By Doug Radcliffe
Design by Katie Bush

It’s fall. It’s Saturday. It’s time for college football! EA Sports delivers its yearly edition of NCAA Football 2004 with new features, teams, game modes, and plays. This game guide covers all editions with a special chapter on the PlayStation 2’s exclusive online multiplayer mode.

This GameSpot Game Guide to NCAA Football 2004 includes:

• Team Stats: Dynasty stats and rankings for all 117 teams, plus additional stats for the division I-AA squads.
• The Top 25: A focus on the Top 25 with stats for the key offensive skill positions, last year’s history, and a team analysis.
• Building a Dynasty: Look here for tips on building your dynasty, surviving a season, and recruiting next year’s stars.
• Offensive Gameplan: This section focuses on offensive strategy with tips on improving your running game, passing attack, and option plays.
• Defensive Gameplan: This section focuses on defensive formations, position movements, play-calling, and controlling defenders.
• Online Strategies: Tips specifically for the PlayStation 2’s online play mode.
• Secrets: Want to celebrate a hard-earned touchdown? Look here!

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