Graphics
Madden is very sharp and crisp. The colors are A LOT more vibrant and the player models are tighter than they are in NCAA. That doesn't mean Madden looks more "real" because it kind of has this over-saturated look - not cartoonish per say, but just an amplified reality. NCAA is a bit more muted and faded by comparison. In a way it makes the overall game look more realistic. The stadiums look fantastic in both games, but the crowds in NCAA are horrible PS1 style abominations. Madden's crowd is a little better. One of the biggest upgrades to both games is in the lighting. Wow. Madden looks incredible with varied degrees of different lighting. Bright days contribute very high contrast players on the field. The sun beams off white uniforms and casts dramatic shadows. Same goes for NCAA. NCAA also has a progressive lighting engine where Madden does not. Meaning that in the college game the sun moves across the sky as the game progresses.

Gameplay
Madden feels VERY offensive. Passing is a lot easier than it is in NCAA. I
think it has to do with the tight pass coverage in the college game. I
notice the Madden receivers get open a lot easier and the defense can be
fooled by moves and cuts. I was putting up big numbers in Madden last night.
Both in the air and on the ground. The one very BIG thing I notice is that
Madden's running and tackling is a lot easier than it is in NCAA. Blocking
is improved in both games. The biggest difference between the 2 games that I
see is with tackling and momentum. Madden still has that powerful forward
moving feel to it, where you will be running ahead and a tackle will start,
and you'll still get another 3 or 4 yards after impact - through spins and
shouldering and stumbling forward. In NCAA you pretty much go down near
where you are tackled with less dramatic forward movement. I think this
feels more realistic to me. I haven't seen any "Hulking" in the running game
in NCAA. There was still a little of that in Madden - but much less than
last year.

Locomotion
Both games are boasting about their new locomotion engines - the system that
drives realistic player movements and animations. Acceleration, cuts, turns,
strafing and juking are much improved in both games. You will especially
notice this in the running game. I have to say that locomotion feels better
in NCAA. Madden retains a little bit of an "arcade" feel when compared to
NCAA, but its not a game breaker by any means. I think NCAA just has the
best feeling gameplay in football to date.

Commentary
NCAA wins hands down. Gus Johnson is much better than Tom Hammond was in Madden 09/10, but there is still some weird issue with the sound production
that keeps the play by play sounding fragmented and jittery. Both games need
a boost in this department. You'll hear the same lines over and over again
in both games.

Presentation
This is a tough one. Both games have made HUGE leaps in 11. NCAA has ESPN
presentation. Madden uses NFL Network to springboard their look. Each uses
nice new wipes and replay cameras to frequently show the action in slow
motion. Madden has better cut scenes and sideline stuff. ESPN has better
editing of replays. Neither though have a blown out halftime/postgame show
like 2K5 did. : ( Madden's new "Game Flow" feature also gives that game a great looking presentation because it does away with those screen-filling menus.

Online
You cant beat NCAA's online dynasty. Madden has one as well, but NCAA lets
you post photos and video highlights to a website!!! I love that!

Overall I like both games. Madden looks amazing from moment to moment. I
think this could be the best graphics in sports gaming to date. But there is
something more "real" about NCAA.