Best playbook on Reddit
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#1
Oregon
4.4
(18)
"I run a custom with Oregons playbook. Added Florida urban meyers goaline heavy set and some 5 wide."
"Oregon is probably the best Spread and one of if not the best playbook overall."
"I’ve been using Oregon’s recently and love the combination of RPOs."
"Oregon is great."
"Oregon’s"
"Oregon, Bama or UNLV."
"Oregon playbook is awesome"
"Oregon and Tennessee."
"I think the Oregon playbook has a bunch of medium and deep passing that can take advantage of track-star level speed."
"Oregon I love marching down the field in trips shotgun."
#2
UNLV
4.6
(14)
"UNLV would be my suggestion. It runs most of the offense with a 2RB set."
"Has best pitch and triple option plays in the game"
"Make your own! I play the same way and I started with UNLV."
"I love UNLV for offense."
"Try out the UNLV playbook. The go go formations are so fun and there’s plenty of option plays where you can run it with the QB or pitch it."
"UNLV Gogo Multiple O is Goated imo."
"No matter how many others I try, I always find myself going back to UNLV."
"Try UNLV"
"UNLV is nasty if you have two good RBs."
"Lean on UNLV."
#3
Michigan
4.4
(13)
"Michigan has Singleback Wing Pair which has the best PA in the game IMO."
"I ran Michigan for a few seasons and it was really effective."
"I think Michigan's playbook is perfect for this play style."
"Michigan is beautiful for this. Lots of heavy sets."
"Michigan."
"Michigan. Love a good standard I formation."
"I really liked the Michigan pro style offense."
"Good amount of play action"
"I use Michigan’s playbook because I like doing tactician/scheme guru."
"Michigan, Michigan state, *maybe* KSt if you really like RPOs"
#4
Arizona
4.4
(13)
"Arizona’s playbook is incredible for passing."
"Really like the Arizona Playbook."
"This would be my go-to if I were lo."
"Arizona who’s i’ve been running and not disappointed at all a good group of runs in and outside of wildcat."
"Arizona is a good playbook if you want to throw the ball a lot, lots of spread."
"I love having a run and gun/2-3 RB rotation"
"Differently Arizona playbook. Used it for my Fresno State dynasty."
"Give Arizona, UNLV, Alabama playbooks a try if you haven’t."
"Arizona, Kansas, Texas a&m."
"I've liked Arizona and Kansas State."
#5
Texas
4.3
(12)
"The best playbook in the game imo"
"Right now my favorite is Texas."
"Texas for Pro Style."
"It’s simplifies the game and has safe and easy completions for big gains."
"Mainly because they contain good run playbooks"
"Texas is probably my favorite with Ohio State as an extremely close second."
"Go Texas, go empty set, use y corner base and have the qb draw audible."
"Texas or Texas A&M"
"Texas or Wyoming could be good options"
"Texas. A ton of 12 personnel Shotgun looks. A couple sets with 2RB's."
#6
Michigan State
4.1
(11)
"Variety of running plays"
"Slept on"
"Good amount of play action"
"I love the pro style and having alot of TEs"
"Michigan State… simplicity but deceptive if run right."
"Michigan State."
"Michigan State"
"Try Michigan state out"
"Michigan St is my main, I run a pro style with plenty of I-form, strong, etc."
"I like the Michigan State playbook."
#7
Kansas State
4.2
(9)
"My current favorite is Kansas State."
"Run out the I Formation or the goal line formation."
"K-State & Liberty are solid too"
"A pro style offense is going to be his best bet."
"I liked Kansas State. It was some options, but also a lot of designed qb runs."
"I really like using Kansas States playbook. Good mix of everything including QB runs."
"I've been using Kansas State's playbook exactly that way and have been very satisfied with it."
"Kansas st or NC state."
"This has been my go to playbook"
#8
Georgia
4.2
(9)
"Georgia 100%. I was in the same situation in a dynasty mode and the Georgia playbook lets you run the ball consistently."
"I love georgia’s"
"Georgia playbook
Single back
Bunch Ace formation."
"Georgia is a fun playbook. Nice RPOs and some decent motion plays."
"I’ve used Georgia’s and now I’m using Ball State’s."
"I really like Georgia's but I don't know if it's the best."
"Georgia playbook is my go to."
"Good options would be Georgia, Penn State, Michigan."
"As far as playbooks go, you can use Georgia’s."
#9
TCU
4.6
(7)
"I have been thoroughly enjoying the TCU playbook. Air Raid offense with a lot of really good passing plays."
"TCU is the one I always use."
"TCU for Air Raid."
"TCU or USC. I threw for almost 4,000 yards with whoever the Kennesaw State QB is."
"TCU is great."
"TCU"
"Custom playbooks are great, I based mine off of TCU"
#10
Iowa
4.3
(7)
"Try Iowa's playbook."
"Running the Iowa playbook and have put up 77 points and 850 yards of offense."
"Iowa’s playbook is pretty good for this."
"Iowa has a solid playbook."
"Good amount of play action"
"I would use a run heavy playbook like Iowa."
"Iowa playbook"
#11
Liberty
4.5
(6)
"Tons of formations, Guns, Pistol, Single back."
"Liberty and generic spread option are my go toos"
"Liberty playbook. Spread option run all day"
"I’ll throw one out there no one’s mentioned yet: Liberty. Option based offense with lots of crossing route concepts passing."
"I like Liberty for this. They are a team similar to your description and so the playbook has lots of option and rpos to allow for not being behind the line for long and maximizing QB speed."
"Liberty has a lot of two back sets."
#12
USC
4.0
(6)
"USC has lots of mesh to blaze across the middle of the field."
"USC playbook would be good. The 2 back sets are nice, and I love all the 3wr 1TE sets."
"Triple option works but I prefer usc."
"USC probably"
"I like USC’s"
"USC has lots of play action, good runs, and short-intermediate passes."
#13
Kansas
4.0
(5)
"Good amount of play action"
"I'd recommend making a playbook adding more spread elements and formations that utilize HB Angle routes, screens, HB flexes from shotgun."
"Motion, good running backs needed."
"Good for qb runs, some option plays"
"Kansas is pretty versatile. A lot of RPO"
#14
Playbook
4.0
(5)
"Kennesaw State playbook is pretty good for running the ball."
"I used Texas A&M to great success. It's very much a run until you play action kind of playbook."
"Veer and Shoot"
"Michigan seems to have a nice playbook for RB run heavy, while Kansas State (which I use) allows you to run the ball with both the QB and RB."
"I would think Georgia Tech. Pretty sure they use a run heavy option attack."
#15
Oklahoma State
4.0
(5)
"I second the OK STATE playbook, it’s very solid to start off with."
"I personally love the Oklahoma State playbook for offense."
"Good OL the run game is lethal"
"Oklahoma state"
"Oklahoma State would be good for this IMO."
#16
Air Raid
4.0
(5)
"Recommendation for best air raid type playbook?"
"I found this playbook called AIRRAIDOPTION2 and have had success with it."
"I like the base air raid playbook"
"Second suggestion for Air Raid."
"Air Raid. All reads are half-field."
#17
Auburn
4.5
(4)
"It has a good Spread offense."
"Big fan of Auburn playbook"
"Auburn, lots of quick short-medium passes from the spread."
"Auburn for sure, but much love to Ohio State too!"
#18
Alabama
4.5
(4)
"Has a lot of motion, good TE sets"
"I’d go with Bamas offense. They have plenty of run plays as well as RPO designs that will be good for your run game."
"Alabama has a lot of designed QB runs that are pretty good."
"Alabama, Oregon, Oklahoma State, LSU"
#19
Michigan Playbook
4.0
(4)
"Michigan has multiple tight ends although I’m not a big fan of the passing concepts."
"I like Michigan, unlv, and lately the generic spread option."
"I dig Michigan for O."
"Ironically Michigan is a good playbook for a run heavy offense."
#20
Utah
4.0
(4)
"Or texas a&m"
"Sounds like how I play, and I use Utah's playbook."
"Utah’s playbook has been great for me."
"Is ok also if you like a 2 RB set"
#21
Kansas State Playbook
5.0
(3)
"Kansas States is epic."
"Kansas State. Has a little but of everything."
"Been using k-state for a while now, it’s a really good mix of running and passing."
#22
Notre Dame
4.7
(3)
"I tend to use Florida with a faster QB more option plays to run."
"I love the Notre dame offense and the multiple defense."
"I’m going to suggest using Notre Dame’s book. It’s designed for a weak QB who can run."
#23
Custom Playbook
4.7
(3)
"I made a custom playbook named 'Chinook Wind.'"
"Build one. It takes time but after you get it built it’s amazing."
"I definitely recommend creating a custom playbook using whichever one you decide on as a base."
#24
LSU
4.0
(3)
"LSU is the best for me so far."
"LSU playbook is nice. It's a bit more wide open."
"I like LSU it’s very balanced."
#25
Hawaii Playbook
5.0
(2)
"Hawaii has an elite playbook."
"I’ve mastered Hawaii’s Run n Shoot pb and it’s by far my favorite playbook."
#26
Ohio State Playbook
5.0
(2)
"Ohio State. Still a great PB."
"Ohio state is my favorite."
#27
UConn Playbook
5.0
(2)
"UConn has the best run play in the game and really good shotgun formations."
"I’m a big fan of UConn’s playbook."
#28
Colorado State Playbook
5.0
(2)
"Colorado states is pretty fire."
"I’m using Colorado St."
#29
Alabama Playbook
5.0
(2)
"Alabama’s is great for their read options and passes based off of it."
"Bama for me."
#30
Coastal Carolina
5.0
(2)
"Coastal Carolina’s playbook was great for that for me."
"I’m a big fan of Coastal Carolina’s playbook."
#31
Custom Playbooks
5.0
(2)
"They are amazing and they are varied"
"Custom playbooks will always be better than the preexisting playbooks"
#32
Baylor
5.0
(2)
"Baylor has been my go to."
"I use the Baylor playbook, lots of RPO options with the QB to choose from and plays that attack the edge."
#33
Oregon Playbook
4.5
(2)
"Oregon has a great combo of bubbles, HB screens, TE screens, jailbreaks."
"Lots of unique plays, and can tear people apart with fast WR."
#34
Liberty Playbook
4.5
(2)
"If you’re a spread option guy, it’s hard to beat Liberty’s playbook."
"I love the liberty spread option."
#35
UNLV Playbook
4.5
(2)
"UNLV is an absolute blast."
"Only UNLV and Bama been good for me."
#36
Tennessee Playbook
4.5
(2)
"Tennessee has some great screen plays."
"Using Tennessee now, feels like i need to try a new one though."
#37
Wake Forest
4.5
(2)
"Wake Forest is my go to rm. Lot of good PA and RPO goes well w my fast qb."
"Wake Forest is crazy if you can get the deep reads down."
#38
Wisconsin
4.5
(2)
"I love wisconsin air raid!"
"I love wisconsin air raid, plus a decent amount of run plays!"
#39
Colorado Playbook
4.5
(2)
"I just found Colorado today. Wildcat, Pistol, and shot gun. Lots of spread and some option."
"I’ve been using Colorado’s playbook since the launch."
#40
Power Spread
4.5
(2)
"Sounds a lot like how Power Spread plays for me."
"Power spread, liberty, Army, Navy, Air Force, triple option."
#41
North Carolina
4.5
(2)
"North Carolina for Spread."
"Idk about how the playbooks are but maybe North Carolina fits the description of that play style the best."
#42
UAB
4.5
(2)
"Simple Pro offense that has a play for every situation."
"UAB is a gun and pistol combo you might like"
#43
SMU
4.5
(2)
"SMU. Love it, has just about everything for me."
"SMU is solid."
#44
N/A
4.5
(2)
"I recommend everyone go in and make their own offensive and defensive playbooks with your own audibles."
"Any veer and shoot tbh."
#45
Army
4.0
(2)
"Try army it's underrated"
"The balance it offers yet some good pass plays"
#46
Jackson State
4.0
(2)
"Has been one of my favorites lately"
"Heard good things about Jax St, UNLV, Missouri, and Ok St."
#47
Nebraska
4.0
(2)
"Nebraska,miami,ga state, and tulane were good from who I've used."
"Nebraska."
#48
USF
4.0
(2)
"My personal fav book is USF."
"I like USF/ veer and shoot."
#49
Tennessee
4.0
(2)
"If you want to move the ball really fast down the field then TN’s playbook imo is one of the best."
"I like Tennessee if I want to really spread it out."
#50
Penn State
4.0
(2)
"I’d give Penn state a try for this."
"I like Penn State’s playbook a lot."
#51
Kentucky Playbook
4.0
(2)
"Kentucky if you like singleback."
"Kentucky."
#52
Kansas Playbook
4.0
(2)
"Qb power at Kansas is great."
"The Kansas playbook has a lot of great passing options both in your more 'running' formations as well as the shotgun formations."
#53
Ohio State
4.0
(2)
"Ohio state has a lot of mesh concepts if you like that in the pass game."
"Ohio State has a great Multiple playbook."
#54
Western Kentucky
4.0
(2)
"The base of that custom is Western KY air raid."
"Big fan of western Kentucky if you like to rpo."
#55
Custom
3.5
(2)
"My custom playbook is full of drag and slant."
"Make a custom one."
#56
Louisville
3.5
(2)
"Louisville’s has really good play action."
"I tried Michigan and it royalty sucked."
#57
Generic Spread Option
5.0
(1)
"I LOVE the generic spread option playbook."
#58
West Virginia
5.0
(1)
"Is OP for me"
#59
Miami
5.0
(1)
"I use Miami's playbook, currently. I've made an entire dynasty predicated on Iso dive."
#60
Triple Option
5.0
(1)
"Destroy with the triple option I recruit only physical wr and power olineman."
#61
Jacksonville State
5.0
(1)
"I like Jacksonville States playbook it’s Rich Rod’s playbook."
#62
Washington Commanders
5.0
(1)
"I easily think Washington Commanders has best playbook."
#63
Florida
5.0
(1)
"My favorite playbooks so far are Florida or Notre Dame."
#64
Florida State Playbook
5.0
(1)
"Florida State has a really great balanced spread playbook, especially if you have a decent mobile quarterback."
#65
Mizzou, Ohio State, USC, Charlotte
5.0
(1)
"I've been running Mizzou for Dynasty."
#66
Eastern Michigan
5.0
(1)
"With a mix of air raid and mesh."
#67
Western Michigan Playbook
5.0
(1)
"I really like Western Michigan."
#68
UConn
4.0
(1)
"UConn, Wyoming, Louisville, Kentucky. Those are the 4 I use in comp."
#69
Georgia Southern
4.0
(1)
"Georgia Southerns. It’s a really great Air Raid playbook."
#70
JaxSt
4.0
(1)
"Could try JaxSt if you have a mobile QB. Haven’t tried it myself but I’ve heard good things about it."
#71
Western Michigan
4.0
(1)
"I like to run the ball with rb/qb a lot and have been using Western Michigan since start of the game."
#72
Multiple
4.0
(1)
"The generic Multiple playbook has done well by me."
#73
SDSU
4.0
(1)
"I’ve enjoyed SDSU’s Veer and Shoot playbook."
#74
Generic Pro Style
4.0
(1)
"Generic Pro Style has a lot of play action boots which I tend to like."
#75
Texas A&M University
4.0
(1)
"Texas A&M, a lot of mini schemes in there that really help with PA."
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