Playbooks reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 144 Reddit reviews across 10 subreddits and 52 posts to rank the best Playbooks brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/NCAAFBseries, r/Madden, r/CollegeUltimateTeam, r/CollegeFootball25, r/EASportsCFB. Top-rated brands include Oregon (4.4/5), Michigan (4.2/5), Kansas State (4.2/5).
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Reviews144
Subreddits10
Posts52
Brands87
Products47
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#1
Oregon
4.4
(7)
"Oregon's is the best I've found."
"Combine that with Oregon offense for more balance."
"Oregon always comes out well."
"Probably Michigan or Oregon if you're comfortable with shotgun runs."
"Oregon has a lot of good Drive and Mesh plays"
"Oregon-Spread."
"I like Oregons in general."
#2
Michigan
4.2
(6)
"Michigan is absolutely elite if you have a Power Back."
"Probably Michigan or Oregon if you're comfortable with shotgun runs."
"If you like TEs then for sure Michigan (need good blocking TEs)."
"Running the Michigan playbook. Got a decently mobile QB."
"Michigan…recruit TEs with speed, good deep threat receivers, and power backs."
"I use Michigan’s pro style offense with a lot of success personally."
#3
Kansas State
4.2
(6)
"I just started using Kansas State’s playbook the other day and wow, if you have a mobile QB it’s such a beast of a playbook"
"Use K St as your base and create your own playbook.. it really doesn't take that long once you know what plays you want to add."
"Bump for Kansas State. Just gotta be mindful of QB wear & tear"
"If you prefer multiple options (shotgun runs, pistol, I form, lots of QB runs), then I'd take a look at Kansas State."
"I like Kansas State and North Carolina."
"Kansas State has everything. Spread, unbalanced, RPO’s."
#4
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
4.4
(5)
"With the UNLV playbook I am carving people up."
"UNLV's playbook is the most unique I've experienced."
"I really like the UNLV playbook. Lot's of 2 RB sets for something different."
"UNLV for the Go-Go formations are very unique and fun."
"UNLV, Kansas State, and Liberty have probably been my favorite three."
#5
Arizona
4.4
(5)
"By far the most versatile non 'multiple' playbook."
"Arizona’s playbook is OP for both."
"Arizona offense is pretty balanced."
"Arizona playbook is a good one."
"I like Arizona’s playbook. All the option plays you could want."
#6
UNLV
4.8
(4)
"UNLV is the best mix of Option with a 'normal' diverse passing playbook."
"UNLV is great."
"They have a bunch of 2 RB sets but also single back sets."
"UNLV."
#7
Tennessee
4.3
(4)
"Tennessee’s playbook in this game is elite and I highly recommend giving it a shot"
"Tennessee for the same reasons"
"There are a ton of formations, which I do not like, but man it can be killer."
"If you have a good qb and receivers, use Tennessee or Oregon."
#8
Dallas Cowboys
4.7
(3)
"One of the top playbooks for WR and RB production"
"I absolutely love the cowboys offense lately."
"4-3 I go with Dallas"
#9
Bills
4.0
(3)
"I like the Bills playbook"
"I like the Bills base 4-3 that usually gets really good sack numbers."
"I use the bills and match scheme to their playbook."
#10
Texas
4.0
(3)
"Personally i’ve grown to love Texas - Pro style"
"Texas. Tons of RPOs."
"I created a playbook using Texas as a base."
#11
LSU
5.0
(2)
"LSU 100% especially if coming from Oregon's playbook! I made the switch and it's a similar style, but a lot of better overall plays"
"I really like lsu playbook it’s great for the passing and it has some good run plays"
#12
Liberty University
5.0
(2)
"I’m in love with Liberty’s playbook. Spread Option with some simple but effective pass plays."
"Yea I run liberty Playbook absolutely love it."
#13
Clemson
5.0
(2)
"A well recruited Air Raid (Clemson) does wonders also."
"Clemson, Michigan and Oregon always do well in my game."
#14
KC Offense
5.0
(2)
"KC offense. put your best receiver in the slot in the depth chart and you should put up some insane sim stats."
"Kc offense always."
#15
Kansas City Chiefs Offense
5.0
(2)
"For the slot post play on tight open"
"Has a good amount of TE built in plays"
#16
Oregon Ducks
5.0
(2)
"Best spread=oregon"
"Offense"
#17
Texas State
4.5
(2)
"Texas State for the win."
"Use Texas State. They’re offense is a lot of fun. Very underrated"
#18
Jets
4.5
(2)
"Personal favorite is Jets, I've gotten 82-84 ovr teams top 10 in all offensive categories."
"I’ve gone back to using the Jets which I like."
#19
Orlando Magic
4.5
(2)
"Magic Playbook has been all I needed for years running"
"Magic quick point three"
#20
Virginia
4.5
(2)
"Virginia’s playbook is amazing for dual threat qbs."
"Virginia- has some great throwing sets and has some good RPO stuff"
#21
Alabama
4.5
(2)
"Great run game, lots of RPOs, designed QB runs, jet sweeps, very fun"
"Alabama Playbook: Features a balanced pro-style offense."
#22
Philadelphia Eagles
4.5
(2)
"My top 3 offensive playbooks"
"For scrambling QBs probably Philly or Buffalo"
#23
Kansas City Chiefs
4.0
(2)
"For getting the TE involved it’s Kansas City"
"Is a good one"
#24
Band of Blades
4.0
(2)
"Band of Blades might suit you better."
"Came here to say band of blades."
#25
Eagles
4.0
(2)
"I’d say either Eagles or Ravens"
"Eagles have a good wildcat set."
#26
Generic Power Spread
4.0
(2)
"60/40 run/pass=generic power spread"
"To name a few"
#27
Ohio State Buckeyes
4.0
(2)
"Best 50/50=Ohio state"
"For same reason"
#28
Buffalo Bills
4.0
(2)
"If u want a wr1 going out and also running the ball with your qb well"
"Always got me great results"
#29
Colorado State
4.0
(2)
"Colorado state’s air raid playbook is pretty smooth n balanced especially if you like to run a lot of eye candy"
"Get a fast TE and a faster Slot and you’ll pile up yards."
#30
West Virginia
4.0
(2)
"I'm surprised we got this far without anyone mentioning West Virginia."
"I really like the West Virginia playbook."
#31
USC
3.5
(2)
"USC i like a lot"
"USC has a plethora"
#32
University of Texas at Austin
5.0
(1)
"Texas (considered by many the best 'easy' playbook with lots of fun short passes/screens/RPOs)."
#33
Kent State Offense
5.0
(1)
"I picked up 15 wins in Champs this week using Kent State offense."
#34
Jacksonville State
5.0
(1)
"Jacksonville state is incredible."
#35
Arizona Playbook
5.0
(1)
"Arizona playbook is the Go to pb."
#37
Wake Forest
5.0
(1)
"Wake Forest 100%."
#38
Veer & Shoot
5.0
(1)
"It's any variation of the Veer & shoot."
#39
Custom
5.0
(1)
"Ended up making my own custom playbook."
#40
Hawaii
5.0
(1)
"Hawaii’s offense will rack up stats for your qb."
#41
Flexbone
5.0
(1)
"Flexbone Inside Veer…almost unstoppable even on Heisman."
#42
DeuceSenpai
5.0
(1)
"Try TOSBORNE by DeuceSenpai in the share files. It downhill power run."
#43
Texas A&M
5.0
(1)
"Has everything."
#44
LAR
5.0
(1)
"If you want to sling it pick LAR, BUF, ATL, NYG or ARI."
#45
BUF
5.0
(1)
"If you want to sling it pick LAR, BUF, ATL, NYG or ARI."
#46
ATL
5.0
(1)
"If you want to sling it pick LAR, BUF, ATL, NYG or ARI."
#47
ARI
5.0
(1)
"If you want to sling it pick LAR, BUF, ATL, NYG or ARI."
#48
Pittsburgh Steelers
4.0
(1)
"On the defence side i’ve had success running the steelers defence"
#49
Louisiana State University
4.0
(1)
"LSU is great, especially if you have a mobile QB and a good receiving back."
#50
University of Oregon
4.0
(1)
"Oregon is quite fun. Balanced spread offense with some good formations and nice plays."
#51
Ohio State University
4.0
(1)
"Ohio State is solid overall and has some nice mesh plays."
#52
University of Connecticut
4.0
(1)
"UCONN has lots of interesting passing concepts with a healthy variety of formations."
#53
University of Louisiana at Monroe
4.0
(1)
"If you’re looking for a veer and shoot playbook, Louisiana Monroe."
#54
Appalachian State University
4.0
(1)
"If you’re looking for a good playbook, Appalachian State."
#55
Kansas State University
4.0
(1)
"K-State if you have a fast QB."
#56
University of Tennessee
4.0
(1)
"The Veer is a great playbook if you want to run the ball down teams throats."
#57
University of Mississippi
4.0
(1)
"Ole Miss mixes in the spread."
#58
Mississippi State University
4.0
(1)
"Mississippi State adds a lot of run sets."
#59
University of Michigan
4.0
(1)
"Michigan (smashmouth, big TE running)."
#60
Jacksonville State University
4.0
(1)
"Jax State (Rich Rod spread option, my current dynasty playbook)."
#61
Liberty Option Plays
4.0
(1)
"Liberty has a ton of option plays."
#62
UTSA Offensive Playbook
4.0
(1)
"UTSA has a fun offensive playbook."
#63
Georgia Pro Style
4.0
(1)
"I always end up back at Georgia (Pro Style)."
#64
Various Playbooks
4.0
(1)
"It's completely dependent on your roster."
#65
SDSU
4.0
(1)
"I like SDSU. It’s a very different play book."
#66
Old Dominion
4.0
(1)
"Old dominion I like too sneaky one."
#67
Air Raid
4.0
(1)
"Air raid."
#68
SMU
4.0
(1)
"SMU for sure."
#69
Nevada
4.0
(1)
"Nevada. Has all the stuff you wanted."
#70
Washington Playbook
4.0
(1)
"Washington's playbook works great for me."
#71
SPREAD Offense
4.0
(1)
"The SPREAD offense is the meta."
#72
Pitt Playbook
4.0
(1)
"I have a pretty decent time running Pitt's playbook."
#73
Commanders
4.0
(1)
"Commanders always gives me top 10 rushing."
#74
Rams
4.0
(1)
"Rams will give you top 10 passing."
#75
Bulls
4.0
(1)
"Bulls and Blazers have been my mainstays this year."
#76
Saints
4.0
(1)
"Saints playbook decent for slow sim."
#77
Lions
4.0
(1)
"Lions, Packers, Jets are fun for non mobile QB’s."
#78
Dallas
4.0
(1)
"Dallas and KC (passing), Atlanta (RB heavy, wins a lot)."
#79
Buffalo
4.0
(1)
"Buffalo's 4-3 defensive playbook has worked out decent for me."
#80
K State
4.0
(1)
"Try K State, heard it's good for mobile QBs especially."
#81
Texans
4.0
(1)
"Good balance of smashmouth football with a healthy smattering of RPO, PA, and straight passing."
#82
Toledo
3.0
(1)
"I use Toledo"
#83
Marshall
3.0
(1)
"Marshall"
#84
Denver Broncos
3.0
(1)
"The broncos aren’t bad either"
#85
Blades Against Darkness
3.0
(1)
"I had briefly looked at Blades Against Darkness."
#86
Grimwild
3.0
(1)
"I had briefly looked at Grimwild."
#87
Flexbone Formation Playbooks
3.0
(1)
"I’m not sure there are any other playbooks with the Flexbone formation than those of the 3 military academies & standard ‘option’ playbook."
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