Airing it out with the quarterback is one of the most popular ways to play 'NCAA Football,' as points can be put up in a hurry. But it takes more than an elite quarterback to have a proficient passing attack -- depth at running back, wide receiver and tight end matters in making the nation’s top tier.
In this list we break down the best passing teams in 'NCAA Football 13' and how best to utilize them.
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5. Washington Huskies
Best player: Keith Price (QB #17): OVR 94, AWR 88, THP 89 THA 93.
How to utilize him: Price (QB #17) is the epitome of a pocket passer. Stay in the pocket and avoid scrambling situations.
Team strategy: The Huskies have one of the best passing attacks in the game. With Price (QB #17) and his elite throwing accuracy (93), you can expect to deliver every throw on target. The Huskies have two wide receivers who can put pressure on defenses with Kasen Williams (WR #2) and James Johnson (WR #3). Both receivers have speed to cause matchup problems in the deep secondary. The Huskies also have solid receivers at tight end. Austin Seferian-Jenkins (TE #88) is one of the best receiving tight ends in the game and backing him up is Michael Hartvigson (TE #84), who has a 97 jump rating. At 6’6” and with a 97 jump, you can expect to win almost every jump ball with him.
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4. Georgia Bulldogs
Best player: Aaron Murray (QB #11): OVR 95, SPD 77, THP 93, THA 89.
How to utilize him: Murray (QB #11) is a rare blend of speed and throwing ability. Utilize his legs and arm.
Team strategy: The Georgia Bulldogs make number four on our list because of the elite ability of Murray (QB #11) and the depth at the wide receiver position. The Bulldogs’ top 5 WRs are all 6’1” or taller with one being 6’5”. Height in the passing game is important, especially with the accuracy that Murray (QB #11) possesses. Georgia has no speed burners at the WR position, so you want to have a possession-style attack. The backfield has a few backs who can catch, but they won’t play a major role in the passing attack. Consider leaving them in for pass-protection purposes.
3. Clemson Tigers
Best player: Sammy Watkins (WR #2): OVR 95, SPD 96, ACC 98, CTH 91.
How to utilize him: Watkins (WR #2) is explosive and has enough size to be a threat over the middle as well as downfield.
Team strategy: Nothing helps an elite quarterback more than an elite wide receiver. The Clemson Tigers have both of these. Watkins (WR #2) is arguably the best receiver in the entire game with 96 speed and 98 acceleration that not many defenders can keep up with. Mix in the depth with DeAndre Hopkins (WR #6), Jaron Brown (WR #18), and Adam Humphries (WR #16) -- all rated 81+ overall -- and Tajh Boyd (QB #10) has all the tools available to put together one of the most potent offenses in the game. His 87 speed will help open up passing lanes because teams must worry about containing his scrambling ability. The Tigers also have running backs who can catch passes out of the backfield and make plays in space.
2. Oklahoma Sooners
Best player: Landry Jones (QB #12): OVR 95, SPD 65, THP 94, THA 93.
How to utilize him: Jones (QB #12) has the advantage of two great backs who are threats to break short, safe throws.
Team strategy: The No. 2 passing offense in 'NCAA Football 13' is led by Jones (QB #12), with his arm and not his legs. With 94 throwing power and 93 throwing accuracy, he is arguably the most complete pocket passer in the game. He has two excellent receiving running backs and one of the best overall receivers in Kenny Stills (WR #4). Oklahoma’s receiving corps runs seven deep, all of whom bring something to the table.
1. USC Trojans
Best player: Matt Barkley (QB #7): OVR 98, SPD 76, THP 93, THA 95.
How to utilize him: Barkley (QB #7) has the best receiving tandem in the country. Look to air it out downfield to Robert Woods (WR #2) and Marqise Lee (WR #9).
Team strategy: Barkley (QB #7) has all the tools available to him to lead his team through the air. Both of his top receivers are rated 90-plus overall and have 92 speed. They both have great hands with 92 and 91 catch ratings. Rely on these two players to consistently make plays for you in the passing game. To complement the speed of the receivers, USC has two big-bodied TEs in Xavier Grimble (TE #86) and Randall Telfer (TE #82). Both players are above 6-4 in height and have 80-plus catch ratings. The weapons that Barkley (QB #7) has in place make the USC Trojans the best passing offense in the game.
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Honorable Mentions: Utah Utes, West Virginia Mountaineers
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NCAA Football 13 game artwork featuring Robert Griffin III and Barry Sanders. | |
| Developer(s) | EA Tiburon |
| Publisher(s) | EA Sports |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 |
| Release | July 10, 2012 |
| Genre(s) | American football simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player Multiplayer or singleplayer on-line |
NCAA Football 13 is an American footballvideo game published by EA Sports and developed by EA Tiburon. It is the successor to NCAA Football 12 in the NCAA Football series.
Cover[edit]
On February 27, 2012, it was announced that former Baylor quarterback and 2011 Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III will be the cover athlete for the game.[1] The cover also features past Heisman Trophy winner Barry Sanders. A fan vote beginning March 12 allowed fans to choose between Barry Sanders, Marcus Allen, Doug Flutie, Desmond Howard, Charlie Ward, Andre Ware, Eddie George, and Herschel Walker to appear on the cover alongside Griffin.[2][3]
Rule changes[edit]
NCAA Football 13 will include two rule changes which will be taking effect in NCAA Division I (A) FBS games in the 2012–13 season. The first rule change is the location of the ball on kickoffs, where the ball will be moved up 5 yards, in conjunction with NFL kickoff standards which took effect in the 2011–12 season. Players will also need to stay within 5 yards of the ball on kickoff to prevent a running head start. The second rule change affects kickoffs and other free kicks where if a player gets a touchback the ball will start on the 25 yard line instead of the 20.[4]
Gameplay[edit]
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A number of gameplay enhancements and improvements were implemented in NCAA Football 13. Among those are enhancements to the Quarterback position including: 20 new quarterback dropbacks, 25 pass trajectory zones (compared to 1 the year before), a number of Quarterback sack avoidance moves, 430 new pass animations and more (not including the others from previous years). Also on offense, wide receivers now have better awareness, where icons will now show the level of readiness a receiver has as they look for the ball. On defense, players were supposed to now have to see the ball to make a move and will no longer be able to make 'blind swats, a feature that ultimately was not completely added to the game, as blind swats and interceptions still occur, although they are less common.'[5] A new feature in the game is 'Reaction Time', which is available in 'Road to Glory' and 'Heisman Challenge', where the player can hold down the left trigger to slow down the game, which allows players to have time to decide what to do. The game also allows to return kicks and punts.[6]
In 'Road to Glory', users can create new players and coaches to track their careers. Players start in high school, and they can select up to five colleges of interest. Coaches can start out as offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator or head coach, and may elect to accept or decline coaching offers at other colleges as their careers progress. High school names, teams, stadiums and colors can be customized by the user, and new high schools can be added through the game's online feature.
Exporting draft classes to Madden NFL was removed in this version of the game, due to compatibility issues with Madden NFL 13.[citation needed]
New teams[edit]
Three new NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) teams were added to NCAA Football 13:Massachusetts (UMass), Texas–San Antonio (UTSA), and Texas State. UTSA and Texas State will be joining the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) for the 2012 season,[7] while UMass will join the Mid-American Conference (MAC).[8]South Alabama is also joining the FBS in 2012, but was not included in the game.[9]
Reception[edit]
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| G4 | 3.5/5[10] |
| GameSpot | 6.5/10[11] |
| GameTrailers | 8.2/10[12] |
| IGN | 8/10[13] |
| Joystiq |
The game received mainly positive reviews, but received a lower score from IGN than NCAA Football 12, earning an 8/10, claiming that the game is too similar to NCAA Football 12.[13]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^'Robert Griffin III On NCAA Football 13 Cover'.
- ^'Robert Griffin III Won't Be Only NCAA Football 13 Cover Athlete'.
- ^'Barry Sanders to share NCAA FOOTBALL 13 cover with Robert Griffin III | EA SPORTS'. Ea.com. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
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- ^'NCAA Football 13 brings bullet time to college football | GamerTell'. Technologytell.com. Retrieved 2012-08-10.
- ^Stephens, Kyle. 'UTSA accepts invitation Nov. 11 to join Western Athletic Conference'. Utsa.edu. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
- ^'UMass football to join FBS, Mid-American Conference'. Usatoday.Com. 2011-04-20. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
- ^Kirk, Jason (2012-06-08). 'NCAA Football 13 Doesn't Include New FBS Team South Alabama - From Our Editors'. SBNation.com. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
- ^Deesing, Jonathan (2012-07-10). 'NCAA Football 13 Review for Xbox 360'. G4. Retrieved 2012-07-10.
- ^'NCAA Football 13'. GameSpot.
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- ^ ab'NCAA Football 13 Review'. IGN. Retrieved 2012-08-10.