Whether you are making mid-range plays or want to go all in with deep throws, the touch pass in College Football 26 is an essential tool. As one of the three passing styles, alongside the lob pass, mastering the touch pass guarantees a dominant and accurate offensive approach.
Compared to other styles, its arc sits between the bullet and lob pass, making it harder to intercept. That said, let’s break down how to throw a touch pass in College Football 26.
How To Throw A Touch Pass In College Football 26
To successfully throw a touch pass, you have to quickly tap and then release the receiver’s button. The key factor here is the duration of your press.
Holding down the button for too long may trigger a bullet pass from your quarterback, which might be tricky for the receivers to catch due to its low, fast trajectory. Conversely, tapping the button too quickly or softly may result in the lob pass, which stays in the air longer and is easier for defenders to intercept or deflect.
The sweet spot is to hold down the receiver button for around half a second and release it as soon as the receiver icon turns blue.
- Identify the receiver you want to pass to.
- Quickly tap and release the receiver button.
When To Use The Touch Pass?
As I mentioned earlier, touch passes are ideal for mid-range plays. These work best in situations where accuracy and ball control are the highest priority.
That being said, the following are some of the situations where a touch pass will come in handy:
- When reliable third-down conversions are required. (You need 6-10 yards)
- When your receiver has a fair amount of space and you want a quick, safe delivery
- When there’s a small pocket of space over a defender but under a safety
This is everything you need to know about the touch pass in College Football 26. While the precise timing of the receiver button may feel frustrating at first, it’ll become easier with practice. Just keep your head down, practice the mechanic, and when you’re confident enough, use it in the game to dominate the offense.
If you want to learn more about passing, check out our piece on the best passing style in CFB 26.
