College Football USA 97 SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Sports

College Football USA 97

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1996
GenreSports
DeveloperBlack Pearl Software
PublisherEA Sports
Players1–6 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesNCAA Football
ESRBKA
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1996, College Football USA 97 is a sports game developed by Black Pearl Software and published by EA Sports.

It landed about 5 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1996 include Super Mario RPG, FIFA 97 and Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!.

It is part of the NCAA Football series; on the SNES you can also try NCAA Football. The series also appears on other systems with NCAA Football (Genesis). Black Pearl Software also made The Mask, Urban Strike and NHL 97 for the SNES.

College Football USA 97 supports up to 6 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you need current teams and rosters

What playing College Football USA 97 is like

Sports games bring football, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, wrestling and more to the console, from simulation-style management to over-the-top arcade action.

Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

College Football USA 97 gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

College Football USA 97 cheats & codes

6 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite First Downs7E183605
Freeze Clock7E1828FF
Team 1 Time Out Left Modifier7FB1C700
Team 2 Time Out Left Modifier7FB4B800
Team 1 Score Modifier7FB14000 7FB72600
Team 2 Score Modifier7FB43100 7FB72800

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

College Football USA 97 FAQ

When did College Football USA 97 come out on the SNES?

College Football USA 97 was released for the Super Nintendo in 1996.

Who made College Football USA 97?

It was developed by Black Pearl Software and published by EA Sports.

Is College Football USA 97 multiplayer?

Yes. College Football USA 97 supports up to 6 players.

How long does College Football USA 97 take to play?

As a sports game, College Football USA 97 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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