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The defense often gets overlooked when building your CFB 25 Ultimate Team. But having a stingy defense that causes turnovers and three-and-outs is just as vital to winning games as a high-powered offense. The good news is there are many low-cost strategies you can implement to take your defensive gameplay and squad to the next level without spending a fortune. In this article, we'll break down 10 must-know tips for defensive success while also explaining how to get cheap College Football 25 coins.
One of the first steps is to shore up your trenches. Dominant defensive linemen who can get pressure up the middle are game-changers, but many elite ones cost a premium. Scour the auction house though and you can find gems like 78 overall Sam Williams for under 5,000 coins. He's a demon off the edge. With coins from early solo challenges, look to get Williams and a few other 81-84 overall D-linemen to form the basis of your defense.
Once you've amassed your coins, another key is to mix up your defensive playcalling. Don't get predictable by abusing the same blitzes or coverages over and over. Switch between man and zone, bring extra rushers situationally, and disguise your looks pre-snap. This confuses opponents and leads to errors. Make using a middle linebacker your top priority as well - with practice, you can shut down runs and sit on routes with careful positioning.
When it comes to abilities, focus them on impact defenders rather than backups. Enforcers on safeties and edge rushers with pressure allow for vicious hits that cause fumbles. Only put abilities on studs you'll keep long-term though, so as not to waste training. Practice good gap discipline too by not over-pursuing plays and clogging lanes. Stay home, pursue ball carriers within your zone, and let other players make tackles to limit explosive runs and pass.
Disguising your coverages pre-snap with defensive adjustments is also a must. Switch between traps, Tampa 2, or cover 3 matches before the play using the right stick. Make quarterbacks guess who's blitzing too by showing blitz then dropping back into coverage at the snap for picks. With practice, you can sit on routes anticipated based on the formation. Adjust your defense on the fly based on down, distance, and situations as well. Mix it up!
As your coins grow, spend wisely on defensive playmakers rather than filler golds. Defensive backs with 90+ speed and man or zone in the high 80s are "musts." But be selective - look for 81-84 elites in secondary positions going for 15,000-30,000 coins that can immediately upgrade your squad. The user a fast linebacker and gets familiar with adjusting coverages on the fly too for optimal play. With time, skill, and smart coin management, your defense can dominate opponents of any coin value.
By focusing on fundamentals, cunning play calling, selective player upgrades, and challenges for coins, any CFB 25 squad can field a fierce defense. It’s not all about flashy 99 overall players. Craftiness and chemistry will take you further than outspending opponents. Try these tips for dominant defensive gameplay on the cheap. Let me know if you have any other questions!
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