Hey, everybody. How’s it going at Dunbar’s Snack Bar? It’s time for some EA Sports College Football 25. We’re starting with the first game of the Chaz Thunders Dynasty. If you missed the introduction, we’re following him through his entire career. This is a dynasty where I’m starting as the offensive coordinator for Air Force, and we’re going to see where things go with the coaching carousel.

Chaz Thunders’ Thoughts on the First Game

I’ve got a number of stories ready for Chaz, adding to the overall gameplay by including behind-the-scenes stuff. For example, let’s go to Chaz here to get his thoughts on this game. Chaz says, “All those hours watching film, running drills, and refining plays have led to this. The players are ready and hungry. I just need to focus on execution and trust the process. Take a deep breath, man. You’ve got this. It’s time to go out there and prove to everyone, including myself, that I belong here. So let’s just make it happen.”

The First Opponent: Merrimack College

One of the things I think will go well for Chaz Thunders, and myself, is that we’re starting against an FCS school, Merrimack College. My hope was that this would be easy, allowing for some mistakes without major impacts on the game. But on the third and nine, getting sacked and losing five yards was not the first drive I wanted for Chaz Thunders.

Key Plays and Game Highlights

On drive number two, we executed a jet sweep with a huge pickup. To clarify for those who missed the introduction, Chaz Thunders, as the offensive coordinator for Air Force, is not calling the plays. In-game, I’m restricted to coach-suggested plays and can only hit “A.” Fourth and one, we’re going for it. Cade Harris runs up the middle and gets the first down. If things go well, I feel like the head coach will trust Chaz Thunders more to call his own plays, especially as he gets familiar with the playbook and the team.

Cade Harris scores the first touchdown. We’ll rely on him a lot, partly due to Air Force’s option-heavy offensive scheme and his status as a senior and one of the best players on the team. As the offensive coordinator, I only play offense. If Chaz becomes the head coach, we’ll incorporate both offensive and defensive aspects of the game.

First Quarter Performance

Second and ten becomes third and seven after a three-yard pickup. We run the option to the right side, Cade Harris cuts upfield, and defense does a good job holding FCS to no points through the first quarter. This is what I hoped for when playing against an FCS school – mistakes won’t have a big impact. I enjoy playing as Air Force due to the option offense, reminiscent of my days watching Nebraska’s option-heavy teams.

Building Momentum

Touchdown number two for Air Force puts us up 14-0. As long as we avoid missing the extra point, we’re in the second quarter now. Consistency is key, although I secretly hope for a deep pass. But given our team and quarterback, it’s unlikely. I set this up as a one-star team. If Chaz progresses, he’ll coach better teams, and schemes might change. I have a potential strategy for Chaz Thunder’s offensive scheme if he can dictate his team’s play.

No deep passes, but as long as we get five or six-yard runs, we’re set. Interested to see how quickly other teams pick up our strategy. This first game can’t measure difficulty, but it’s a good start. Cade Harris picks up nine on the outside runs. Our players’ speed is lower compared to other schools. The dreaded field goal – we make it through the uprights for three points. We need smarter passing plays and better offensive line performance.

Halftime Analysis

Cade Harris, our receiving halfback, will be key, given the offensive line’s issues. Against better-ranked teams, offensive line weaknesses will become more apparent. Another passing touchdown – we’re still going strong offensively and up 31-0 at the half.

Third Quarter Recap

The first half went well, despite a weak first drive. Consistency remains our focus. Harris continues to deliver strong runs. In the second half, we’ll aim for another 31 points. Feels like a tutorial for Chaz Thunders, who’s likely very happy with himself. Air Force’s previous seasons had eight or nine wins, and I hope to match or exceed that.

Fourth Quarter Strategy

Carson, our fullback, is a key player in our scheme. We’ll mix runs up the middle with the fullback and runs to the outside with halfbacks. Unfortunately, a play is brought back. Third and 18, after a few unsuccessful plays, we’re at the three-yard line and need to be careful. We run the clock in the fourth quarter, focusing on maintaining our lead.

The offensive scheme is one-sided in a good way, and we should be able to run out the clock effectively. Carson doesn’t have the same skills as our halfbacks, but we adapt. Despite some concerns, like not being able to audible, we manage to keep our offense strong. Cade Harris continues to impress.

Final Score and Reflection

Merrimack College’s lack of points shows our defensive strength. Victory formation – we’re kneeling it, and Air Force wins 55-0. I’m excited for how this will go. I hope you enjoyed the first game as much as I did. 217 passing yards, including the option. Thanks for watching, like, subscribe, and comment below. Your support means a lot. Looking forward to more. Until next time, have a good one!

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