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15 best schools for beginners in College Football 25 Dynasty Mode

Plenty of great choices

With 134 schools available in Dynasty mode, selecting your starting point can be confusing in College Football 25.

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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.

SchoolPrestige LevelOVROFFDEFReason to choose
UTSA Roadrunners1.5838284Good Road to Glory save for beginners as the squad is decent
USF Bulls1.5818182Another good RTG save and an alternative if you don’t want to pick UTSA
Memphis Tigers2838284Decent squad but it will be a fun challenge to raise the Prestige Level
Vanderbilt Commodores2.5818182Has the fastest QB of the game
Indiana Hoosiers2.5828184Decent squad and Prestige Level makes it a good starter school for beginners
Missouri Tigers3858585A balanced squad but the Prestige Level is underwhelming
Louisville Cardinals3858486Similar to Missouri Tigers, the Prestige Level has to be improved in the long run
Florida Gators3.5868687Best school squad under 4* Prestige Level
Texas Longhorns4.5888789Best squad at 4* Prestige Level
Oregon Ducks4.5898989Really great squad despite not having 5* Prestige Level
LSU Tigers4.5868786Great Prestige Level but the squad isn’t overpowered
Notre Dame Fighting Irish5888789Amazing Prestige Level but the squad has room for improvement
Alabama Crimson Tide5899089Second highest National Championships, but squad could do with some improvements
Ohio State Buckeyes5908991Second best squad within the game
Georgia Bulldogs5919191Best 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.


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