College Football 25 recruiting guide for Dynasty mode (2024)

College Football 25 recruiting guide for Dynasty mode (1)

College Football 25 recruiting is the most fun you’ll have in a game this year. Because players can only stay with their team for four years, your College Football 25 dynasty roster has to evolve every season – and the key to keeping it in strong shape is knowing how to attract high school stars. Below we explain both the basics and the finer details, in your College Football 25 recruiting guide.

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EA focussed on three pillars when it came to building the high school recruitment model in Dynasty Mode. It’s worth you knowing these from the outset, as they all play into whether a hot prospect is willing to join your program:

  • Recruits have unique needs and motivations that you have to discover by interacting with them individually.
  • Regions of the country are differentiated by player caliber, quality, and type to authentically capture high school talent based on historical real-world data.
  • The different resources available mean the top schools blanket the country, while smaller schools need to be more targeted.

Your College Football 25 recruiting board

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At that start of each season you begin to populate your recruiting board. There are more than 3,500 players to choose from, so it’s worth investing some time on this initial groundwork. Go old school and have a pen and paper handy too!

The first thing to look for is five-star prospects who also have a pipeline rating of 5. These should be your number one priority, particularly in positions of need. Some may even sign as soon as you offer a scholarship. From here, look for four-star prospects with a 5 pipeline rating, or five-star prospects with a 4 pipeline rating. Follow this down to three-star prospects with a 5 pipeline rating, and so on.

As you play you’ll develop nuances to your searches, such as height, weight and other subtle differentiators, but this advice is an excellent starting point.

The maximum number of players on your board is 35. As the weeks advance, note down each prospect’s three key motivations, some of which are Deal Breakers. You want to make sure your recruit aligns with your strongest points on the grades list below. Any with desires for which you only have B or C grades may need to be immediately removed from your board. But that’s up to you!

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Once the season is underway, you need to commit hours to winning over your recruits. While you’re doing this, prospects gradually narrow down their top schools from Open, to Top 8, Top 5, Top 3, and finally Commitment. Your priority is to stay above their cut-off line each week.

Recruiting hours are based on your team’s prestige. A five-star college starts out with 1,000 hours, while a one-star school gets just 350. Also, you can only spend 50 hours on a single prospect, unless you have the Always Be Crootin’ ability. This grants 70 hours at specific positions.

Here’s a list of what you can do with those 50 hours, for each prospect:

  • Scout - 10 hours (usually takes three sessions to full scout one player)
  • Offer Scholarship - 5 hours
  • Search Social Media - 5 hours
  • DM The Player - 10 hours
  • Contact Friends and Family - 25 hours
  • Send The House - 50 hours
  • Soft Sell - 20 hours (only available when in recruit has chosen top five schools)
  • Hard Sell - 40 hours (only available when in recruit has chosen top five schools)
  • Sway - 30 hours (only available when in recruit has chosen top five schools)
  • Schedule Visit - 40 hours (see the final point of this guide)

College Football 25 recruiting school grades

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Your school grades are vital in attracting prospects. There are 14 in total. Most can be improved – or get worse – as you progress, meaning results really do matter. When you talk to players or bring them in for visits, try to match your strengths with theirs, using the color coded symbols. Green is good, red is a no-go!

  • Playing Time:How long it will take for a player to become a starter in your college.
  • Playing Style:A representation of how you play. For example, Field General quarterbacks' 'playing style' grade is dictated by passing yards per game.
  • Championship Contender:How close your team is to winning a championship, based on current rankings.
  • Program Tradition:Historic success based on Championships, wins, and awards.
  • Campus Lifestyle:A rating of the area surrounding the campus, and campus itself. This grade cannot be changed.
  • Stadium Atmosphere:This is set according to the stadium’s Toughest Places to Play ranking, which is based on home wins.
  • Pro Potential:How likely it is that players on the current roster will make it to the NFL.
  • Brand Exposure:A team’s overall brand recognition.
  • Academic Prestige:How good your school is academically. This grade cannot be changed.
  • Conference Prestige:The overall strength of the conference your college plays in.
  • Coach Prestige:How good the school’s coaching staff is, especially the Head Coach.
  • Coach Stability:How long the coaching staff has been in place and is likely to keep their jobs over four years.
  • Athletic Facilities:The quality of athletic facilities for the program.
  • Proximity to Home:Where your school is in relation to the recruit’s home pipeline.

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As the season unfolds, the final element of securing your target is the Schedule Visit option. This costs 40 hours from your overall team allocation, but doesn’t count against the 50 individual hours. It’s only available once a prospect has finalised his top five, and been offered a scholarship by your school.

You can host up to four prospects per visit, and they’re only available for home games or bye weeks. There are 14 activities to choose from. Again, try to marry up a prospects’ three interests with your strengths! Also think carefully about positions. Bringing two QBs in on the same day is likely to put one or both off, due to them being in direct competition. However, a QB and LT pairing might develop chemistry. Also, be sure to win the match in question!

Once your prospects have verbally committed, it’s all about maintaining your promises until signing day. For instance, if they have Championship Contender as a Deal Breaker and you lose five games on the spin, there’s a risk of losing them. Hopefully that doesn’t happen and, once signing day is done, you can relax and start busting out some College Football 25 celebrations. Until the whole process begins again to start the next season…

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FAQs

How does recruiting work in College Football 25? ›

College Football 25 recruiting hours

Recruiting hours are based on your team's prestige. A five-star college starts out with 1,000 hours, while a one-star school gets just 350. Also, you can only spend 50 hours on a single prospect, unless you have the Always Be Crootin' ability.

How to get scouted in college football? ›

Attend camps, combines, showcases and junior days that will get you in front of the coaches. Attending football camps, showcases and junior days is incredibly important for the same reason that recruits need a great highlight video: college coaches often have limited time and resources to watch every recruit in-person.

Is coaching carousel in College Football 25? ›

Suddenly, other high profile jobs were unexpectedly available and the coaching carousel was in full effect. In College Football 25, we set out to recreate the chaos that is the college football coaching carousel, along with the domino effect it brings.

Do recruiting hours reset college football 25? ›

Unfortunately, Navy's schedule began with a bye week in Week 1, which meant another week of the recruiting cycle. One tip: The “hours” you have each week for recruiting duties, 500, reset each week. So do not worry about saving those hours for later in the recruiting cycle.

Can you get more recruiting hours in college football 25? ›

Unfortunately, there's no challenge to complete to get more hours, but there is a way to have more freedom with the ones you have. Unlocking the “Always be Crootin” ability by reaching Tier 3 of the Recruiter archetype will allow you to spend more than 50 recruiting hours on a player.

Who to target in dynasty football? ›

With attention shifting toward training camp, here are four wide receivers you should consider trading for before their values start to rebound.
  • Dynasty Trade Targets.
  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR - Seahawks.
  • Jordan Addison, WR - Vikings.
  • Christian Watson, WR - Packers.
  • Chris Godwin, WR - Buccaneers.

How many players can you keep in dynasty? ›

Dynasty rosters are generally deeper than redraft rosters

You'll commonly hold 20-30 players (or even more) in a Dynasty league. This lets you stash players who might not have immediate fantasy value but could help in the longer term. It also generally means that there's less value available on the waiver wire.

What age do most kids get scouted in football? ›

You can get scouted in football from the ages of 7 until 22 and most of the players get scouted by football academies at 13. There isn't necessarily a specific age when you're too old to get scouted, however, the oldest age for you to be scouted normally is the early twenties.

What is the easiest way to get scouted? ›

To boost your chances of being scouted, shine in every match by displaying your unique skills and using them smartly. Whether you're known for your agility, precise ball control, or sharp passing, it's essential to apply these strengths effectively in the game.

How rare is it to get scouted in football? ›

Making it in the world of football is very tough. With less than 1% of all players making it into the professional game, take a read of our top tips that just might show you how to get scouted in football. Play to benefit your team. Showing off your skills in a game situation will only impress your friends.

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When College Football 25 was announced, EA Sports said all 134 FBS schools would be included, but none of the 129 FCS teams. That changed with Thursday's release of the new Team Builder.

What is dynasty mode in NCAA 25? ›

The Dynasty Mode is one of the most entertaining features of the EA Sports College Football 25 video game. The mode gives players the opportunity to run a college football program like a head coach, and EA Sports has designed it to offer a supreme real-world experience.

How does college football recruiting work? ›

For large programs at D1 or D2 schools, college coaches will have a list of nearly 200–300 athletes. Not all those athletes will be joining the team, but the coach will start by giving out offers to the recruits at the top of their list and then work their way down until they've filled all open roster spots.

How does recruiting work in NCAA? ›

Recruiting terms

An evaluation happens when a college coach observes a student-athlete practicing or competing. A verbal commitment happens when a college-bound student-athlete verbally agrees to play sports for a college before he or she signs or is eligible to sign a National Letter of Intent.

Can you create a team in NCAA 25? ›

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