What offense do you run?

[DocBean]

What offenses do you all run?

I started my career with KU because I wanted a challenge. They run a spread offense, so I started out with that, but the RB is rated like 92, and the QB sucks, so I switched to a pro offense. Which is working my RB is in the running for the Heisman. Also, I'm used to playing Madden, so the Pro offense seems more natural for me. I like using one and two TE sets, sometimes using a FB, other times going 4 or 5 wide.

I was hoping to run an offense where I can throw the ball all over the field, but running is a lot of fun in this game, and my QB can't hit the broad side of a barn if his feet aren't completely set. Are there some other offenses that are fun to use? Any favorite plays?

[TheCapstone32]

Re: What offense do you run?

I normally always run a pro set with multiples RBs and TEs but right now I am using a wide open spread passing attack mixed in with 20+ rushes a game. It's almost too easy because I am putting up 600 yards a game with hurry up.

[speedkills]

Re: What offense do you run?

The run and shoot. Most of the time I use passing plays with wr option routes.
The downside is youll rack up alot of points and yards through the air and embarrass opposing defensive coordinators.

[B1ackswords]

Re: What offense do you run?

I like using the One Back because it gives me a lot of flexibility at audibles at the line of scrimmage beacause you can run or have some deep throws

[Bengals28]

Re: What offense do you run?

I run a power run game with basically west coast principles. Alot of 2 and 3 TE sets. Sometimes even 4. Catches people off guard online.

[PowerofRed25]

Re: What offense do you run?

I run some variation of the spread almost all the time, except in one dynasty with Nebraska where I run a power option offense with I/Wishbone/Maryland I and a few Shotgun formations. Haven't thrown a pass in two games.

My current spread offense is a custom air raid book. Used Houston as a base but it is almost exactly like Oklahoma State. 5 Pistol and 14 gun.

Pistol Spread Flex
Pistol Full House
Pistol Strong Slot
Pistol Train
Pistol Weak Slot
Shotgun Split Offset
Trips
Trips Open
4WR Trey
4WR Trey Str
Normal Y Slot
Spread Flex
Split Close
Tight
Y Trips HB Wk
Y Trips
Double Flex
Empty Quads
5WR Trio

I have a play sheet and everything for the air raid one.

[taylor62085]

Re: What offense do you run?

My offense is based off of symmetry. All symmetrical formations & plays. This offense is all about reading the defense before the play because both sides of the field are doing the same thing. I run Pistol (Ace, 4WR, & Full House), several Ace formations, Full House, a couple Flexbone, & a couple Wishbone. Throw the ball about 60%. Mainly pass until I get deep into their territory or on short yardage situations.

[Watson]

Re: What offense do you run?

A custom Franklin System.

I have Oregon's base playbook with some power I formations mixed in to keep the defense honest, and because there's still no real run threat from the gun. Every now and then I throw in a wrinkle for ****s and giggles, like the Pistol or the diamond. I like playing with formations by sending people in motion and giving the computer different looks

[amoore0192]

Re: What offense do you run?

I run what I call a "power spread." I use all of the Shotgun "wing" sets, with the FB/TE in front of the HB. I also have two Pistol formations, all with the lead back for a more down hill running style. I love to use the HB Counters, Buck Sweeps, and Power-O from all of my Shotgun sets that allow it. I do run the read option as well, along with Jet Sweeps and QB Power runs. Basically my offense looks like a Dan Mullen, Gus Malzahn mix (not the tempo bc of the no-huddle problem. Im almost afraid to download the patch.) I use alot of dig, smash and flood routes in my passing game. I usually try to roll the pocket or use PA and isolate one defender with a high-low read while keeping my back side route in mind, usually either a deep post, or a curl. I also love the angle routes by the HB or motioning my back out to see if hes matched up with a LB then taking advantage of the mis-match. The only thing I wish was in that they probably will never fix is the line splits. That would complete my idea of spreading a defense to the max horizontally the smashing them right in the mouth.

[redcometix]

Re: What offense do you run?

Wisconsin's playbook. Exclusively. I run the ball, pass it to open up the run, then run some more. I tend to make too many mistakes when I throw the ball too much, so I stick to somewhat safer passes. As long as I don't give the ball away too much, it's usually enough for me to win.

[amoore0192]

Re: What offense do you run?

Wisconsin's playbook. Exclusively. I run the ball, pass it to open up the run, then run some more. I tend to make too many mistakes when I throw the ball too much, so I stick to somewhat safer passes. As long as I don't give the ball away too much, it's usually enough for me to win.

I hear ya bro, sounds like we have the same ideas just done from different looks. Last year I had a stud running QB and once he graduated the next in line wasnt a bad runner, but not great either, so I switched to more undercenter. I still ran the good ol' Power-O and Counter Trey though. Those plays never fail, gettin more people at the point of attack, Football 101!

[OneQuickWhitt]

Re: What offense do you run?

Run and Shoot. Honestly, other than a power run offense, i cant run anything else anymore. RnS is just so natural to me. Plus, passing for 500 and scoring 55+ is quite gratifying when you can do it against a powerhouse with a team full of scrubs

[BlastX21]

Re: What offense do you run?

Under-center Air Raid. Being under center makes all throws faster and gives you a higher completion %. You also have access to the under center handoff, which is generally more effective than shotgun runs. The downside is that there's more LB tips because the ball doesn't travel as high when you throw from under center.

[DocBean]

Re: What offense do you run?

I'm pretty new to the game, how do you send guys in motion?
I haven't bothered reading the in-game manual, or trying to figure it out on the fly.

I know how to do hot routes, and audibles, but for some reason I can't figure out something as simple as sending a receiver in motion.

I've run a lot of Trips Right style plays where I could have isolated a Receiver on a linebacker if I could have only pulled one of my receivers in a bit before the snap. Instead I end up getting a Linebacker covering the shallow pass, and a Cornerback or safety covering both receivers (sometimes all three) over the top. My receivers can't jump to save their lives, and are all short, so until I get some new kids in, I'm having a hard time tossing it deep against the better team's taller secondaries.

[SoulAssassin]

Re: What offense do you run?

The run and shoot. Most of the time I use passing plays with wr option routes.
The downside is youll rack up alot of points and yards through the air and embarrass opposing defensive coordinators.

I also use the Run-and-Shoot. Probably the reason I play NCAA as much as I do...

I think I might revive the old R&S thread with some pointers on running some of the base plays... even though they still are only representing a small portion of the offense in the game.