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The original was posted on /r/cfb by /u/danplaystrumpet on 2025-07-11 13:59:33+00:00.
I think this is a question some other people may have as well, so I thought I’d ask it here so that this can be a resource for others in the future.
To start out with, I’ve been an avid fan of college football since I’ve been in college, and before that I watched NFL casually as a kid. I understand the rules, the downs, positions, scoring, the penalties; basically everything you need to watch and understand what’s happening in the game at a surface level.
But now I want to get a handle on the more strategic side of the game. I want to learn about different defensive and offensive schemes and formations, and understand how they match up against each other and why. Is there a YouTube creator, website, or book you recommend for a complete novice when it comes to this aspect of the game? I thought I would ask now so I can read up before the season starts in a couple months. Thanks!