Alabama’s offense in College Football 25 is an absolute powerhouse, featuring some of the best players in the game. With Jaylen Milroe at quarterback, JM Miller and Justice Haynes in the backfield, and the lightning-fast freshman wide receiver Ryan Williams (with a 96 speed rating), this offense is built for explosiveness. Combine this with one of the most versatile playbooks in the game, and you’ve got a recipe for success.
In this guide, we’ll break down some key plays and concepts from Alabama’s playbook, helping you replicate the lethal offensive attack that Alabama is known for. Let’s dive into the best plays and strategies to dominate your opponents!
Gun Trips Tight End Formation
PA Slot Corner
First up, let’s talk about the PA Slot Corner play. This play offers one of the best route combinations every year and is incredibly effective against both man and zone coverages.
- Hot Routes Setup:
- Press Y/Triangle → Select the tight end → Down on the right stick.
- Press Y/Triangle → Select the receiver → Up on the left stick.
- Put the outside receiver (Y/Triangle) on a streak.
- Drag the tight end (A/X).
Now you’ve got two simple hot routes that create a “mesh” concept, where the routes intersect and rub against each other. This is powerful because it confuses defenders, especially in man coverage. The drags will often get underneath zones or beat man coverage, making them your primary read.
Keep your eyes on the two drags first. Work underneath and see how the defense reacts. The mesh concept does a fantastic job of getting these receivers open consistently. While drags aren’t unstoppable, they’re effective enough to force the defense to respond.
Once the defense starts focusing on the drags, you can look for the corner route. This route is not something you want to force, but it’s a great option when the defense gives it to you. Wait for the receiver to break toward the sideline and deliver a pass with a lead toward the outside.
Drive Post
Next, let’s go over the Drive Post play from the same formation, which is perfect for attacking multiple levels of the field.
- Hot Routes Setup:
- Flat the middle wide receiver (Y/Triangle → Select the receiver → Left on the right stick).
- Streak the tight end (Y/Triangle → Select the tight end → Up on the left stick).
This play creates both vertical and horizontal spacing, with the post route working across the field. The post is excellent for attacking zone coverage as it stretches the defense vertically, while the flat route gives you an easy check-down option if nothing opens up deep.
This play works best against zone, but it can hold its own against man coverage too. Make sure you’re pass-leading away from the defenders, especially when targeting deeper routes. And remember, keep your trips formation to the wide side of the field for better spacing!
Gun Bunch Tight End Formation
Inside Switch
Another key play is Inside Switch from the Gun Bunch Tight End formation. This play features a deep corner route from the tight end, which can be a game-changer.
- Hot Routes Setup:
- Stem the tight end’s corner route down (Y/Triangle → Select the tight end → Left bumper + Down on the left stick).
- (Optional) Streak the middle receiver (Y/Triangle → Select the receiver → Up on the left stick).
This play creates a high-low read between the tight end’s corner route and the halfback in the flat. Your job is to read the defender. If they drop back to cover the corner route, hit the halfback underneath. If they come down to cover the flat, throw the corner route.
This play works especially well against zone, but the tight end’s route can beat man coverage if you get the right leverage. Just make sure to pass-lead away from defenders.
Whip Routes
For beating man coverage, the play Whips is fantastic. This play gives you two zig routes (whips) from the tight end and inside receiver, which are extremely difficult for defenders to cover.
- Hot Routes Setup:
- Put the point receiver on a post route (Y/Triangle → Select the receiver → Left trigger + Down on the left stick).
The zig routes from the tight end and inside receiver are deadly against man coverage, and you can block your halfback to give you extra protection. If they overcommit to the whips, you’ll have a post route developing over the top for a big gain.
Run Game from Gun Bunch Tight End
Halfback Off Tackle
The Halfback Off Tackle play is an outside zone run that gives you the option to bounce the run outside or cut it up inside, depending on the defense’s alignment.
Watch how your left tackle and wide receivers block. If they seal the edge, take the run outside. If they push defenders outside, cut it up inside. This run is especially effective against blitz-heavy defenses like Mid Blitz.
RPO Alert Bubble
This is a great constraint play to keep defenses honest. You have an inside zone run, but the real danger comes from the bubble screen on the outside. If the defense isn’t respecting the bubble, throw it and pick up easy yards. If they’re playing soft, hand it off and take the inside.
RPO Read Bubble: A Triple Threat Play
Finally, let’s cover one of the most versatile plays in Alabama’s playbook: the RPO Read Bubble. This play combines an inside zone run, a read option, and a bubble screen into one play.
- Read Option: If the read key crashes down, keep the ball with your quarterback.
- Bubble Read: If the defense is playing soft on the bubble, throw it.
- Inside Zone: If nothing is there, hand off the ball for a solid inside run.
This play gives you multiple options on every snap, making it extremely difficult for defenses to defend.
Mastering the Alabama Offense
The Alabama offense in College Football 25 is all about versatility and explosiveness. With the right play calls and adjustments, you can dominate both through the air and on the ground.
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