While I am enjoying the game and pleased with the recruiting layout, here are my issues that are missing that should be part of this game:
1. No formation subs
This has been common in all the madden versions and was in ncaa14, but is nowhere to be found in this game. I hope they add it for next version since it is something I use a lot with bulking up my goalline formation or put better pass cover linebackers in my nickle and dime packages. Right now you have to set the depth chart and that is it.
2. Sim is not good
EA needs to go back to the NCAA14 sim options where you have a screen and can choose to sim and watch the action play out. I have not found this in CF25. If I choose to play offense only, it should remain that way if I use sim. right now you have to go back and reselect it if you sim a play. Also, if I choose to only play offense, do not force me to play special teams. Offense only should mean Offense only. Please go back to ncaa14 sim options.
3. Player weights don't change
Player weights do not change as they advance in their college career. I believe this happens in Madden and did in ncaa14, but it does not in CF25. There should be logic used in changing weights as the players get bigger and stronger through their careers, which is what happens in real life.
4. Kick meter too fast
I have practiced kicking and punting and have given up trying to play it in the game due to the kick meter (even with a good kicker) being too fast. The meter should not be that fast, even for a below average kicker unless it is a 50+ yard kick in a hostile environment. It is fast even if I am dead center on a 20 yard kick at home against an FCS opponent. That is ridiculous. At the very least, let us go back and choose the classic kick style if we choose. I will not punt or kick in this game unless it is changed.
5. Head Coach and Coordinators Info lacking and missing once chosen
I do love the new coaching carousel and the ability to hire and fire coordinators, but there needs to be more information on the history of the coordinator (school, off/def national or conference rankings, etc) Were they a fired HC or OC or are they active at a school? Right now you only see pipeline, prestige, coach points, and type of off/def. I would like to see more info. Also, Once you select your coaches, you are limited in what you can do with them. You can't upgrade them on your own I believe. Also, I like to scout how other coaches are doing at other schools. You cannot even see who the HC is at any other school. they all show "VACANT" when you look them up. In NCAA14, you were able to see HCs who were on the hot seat. I would like to see more options in this area since it was a nice addition to this game.
6.Not able to cut/persuade incoming freshmen / transfers
When managing your 85, you should be able to remove any and all incoming players, not just upper classroom already on your roster. In real life, colleges pull schollys all the time, so it should be available in this game. EA could make it a prestige hit if you do it excessively, but it should be available.
7. Not able to change player numbers
While I understand not being able to change or edit real life players in this game for contract reasons, all computer generated players should be fully editable. EA should be able to put in logic to where we can't add existing/former players names into the game for NIL reasons, but we should be able to edit most info/attributes of computer generated players.
