College Football 25 Tournament Rules

Ultimate Gaming Tournament - November 23rd

GameHub JC College Football 25 Tournament Rules (PS5)

Welcome to the College Football 25 Tournament at GameHub JC! Please review the following rules to ensure a fair and enjoyable competition for all participants.

General Tournament Structure

  1. Format: The tournament will follow a single-elimination format, where each participant competes in a one-on-one matchup. Losing players are eliminated from the tournament bracket.

  2. Participants: The tournament is limited to 20 participants.

  3. Game Settings:

    • Game Title: College Football 25
    • Platform: PlayStation 5
    • Difficulty Level: All-Pro
    • Quarter Length: 5 minutes
    • Game Mode: Standard Head-to-Head

  4. Seeding: Participants will be seeded randomly at the start of the tournament bracket.

Match Rules

  1. Game Setup:

    • Each game will be set to the “All-Pro” difficulty level.
    • Quarters will be 5 minutes each, with standard gameplay settings (no accelerated clock).

  2. Teams:

    • Participants may select any Division I team available within the College Football 25 roster.
    • Teams are chosen before each match, with no team lock (players can switch teams between rounds).
    • Mirror matches (where both players select the same team) are allowed if both players agree.

  3. Controls:

    • Only standard controllers will be allowed. Custom or modified controllers, turbo buttons, or macros are prohibited.
    • Players may bring their own PS5 controllers if they prefer, but GameHub JC will provide standard controllers for all matches.

  4. Gameplay Rules:

    • Playclock: Players must snap the ball within the playclock time to avoid delay-of-game penalties.
    • Onside Kicks: Allowed only in the 4th quarter if the kicking team is losing.
    • Going for Two: Allowed at any point during the game, based on the player’s strategic choice.
    • Overtime: In case of a tie at the end of regulation, the game will proceed to overtime with standard College Football 25 overtime rules.

  5. Pause Rules:

    • Each player may pause the game twice per match to adjust settings, substitute players, or address any equipment issues. Each pause must be under 30 seconds.
    • Pausing for longer than 30 seconds or pausing more than twice without permission will result in a warning. Repeated infractions may result in a forfeit.
    • In case of technical issues or equipment failure, players should alert tournament staff immediately.

Conduct Rules

  1. Sportsmanship: Players are expected to maintain respect and professionalism throughout the tournament. Taunting, aggressive behavior, or unsportsmanlike conduct may lead to disqualification.

  2. Cheating: Any form of cheating, glitch exploitation, or hacking will result in immediate disqualification. Players found using banned tactics or exploiting in-game bugs will forfeit their spot in the tournament.

  3. Disconnections: In the event of a disconnection, the game will be paused and resumed as closely as possible to the time and score at the moment of disconnection.

    • If the disconnection is deemed intentional, the offending player will be disqualified from the tournament.

  4. Spectators: Only players and staff are allowed in the tournament area during matches. Spectators may watch from designated areas.

  5. Decisions: All rulings by GameHub JC tournament officials are final. Officials reserve the right to interpret these rules as needed to maintain fairness and integrity.

Match Procedure

  1. Arrival and Check-in: Players should arrive 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to check in and confirm participation.

  2. Pre-Match Setup:

    • Both players will complete setup and confirm their teams before the game starts.
    • Players will be given a brief warm-up period to adjust to the equipment if needed.

  3. End of Match:

    • At the end of each match, the winner must report their victory to tournament staff to advance to the next round.
    • In the case of disputes, tournament officials will review footage and make a final ruling.

Prize

  • Winner: $200 cash prize to the player who wins the final match.

GameHub JC looks forward to an exciting and competitive College Football 25 Tournament. Thank you for being part of our community, and best of luck on the field!