This game is a great addition to any college football lover's collection, but online play is spotty at best. Try again.
Playing against the computer or with a friend on the same 360 is just how every football game should be. However, online play has been horribly slow and choppy for me. It is really bad that I can't hook up with a friend on Live and play a quick game of football with them. That's the main reason I bought this game on day of release, and that's the biggest complaint I have now. Very disappointing indeed.
The mini-games are great and are a good distraction from the regular game. It's a neat little addition that helps round the game out.
If you aren't going to play online, then go for it. Otherwise, don't worry about playing online and enjoy a pretty good football game.