Arch Manning will not appear in EA Sports College Football 2025.
More than 10,000 college football players have opted into EA Sports College Football 2025, but Texas quarterback Arch Manning will not be one of them.
Texas QB Arch Manning will NOT opt into EA Sports College Football 2025, per @AnwarRichardson pic.twitter.com/NGyorw2dPe
— PFF College (@PFF_College) March 5, 2024
Arch Manning Opts Out
There have been many storylines surrounding Arch Manning in his early career. The name “Manning” carries a lot of weight in the football world, so unfortunately, the headlines will continue throughout time.
The newest headline is his choice to opt out of EA Sports College Football 2025. All college football players have the option to enter their name into the video game this upcoming fall. If players decide to opt in, they get a small NIL (Name Image Likeness) deal.
“EA Sports vice president of business development Sean O’Brien told ESPN last month that the company decided on the $600 payment after examining deals completed with other sports titles, including the Madden NFL series, the NHL series, and the company’s soccer game. EA Sports’ college football deal comes with no expectation of services provided by the athlete and will be guaranteed regardless of the game’s success.” According to ESPN.
Some may wonder why Arch is opting out. It is estimated that Arch has around 3.2 million dollars in NIL money already made. Some say that is an overestimation due to his name.
Sounds like no Arch Manning for EA Sports.
And before you say this is a holdout, it's worth remembering that for all the hubbub about Arch's "NIL value", Cooper said in December his only NIL deal is with Panini for cards, the first of which put all sales toward a nonprofit. https://t.co/k5zNla7fPS
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) March 5, 2024
Curiosity will rage until he or a Manning representative speaks about the matter.
Opt-Ins Galore
The good news is there has been a positive turnout for opt-ins everywhere. ESPN commented on the numbers.
“More than 10,000 college football players have already opted in for EA Sports College Football 25, the new EA Sports video game set to launch this summer, which will feature the athletes and pay them through a name, image, and likeness deal.
EA Sports reached 10,000 opt-ins Friday night, just eight days after opening the process to players at FBS programs, a spokesman for the company told ESPN. Each player who opts in to have their name, image, and likeness used will receive $600 and a copy of the game, valued at around $70.”
Manning Family
Some wondered why Arch chose Texas after his uncles went to Tennessee and Ole Miss. Both uncles had unbelievable careers. Expectations will always be high for Arch.
“The Manning clan boasts two iconic figures in the football world: Arch’s oldest uncle, Peyton Manning, and his younger uncle, Eli Manning. Peyton’s illustrious career spanned 14 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and four with the Denver Broncos. With two Super Bowl victories, five MVP awards, and a record-breaking list of accomplishments, Peyton revolutionized the quarterback position with his unparalleled intelligence and on-field adaptability.
Meanwhile, Eli, drafted first overall in the 2004 NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers before being traded to the New York Giants, carved out his own legacy in the NFL. Over 16 seasons in the Big Apple, he carved his name in football history by leading the Giants to two improbable Super Bowl victories over Tom Brady’s New England Patriots, earning Super Bowl MVP honors twice.” According to EN.AS.com.
Arch Manning went 2 for 5 passing and 30 yards last season with zero starts. With Quinn Ewers returning, most would presume he would remain the starter. Some conversations came up that he may transfer, but Arch decided to stay with the Longhorns.
With the opt-out of EA Sports and the decision to stay in Texas, some wonder what his next move might be.
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