003C\u002Fstrong> That's the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Custom Adjustments aren't a strategy - they're EXECUTION. You're still calling the same plays and concepts. You're just calling them faster and cleaner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Your opponent sees the same coverage. They just see it set up PERFECTLY instead of half-adjusted because you ran out of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The real advantage:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Speed. While they're making manual adjustments, you're already in position. While they're moving safeties around, you're ready for the snap.\u003C\u002Fp>","Custom Adjustments let you save complex setups like \"Blitz Cover Three\" with specific positioning (outside corner to outside third, inside safety to inside third) and execute them in two clicks instead of wasting 15-20 seconds manually adjusting every defender. You can save up to 10 preset defensive and offensive setups from the main menu, then call them mid-game by holding down the play icon and selecting your pre-built adjustment. Access the setup menu through Create and Share > Custom Adjustments to build setups with coaching adjustments like show blitz linebacker, shade coverage over top, and spread D-line.",[15,18,21,24,27],{"answer":16,"question":17},"Custom Adjustments let you save complex defensive and offensive setups that you can call in just two clicks during games. You can save up to 10 preset setups from the main menu for both defense and offense, giving you instant execution without wasting 15-20 seconds manually adjusting players.","What are custom adjustments in college football 26",{"answer":19,"question":20},"Hold down the play icon you want (like Mid Blitz), then you'll see options for three custom adjustments you already set up. Select your preset (like Blitz Cover Three) and your defense will be totally set up with every player exactly where you want them.","How do you use custom adjustments during a game",{"answer":22,"question":23},"Navigate to Create and Share > Custom Adjustments from the main menu. From there you can create adjustments for both defense and offense by clicking Create Adjustment.","Where do you create custom adjustments in college football 26",{"answer":25,"question":26},"Start with basic coaching like show blitz linebacker, shade coverage over top, guess pass, and QB contain. Then set up your D-line with spread formation, crash outside, blitz all, and D-tackle spy. Finally assign individual coverage like CB1 and CB2 to outside quarters, slot CB to vertical hook, and safeties to inside third and curl flat.","What should you set up for defensive custom adjustments",{"answer":28,"question":29},"Yes, offense setups actually save even more time than defense. You can preset things like double teams and specific offensive line adjustments, though the content doesn't provide the full details on offensive custom adjustment options.","Do custom adjustments work for offense too","CFB 26 Custom Adjustments Guide | Civil.GG","Master pre-built custom adjustments in College Football 26. 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