NCAA Football SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Sports

NCAA Football

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1994
GenreSports
DeveloperThe Software Toolworks
PublisherMindscape
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesNCAA Football
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, NCAA Football is a sports game developed by The Software Toolworks and published by Mindscape.

It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid.

It is part of the NCAA Football series; on the SNES you can also try College Football USA 97. The series also appears on other systems with NCAA Football (Genesis). The Software Toolworks also made Miracle Piano Teaching System and The Chessmaster for the SNES.

NCAA Football supports up to 2 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 NCAA Football 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Tip for newcomers: Arcade-style sports games are the easiest to enjoy today; simulation titles may have outdated rosters but still offer satisfying gameplay.

NCAA Football gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

NCAA Football cheats & codes

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

Play Clock Time Modifier7E197BXX
Team 1 Points Modifier7E1885XX
Team 2 Points Modifier7E18D7XX
Game Clock Seconds Modifier7E197FXX
Game Clock Minutes Modifier7E1981XX
Quarter Modifier7E19630x

See all NCAA Football cheats

NCAA Football walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for NCAA Football.

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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.

NCAA Football FAQ

When did NCAA Football come out on the SNES?

NCAA Football was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.

Who made NCAA Football?

It was developed by The Software Toolworks and published by Mindscape.

Is NCAA Football multiplayer?

Yes. NCAA Football supports up to 2 players.

How long does NCAA Football take to play?

As a sports game, NCAA Football 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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