EA Sports College Football 25: Achievement Guide

EA Sports College Football 25 brings a nice balance between rewarding gameplay and accessible achievement hunting. With only 15 achievements (plus the Platinum for PS5 players), it offers a more manageable list than many other sports games. While some achievements might require a bit of effort or specific strategy, most are fairly straightforward and don't demand excessive grinding or heavy real-world spending.

 

Here's a breakdown of the 15 achievements/trophies you can earn in College Football 25:

 

1. Welcome to the Show

 

Description: Complete your first game in College Football 25.

How to Unlock: Start a new season or exhibition match and finish your first game.

 

2. Rookie Recruiter

 

Description: Sign your first recruit to your team.

How to Unlock: Use your recruiting skills to land your first player during a season.

 

3. Pipeline Builder

 

Description: Establish a recruiting pipeline in a region.

How to Unlock: Select a region for recruiting and successfully establish a pipeline for your school.

 

4. Dynasty Beginnings

 

Description: Win your first game as the head coach of your Dynasty team.

How to Unlock: Win any game in Dynasty mode.

 

5. Bowl Bound

 

Description: Qualify for a bowl game.

How to Unlock: Make it through a season and qualify for any bowl game, no matter the prestige.

 

6. Championship Glory

 

Description: Win a National Championship.

How to Unlock: Complete a season with a championship victory, either through regular gameplay or by dominating in the playoffs.

 

7. Perfect Season

 

Description: Go undefeated in the regular season.

How to Unlock: Win all regular season games without a loss.

 

8. Recruiting Master

 

Description: Sign five 5-star recruits in a single season.

How to Unlock: Use your recruiting strategy to land five 5-star recruits in one recruiting cycle.

 

9. Transfer Portal Success

 

Description: Sign a player from the transfer portal.

How to Unlock: Find and add a player through the transfer portal.

 

10. Momentum Shifter

 

Description: Make a comeback victory in the fourth quarter.

How to Unlock: Win a game after being behind by 10+ points in the fourth quarter.

 

11. Offensive Juggernaut

 

Description: Gain 500+ total offensive yards in a single game.

How to Unlock: Rack up 500+ yards in a game, combining rushing and passing yards.

 

12. Defensive Wall

 

Description: Hold your opponent to less than 100 total yards in a game.

How to Unlock: Shut down your opponent's offense and limit them to fewer than 100 yards across all quarters.

 

13. Special Teams Hero

 

Description: Return a punt or kickoff for a touchdown.

How to Unlock: Take a punt or kickoff back to the house for a score.

 

14. Rivalry Win

 

Description: Beat your biggest rival.

How to Unlock: Win a game against your school's most fierce rival.

 

15. Dynasty Perfection

 

Description: Win five consecutive National Championships in Dynasty mode.

How to Unlock: Dominate the college football world by winning five championships in a row in Dynasty.

 

Platinum Trophy: Legacy Builder

 

Description: Unlock all other trophies in College Football 25.

How to Unlock: Collect every other achievement to unlock this platinum trophy.

 

Tips for Earning Achievements:

 

Play Through Dynasty Mode: Many of these trophies are tied to progress in Dynasty, so if you focus on playing through a season (or multiple), you'll naturally unlock several achievements as you go.

 

Recruiting is Key: Keep an eye on your recruiting and be strategic about targeting top-tier players. Make sure to use the pipelines to your advantage, especially if you're looking to unlock the "Recruiting Master" achievement.

 

Focus on Specific Skills: To unlock achievements like Offensive Juggernaut and Defensive Wall, try to focus on improving your team's performance in these areas by making adjustments to play calling or targeting weak spots in your opponent's roster.

 

Use Transfer Portal for Roster Depth: To make sure your team stays competitive, sign key players from the transfer portal and mix in some high-caliber talent to help make a run for the National Championship.

 

Plan for a Undefeated Season: Set yourself up for an undefeated regular season by strategizing your schedule and capitalizing on weaker teams early in the season. You can always adjust your gameplan as the season progresses.

 

With these tips, you should be on your way to earning the trophies in no time! Keep grinding and enjoy the road to completing your achievement list in College Football 25. How do you plan to spend your CFB 25 Coins to take your Dynasty to the next level? Have you already started working on a Dynasty?

 

 

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