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What is College Football '25?

What coaches, parents, and players need to know about College Football 25

Updated over a week ago

College Football 25 is an online video game developed by Electronic Arts (EA) and was released on July 19th, 2024. Check out the official reveal trailer for College Football 25. College Football 25 is rated E for Everyone.

Game Details

What is the game objective of College Football ‘25??

College Football 25 emulates the traditional sport of American Football, where two teams compete to score the most points within the time limit. Each game consists of four five-minute quarters. The gameplay simulates a standard American Football game, where players control players on their chosen team to call plays and execute as the players on the field.

Which teams and players can I choose from?

Competing players can select from any current collegiate team equipped with their current roster. Alternative teams/rosters are not allowed.

Game Setup

What platform will the game be played on?

College Football 25 supports crossplay, enabling gamers to play together on Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

What hardware or software will be required to play?

  • Copy of College Football 25 for Playstation 5 or Xbox Series X|S

  • Playstation 5, Xbox Series X|S console

  • Compatible controller

  • An active Playstation Network Account and Playstation Plus Subscription or Xbox Live Account and Xbox Live Gold Subscription

How do I download College Football 25?

All console titles offer a purchasable physical copy (found at many retailers) or a digital copy (found online - PS5 / Xbox).

  • After purchasing a physical copy, the game disc can be inserted into the Playstation or Xbox console to begin any necessary automatic downloads.

  • Purchasing digital copies provides a 12-character code that can be redeemed in the Playstation Store or a 25-character code for Xbox that can be redeemed in the Xbox Store from the console itself.

  • Steps for redeeming a digital code can be found via Playstation Support and via Xbox Support.

Competition/Match Information

What is the match format?

Teams are made up of one active player, who will compete 1v1 against another team in a Best-of format to determine the overall winner of the match. The first player to record the necessary number of game wins will be awarded the win for the match. Each game lasts about 30 minutes on average.

What days will College Football be played on?

College Football 25's Scholastic Event match days will be Tuesdays. College Football 25 is not currently available for the PlayVS Scholastic Seasons.

Additional Resources

Where can I find resources to improve my play?

Many of the top College Football players provide tutorials and useful information on YouTube, ranging from extensive guides on specific techniques to general beginner’s guides to gameplay. Top players will also show their matches on YouTube and Twitch to explain their mindset and reasonings. With this in mind, record and review your team’s matches to help them overcome their weaknesses and capitalize on their strengths.

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