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Walking into the virtual world of gaming often feels like stepping into a casino—you never quite know what you’re going to get, but the thrill of discovery keeps you coming back. That’s exactly how I felt when I first booted up EA Sports College Football 25, a title I’d been anticipating for years. As someone who’s spent more hours than I care to admit in both Madden and the old NCAA Football games, I had high hopes. And while there’s plenty to love here, especially if you’re diving into multiplayer modes, the single-player Road to Glory mode left me feeling like I’d rolled the dice and come up short. It’s a mode that, much like a casino with limited hours, promises excitement but doesn’t always deliver when you need it most.

Let’s talk about Road to Glory, because honestly, it’s the part of the game I was most excited about—and the one that disappointed me the most. In the old days, say NCAA Football 14, you’d start as a high-school prospect, grinding through games and building your reputation from scratch. It felt authentic, like you were carving out your own story. But here? You just pick your position and star rating right at the beginning. If you go with a five-star recruit, you’re practically guaranteed early playing time. Choose a lower-rated player, and you’ll have to claw your way up from the bench. Sounds cool in theory, right? I thought so too, until I realized that “clawing your way up” mostly means replaying the same minigames over and over. It’s repetitive, and after the third or fourth time, I found myself asking, “Is this really worth it?”

I’ll be blunt: there’s no real payoff for starting as a lower-tier player. I tried it once, picking a three-star quarterback, thinking I’d get some underdog narrative or at least a few lines of commentary acknowledging my struggle. Nope. Nothing. The game doesn’t even bother to mention your rise if you manage to break into the starting lineup. It’s like the developers assumed everyone would just pick the highest rating and move on—and honestly, after my experience, I can’t blame them. Why waste 10-15 hours grinding through minigames when there’s no story, no recognition, and no real reward? It’s a missed opportunity, and it makes the mode feel hollow.

Now, don’t get me wrong—the core gameplay in College Football 25 is solid. EA clearly built on Madden’s foundations, and it shows in the smooth animations and realistic mechanics. Passing feels crisp, running backs break tackles with satisfying force, and the stadium atmospheres are immersive. I’d estimate that about 70% of my playtime has been in online head-to-head matches, where the game truly shines. But single-player modes are where I usually sink most of my hours, and Road to Glory just doesn’t hold up. It’s as if the team put all their energy into the multiplayer aspects and left career mode as an afterthought. And that’s a shame, because with a bit more depth, this could have been the standout feature.

From an industry perspective, this feels like a recurring issue in sports games lately. Developers are so focused on monetizable modes like Ultimate Team that traditional single-player experiences get sidelined. In Road to Glory, there’s no integration with dynamic storylines or commentary updates, which games like FIFA’s Career Mode have started to experiment with. It’s a step back, and for longtime fans, it’s frustrating. I remember sinking 50-plus hours into NCAA Football 14’s career mode, feeling every win and loss. Here, I struggled to stay engaged for more than five or six hours before switching to something else.

So, what’s the takeaway? If you’re jumping into College Football 25, treat it like a casino with limited hours—know when to play and what to focus on. For me, Road to Glory isn’t worth the investment unless you’re a die-hard fan who doesn’t mind repetition. Stick to the five-star recruits, skip the grind, and enjoy the polished on-field action. Or better yet, dive into the online modes where the game truly comes alive. As for EA, I hope they learn from this and give single-player lovers more to chew on in the future. Because right now, Road to Glory feels like a half-hearted attempt—a mode that could have been great but ended up just going through the motions. And in a world where gamers have endless options, that’s a risk you can’t afford to take.