College Football USA 97: The Road to New Orleans is a sports game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) focused on American college football. As a simulation of the 1996 NCAA football season, players can select from over 100 Division I-A teams, customize playbooks, and compete in various modes, including Exhibition, Season, and Tournament. Aimed at gridiron enthusiasts, the game also features the ability to compete in Bowl games, with the ultimate goal of making it to the National Championship at the New Orleans Superdome.