In Madden NFL 27 Coach Mode, the CPU controls gameplay after the snap.
Coach Mode is designed for players who want to manage football decisions like a real coach rather than directly control the athlete throughout the play. Before the snap, users can choose plays, make adjustments, manage personnel, and influence the quarterback’s primary read.
Once the ball is snapped, the CPU handles the on-field action. This shifts the emphasis toward preparation, sequencing, situational decisions, and trusting the selected strategy.
The mode still provides several pre-snap options, including Auto Quarterback, Auto Snap, Coach Suggestions, Pre-Play Cutoff, and Pre-Play Audio. It is therefore not a passive viewing mode; the player remains involved, but mainly as a sideline decision-maker.