Arch Manning to appear in ‘College Football 25’ after initial opt-out

Field Level Media|published: Tue 9th July, 18:12 2024

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) hands the ball of to Texas White team running back Quintrevion Wisner (26) in the second quarter of the Longhorns' spring Orange and White game at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas, April 20, 2024.

Arch Manning changed his mind on whether his likeness would appear in "EA Sports College Football 25."

The Texas quarterback and nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning was originally the highest-profile college football player who did not agree to let his likeness be used in the hotly anticipated revival of the video game series, due out later this month.

Reports in March said Arch Manning opted out of the potential NIL deal because he wanted to focus on football.

All of that was rendered moot Tuesday, when he posted a video with Uncle Eli to social media. The elder Manning pretends to call plays to Arch, who is wearing practice pads but playing the video game.

On3 reported that EA Sports paid Arch Manning between $50,000 and $60,000 to promote the game.