Part of the charm and fun of college football is how it is absolutely MILES behind the NFL. It is a very primitive game in comparison where huge mistakes can and routinely do happen.
I still can't get over how freaking awful the kickers are, for example, on a lot of absolutely TOP football teams!
FGs are often a "hold your breath" moment at the college level, which actually adds a lot of intrigue and fun to the games.
The college recipe is actually more entertaining than the NFL in many ways.