Apart from minor improvements, like the way the receiver tries to bring the ball nestled into his arms before starting his attack, run and the way touchdown celebrations can now be triggered by pushing a succession of buttons, it seems that the crowd will really play an important part in the American football experience of the game, just as it does in real time.

This means the Electronic Arts is implementing certain mechanics created to make it harder for the away player to get a good game. The usual on-field routes that the receivers have in the game drawn on the surface of the playing field will be blurry if the crowd is really in it chanting for the other team, which means that you need to really use your memory to know the plays you are executing, as visual aids will be of little help.

The pressure of the crowd goes up if you manage to win a lot of games in a row. As the number of wins increases, more and more fans show up for home games, making it very hard for the other teams to beat you on your home turf and some of the hardcore fans even go with you out on away games, making the pressure of the crowd more bearable. If you still need some incentives to play, here are the achievements.

Achievements

1. Old Spice Red Zone Shutout - 5 points
Complete a Play Now or Dynasty Mode game without allowing a Touchdown from the Red Zone.
2. Secret Achievement - 5 points
Secret achievement.
3. Break The Ice - 10 points
Make a Field Goal when "Iced".
4. Conference Champs! - 10 points
Play and win a conference championship game in single team Dynasty Mode or Campus Legend Mode.
5. Cue the Fat Lady - 10 points
Win a Play Now or Dynasty Mode game by 21 points or more.
6. Don't Mess With Texas - 10 points
While playing as the Texas Longhorns, celebrate a touchdown by running to your mascot.
7. Got Gator Bait? - 10 points
While playing as the Florida Gators, celebrate a touchdown by running to your mascot.
8. HIT STUCK - 10 points
Jar the ball loose with a User-Controlled Hit Stick tackle.
9. Join the Ranks - 10 points
Play a ranked game.
10. Out On a High Note - 10 points
Play and win a bowl game in single team Dynasty Mode or Campus Legend Mode.
11. Place at the Table! - 10 points
Become a Starter in Campus Legend Mode.
12. QB Quiz Success - 10 points
Successfully Complete a Quiz the QB Challenge.
13. Sick 'Em Smokey - 10 points
While playing as the Tennessee Volunteers, celebrate a touchdown by running to your mascot.
14. Take Control In The Clutch - 10 points
Sack the QB with a user-controlled defender on 3rd down to force a punt situation.
15. Up and Over - 10 points
Take it up the middle in a goalline situation and dive into the endzone.
16. Let The Air Out - 15 points
As the away team, get into the endzone in the first 30 seconds of the game.
17. Old Spice Red Zone Perfection - 15 points
Complete a Play Now or Dynasty Mode game with a Red Zone Efficiency rating of 100%.
18. Pick Two - 15 points
Intercept 2 passes in a Play Now or Dynasty Mode game.
19. Pick-Free - 15 points
Do not throw any interceptions in a Play Now or Dynasty Mode game.
20. Play a Mascot Game - 15 points
Play a Mascot Game with any mascot teams.
21. A/V Club President - 20 points
Upload a Video or Photo Highlight.
22. Breaker Breaker 4-9 - 20 points
Break a run for 49 or more yards in a Play Now or Dynasty Mode game.
23. Create Stadium Sound - 20 points
Create a custom Stadium Sound event.
24. Go Deep for 50+ - 20 points
Complete a pass for 50 or more yards in a Play Now or Dynasty Mode game.
25. High School Hero - 20 points
Become a 5-star legend prospect.
26. I'm Special! - 20 points
Take a punt or kickoff back to the house for a touchdown. Valid only in Play Now or Dynasty Mode.
27. Ice In Your Veins - 20 points
Be the hero and win a game by taking the lead as time expires.
28. Is That Even Legal? - 20 points
Return a missed field goal for a touchdown. Only valid in Play Now or Dynasty Mode.
29. On Lockdown - 20 points
Hold the opposition to under 100 total yards in a Play Now or Dynasty Mode game.
30. Pick 6! - 20 points
Take an interception back to the house in a Play Now or Dynasty Mode game.
31. Scoop and Score! - 20 points
Scoop a fumble on defense and take it to the house in a Play Now or Dynasty Mode game.
32. Special Teams Challenge Winner - 20 points
Win the Special Teams Challenge Mini-Game.
33. Triple Threat - 20 points
Score a receiving, rushing, and passing touchdown with one player.
34. Win at H _ _ _ _ - 20 points
Win the H.O.R.S.E mini-game.
35. BCS Conference Invite - 25 points
Get an invite to a BCS conference in single team Dynasty Mode.
36. Heisman Memorial Trophy® - 25 points
Win the Heisman Memorial Trophy® in single team Dynasty Mode or Campus Legend Mode.
37. Oil Tycoon - 25 points
Develop a new pipeline state in single team Dynasty Mode.
38. Record Breaker - Interceptions - 25 points
Break the game record for interceptions with one player (5) in a Play Now or Dynasty Mode game.
39. That Just Happened! - 25 points
Score a rushing touchdown with your punter in a Play Now or Dynasty Mode game.
40. Get Creative - 30 points
On a non-option play, score a TD with at least one lateral.
41. Mmmmm.....Donut - 30 points
Pitch a shutout by holding your opponent to zero points. Valid only in Play Now or Dynasty Mode.
42. Mr. February - 30 points
Have the #1 ranked recruiting class in a season in single team Dynasty Mode.
43. National Champions! - 30 points
Play and win a BCS championship in single team Dynasty Mode or Campus Legend Mode.
44. Pontiac G8 4th Quarter Comeback - 30 points
Win a Play Now or Dynasty Mode game when down by 14 to start the 4th qtr. (Min Difficulty: Varsity)
45. Reach Out and Crush Someone - 30 points
Join or Host an Online Dynasty.
46. Safety And Sound - 30 points
Force a safety in Play Now or Dynasty Mode.
47. Tippy Toe! Lemon Tree! - 30 points
Score a touchdown with your receiver by performing a toe-drag animation.
48. Russell High School Champ - 40 points
Win the Russell High School Championship Game in any state.
49. The Legend of Campus Legend - 100 points
Earn More Than 1,000 Points in Campus Legend Mode.