Metascore
91 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. From the tip of the shiny helmets to the grass-wedged cleats, NCAA Football 2003 is a marvel to behold.
  2. If you're a college football fan, you can't go wrong with this game - you'll love it.
  3. I’ve seen NCAA Football 2003 on both the Xbox and Gamecube, and I must say the Gamecube version looks better.
  4. 91
    While the exhibition games are fairly bland, the season mode as well as the create-a-team mode just jaks this game into stardom.
  5. 89
    Forget about best college games, NCAA Football 2003 is the best football game out there for serious football videogamers... Challenging and satisfying.
  6. Undeniably a great college football game.
  7. The game play is as solid as Madden. [Aug 2002, p.145]
  8. 100
    The three versions of NCAA are virtually identical... The GameCube version doesn’t control quite as comfortably, but that’s mainly because the controller layout isn’t as suitable for sports games.
  9. The sleaziness of recruiting players to build a powerhouse program is almost worth the price of admission alone, but it’s a damn shame that you can’t bribe them when push comes to shove.
  10. The look and sound of the game is tremendous. There is a real sensation of taking part in something real here, an excitement that somehow isn't present when dealing with the professional franchises in the Madden series.
  11. The play by play when applicable (while still a bit parrot-like) is seamless, the player models are so real you can smell the BO, and the replays so comprehensive you'll be picking the grass out of your teeth. [Aug 2002, p.69]
User Score

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. MatthewS.
    10
    Man this game is so cool. It feel like your right in the game.
  2. NicholasB.
    8
    The game on the other two platforms is much better. The graphics and control on gamecube ruin the fun factor of the game. Overall it's still a great game. Full Review »