Offense Tips

Pass Protection Tutorial for College Football 26

Learn how to block every type of blitz in under 45 seconds:

  • Open Pass Protection Menu
    • Hold the left bumper.
  • Slide Protection
    • Flick the right stick left or right for half a slide.
    • Use the left stick for full slide to block overload blitzes.
  • Interior Blitzes:
    • Flick the right stick up for empty protection.
  • All-Out Blitzes
    • Flick the left stick up for max protection.
  • Double Team a Rusher
    • Flick down, move the stick to the rusher, and press X or A.
    • ID the Mike
      • Press X or A to ensure that the player is blocked.
  • Untarget a Player 
    • Press Triangle or Y to untarget someone, like a user in the gap.

This method is perfect for managing key pass rushers and optimizing your blocking strategy.

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