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It goes without saying that every athlete who suits up for college football is in tremendous shape; your body needs to be prepared to take brutal hits and sprint for 60 minutes of play. However, there are some who still separate themselves from the rest of the pack with their football prowess, andCollege Football 25has given the best players in the game abilities that affect the way they handle on the field.
Capable of making plays that electrify the thousands in the stands, these abilities are assigned to both offensive and defensive players, and can influence aspects from how likely a receiver is to make a big catch to the efficacy of certain pass-rush moves.
All Physical Abilities In College Football 25
In EA Sports' other American football series, Madden, players need to earn their special buffs (referred to as X-Factors) during a game by fulfilling certain criteria on the field. This isn’t the case in College Football;all abilities are passive, impacting how players react to different situations. In total,there are 65 physical abilities in the game.
360
Increases the ability to break tackles by trucking.
Step Up
Increases throw accuracy when stepping into the pocket and not under pressure.
Sleight of Hand
Increased chance to bait defenders with play action on first down or less than three to gain.
Increased accuracy when throwing across the body or backfoot.
Increased ability to catch the ball out of the backfield.
Pocket Shield
Increased pass blocking ability if a first down is ten yards away or less.
Increased ability to break sacks.
Knockout
Increases pass break-up chance and decreases broken tackles during catch animations.
Duress
Increases pressure on opposing quarterbacks when unblocked rushing from the front.
50/50
Increases ability to bypass impact blocks.
Bouncer
Increases the fatigue a receiver accrues when performing a chuck in zone coverage.
Increases protection from pressure while in the pocket.
Dot!
Increases throwing accuracy while throwing to open receivers in the pocket.
Increases the accuracy and speed of pitches.
IncreasedWear and Tearprotection.
Increases efficacy of cut moves against man coverage.
Double Dip
Increases efficacy of cut moves against man coverage while on double move routes.
Increased movement during pass plays.
Option Shield
Increased blocking efficacy during option plays when at the line of scrimmage.
Inside Shield
Increased blocking efficacy on inside runs when at the line of scrimmage.
Increased blocking efficacy during screens.
PA Shield
Increased blocking efficacy during play action on first down or less than three to gain.
Second Level
Increased blocking efficacy after reaching the second level of the defense.
Outside Shield
Increased blocking efficacy on outside runs when at the line of scrimmage.
Increased ability to shed blockers during option plays.
Pocket Disruptor
Increased pass rush efficacy on third and fourth down with eight or more yards to gain.
Decreases defensive shed chance during run plays.
Ground N Pound
Increases fatigue for defenders after they’ve been pancake blocked during runs.
Increases shed chance during run plays.
Wear Down
Increases fatigue for defenders after they’ve been pancake blocked during passes.
Increases Wear and Tear on tackled players.
Increases movement while in zone coverage.
Ballhawk
Increases ability to close on a ball after it has been thrown.
Takeoff
Increases release speed off the line of scrimmage while not pressed.
Increased chance to avoid an overkicking penalty.
Coffin Corner
Makes punt timing easier when punting from the 50-yard line or closer.
Field Flip
Makes punt timing easier when punting from your ten-yard line or further.
Chip Shot
Makes kick timing easier on short field goals.
Every ability has four tiers:bronze, silver, gold, and platinum. These indicate how powerful a player’s ability is. For example,a player with bronze Workhorse won’t be as protected from Wear and Tear as a player with platinum.
How To Check For Player Abilities
To see what abilities you’re working with,go to your team’s depth chart. Highlighting a player willdisplay any bonuses they have. You’ll see theseabilities take effect when the player reticle transforms into the ability logo. By playing to your team’s strengths, you’ll steamroll opponents in no time.
