College Football USA 96 is a football game developed by Electronic Arts and released for the Sega Genesis in 1996. It is a sequel to the successful College Football USA 95. The game is a simulation of the NCAA Division I Football Championship Series. The game is played on a large, color-coded grid, with players using the left Analog Stick to move and the right Analog Stick to control their team. The game features a variety of plays, such as option passes, off-balance moves, and fakeouts. Players can also purchase players from the market, and add them to their team for an extra boost. The game is also available in a demo version.