Playbooks With Wildcat Formations

37 of 149 offensive playbooks. 379 plays in 68 formations.

Which CFB 27 playbooks have Wildcat formations?

37 of the 149 offensive playbooks in College Football 27 have at least one Wildcat formation. Michigan Offense has the most with 7. 37 of the 149 offensive playbooks in College Football 27 have at least one Wildcat formation. Between them they hold 68 Wildcat formations and 379 Wildcat plays. The Wildcat snaps the ball straight to a running back, so these books are the ones to pick if you want a direct snap run game. Every formation below links to its page with full play art.

The 37 playbooks

Akron OffenseZips

Appalachian State OffenseMountaineers

Arizona OffenseWildcats

Arizona State OffenseSun Devils

Boise State OffenseBroncos

Bowling Green OffenseFalcons

Buffalo OffenseBulls

BYU OffenseCougars

Clemson OffenseTigers

Eastern Michigan OffenseEagles

Florida State OffenseSeminoles

Fresno State OffenseBulldogs

Georgia Southern OffenseEagles

James Madison OffenseDukes

Kansas OffenseJayhawks

Kentucky OffenseWildcats

LSU OffenseTigers

Miami OffenseHurricanes

Michigan OffenseWolverines

Minnesota OffenseGolden Gophers

NC State OffenseWolfpack

Nevada OffenseWolf Pack

Notre Dame OffenseFighting Irish

Ole Miss OffenseRebels

Oregon OffenseDucks

Pittsburgh OffensePanthers

Power Spread (Alternate Offense)

Purdue OffenseBoilermakers

Syracuse OffenseOrange

Texas State OffenseBobcats

Texas Tech OffenseRed Raiders

Tulane OffenseGreen Wave

UAB OffenseBlazers

Uconn OffenseHuskies

USC OffenseTrojans

Virginia OffenseCavaliers

Western Michigan OffenseBroncos

Playbook by playbook

Open a playbook to see the exact formations and plays. Every play links to its play art.

Akron Offense1 Wildcat formation, 3 plays

Wildcat Unbalanced 3 plays

Jet Reverse Pass, Jet Sweep, PA Jet Sweep

Appalachian State Offense1 Wildcat formation, 3 plays

Wildcat Unbalanced 3 plays

Jet Reverse Pass, Jet Sweep, PA Jet Sweep

Arizona Offense1 Wildcat formation, 6 plays

Wildcat Unbalanced 6 plays

Blast, Blast Wk, Diy Reverse, Jet Reverse Pass, Jet Sweep, PA Jet Sweep

Arizona State Offense3 Wildcat formations, 17 plays

Wildcat Jumbo Z Wk 6 plays

Blast, HB Wrap, PA Cross, Power G, Read Option, Zone

Wildcat U Off Trips 5 plays

Blast Wk, Diy Reverse, Power, Power Extra, QB Wrap

Wildcat Unbalanced 6 plays

Counter, Diy Reverse, Jet Reverse Pass, Jet Sweep, PA Jet Sweep, Power

Boise State Offense1 Wildcat formation, 3 plays

Wildcat Unbalanced 3 plays

Jet Reverse Pass, Jet Sweep, PA Jet Sweep

Bowling Green Offense1 Wildcat formation, 6 plays

Wildcat Wing Slot 6 plays

Lead, PA Read, Power G, Read Option, Wrap, Zone

Buffalo Offense4 Wildcat formations, 21 plays

Wildcat Jumbo Z Wk 6 plays

Blast, HB Wrap, PA Cross, Power G, Read Option, Zone

Wildcat Slot Flex 9 plays

Blast Wk, Counter, Diy Reverse, Jet Touch Pass, Mtn Divide, Mtn Diy Reverse, Mtn Zone, PA Jet Sweep, Power

Wildcat Unbalanced 3 plays

Jet Reverse Pass, Jet Sweep, PA Jet Sweep

Wildcat Unbalanced Deuce 3 plays

Counter, Jet Sweep, Power

BYU Offense1 Wildcat formation, 5 plays

Wildcat U Off Trips 5 plays

Blast Wk, Diy Reverse, Power, Power Extra, QB Wrap

Clemson Offense1 Wildcat formation, 6 plays

Wildcat Unbalanced 6 plays

Blast, Counter, Jet Reverse Pass, Jet Sweep, PA Jet Sweep, Power

Eastern Michigan Offense3 Wildcat formations, 15 plays

Wildcat Bunch HB Str 6 plays

HB Off Tackle, PA Read, QB Wrap, Read Option, Speed Option, Sweep

Wildcat Jumbo Z Wk 6 plays

Blast, HB Wrap, PA Cross, Power G, Read Option, Zone

Wildcat Unbalanced 3 plays

Jet Reverse Pass, Jet Sweep, PA Jet Sweep

Florida State Offense3 Wildcat formations, 18 plays

Wildcat Jumbo Z Wk 6 plays

Blast, HB Wrap, PA Cross, Power G, Read Option, Zone

Wildcat Slot Flex 9 plays

Blast Wk, Counter, Diy Reverse, Jet Touch Pass, Mtn Divide, Mtn Diy Reverse, Mtn Zone, PA Jet Sweep, Power

Wildcat Unbalanced Deuce 3 plays

Counter, Jet Sweep, Power

Fresno State Offense1 Wildcat formation, 3 plays

Wildcat Unbalanced 3 plays

Jet Reverse Pass, Jet Sweep, PA Jet Sweep

Georgia Southern Offense1 Wildcat formation, 6 plays

Wildcat Wing Slot 6 plays

Lead, PA Read, Power G, Read Option, Wrap, Zone

James Madison Offense3 Wildcat formations, 11 plays

Wildcat Jumbo Trio 3 plays

Power, QB Blast, Sweep

Wildcat Pro 3 plays

Counter, Jet Sweep, Power

Wildcat U Off Trips 5 plays

Blast Wk, Diy Reverse, Power, Power Extra, QB Wrap

Kansas Offense2 Wildcat formations, 24 plays

Wildcat Trips TE 12 plays

Follow, PA Double Post, PA Read, PA Y Screen, Power Read, QB Power, QB Sweep, QB Wrap, QB Zone, Read Option, RPO Alert Y Flat, Speed Option

Wildcat Wing Flex 12 plays

Blast, HB Direct Snap, Power, Power G, RPO Counter TE Flat, RPO Power HB Swing, Speed Option, Spot, Stick, Sweep, Verticals, Zone

Kentucky Offense2 Wildcat formations, 12 plays

Wildcat Jumbo Z Wk 6 plays

Blast, HB Wrap, PA Cross, Power G, Read Option, Zone

Wildcat Unbalanced 6 plays

Counter, Diy Reverse, Jet Reverse Pass, Jet Sweep, PA Jet Sweep, Power

LSU Offense1 Wildcat formation, 6 plays

Wildcat Deuce Wing 6 plays

Blast, Mesh, Quick Slants, Split Zone, Zone, Zone Wk

Miami Offense4 Wildcat formations, 30 plays

Wildcat Jumbo Trio 3 plays

Power, QB Blast, Sweep

Wildcat Jumbo Z Wk 6 plays

Blast, HB Wrap, PA Cross, Power G, Read Option, Zone

Wildcat Trips TE 9 plays

PA Double Post, PA Read, Power Read, QB Power, QB Sweep, QB Wrap, QB Zone, Read Option, Speed Option

Wildcat Wing Trips Wk 12 plays

Buck Sweep, Buck Sweep Read Opt, Counter Wrap, Follow, Gt Wrap, HB Base, HB Stretch, PA Inverted Veer, PA Read, Power Read, Read Option, Y Lead Read Option

Michigan Offense7 Wildcat formations, 44 plays

Wildcat Jumbo Trio 3 plays

Power, QB Blast, Sweep

Wildcat Jumbo Z Wk 6 plays

Blast, HB Wrap, PA Cross, Power G, Read Option, Zone

Wildcat Slot 3 plays

Power, Power G, Split Blast

Wildcat Trips Over 6 plays

Blast Rt, Counter, Jet Sweep, PA Jet Cross, PA Jet Sweep, Power

Wildcat Trips TE 9 plays

PA Double Post, PA Read, Power Read, QB Power, QB Sweep, QB Wrap, QB Zone, Read Option, Speed Option

Wildcat U Off Trips 5 plays

Blast Wk, Diy Reverse, Power, Power Extra, QB Wrap

Wildcat Wing Trips Wk 12 plays

Buck Sweep, Buck Sweep Read Opt, Counter Wrap, Follow, Gt Wrap, HB Base, HB Stretch, PA Inverted Veer, PA Read, Power Read, Read Option, Y Lead Read Option

Minnesota Offense1 Wildcat formation, 6 plays

Wildcat Wing Slot 6 plays

Lead, PA Read, Power G, Read Option, Wrap, Zone

NC State Offense1 Wildcat formation, 3 plays

Wildcat Unbalanced 3 plays

Jet Reverse Pass, Jet Sweep, PA Jet Sweep

Nevada Offense1 Wildcat formation, 6 plays

Wildcat Unbalanced 6 plays

Blast, Counter, Jet Reverse Pass, Jet Sweep, PA Jet Sweep, Power

Notre Dame Offense1 Wildcat formation, 6 plays

Wildcat Unbalanced 6 plays

Blast, Counter, Jet Reverse Pass, Jet Sweep, PA Jet Sweep, Power

Ole Miss Offense2 Wildcat formations, 12 plays

Wildcat Bunch HB Str 6 plays

HB Off Tackle, PA Read, QB Wrap, Read Option, Speed Option, Sweep

Wildcat Deuce Wing DT 6 plays

Blast, Mesh, Quick Slants, Split Zone, Zone, Zone Wk

Oregon Offense2 Wildcat formations, 12 plays

Wildcat Jumbo Z Wk 6 plays

Blast, HB Wrap, PA Cross, Power G, Read Option, Zone

Wildcat Unbalanced 6 plays

Counter, Diy Reverse, Jet Reverse Pass, Jet Sweep, PA Jet Sweep, Power

Pittsburgh Offense2 Wildcat formations, 18 plays

Wildcat Unbalanced 6 plays

Blast, Blast Wk, Diy Reverse, Jet Reverse Pass, Jet Sweep, PA Jet Sweep

Wildcat Wing Trips Wk 12 plays

Buck Sweep, Buck Sweep Read Opt, Counter Wrap, Follow, Gt Wrap, HB Base, HB Stretch, PA Inverted Veer, PA Read, Power Read, Read Option, Y Lead Read Option

Power Spread (Alternate Offense)3 Wildcat formations, 15 plays

Wildcat Bunch HB Str 6 plays

HB Off Tackle, PA Read, QB Wrap, Read Option, Speed Option, Sweep

Wildcat Jumbo Trio 3 plays

Power, QB Blast, Sweep

Wildcat Unbalanced 6 plays

Blast, Blast Wk, Diy Reverse, Jet Reverse Pass, Jet Sweep, PA Jet Sweep

Purdue Offense1 Wildcat formation, 5 plays

Wildcat U Off Trips 5 plays

Blast Wk, Diy Reverse, Power, Power Extra, QB Wrap

Syracuse Offense1 Wildcat formation, 3 plays

Wildcat Unbalanced 3 plays

Jet Reverse Pass, Jet Sweep, PA Jet Sweep

Texas State Offense2 Wildcat formations, 6 plays

Wildcat Jumbo Trio 3 plays

Power, QB Blast, Sweep

Wildcat Unbalanced 3 plays

Jet Reverse Pass, Jet Sweep, PA Jet Sweep

Texas Tech Offense3 Wildcat formations, 14 plays

Wildcat Jumbo Trio 3 plays

Power, QB Blast, Sweep

Wildcat Jumbo Z Wk 6 plays

Blast, HB Wrap, PA Cross, Power G, Read Option, Zone

Wildcat U Off Trips 5 plays

Blast Wk, Diy Reverse, Power, Power Extra, QB Wrap

Tulane Offense1 Wildcat formation, 3 plays

Wildcat Unbalanced 3 plays

Jet Reverse Pass, Jet Sweep, PA Jet Sweep

UAB Offense2 Wildcat formations, 11 plays

Wildcat Bunch HB Str 6 plays

HB Off Tackle, PA Read, QB Wrap, Read Option, Speed Option, Sweep

Wildcat U Off Trips 5 plays

Blast Wk, Diy Reverse, Power, Power Extra, QB Wrap

Uconn Offense1 Wildcat formation, 3 plays

Wildcat Unbalanced 3 plays

Jet Reverse Pass, Jet Sweep, PA Jet Sweep

USC Offense1 Wildcat formation, 5 plays

Wildcat U Off Trips 5 plays

Blast Wk, Diy Reverse, Power, Power Extra, QB Wrap

Virginia Offense1 Wildcat formation, 6 plays

Wildcat Deuce Wing 6 plays

Blast, Mesh, Quick Slants, Split Zone, Zone, Zone Wk

Western Michigan Offense1 Wildcat formation, 6 plays

Wildcat Unbalanced 6 plays

Blast, Counter, Jet Reverse Pass, Jet Sweep, PA Jet Sweep, Power

More questions

Which CFB 27 playbooks have the Wildcat?

37 playbooks do. The list above shows all of them with their Wildcat formations. Michigan Offense has the most, with 7 Wildcat formations and 44 plays.

What is the Wildcat in College Football 27?

The Wildcat is a formation family where a running back takes the snap instead of the quarterback. The quarterback usually lines up wide. It is built for direct snap runs, with a few passes to keep the defense honest.

How do I stop the Wildcat?

Bring a safety down into the box and set your defensive line to crash inside. Our guide on stopping HB Direct Snap covers the same idea in more detail.

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