College Football 26’s passing mechanics can be difficult to master, with throwing a Touch Pass one of the biggest challenges to get used to. When you’re in the swing, however, you’ll feel like Tom Brady in his prime.
Whether you’re starting your journey to the NFL as a quarterback in Road to Glory, mastering Ultimate Team, or deep into a Dynasty rebuild, Touch Passes are an important tool in your offensive arsenal and can make a big difference.
Getting used to the timing and controls can be tough, however, so we’re here to help with some advice on how to trigger Touch Passes and suggestions of when to use them.
How to Throw a Touch Pass in College Football 26
Touch Passes in College Football 26 are thrown by quickly tapping and releasing the receiver button quickly to arc the ball over defenders.
Follow these steps to get used to the Touch Pass mechanic:
- Identify the receiver you want to throw a pass to.
- Quickly tap and release the receiver button.
- If a Bullet Pass is triggered, press the button quickly. If a Lob Pass is triggered, press the button for slightly longer.
It can be quite a challenge to get used to, however, as timing is crucial. Tapping the receiver button too quickly results in a Lob Pass, while holding for too long triggers a Bullet Pass. If you’re finding it too difficult, you can tweak your passing settings.
I recommend heading into practice mode to get used to the different passing types in College Football 26, especially as the Touch Pass is one of the hardest to master. When you’ve got to grips with it, though, it’s an extremely useful tool for any offense to call upon.
When to Use a Touch Pass in College Football 26
Touch Passes in College Football 26 are best used when a receiver has a fair amount of space to work with and you want to get the ball to them quickly.
It’s essentially a mix of a Bullet Pass and a Lob Pass, just with reduced speed compared to the Bullet Pass and less height than a Lob Pass. I’ve found it best to execute it when a small pocket of space opens up and you want to exploit it quickly, rather than a Lob Pass that stays in the air for longer and gives the defense more time to adjust.
I personally use them on quick slant routes, timing my throw for as soon as the receiver has found some space to work with, whereas I tend to use Bullet Passes when throwing into congested areas of the field and Lob Passes when I’m throwing deep into wide open space.
As ever, timing is everything, so keep practising to find the right opening, as you may find there’s a timing you feel better using Touch Passes for compared to me.
What passing type is your favorite to utilize in College Football 26? Let us know in the Insider Gaming forums.
For more College Football 26, check out our guide on how to celebrate, and take a look at the list of the best Pipelines in Dynasty mode.
