However, that completely ignores the mental aspect of competition.

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Use these tips to dominate the gridiron in EA Sports College Football 25.

Carson Beck using the Field General ability in College Football 25.

In total,there are 13 mental abilities in the game.

Ability Name

Description

Road Dog

Increases composure while on the road.

Winning Time

Increases composure with two minutes on the clock.

Florida players touching the gator in College Football 25.

Fan Favorite

Increases composure while at home.

Headstrong

Resists the effects ofStadium Pulseand protects composure.

Field General

Gives the ability to see opposing blitzers while at the line of scrimmage.

Mental abilities screen in College Football 25 with Best Friend highlighted.

Clearheaded

Protects a player’s composure.

Clutch Kicker

Makes kick timing easier on field goals within the two-minute warning.

The Natural

Increased ability to resist weather effects.

The camera shows the backs of multiple Notre Dame football players as they get ready to take the field in College Football 25.

Team Player

Protects a player from having their stats decreased by playing a different position.

Best Friend

Increases a quarterback’s composure when gaining a first down on third or fourth down.

Defensive Rally

Increases the composure of other defensive linemen after getting a sack.

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Offensive Rally

Increases the composure of other offensive linemen after making a pancake block.

Legion

Increases the composure of other defensive backs after getting an interception or deflection.

It’s important to remember thatabilities operate on a tier system.

EA Sports College Football 25

An athlete withplatinum Clearheaded will have their composure protected far betterthan one with bronze.

After selecting a player,any assigned mental traitswill bedisplayed on their player card.

These abilities willactivate in-game during appropriate situations, signified by theplayer’s reticle transforminginto thecorresponding icon.

Football is a physically taxing sport, and some of your players will exit games worse for wear.