I didn't have M25, but M15 DC are random. I quit buying Madden a few years back cause of how bad it got, but I have to say 15 is very good, and I have been happy, which hasn't happened with Madden since the PS2/old xbox days.
Majority of everyone I have talked to that had 25, feels 15 is better by quite a bit, so take that for what its worth.
I really have to tip my cap to EA this yr for what they did with M15. I basically had lost all respect for them because over the years how bad Madden had got, and the lies and scams they had said and done, NCAA basketball was the last straw for me having any respect for them, with how they handled that.
I got the itch after seeing reviews this yr, and seeing some vids, and decided I wanted a football game, figuring I would regret it, but I haven't and been very happy. PLus they have put out patches to fix issues, not perfect but improved upon. I think EA finally realized they had to start regaining trust, and do right by its customers finally and Id say they have with 15. They have moved up in my book with what they have did this yr, and now the NBA2k crew have taken the lying scum trophy of sports gaming companies from EA,lol. Hopefully EA continues to build on what they have with M15, and not try to reinvent the wheel like they have in the past on future games, cause gameplay wise Id say 15 is the best its ever been. I never thought a few years ago that I would ever have anything good to say about EA football again, but they managed to impress me this yr.