With 134 schools available in Dynasty mode, selecting your starting point can be confusing in College Football 25.
The job becomes more difficult if you’re a beginner to the series. While the 2024 release has been the first college football game for many gamers, it’s easier to play if you’re used to the Madden franchise. That said, EA Sports has ensured that beginners can also enjoy the Dynasty mode, and there are some great picks.
Top 15 schools for beginners in College Football 25 Dynasty mode
Usually, it is beneficial to select one of the top 15 teams available in Dynasty mode. However, picking a strong team will also mean you’ll have to win a lot. Then there’s the added factor of prestige level, which significantly influences a school’s potential success.
| School | Prestige Level | OVR | OFF | DEF | Reason to choose |
| UTSA Roadrunners | 1.5 | 83 | 82 | 84 | Good Road to Glory save for beginners as the squad is decent |
| USF Bulls | 1.5 | 81 | 81 | 82 | Another good RTG save and an alternative if you don’t want to pick UTSA |
| Memphis Tigers | 2 | 83 | 82 | 84 | Decent squad but it will be a fun challenge to raise the Prestige Level |
| Vanderbilt Commodores | 2.5 | 81 | 81 | 82 | Has the fastest QB of the game |
| Indiana Hoosiers | 2.5 | 82 | 81 | 84 | Decent squad and Prestige Level makes it a good starter school for beginners |
| Missouri Tigers | 3 | 85 | 85 | 85 | A balanced squad but the Prestige Level is underwhelming |
| Louisville Cardinals | 3 | 85 | 84 | 86 | Similar to Missouri Tigers, the Prestige Level has to be improved in the long run |
| Florida Gators | 3.5 | 86 | 86 | 87 | Best school squad under 4* Prestige Level |
| Texas Longhorns | 4.5 | 88 | 87 | 89 | Best squad at 4* Prestige Level |
| Oregon Ducks | 4.5 | 89 | 89 | 89 | Really great squad despite not having 5* Prestige Level |
| LSU Tigers | 4.5 | 86 | 87 | 86 | Great Prestige Level but the squad isn’t overpowered |
| Notre Dame Fighting Irish | 5 | 88 | 87 | 89 | Amazing Prestige Level but the squad has room for improvement |
| Alabama Crimson Tide | 5 | 89 | 90 | 89 | Second highest National Championships, but squad could do with some improvements |
| Ohio State Buckeyes | 5 | 90 | 89 | 91 | Second best squad within the game |
| Georgia Bulldogs | 5 | 91 | 91 | 91 | Best team in the game |
Picking a school with 5* Prestige Level might not be a big challenge in College Football 25. But this list is meant for beginners who are just getting started. Picking a school with an amazing program rating and stacked squad will make their lives easier. Still, I have included schools from all five levels of Prestige Ratings to ensure that there’s a good choice for all.
