Win coin toss:
Repeatedly press B at the coin toss, after the side has been called (heads/tails).
Auto-defense play selection:
Press A(2) when on defense to have the CPU pick the best play to stop your opponent. When on the 4th down, do not press A(2), because the CPU will not select a punt return, or field goal defensive play.
Auto-offense play selection:
Press A(2) after your opponent picks their defensive play to have the CPU choose the most effective play.