NCAA Football 2006

Reviewed by:
Paul Semel

Just as some mistakenly view college football as a little-league version of the NFL, some wrongly assume that EA’s college pigskin game is just an amateur version of the publisher's pro gridiron title, Madden NFL. All you doubters better take heed, 'cause this year NCAA Football 2006 easily spins out from beneath Madden’s shadow. Which is apt, since modified tackle-breaking is one of the additions to this year’s model. EA's also added an optional rock soundtrack and fundamental spring drills to get your game right, and improved the graphics, online play, and pre-game commentary. But the most fun comes in the game's "Race for the Heisman," an all-new game mode separate from, but similar to, "Dynasty." Take some high school kid from his campaign for a scholarship offer all the way to graduation, and after that, to a job coaching Division I-A ball—or, if he feels like slumming it, into the new Madden to play with the pros.

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