Overall better than last year...
Dynasty mode is probably the best I've ever seen out of a video game. The recruiting is really deep, and there are so many more candidates to recruit. Campus Legend isn't as fun however. Unless your the QB, you don't get to choose the plays, and only the audibles at that. If you're any other position, you have no say in the matter at all. Also, the camera is pretty much locked into your character and you can hardly see much more of the field. Realistic? Kinda, but it's more of an annoyance. Finally, you don't get to be on the field at all if your character isn't on. And there are some features on the Xbox that aren't on the 360 which kinda irks me. Most importantly, there's no mascot games, no create-a-team, and least importantly no training games, like HB attack, or pocket presents, but too special. Also, Xbox has a more enjoyable Campus Legend where you don't have the camera up your butt and you can play at all times. And the Xbox version seems more arcade-y and taster moving than the 360.
On the good side of the 360, you are allowed to save your your replays, and the game allow you to view any replay throughout a game at the end of the game. Also, the dynasty mode is better than the Xbox. And obviously, the animations and graphics are better than the xbox.
So is this game worth your well earned or stolen $60? It depends on how much you like NCAA football games. I wish I didn't buy it at the full price, but I can see why many people would, though. And if you happen (for whatever reason) to like the original Xbox better than your 360, go for the Xbox version.