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To be one of the top draft picks at the Scouting Combine in Madden NFL 25's Superstar mode, you have to pick the right answers to nearly all the questions asked during an interview. As you craft an individual athlete for the professional league, your IQ will be tested. This test challenges your knowledge of American football in general, from rules to historical milestones of the sport.
The interview during the Combine has changed from Madden 24, adding a variety of new questions that veterans may not recognize. None of your athlete's stats will matter in this section of character creation since you don't receive any in-game clues regarding answers. You either know how to say the right response, or you don't as the interview continues.
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What To Expect From The Combine Interview
Recognize How Many Answers You Need
None of the Combine interview questions are divided into categories when asked, so you won't have any way to predict questions ahead of time. It doesn't matter if your athlete is one of the fastest players in Madden 25 if you flunk this quiz during the interview. Those who answer too many questions wrong will be a low-tier draft pick for the season by every team in the league, so pay attention to what's being asked.
Every player has the option to decline the interview during the Scouting Combine. However, while this reduces the risk of losing your placement in the draft, it also robs you of an opportunity to rise through the ranks as a higher pick.
Superstar mode in Madden 25 will try to ask you questions about the NFL's history alongside several inquiries about the game's rules. For example, one question could ask how many yards it takes to complete a first down. You will be asked ten different questions during the interview, with four possible answers being presented in multiple-choice format as you can see in the above video by YouTube creator Gridiron Hoops.
Every Combine Interview Question & Correct Answer
Try To Aim For A Perfect Score
Out of the ten asked in the interview, there are over 70 possible questions you could get during the Combine testing your knowledge. The best boost to your athlete's draft pick standings comes from a perfect score, so try to get as many right as you can. The questions you could be asked include:
| Question |
Correct Answer |
|---|---|
| "What is the name of the team John Madden put together each year based on who he thought played the game of football the way it should be played?" |
All-Madden |
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"Which team is the only franchise to start the season 0-4 but still make the playoffs?"
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San Diego Chargers |
| "How many yards does an onside kick need to go for the kicking team to successfully recover?" |
10 yards |
| "Which state doesn’t have an NFL team?" |
Oklahoma |
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"Which NFL owner famously said, 'Just win, baby?'"
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Al Davis |
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"At least how many offensive players must be on the line of scrimmage?"
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7 |
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"John Madden is synonymous with what Thanksgiving dish?"
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Turducken |
| "When a quarterback takes a knee to end the game, what is the formation popularly called?" |
Victory Formation |
| "In the Super Bowl era, which pair of division rivals are the only teams to complete undefeated regular seasons?" |
New England and Miami |
| "Which of the following countries has an NFL game NOT been played in?" |
Italy |
| Question |
Correct Answer |
|---|---|
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"How many seconds in the NFL play clock?"
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40 Seconds |
| "'The Frozen Tundra' is the nickname given to what team’s home field?" |
Green Bay Packers |
| "Which member of the Rams’ 'Greatest Show on Turf' was the Madden ’03 cover athlete?" |
Marshall Faulk |
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"Which team became the first #2 playoff seed to not make it to the Divisional round?"
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Dallas Cowboys |
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"Chad Johnson led the NFL in receiving yards in 2006 as a member of what team?"
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Cincinnati Bengals |
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"What Pittsburgh Steeler running back pulled in the catch on 'The Immaculate Reception?'"
|
Franco Harris |
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"Which personnel alignment indicates there are two WRs, one RB, and two TEs on the field?"
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12 Personnel
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| "How many defensive backs are on the field if a Defense is in Dime?" |
6 |
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"After meeting in the Super Bowl the previous season, which two players shared the cover of Madden ’10?"
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Larry Fitzgerald and Troy Polamalu
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| "An illegal penalty occurs when a defensive player makes with a receiver beyond how many yards?" |
5 yards |
| Question |
Correct Answer |
|---|---|
| "'Orange Crush' was the nickname given to which team’s defensive line in the 1970s?" |
Denver Broncos |
| "Which Hall of Fame running back is the NFL’s Man of the Year award named after?" |
Walter Payton |
| "What is the color of the flag a coach would throw onto the field if he wanted the previous play to be reviewed?" |
Red |
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"Which southern city has hosted a record 11 Super Bowls?"
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Miami |
| "The New England Patriots play in what Boston suburb?" |
Foxborough |
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"Which NFC team is known as 'America’s Team?'”
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Dallas Cowboys |
| "Adrian Peterson was beat out in a fan vote by what Hall of Fame running back to be on the cover of Madden’s 25th anniversary edition?" |
Barry Sanders |
| "Which team scored 70 points in a single game during the 2023 season?" |
Miami Dolphins |
| "After winning the MVP award in 2005, which running back was on the cover of Madden ’07?" |
Shaun Alexander |
| "The trophy awarded to the team that wins the Super Bowl is named after which former NFL head coach?" |
Vince Lombardi |
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| Question |
Correct Answer |
|---|---|
| "Which of the following quarterbacks was not a former number one overall pick in the NFL Draft?" |
Joe Montana |
| "Which personnel alignment indicates there are three WRs, one RB, and one TE on the field?" |
11 Personnel |
| "How many challenges does a team start the game with?" |
2 |
| "As a commentator, John Madden popularized the use of what NFL broadcast feature?" |
Telestrator |
| "Which team traded for Stefon Diggs in the 2024 offseason?" |
Houston Texans |
| "Which state do the Jets and Giants play in?" |
New Jersey |
| "Which team did John Madden coach to their first Super Bowl win?" |
Raiders |
| "In 2021, T.J. Watt tied what New York Giants player’s record of 22.5 sacks in a single season?" |
Michael Strahan |
| "How many yards is the defense penalized for roughing the er?" |
15 yards |
| "What is the maximum amount of coach’s challenges a team can have in a single game?" |
3 |
| Question |
Correct Answer |
|---|---|
| "Which quarterback caught a touchdown on the famous 'Philly Special' in the Super Bowl?" |
Nick Foles |
| "What city did the Colts franchise play in before moving to Indianapolis, Indiana?" |
Baltimore |
| "Who did John Madden share the announcer booth with for eight Super Bowls?" |
Pat Summerall |
| "What does RPO stand for?" |
Run Option |
| "After winning the Rookie of the Year award in 2006, what player was on the cover of Madden 08?" |
Vince Young |
| "What city did the Titans franchise play in before moving to Nashville, Tennessee?" |
Houston |
| "What yard line does a team attempt a two-point conversion from?" |
2-yard line |
| "What year was the original John Madden Football game released?" |
1988 |
| "Which team traded for Justin Fields in the 2024 offseason?" |
Pittsburgh Steelers |
| "Which NFL legend officially retired at the end of the 2023 season?" |
Aaron Donald |
| Question |
Correct Answer |
|---|---|
| "Which NFL player was also drafted to play professional baseball?" |
Kyler Murray |
| "Which team is known for mastering the 'Tush Push' quarterback sneak play?" |
Philadelphia Eagles |
| "Which team recently won their first playoff game since the year 1991?" |
Detroit Lions |
| "Which team would have had the top pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, had they not traded it?" |
Panthers |
| "An illegal penalty occurs when a defensive player makes with a receiver beyond how many yards?" |
5 yards |
| "How many timeouts does a team get per half?" |
3 |
| "Which former Madden cover athlete did Peyton Hillis beat out for the Madden ’12 cover?" |
Michael Vick |
| "Who holds the record for the all-time leading scorer in NFL history?" |
Adam Vinatieri |
| "Which city did Peyton Manning use as an audible during his tenure with the Broncos?" |
Omaha |
| "Who is the only NFL coach to appear in four consecutive conference championships with two different franchises?" |
Andy Reid |
| Question |
Correct Answer |
|---|---|
| "Following a touchback on a kickoff, what yard line does the ball come out to?" |
25-yard line |
| "Which member of the Seahawks’ 'Legion of Boom' defense was on the cover of Madden ’15?" |
Richard Sherman |
| "Which kicker won the Kick-Tac-Toe challenge at the 2023 Pro Bowl Games?" |
Justin Tucker |
| "Which of the following has NOT been a matchup in the Super Bowl?" |
Pittsburgh vs. San Francisco |
| "Who are the only teammates who were on the cover of Madden in consecutive years?" |
Rob Gronkowski and Tom Brady |
While answering every answer right won't improve your stats to become one of the top players in the game, it will give you a better chance to get drafted by the team you want. Getting every correct answer during the Combine interview in Madden NFL 25 is still a fantastic achievement that will make your athlete stand out.
Source: Gridiron Hoops/YouTube
Madden NFL 25
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- Top Critic Avg: 69/100 Critics Rec: 34%
- Released
- August 16, 2024
- ESRB
- E For Everyone
- Developer(s)
- EA Tiburon
- Publisher(s)
- EA
- Engine
- Frostbite
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Local Co-Op
- Franchise
- Madden NFL
- Platform(s)
- PC
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