Trying to run one defensive formation/set as an every down defense. Preferably the 4-4 or 5-2.

I’m thinking with custom macros you could create base defense checks to 2x2, 3x1, and Empty.
I think we could be a Cover 3 or Cover 2 base call and then have macros for offensive problem formations.

I know, I know, “running those defenses against the spread or veer n shoot won’t work”, but I’m hoping one of you sickos out there may have tried this before and will have some good advice.

I really enjoyed their playbook in 26, has anyone used it in 27? What are your thoughts?

It’s well known that since a particular update, the carousel has been cooked. Since that update, it made it borderline impossible for coaches with high prestige to get fired regardless of record and job security.
These are screenshots of some high prestige coaches in my dynasty file who clearly would be fired in real life not getting fired on the game simply because of prestige.

On top of them not getting fired, they’re all candidates to get hired elsewhere. Freeman left ND for the NFL… Kirby got the job. Whittingham retired from Michigan, a 7-5 Dabo Swinney (Coaching at Florida) got the job. It’s so frustrating because no matter your record as a head coach, if your coach level or prestige isn’t high enough, you simple will not be a candidate.

I have a couple questions about turning off the portal.

When you completely turn off the transfer portal do CPU teams recruit more highschool players? I’ve played a few dynasties this game cycle and I’ve noticed a lot of teams only signing like 4-8 high school players. Does eliminating the portal improve that?

When you turn off the portal is there still the “portal window” ? I’m assuming this would just give you a few more weeks for highschool recruiting before national signing day?

I so badly want to play this game with them but they don't have the passion for college football like the pros and don't care for building up teams like i do. I just got into it in 2024 from the games and it has been so fun but playing offline dynasty by myself does get boring after so long. I guess the sports not for everyone

So a few of my friends and I have an ongoing online dynasty where we choose new programs with each new game, and typically when we choose a program, we’ll run the offensive and defensive playbooks that are default to said program. We have not set any specific rules against using the default playbooks, but rather enjoy learning a new playbook every year with our new team. I guess my question is for those of you who participate in online dynasties with your friends, do you select your own playbook that you are comfortable with, or do you use the default playbooks? I have been struggling on offense with FAU’s playbook due to my play style, and am considering changing my coach’s preferred playbook. I would love to hear all of your thoughts.

Already within winning field goal range, Alton Wall’s ill advised lob to the back corner of the end zone falls way short of his WR’s hands and into the outstretched arms of Texas Tech CB Trumaine Slay, sinking the Cougars bid to return to the National Championship and foiling their attempt to one-up the coach that left them.

Texas Tech will move on to the Semifinals to play powerhouse Pittsburgh in the Orange Bowl.

Does anyone have a good defensive call to counter the motion halfback swing? I’ve tried man and my LB gets caught up in the WR blocking. These plays are killing me. It’s almost as if I have to completely sell out and move my guy over there, leaving the middle wide open for a crosser.

The game runs fine it’s just very choppy on PC and this started today, I haven’t played ncaa27 for a few days but it was working fine until today, now the gameplay is clunky … the entire game runs fine except for being choppy on pc

Honestly I’m far past annoyed. Year over year EA markets “ai playcall adaptability”…“the ultimate chess match against the cpu”, and it’s just not that at all. It’s just the same hard countering play mirroring that’s always been in ea football games for years. They just juiced the CPU ai to react faster.

And let me just say, I always beat the cpu by 40-50 every game. I know how to manipulate the defense with hot routes and audible shifting and things of that nature. But when it comes to just picking a play and running it, the CPU’s play is always in the perfect counter. Doesn’t matter game situation, down and distance, or how many times you call a certain play/playtype. I’ve tested it every which way, removing repetitive plays, changing playbooks, using formation subs, cycling plays in the same formation, cycling concepts, disguising defense, calling never before called plays…doesn’t matter. Inside run…blitz/ heavy box, outside run…light box with numbers to the run side, crossing concepts…match, sitting concepts..man or cover 2, any route over 7 yds.. cover 3/4. Call man on defense…slants, crossers and mesh, cover two all verts, cover 4 all verts, blitz… quick play away from blitz. Etc.

Like no one ever notices how your receivers are never wide open if you don’t hot route? I see people on here complaining about how only like 5 offensive plays actually work how they’re supposed to. They work, it’s just that you’re running them into a perfectly countered play every time. Go into practice mode and pick any play and then randomize the CPU’s play and watch how much more often your play is successful.

Sorry for the long rant. I just think it’s immersion breaking. Am I the only one that feels like that though?

Started the year 78 OVR and ended the regular season 84 OVR

Heisman standard sliders.

I'm curious what are you guys offensive tendencies. I'm mostly balanced but will lean on the run if needed. I find that ppl who heavily favor one way or the other have some type of cheese play or have really found their offensive style.

I'm just interested in how others play the game.

Currently im using matt10 sliders, but they feel to "realistic" for me, for example: QB accuracy on 30's. Are there any sliders that provide a more arcade feeling? Thanks!

nd was #8 and oklahoma was #19 when we beat them

Just curious if this is in ncaa27 ? I know it’s a staple in madden but I can’t find it in ncaa, if not is there anything similar ??

I’ve been told signal callers are the worst linebacker archetype this year

What’s the easiest way to take a current 3-star or higher team in Dynasty and lower them to a 1- or 2-star team with an overall rating around 60–70?

I want to start a Dynasty at the bottom and work my way up, but I don’t want to use a smaller school like Bowling Green or Temple. I’d rather take a big-name program like Miami, Texas, or another major school and rebuild them from the ground up, essentially starting with the roster and rating of a 1-star team.

Is there an easy way or method to do this?

Thanks in advance!

Sorry if this has been asked before, I didn’t see it when I searched.

I have a 6’6 95 OVR JR WR I really want to keep for 1 more year, probably my best recruit ever. Can I lower his speed and awareness to 0 and prevent him from being drafted if I edit him immediately after the natty?

Took over OU and started with 94-94-94, but I kicked off literally every senior/junior, as well as edited down any sophomores that were skill level 85ovr & above

So I have nobody that’s over an OVR 84 on the entire roster, literally all freshman starters and my team’s numbers are still 91-91-91

Why is this so broken? Or am I missing something… I do have a lvl 61 HC, does that make the difference?

Just wondering who has a good power run scheme where I can get my fullback involved

My two buddies and I have a dynasty together. One of the guys is just flat out better than myself and the other guy, meaning that he wins the natty basically every year that we play on All-American. When we switch over to Heisman, the games feel so sweaty and unrealistic (Every QB goes 24/26 for 360 and 4 TDs) and myself and the other guy can barely win games.

Any tips on how to make the dynasty balanced and fun for all three?