NCAA 10 tips

[dezul]

Post them if you have them. I don't have any. I just lost to Georgia cause I threw 4 INT's. What tips do yall have while playing the computer?

[OSUCherokee]

I think I may have to get this game. I just played the demo and had Florida up 14-0 on OU. :D

I think the Season Showdown feature is awesome.

[cowboy_up5]

in the past games, if you tried to make a throw while getting hit, the qb would either eat it or throw it into the ground. on the newest game, however, if you throw it while getting hit, the ball be a lame duck, and if you're playing on heisman you can guarantee the D is taking it back to the house.

[Savaritus]

Well, one thing I would say that has helped me. Don't be afraid to audible to a different play or do a hot route with one of the wide outs. This can help you get a mismatch against the defense.

That being said, sometimes your players just don't play well it seems. I have pretty well beaten all the cpu teams on all-american with no problem then I went to play at A&M and just couldn't get any offense going. I lost to them 10 - 9 as they kicked a field goal with 2 seconds left in the 4th. Talk about frustrating, I had to kick a field goal to go up by 2 with just over a minute left and I just couldn't hold them out of FG range. The entire game, the o line was providing ZERO pass protection.

Again, making shifts on defense or calling audibles etc on offense after you get to the line can help quite a bit.

[Hoser11]

As for some strategy, I would play a "run first" style of offense. It works great for me. At first it was difficult to adjust to NCAA 10's run game because in 09 you could just bounce it outside for a huge gain due to bad pursuit angles. In 2010, you have to be patient with your run game and don't expect 8-10 yards a carry. Don't even attempt to bounce outside unless you know for a fact that you can turn the corner. Let your blockers do the work for you (very important). You can't rely on a players speed as much as you could in 09. Once you have your run game going, you can hit the defense with a PA pass (preferably a set-up play) and really get some good yards.

The option out of almost any formation works pretty well. If the defense looks a little loaded on the side you are running on, motion a TE or WR over to that side to help seal off the edge. Pitches work pretty well also but just like on the options, you may have to motion a player over to help block that DE or LB coming off the edge. Don't be afraid to cut up field between your blockers because continuing to bounce outside doesn't always work because of the improved pursuit angles.

Next time you are in practice mode (against a defense) try this for your passes to Dez:

Hold down the Left Trigger and throw it high (up on D pad) and hard. This will trigger his spectacular catch rating and 85% of the time, he will go up and make a sweet ass catch. Don't do this if he is wide open because it will break him off of his route. I would also avoid doing this if he is covered very closely. The CB's AI in the game is a lot better than it used to be so they may pick it off. Like I said, go into practice mode and mess around with it until you get comfortable with it. Also practice on user catching. It's a bit different because of the new camera angle but once you get used to it, it will seem natural.

[leprechaun7]

As for some strategy, I would play a "run first" style of offense. It works great for me. At first it was difficult to adjust to NCAA 10's run game because in 09 you could just bounce it outside for a huge gain due to bad pursuit angles. In 2010, you have to be patient with your run game and don't expect 8-10 yards a carry. Don't even attempt to bounce outside unless you know for a fact that you can turn the corner. Let your blockers do the work for you (very important). You can't rely on a players speed as much as you could in 09. Once you have your run game going, you can hit the defense with a PA pass (preferably a set-up play) and really get some good yards.

The option out of almost any formation works pretty well. If the defense looks a little loaded on the side you are running on, motion a TE or WR over to that side to help seal off the edge. Pitches work pretty well also but just like on the options, you may have to motion a player over to help block that DE or LB coming off the edge. Don't be afraid to cut up field between your blockers because continuing to bounce outside doesn't always work because of the improved pursuit angles.

Next time you are in practice mode (against a defense) try this for your passes to Dez:

Hold down the Left Trigger and throw it high (up on D pad) and hard. This will trigger his spectacular catch rating and 85% of the time, he will go up and make a sweet ass catch. Don't do this if he is wide open because it will break him off of his route. I would also avoid doing this if he is covered very closely. The CB's AI in the game is a lot better than it used to be so they may pick it off. Like I said, go into practice mode and mess around with it until you get comfortable with it. Also practice on user catching. It's a bit different because of the new camera angle but once you get used to it, it will seem natural.

This is all spot-on. There are not too many plays now where you can just deep bomb it to your receivers.

I use a LOT of comeback routes and a LOT of play-action.

[State]

Yeah, I'm gonna need to read a guide or something. Haven't had a chance to play but two games, but on Freshman I was destroying people, now on Varsity, couldn't really move the ball on OU and they won two FG to 0 :(

[Hoser11]

This is a "triggered" spectacular catch from a ranked match. I used the Left Trigger and threw it high and hard (like mentioned above) and Dez made a great catch and I didn't even have to user catch it.

http://beta.easports.com/media/play/video/7476794(not sure why the quality is so bad)

[Dez4Prez2012]

Anyone have tips for rushing the passer. I cant seem to get a rush at any point in the game with any team I play as. Versus great, good, ok, and crappy teams I cant get a rush. The only sacks I get are on too long to develop screen passes where no on is blocking the rush. I understand maybe once or twice every few games there are plays where the QB could eat a sandwich before throwing it, but it happens multiple times a game. I'm just counting the seconds, and the announcers are always repeating 'He's got all day back there.' Yeah, the QB usually throws it incomplete because of good coverage, but still thats kind of ridiculous that its happening multiple times a game. Even when the rush isn't so terrible they still barely get pressure on the QB. I've experimented a lot like after noticing my inability to rush. I've tried playing the a whole game as a LE, either DT or RE each just to see if that effects things. I've tried not playing as a lineman at all and still no sacks. So it doesnt seem to happen no matter how I play.

[skippy4403]

Anyone have tips for rushing the passer. I cant seem to get a rush at any point in the game with any team I play as. Versus great, good, ok, and crappy teams I cant get a rush. The only sacks I get are on too long to develop screen passes where no on is blocking the rush. I understand maybe once or twice every few games there are plays where the QB could eat a sandwich before throwing it, but it happens multiple times a game. I'm just counting the seconds, and the announcers are always repeating 'He's got all day back there.' Yeah, the QB usually throws it incomplete because of good coverage, but still thats kind of ridiculous that its happening multiple times a game. Even when the rush isn't so terrible they still barely get pressure on the QB. I've experimented a lot like after noticing my inability to rush. I've tried playing the a whole game as a LE, either DT or RE each just to see if that effects things. I've tried not playing as a lineman at all and still no sacks. So it doesnt seem to happen no matter how I play.

Try using your sprint button and using your right analog stick(on PS3) to use your D-line moves. It works ok for me. I was killing teams with Burton and Richettie Jones (more so with Jones) using this move. I dont know why exactly. I havent mastered the jump the snap yet so I know its not that. Jones is quick and so I just push him outside the tackle and speed rush with a little move and get by him proly 30% of the thime, maybe more I dont know.

[Dez4Prez2012]

Try using your sprint button and using your right analog stick(on PS3) to use your D-line moves. It works ok for me. I was killing teams with Burton and Richettie Jones (more so with Jones) using this move. I dont know why exactly. I havent mastered the jump the snap yet so I know its not that. Jones is quick and so I just push him outside the tackle and speed rush with a little move and get by him proly 30% of the thime, maybe more I dont know.

Sounds like I need to use the R stick more often!

Not really necessarily something I need tips on but a couple things are annoying me. No biggies though, but I hate 3 things. (1) The computer is always having their guys falling forward when tackled, like 99% of the time it turns a play into 2-3 more yards. (2) It seems they are way better than my computer guys at finding loose balls, ie fumbles or the lame duck passes. (3) This is what annoys me the most. I think they are over correcting for the past few years where it was hard to move up in the polls even with real quality wins because the jumps are way too extreme. I saw a team move up from 18th to 5th ahead of several teams with 1 or 2 less losses because they beat the 3rd ranked team. Now what caused me to note this even more...for some miracle the same week my #4 OSU destroyed Texas Tech #2 Florida loses 24-10 to a horrible S. Carolina and Texas A&M upsets #1 Oklahoma. So any sane person would assume that #3 Ole Miss and and would be the new 1 and 2 right? Wrong!! #6 USF squeaks by #5 Rutgers to take over #1 in one poll #2 in the other and BCS!! There is no way that would happen in real life.

[skippy4403]

On your first problem, try using your spin move while ebing tackled to spin out of our at least fall forward. As soon as the defender engages you try hitting your spin button and it shoudl help you fall forward if not spin out all togther.

As for the fumbles and int's on lame duck passes. Try not throwing too much out of a sack, that will help. AS far as getting those, just try to switch the the closest player possible.

The poll jumping is just one thing your gettting screwed on. Try being number 1 and then ou wont have to worry:D. Just kidding.

[PokeVille]

On your first problem, try using your spin move while ebing tackled to spin out of our at least fall forward. As soon as the defender engages you try hitting your spin button and it shoudl help you fall forward if not spin out all togther.

As for the fumbles and int's on lame duck passes. Try not throwing too much out of a sack, that will help. AS far as getting those, just try to switch the the closest player possible.

The poll jumping is just one thing your gettting screwed on. Try being number 1 and then ou wont have to worry:D. Just kidding.

were you drinking? ha just kiddin around. For some of the questions asked earlier by other posters.

On rushing the passer you need a DE with at least 80 speed. I can usually get at least a couple of sacks that way. Have had as many as 7. turn your D strategy to aggressive can help on blitzes. Ive found that being aggressive and running either standard dime or 4-3 cover 3 works really well. I occasionally throw in a cover 1 out of those two. Of course always match up with the computer's formation. 3-4 can be fun if they are passing out of 2 wr 2 rb sets. some nice blitzes out of that. I also like the 3-2-6 if I can't stop the pass out of regular dime.

Also, to earn more points for season showdown turn everything to aggressive in your strategy. You get 8 pts for big run 10 for big pass 15 for picks 10 for fumbles and occasionally 5 for user jump snap. I've been getting close to 100 strat pts per game. Becareful throwing in the 2nd half if you have a lead, even 1 pt. If you are up 4+ TDs don't dare throw even the first play of the 3rd you will lose 50 sportsmanship pts. if it's reasonably close you can sneak a few in early in the 3rd.

Some good running plays, anything that has twin wr's with a TE on the other side. I like Twins I, Twins Strong. The sweeps, tosses, load option and power are all consistent and effective. Pay attention to the D though. If they are in man then you will have a clear edge if they are in zone use the R stick to flip the run (not the formation) to the two wr side. Use those runs to set up some sweet play action for more strat pts. I use ECU's playbook. In shotty there is a set that has 3 wrs to one side and 1 to the other. there are some good wr motion plays that set each other up nicely. If you're having trouble throwing down the field look for the plays that have a rb go up the middle then break out left or right with a wr crossing the formation. one of those two should be able to get free. not big plays but can move the ball.

Also, the guy talking about triggering the spectacular catch. You said up on the D pad? I always just hold up on the stick is that what you are saying? what ever direction that stick is pointing is going to direct the ball that way. I use it for everything. I will throw it behind a wr if the D is over playing or throw a deep ball short to dez if he can't get by them. In my opinion, the better you can learn to lead your wr's the easier it is to pass.

I like ACE bunch also. has a great half back motion to empty play plus some other good stuff.

[State]

I have much to lean. One thing that bothers me is it seems if a pass rusher gets close to the qb he can't throw and I just get sacked.

[Hoser11]

Also, the guy talking about triggering the spectacular catch. You said up on the D pad? I always just hold up on the stick is that what you are saying? what ever direction that stick is pointing is going to direct the ball that way. I use it for everything. I will throw it behind a wr if the D is over playing or throw a deep ball short to dez if he can't get by them. In my opinion, the better you can learn to lead your wr's the easier it is to pass.

I meant the stick but I'm a little old schools so I still call those damn things D pads. LOL! It will lead the WR whatever direction you it's pointing but if you hold down the Left Trigger button while doing that and throwing hard (bullet pass), it acts like a precision pass. A highly WR(like Dez) will break off of his route and go into his spectacular catch motion 85% of the time (see my link in a post above). Go practice it and you will see what I'm talking about. I screwed up A LOT when I first tried it but once I got used to it, it was no big deal. Leading a WR is always the way to go but there are times when you need your stud WR to come into play.

[PokeVille]

wow you're right dez is more of a manimal than i thought. i toss it up on stops and slants too. I had been using him but was trying to spring him open with the play call not just throwing it up and letting him go get it. the te also does a good job.

[PokeVille]

another tip. if your d is set to aggressive use the hit stick to hit low. if you use it to hit high you will get an insane amount of facemask penalties.

[Hoser11]

wow you're right dez is more of a manimal than i thought. i toss it up on stops and slants too. I had been using him but was trying to spring him open with the play call not just throwing it up and letting him go get it. the te also does a good job.
There are some other animations that he has and on some of them, he will punk the defender to the ground and take it to the house.

[Dez4Prez2012]

Don't really have a problem with it because I am raking in recruits but what kind of strategies do you guys use for that? Do you fill up the board all the way to 35 and go from there? Do you recruit against schools now that there is the option for that?

I tend to only fill up around 20 of the best recruits interested in me and really focus on them. Maybe I will add more as position needs require, like say I need a FS I'll the the best that are interested in me to my list.

Haven't really gotten into much negative recruiting solely because most of the recruits end up liking what is good at OSU, but the competition is good in those areas too.

Oh, and I always try to recruit the top player in the country just to see if I can pull it off!

[CowpokeMike]

Another good idea for getting a good pass rush is using your defensive line audibles. (L1 or R1) and having the ends "rush out". This gets them outside on passing situations and they can get around the tackles faster. Obviously you have to use it only on 3 and long otherwise you are vulnerable in the middle. Online play is awesome but if you play straight up (like me) and are good at the game, you might be humbled because I am 2-6 online and struggle against people that only use fast QB's, sprint out of the pocket, and then throw to a wide open reciever cuz your db's can't hold that long or they just run it. And I put a spy on but then that leaves a WR open sometimes. And some of the D's these people play is ridiculous. They are just real good on the controls and get around my Tackles like they are nothing. It's quite frustrating haha.

[PokeVille]

I add about 8 to ten players first and offer them a scholly using as many minutes as possible. the second and third week I add a few more players and try to keep it around 16 so i can give 40 mins per throughout most of the year. if I sign someone I add someone. 40 minutes usually gets you two interest gains after about the third week and everything is unlocked. after 4 or so weeks you can slowly start growing your list because you have people visiting and scheduling visits etc. another reason I don't go after a lot of people is that later on you can see what top prospects don't have any scholly's, I don't like going against top schools the first few years. It's just a waste of time. Also, this year they add new prospects in offseason recruiting. I got a 5 start QB, TE, CB and DT my first offseason and almost no competition for them. Don't be afraid to get 3 star guys because some of them are actually better than 4 star guys and for some reason there are a lot of really fast 3 star guys out there. 4 and 5 star guys are more balanced.

[PokeVille]

Another good idea for getting a good pass rush is using your defensive line audibles. (L1 or R1) and having the ends "rush out". This gets them outside on passing situations and they can get around the tackles faster. Obviously you have to use it only on 3 and long otherwise you are vulnerable in the middle. Online play is awesome but if you play straight up (like me) and are good at the game, you might be humbled because I am 2-6 online and struggle against people that only use fast QB's, sprint out of the pocket, and then throw to a wide open reciever cuz your db's can't hold that long or they just run it. And I put a spy on but then that leaves a WR open sometimes. And some of the D's these people play is ridiculous. They are just real good on the controls and get around my Tackles like they are nothing. It's quite frustrating haha.

DE contain with a spy is good but you're right you will get burned up the middle. I've found tight zones on aggressive makes it tough for them to turn the corner. cover 3 and cover two put people in the flats. also zone corner or nickleback or OLB blitzes off the edge can catch them off guard if they like to roll out. play around with 3-3-5, 4-2-5 and 3-2-6 if you know they are going to pull that crap there are a lot of spy and zone coverages that can help contain that. use the multi D playbook and you can use 3-4 4-3 plus a lot of nickle and dime variations. 4-2-5 is an under used playbook that is very effective. aggressive D will make the QB fumble a lot too. if you can determine what down they like to roll out and pass you can go aggressive those downs. I generally go aggressive on 2 and anything or 3rd and medium to short.

[Hoser11]

Most of the people who play like that online don't have much skill/knowledge to do too much harm. I use a combo Zone/Man out of the 3-2-6 that has a LB (Gent) blitzing. I put Gent on a QB spy, pinch my defensive line, and then audible to have the ends rush out. The ends will force him to jump up inside the pocket to scramble around and the QB spy should keep him in check. I'll usually control a DE just to keep some pressure on him while he worries about the QB spy. Most of the guys will either try to get yards by scrambling or they will make a bad throw due to the pressure. You should be able to get pressure pretty quickly without worrying about your DB's losing their man coverage and the guys playing zone coverage should make up for it if they do.

[Erick]

Here is a real recruiting tip that takes a little time but finds each recruits top priorities.

Basically you start at the top of you list and find the pitches that work by going down the list of priorities. You do it until they get mad, then move on to the next recruit. When you use all of you time up, leave Dynasty Mode WITHOUT saving. Keep doing this until you find out every recruits top three priorities. I used an excel spreadsheet with names to the side and priorities at the top. I either put a L=Low H=High and so on in each box. When I find out all their priorities, I Hard Pitch each one of those then save.

Edit: I have not tried the technique this year.

[GoPokes82]

Here is a real recruiting tip that takes a little time but finds each recruits top priorities.

Basically you start at the top of you list and find the pitches that work by going down the list of priorities. You do it until they get mad, then move on to the next recruit. When you use all of you time up, leave Dynasty Mode WITHOUT saving. Keep doing this until you find out every recruits top three priorities. I used an excel spreadsheet with names to the side and priorities at the top. I either put a L=Low H=High and so on in each box. When I find out all their priorities, I Hard Pitch each one of those then save.

Edit: I have not tried the technique this year.

Cheater!! Though a very interesting tactic. Can also be done with an Online Dynasty by saving your online version locally and checking to see what your recruits like and then using that in the online dynasty.

[Hoser11]

LOL! That was an easy way for cheaters to recruit last season. I would be willing to bet it works this season too.

Although, all it really does is help save time trying to find what he really likes. Once people find that, you can hard sell that crap all day and then fight it out with the rest of them.

[Pokes28]

Another recruiting cheat that I've read about but haven't tried is the ability to get double visits by recruits. You schedule them early, then cut them from the list, then find them again and add them and you can schedule a 2nd visit. So you get the recruiting boost from two offers and two visits. Very shady and I as I said, I haven't tried it.

One thing is for certain. Win the MNC and sign the extension and OSU is very easy to recruit. There are like 5 A+ on the list.

David Harrell - Pokes
dwh

[Pokes28]

Also, if anybody has a situation where their "call timeout" bar is always grayed out on the 360, then you have to delete and rebuild your profile.

It happened to me and nearly cost me a couple games. Nothing like winning a MNC without ever calling a single timeout.

David Harrell - Pokes
dwh

[PokeVille]

Another recruiting cheat that I've read about but haven't tried is the ability to get double visits by recruits. You schedule them early, then cut them from the list, then find them again and add them and you can schedule a 2nd visit. So you get the recruiting boost from two offers and two visits. Very shady and I as I said, I haven't tried it.

One thing is for certain. Win the MNC and sign the extension and OSU is very easy to recruit. There are like 5 A+ on the list.

David Harrell - Pokes
dwh

yes this tactic worked last year. I did it unintentionally a few times when I was undecided on a player. Haven't tried it this year.

[OP 9000]

Just wanted to point out that as of this minute, the #1 and #3 OSU players on the Season Showdown leaderboard are from this forum. :-)

[OKState918]

Just wanted to point out that as of this minute, the #1 and #3 OSU players on the Season Showdown leaderboard are from this forum. :-)

We are destroying people, Greg. I also have the highest-ranked OSU quarterback in Road to Glory mode.

Not sure if that's something I'm proud of or not... :D

[OSUfreak82]

Post them if you have them. I don't have any. I just lost to Georgia cause I threw 4 INT's. What tips do yall have while playing the computer?


Throw it to Dez! :D;)

[OP 9000]

Consider how much time we've wasted this last week, and our scores are in the low 20's.

Now consider that the top players in the nation, regardless of school.. have scores over 50,000. Those people must play non-stop.

[Carneyman14]

How many points do ya'll average in a game? I'm at around 400 usually. like 60 to 70 sportsmanship and like 30 skills and 250 for the W and 20 for loyalty and other things. I usually play like 2 or 3 games a night and im not even in the top 100 lol

[OP 9000]

Well, if the point is to enjoy the game then what I'm going to suggest isn't for you. But if anyone wants to improve thier ranking.. here's a tip.

Only play half games. 5 minute quarters. Play until halftime. Supersim the rest.

I can squeeze in two 300-330 point games in the time it takes a person to play one whole 400 point game.

Road to Glory is also a quicker way to get points, but you need to make sure you get enough plays in for the points to count. But at least this way you get to skip half the game when you're not on the field, it doesn't take as long.

I'm literally doing RPG-style grinding to get my points up. I've also learned how to score a +8 strategy setup play on every drive. And can get 2-3 +8 skill sacks per half.

[Carneyman14]

Alright i'll try that... I like to enjoy the game sometimes, but most of the time I just want to get points. I like the challenge I guess.

[Hoser11]

I have to give some of you props for playing against the CPU as much as some of you do. I just cannot do that anymore. I guess I'm just too damn competitive. I prefer ranked matches (which I haven't played as much as I used to) and online dynasty. LOL!

[Dez4Prez2012]

Since a few cheat tips have come up here is another one:

you can sign great recruits pretty easy if you use the create recruits option in the offseason. All you have to do is mess around with their positions. At least it worked last year. So create the skill sets of an awesome WR or RB for example, but then make them an OL. They'll be rated terrible, but once you sign them switch positions!

[Erick]

Since a few cheat tips have come up here is another one:

you can sign great recruits pretty easy if you use the create recruits option in the offseason. All you have to do is mess around with their positions. At least it worked last year. So create the skill sets of an awesome WR or RB for example, but then make them an OL. They'll be rated terrible, but once you sign them switch positions!

http://www.banklawyersblog.com/.a/6a00d8341c652b53ef010536b1ffd8970b-800wi

[CowpokeMike]

Since a few cheat tips have come up here is another one:

you can sign great recruits pretty easy if you use the create recruits option in the offseason. All you have to do is mess around with their positions. At least it worked last year. So create the skill sets of an awesome WR or RB for example, but then make them an OL. They'll be rated terrible, but once you sign them switch positions!

oh man I did that with a QB to replace Zac when he left and I made the guy from Stillwater and everything and he still went to Texas haha! Burned me on that one. I didn't even think about that idea of putting them at different positions and switching them though. Nice!!

[CowpokeMike]

Well, if the point is to enjoy the game then what I'm going to suggest isn't for you. But if anyone wants to improve thier ranking.. here's a tip.

Only play half games. 5 minute quarters. Play until halftime. Supersim the rest.

I can squeeze in two 300-330 point games in the time it takes a person to play one whole 400 point game.

Road to Glory is also a quicker way to get points, but you need to make sure you get enough plays in for the points to count. But at least this way you get to skip half the game when you're not on the field, it doesn't take as long.

I'm literally doing RPG-style grinding to get my points up. I've also learned how to score a +8 strategy setup play on every drive. And can get 2-3 +8 skill sacks per half.


are you on XBox live or PS3 greg? If PS3 what's your handle?

[OP 9000]

I'm niteshade on the 360.

I think I'm OSUGreg on the PS3, but don't play it enough to remember.

[OKState918]

Well, if the point is to enjoy the game then what I'm going to suggest isn't for you. But if anyone wants to improve thier ranking.. here's a tip.

Only play half games. 5 minute quarters. Play until halftime. Supersim the rest.

I can squeeze in two 300-330 point games in the time it takes a person to play one whole 400 point game.

Road to Glory is also a quicker way to get points, but you need to make sure you get enough plays in for the points to count. But at least this way you get to skip half the game when you're not on the field, it doesn't take as long.

I'm literally doing RPG-style grinding to get my points up. I've also learned how to score a +8 strategy setup play on every drive. And can get 2-3 +8 skill sacks per half.

Cheater ;)

[OP 9000]

Leaving Thursday -> Sunday for Houston... I'm sure I'll come back and be in the 30-40 range. I'll let you have that #1 spot. After next week, real football starts and I wouldn't be able to keep up with it anyway.

[State]

:mad: Having trouble beating OU on Varsity level...they're just too dang quick and I have trouble scoring on them. I'm doing ok on D though, just can't put a drive together. What level do you guys play at?

[skippy4403]

:mad: Having trouble beating OU on Varsity level...they're just too dang quick and I have trouble scoring on them. I'm doing ok on D though, just can't put a drive together. What level do you guys play at?

Right now I play on Varsity, but this is my first NCAA game on a next gen consol and this game is so much different than what i am used to . I used to play on All-American on PS2 and it kind of gave me a challenge(when the system cheated me) but I was more into the recruiting than playing the games after awhile so it didnt matter. I could go Undefeated by playing but got to where I would sim to try to win NC's. Anyway I play on Varsity now because All-American freaking kills me. D rated teams kill me as OSU on that level so for now I am staying on Varsity.

[Hoser11]

:mad: Having trouble beating OU on Varsity level...they're just too dang quick and I have trouble scoring on them. I'm doing ok on D though, just can't put a drive together. What level do you guys play at?

I play on Heisman but if all you do is play against the CPU just play on whatever level makes it competitive and fun for you.

[State]

I play on Heisman but if all you do is play against the CPU just play on whatever level makes it competitive and fun for you.

Freshman is too easy. I need to get better at audibles and such at the line probably. Also, haven't figured out how to use those set up plays.
And is there a way to set your default defensive guy for player lock? I use Lavine and use all my time before the snap selecting him.

[OP 9000]

Use the North Texas playbook.

5 WR set.

Deep verticals. If they're open, pass it.. if not.. run it.. you'll rip off a 20-40 yard play each time. This automaticlaly makes the QB run up the middle (right next to the verticals in the playbook) a setup play. So pass and run your way down to the 2 or 3... then QB run it into the endzone for a +8 strategy every time.

Can be done in Freshman and Varsity, above that they're too quick.

[Corycowboy]

I play on Heisman but if all you do is play against the CPU just play on whatever level makes it competitive and fun for you.

Pass on OU dont try to run. Move Dez around move to opposite side/ slot. I also send Hunter on pass routes.

I also use a 3-4 defense and try to send a blitz from the blind side on playaction = sack every time.

[Carneyman14]

Yes OU's pass defense sucks. I set a record with our back up QB bc zac and dez got hurt. Then I played Nebraska last night in the Big 12 championship :) and had like 2 INT's (and 3 fumbles :x) But i was only completing like 1/3 of my passes against NU and against OU it was like 99%. Also, how do you get an underdog win iv'e been OSU#9 against Florida #1 and didn't get any points. Do you have to be unranked or something?

[skippy4403]

As I said most of the time I play on Varsity because the difference between Varisty and All-American is just too damn big. Anyway like someone else said just play at whatever level makes it comfortable and competative for you.

[dezul]

I just lost my first game online against Penn St. by a touchdown. It was my fault though, I threw 3 INT's. I am not a fan of the online. I notice the lag associated with playing someone online. I could easily have played the same person and beat them if we were playing on the same tv. I don't know if I will play online again.

[State]

How do you import a player from Road to Glory into Dynasty? Thought I read that you could do this.

[PokeVille]

All i've read is that you can export them to Madden.

[CowpokeMike]

I've got a 50 game win streak going with OSU and have won 4 straight national titles, two heismans, 3 doak walkers and a couple other awards. :D pretty exciting stuff.