Complete Controls Guide for EA Sports College Football 27

Complete Controls Guide for CFB 27

EA Sports College Football 27 launches July 9, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and mastering the controls is the first step to dominating on the field. This guide covers every control scheme across all platforms, from basic movements to advanced mechanics.

Control Schemes Overview

CFB 27 supports multiple control schemes to accommodate different playstyles:

Arcade — Simplified controls for casual players; assisted throwing and tackling
Simulation — Standard controls with a balance of skill and assistance
Competitive — Full manual control; no assists; the purest skill test

Platform Inputs

Action	PS5	Xbox	PC
Move Player	Left Stick	Left Stick	Left Stick / WASD
Sprint	R2	RT	Shift
Dive	Square	X	Space
Spin Move	Circle	B	Q
Juke	Left Stick flick	Left Stick flick	Mouse / A/D
Stiff Arm	R1	RB	E
Truck Stick	Right Stick up	Right Stick up	F

Offensive Controls

Quarterback Controls

Action	PS5	Xbox	PC
Snap Ball	Cross	A	Enter
Throw to Receiver	Icon buttons	Icon buttons	Number keys
Lob Pass	L1 + icon	LB + icon	Alt + number
Low Pass	R2 + icon	RT + icon	Shift + number
Throw Away	Right Stick press	Right Stick press	Tab
Sprint	R2	RT	Shift
Slide	Square	X	Space
Dive	X	A	Z

Pre-Snap Controls (Offense)

Action	PS5	Xbox	PC
Audible	Square	X	Space
Hot Route	Triangle	Y	T
Motion Player	L1	LB	Alt
Flip Play	L2	LT	Ctrl
Sprint to Line	R2 (pre-snap)	RT (pre-snap)	Shift
Formation Shift	L1 + Right Stick	LB + Right Stick	Alt + Arrow
Slide Protection	L1 + icon	LB + icon	Alt + number

Running Back Controls

Action	PS5	Xbox	PC
Sprint	R2	RT	Shift
Spin	Circle	B	Q
Juke	Right Stick left/right	Right Stick left/right	A/D
Stiff Arm	R1	RB	E
Truck Stick	Right Stick up	Right Stick up	F
Hurdle	Triangle	Y	T
Dive	Square	X	Space
Protect Ball	R1 + R2	RB + RT	E + Shift

Wide Receiver Controls

Action	PS5	Xbox	PC
Catch (Aggressive)	Triangle	Y	T
Catch (RAC - Run After Catch)	X	A	F
Catch (Possession)	Square	X	Space
Dive Catch	Square (while diving)	X (while diving)	Space

Defensive Controls

Pre-Snap Controls (Defense)

Action	PS5	Xbox	PC
Coverage Audible	Square	X	Space
Blitz Adjustment	L1	LB	Alt
Shift Line	L1 + Right Stick	LB + Right Stick	Alt + Arrow
Spread/Pinch Line	L2/L1	LT/LB	Ctrl/Alt
Man Align	Triangle	Y	T
Show Blitz	L2 + Right Stick	LT + Right Stick	Ctrl + Arrow
Roll Coverage	R1 + icon	RB + icon	E + number

Defensive Player Controls

Action	PS5	Xbox	PC
Sprint	R2	RT	Shift
Dive	Square	X	Space
Hit Stick	Right Stick up	Right Stick up	F
Cut Stick	Right Stick down	Right Stick down	G
Strip Ball	R1	RB	E
Intercept	Triangle	Y	T
Swat	X	A	Space
Pitch/Dive	Right Stick left/right	Right Stick left/right	A/D

Coverage Adjustments

Action	PS5	Xbox	PC
Over Top	Triangle + Up	Y + Up	T + Up
Underneath	Triangle + Down	Y + Down	T + Down
Press	Triangle + Left	Y + Left	T + Left
Bail	Triangle + Right	Y + Right	T + Right
Zone Hot Route	L1 + icon	LB + icon	Alt + number

Special Teams Controls

Action	PS5	Xbox	PC
Kick Power	Right Stick down then up	Right Stick down then up	Hold then release
Kick Direction	Left Stick	Left Stick	Arrow keys
Fake Kick	L1 + Square	LB + X	Alt + Space
Onside Kick	R1 + X	RB + A	E + F
Punt Direction	Left Stick	Left Stick	Arrow keys
Fair Catch	Triangle	Y	T

Advanced Controls

Smart Zones Interactions

Action	PS5	Xbox	PC
Zone Depth Adjust	L1 + Right Stick	LB + Right Stick	Alt + Arrow
Pattern Match Toggle	L2 + Triangle	LT + Y	Ctrl + T
Plaster Logic Override	R1 + Square	RB + X	E + Space

Roll Coverage Commands

Action	PS5	Xbox	PC
Roll Left	L2 + Left	LT + Left	Ctrl + Left
Roll Right	L2 + Right	LT + Right	Ctrl + Right
Show Roll Pre-Snap	R1 + L2	RB + LT	E + Ctrl

Tips for Learning Controls

Beginner Tips

Start on Arcade controls — Learn the basics before adding complexity
Use the skills trainer — CFB 27 has built-in tutorials for every mechanic
Practice one mechanic at a time — Don't try to learn everything at once
Focus on your side of the ball — Master offense first, then add defense

Intermediate Tips

Learn hot routes — The ability to change routes pre-snap is game-changing
Master coverage audibles — Adjusting coverage pre-snap counters any offensive look
Use Roll Coverage — Disguising your defense confuses opponents
Time your hit sticks — A well-timed hit stick causes fumbles

Advanced Tips

Learn pre-snap reads — Identify coverage from the defensive shell before the snap
Master strip ball timing — Strip attempts are risky but create turnovers
Use Plaster Logic to your advantage — Extend plays to test defender coverage discipline
Combine hot routes and audibles — Changing the entire play at the line creates the perfect attack

Platform-Specific Notes

PS5

DualSense haptic feedback provides tackle and hit-stick feedback
Adaptive trigger resistance varies by kick power and stiff arm situations
Touchpad can be used for quick menu access

Xbox Series X|S

Impulse triggers provide kick power feedback
Share button captures highlights automatically
Quick Resume lets you switch between game modes instantly

PC

Supports keyboard/mouse and controller inputs
Custom key bindings available in settings
Steam and Epic overlay integration for captures
EA App required for online features

See our Settings and Optimization guide for platform-specific performance settings.