Andy got a chance to play EA Sports College Football 25, which has been a near-constant topic of discussion on the show since the announcement that the beloved video game franchise would return after a 13-year absence. He explains what he learned during a trip last week to EA Sports headquarters in Orlando.
(0:00-3:27) Intro
(3:28-5:23) Breaking Down EA Sports
(5:24-12:50) Differences in Madden and College Football
(12:51-18:12) Overall Gameplay
(18:13-24:27) Mechanical Changes
(24:28-25:37) O-Line Protections
(25:38-31:04) Dynasty Mode
(31:05-34:49) Road to Glory Mode
(34:50-37:44) Wrapping up EA Sports
(37:45-39:07) Ask me anything!
(39:08-41:21) Crowds in the game?
(41:21 -45:28) Equipment
(45:29-47:11) Gameplay smooth?
(47:12-51:16) Fowler/Herbstreit in the Game
(51:17-52:37) Anything not good in the game?
(52:38-53:11) Mascots in the game
(53:12-54:53) Bands play fight songs?
(54:54-57:52) Playbooks?
(57:53-1:00:44) Music in the game
(1:00:45-1:02:48) Stadium Renovations
(1:02:49-1:03:19) Weather Affect Gameplay?
(1:03:20-1:04:46) Tennessee - Checker Neyland
(1:04:47-1:06:06) Kicking Mechanics
(1:06:07-1:06:30) Turn off NIL and Transfer Portal?
(1:06:31-1:06:49) Dynamic Crowd?
(1:06:50-1:08:43) Coaches in the game
(1:08:44-1:09:31) Virginia Tech and Enter Sandman in game?
(1:09:32-1:10:03) More Cowbell at Mississippi State
(1:10:04-1:11:40) Team Builder Settings
(1:11:41-1:12:49) Player Ratings Release?
(1:12:50-1:13:24) Crowd Rush the Field?
(1:13:25-1:13:49) Neck at LSU?
(1:13:50-1:14:50) Realignment Discussion in the Game
(1:14:51-1:16:07) Create a head coach
(1:16:08-1:17:47) Conclusion - Dear Andy tomorrow!
Andy talks gameplay, the college football game versus the Madden NFL franchise, Dynasty mode and Road To Glory mode. The attention to detail is spectacular, and college football nerds will appreciate the care put into recreating the world of each individual program.
After Andy explains what he learned from playing the game, he answers your questions about the game.
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Host: Andy Staples
Producer: River Bailey