EA Sports College Football 25: Physical Abilities Complete Guide

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, and College Football 25 has given the best players in the game abilities that affect the way they handle on the field.

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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.

Ability Name

Description

Mobile Deadeye

Increases throw accuracy to receivers when on the run.

House Call

Increases the chance to intercept the ball.

Arm Bar

Increases the chance to break tackles with stiff arms.

360

Increases efficacy of spin moves.

Headfirst

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.

Magician

Increased agility while in the pocket.

Off Platform

Increased accuracy when throwing across the body or backfoot.

Safety Valve

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.

Extender

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.

Hammer

Increased likelihood to have land tackles with the hit stick.

Wrap Up

Decreases chance of broken tackles.

Shifty

Increases ability to accelerate while cutting.

Side Step

Increases chance to bait the defense with jukes.

Lay Out

Increases ability to perform successful diving catches.

Take Down

Decreases opposing quarterbacks' ability to break sacks.

50/50

Increases chance to win contested jump balls.

Balanced

Decreases chance of having the ball stripped.

Blow Up

Increases ability to bypass impact blocks.

Bouncer

Increases the fatigue a receiver accrues when performing a chuck in zone coverage.

Jammer

Increases ability to press opposing receivers at the line.

Blanket Coverage

Increases reaction speed to cuts while in man coverage.

Mobile Resistance

Increases ability to ignore pressure while running.

Recoup

Increases recovery from fatigue when on the sideline.

Resistance

Increases protection from pressure while in the pocket.

Dot!

Increases throwing accuracy while throwing to open receivers in the pocket.

Pull Down

Decreases chance of fumbling when sacked.

Sidekick

Increases the efficacy of cut blocking while protecting the quarterback.

Option King

Increases the accuracy and speed of pitches.

Workhorse

Increased Wear and Tear protection.

Downhill

Increases chance of broken tackles when sprinting.

Sure Hands

Decreases drop chance.

Cutter

Increases efficacy of cut moves against man coverage.

Double Dip

Increases efficacy of cut moves against man coverage while on double move routes.

Press Pro

Increases ability to beat defenders when being pressed.

Quick Drop

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.

Screen Enforcer

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.

Inside Disruptor

Increased ability to shed blockers during inside runs.

Outside Disruptor

Increased ability to shed blockers during outside runs.

Option Disruptor

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.

Strong Grip

Decreases defensive shed chance during run plays.

Ground N Pound

Increases fatigue for defenders after they've been pancake blocked during runs.

Grip Breaker

Increases shed chance during run plays.

Wear Down

Increases fatigue for defenders after they've been pancake blocked during passes.

Aftershock

Increases Wear and Tear on tackled players.

Robber

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.

Quick Jump

Increases pass rush speed.

Quick Step

Increases pull blocker movement.

Deep Range

Makes kick timing easier on field goals over 50 yards.

Mega Leg

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 will display any bonuses they have. You'll see these abilities 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.

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