Players with NIL in EA Sports College Football 26 will receive $1,500

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EA Sports College Football 26 will again have the name, image and likeness of current players, and they will be receiving a substantial raise for being part of the game.

EA Sports sent out emails to current college football players Tuesday to confirm their name, image and likeness be included in the game, the company confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. If players accept, they will receive a deluxe edition of the game and a $1,500 payment, a significant increase from the first installment of the revived franchise.

When EA Sports brought back the college football video game franchise last year, players that had their likeness in the game received a deluxe copy of the game and $600. EA Sports has strong expectations for the future of the franchise, a company representative told USA TODAY Sports, and the increase payout was determined on the expectations for College Football 26 and making sure athletes are fairly compensated for the game.

“We’re incredibly proud to build this opportunity around you, the athletes, prioritizing fairness and inclusion while celebrating your talent and dedication,” reads the email, obtained by USA TODAY Sports.

EA Sports said it had overwhelming excitement from college football players to be part of last year’s edition. More than 11,000 players were included in College Football 25, and it is expected to be around the same figure or more for the next installment of the franchise. There will also be additional promotion opportunities for athletes where they could earn more NIL payments.

Current or incoming college football players received the email through their school accounts and the deal is done through the…

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Publish date : 2025-03-18 18:15:00

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