Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning has made a massive announcement this Tuesday that should make the month of July extra special for college football fans and gamers. 

With EA’s ‘College Football 25’ set to drop on July 19, Manning has revealed he will be in the video game, having previously opted to keep his likeness out of it. 

The game, which features Manning’s Texas teammate, starting quarterback Quinn Ewers, as a cover athlete, is returning after a decade. 

EA halted production of the game after NCAA Football 14, with Ed O’Bannon suing the NCAA over the fact that student-athletes weren’t being paid a single penny while corporations profited from their names, likenesses, and images. The lawsuit was instrumental in getting players paid for the aforementioned. 

Given the advent of NIL, the publishers decided to bring the title back, offering players $600 and a free copy of the game to appear in it. 

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Arch Manning Makes U-Turn On ‘College Football 25’

Manning initially rejected the chance to feature, claiming he wanted to focus on football, which everyone thought was absurd. 

He has since changed his mind. 

“I’m IN the game,”he announced this Tuesday, also appearing in a commercial showing him playing ‘College Football 25,’ with his uncle Eli Manning coaching him.

“This is the best way to focus on football,” Eli joked. 

Arch Manning is set to play backup to Quinn Ewers again this season after the latter led the team to their first-ever College Football Playoff before deciding to return for another season.

Barring something drastic, Arch won’t be starting for Texas until his third year.

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Excitement is building for the release of EA’s ‘College Football 25’ on July 19, especially now that Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning has confirmed his participation in the game. Fans and gamers alike are eager to see Manning in action, especially after he initially chose to keep his likeness out of the game.

The return of ‘College Football 25’ after a decade is a significant moment for college football gaming enthusiasts. The inclusion of Manning, along with his teammate Quinn Ewers as the cover athlete, adds an extra layer of excitement to the game’s release.

With the introduction of NIL regulations, players like Manning now have the opportunity to benefit from their participation in video games like ‘College Football 25.’ The offer of $600 and a free copy of the game has enticed Manning to change his mind and become a part of the gaming experience.

As Manning gears up to play backup to Ewers once again this season, the anticipation for his eventual starting role continues to grow. Fans will have to wait until his third year to see Manning take the reins as the starting quarterback for Texas.

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Source: The Wall Street Journal