[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":60},["ShallowReactive",2],{"tip-stunting-contains-defense-strategy":3,"pillar-stunting-contains-defense-strategy":43,"links-stunting-contains-defense-strategy":44,"parent-stunting-contains-defense-strategy":59},{"id":4,"video_id":5,"knowledge_source_ids":6,"topic_title":8,"slug":9,"youtube_timestamp_url":10,"timestamp_seconds":11,"page_content_html":12,"tldr_summary":13,"faq_json":14,"meta_title":30,"meta_description":31,"status":32,"published_at":33,"game_tag":34,"category_tags":35,"search_keywords":38,"created_at":41,"updated_at":42},"beba6be1-e3ae-42ed-82e8-5f8a0b25e7c8","ab69fb5d-ee52-4b28-80f5-d5f94d0cac14",[7],"7e64635a-bb2e-4432-ae63-918faa1f9a31","Stunting Contains","stunting-contains-defense-strategy","https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002F1lB6XvQNnuI?t=663",663,"\u003Ch2>What Are Stunt Counters in College Football 26\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>Stunt counters are defensive adjustments that solve the biggest weakness of the Texas four-man stunt — quarterback scrambles. When you run a basic Texas four-man, QBs just roll out and escape. Your pass rush becomes useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Two main counters work: \u003Cstrong>Texas two-man stunts\u003C\u002Fstrong> and \u003Cstrong>Tom two-man stunts\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Both give you pass rush while keeping contain on scrambling quarterbacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>These aren't as good as the regular Texas four-man. But they're way better than letting mobile QBs run wild on you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>How to Set Up Texas Two-Man Stunts\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>Call this when your opponent keeps rolling out to avoid your four-man pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Pre-snap setup:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Pick the side opposite their QB's strong hand\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Right-handed QB — call \u003Cstrong>left peex two-man\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Left-handed QB — call \u003Cstrong>right peex two-man\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Manual adjustments:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Set \u003Cstrong>contain right bumper\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Set \u003Cstrong>contain left bumper\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>You can also do this at the play call screen. Hold down your defensive play and scroll to find the two-man option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Now you get a stunt on one side. But your ends are containing instead of just rushing. QB tries to roll out — he hits a wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>How to Set Up Tom Two-Man Stunts\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>Tom stunts use your defensive tackles instead of ends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Basic calls:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Left Tom two-man\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Right Tom two-man\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Your D-tackles stunt around each other. Both defensive ends stay in contain. Different look, same concept — pressure plus containment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Tom stunts are usually worse than Texas two-man. But they give you another option to keep QBs guessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>When to Use Stunt Counters\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>Use these when regular Texas four-man gets exposed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Against mobile quarterbacks:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Guys like Jennings who roll out constantly\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Anyone who scrambles on first read\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>QBs who escape the pocket early\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Situational usage:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Third and long when they need to extend plays\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Red zone where scrambles hurt more\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>When opponent gets comfortable with rollouts\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>Don't run these all game. Mix them with regular Texas four-man. Keep the QB user confused about what contain you have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>Why Stunt Counters Work\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>Standard pass rushes suck. Stunts — even two-man versions — generate more pressure than basic four-man rushes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>The key advantage:\u003C\u002Fstrong> You limit how fast opponents process your defense. They can't just automatically roll out. Have to actually read what you're doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>That hesitation kills their timing. Slows down their reads. Makes them think instead of react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Personnel matters:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Always put your fastest, slimmest body types at the stunting positions. Speed makes stunts work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>What Beats Stunt Counters\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>These adjustments aren't perfect. Smart opponents can still attack them:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Quick game destroys stunts:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Three-step drops\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Slants and hitches\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Hot routes over the middle\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Running game works:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Stunting defenders are out of position\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Gaps open up in the rush lanes\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Outside runs can exploit contain rushers\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\u003Cp>If someone's beating your stunt counters, go back to standard coverage. Don't force it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch2>Common Stunt Counter Mistakes\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Using them in practice mode.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Stunts look terrible in practice. They work way better against human opponents who have to process what you're doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Running the same stunt over and over.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Mix up Texas two-man, Tom two-man, and regular four-man. Variety is what makes this work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Wrong personnel.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Slow, heavy guys can't execute stunts. You need speed and agility at those positions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Forcing it against quick game.\u003C\u002Fstrong> If they're hitting slants in two seconds, your stunt doesn't matter. Adjust your coverage instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>The goal isn't perfect pressure every play. It's keeping mobile quarterbacks honest and making them think twice before scrambling.\u003C\u002Fp>","Stunt counters like Texas two-man and Tom two-man stunts solve the Texas four-man's biggest weakness — mobile QBs rolling out and escaping pressure. Set up Texas two-man opposite the QB's throwing hand with contain bumpers, or run Tom two-man using D-tackles while keeping both ends in contain. Use these when regular four-man stunts get exposed by scrambling quarterbacks.",[15,18,21,24,27],{"answer":16,"question":17},"Stunt counters are defensive adjustments that solve the biggest weakness of the Texas four-man stunt — quarterback scrambles. The two main counters are Texas two-man stunts and Tom two-man stunts, which give you pass rush while keeping contain on scrambling quarterbacks.","What are stunt counters in College Football 26?",{"answer":19,"question":20},"Pick the side opposite the QB's strong hand (left peex two-man for right-handed QBs, right peex two-man for left-handed QBs). Then set contain right bumper and contain left bumper manually, or hold down your defensive play and scroll to find the two-man option.","How do you set up Texas two-man stunts?",{"answer":22,"question":23},"Use stunt counters against mobile quarterbacks who roll out constantly or scramble on first read. They work best on third and long, in the red zone, or when opponents get comfortable with rollouts.","When should you use stunt counters?",{"answer":25,"question":26},"Texas two-man stunts create a stunt on one side with ends containing instead of rushing. Tom two-man stunts use defensive tackles stunting around each other while both defensive ends stay in contain.","What's the difference between Texas and Tom two-man stunts?",{"answer":28,"question":29},"Stunt counters generate more pressure than basic four-man rushes and limit how fast opponents process your defense. They can't automatically roll out and have to actually read what you're doing, which kills their timing and slows down their reads.","Why do stunt counters work better than regular pass rushes?","Stunting Contains: Counter Outside Runs | Civil.GG","Master stunting contains to counter the Texas four-man stunt weakness against outside runs. 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