Texas QB Arch Manning has opted out and will not be included in the EA Sports College Football 25 video game, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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On Monday, ESPN reported that more than 10,000 players have already opted in to be part of the video game. EA Sports will pay them through a name, image and likeness deal. Players who opt in to have their name, image and likeness used will receive $600 and a copy of the game, valued at around $70.
By surpassing 10,000 opt-ins, EA Sports has reached 87% of its goal for the game, which will feature teams with 85-man rosters.
A company spokesperson told ESPN that more than 100 of college football's most recognizable players have opted in during the past week, including
Colorado receiver/cornerback
Travis Hunter,
Georgia quarterback
Carson Beck,
Alabama quarterback
Jalen Milroe,
Oregon quarterback
Dillon Gabriel and Ewers.