EA Sports to Relaunch NCAA Football Video Game with NIL Program for Players

The much-anticipated return this summer follows a decade-long hiatus, amid debates over player compensation fairness.

EA Sports announces the return of the NCAA Football video game series this summer, featuring all 134 FBS teams and allowing college football players to opt into its NIL program.
Players opting into the NIL program will receive $600 and a free copy of the game annually, sparking debate over the fairness of the compensation.
The return of the game is made possible by the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era in college sports, allowing players to be compensated for their likeness.
The game's comeback follows an 11-year hiatus, fueled by nostalgia and the resolution of legal challenges related to player compensation.
The NIL deals, considered one of the biggest in college sports, aim to sign over 11,000 athletes across 134 FBS schools.