EA Sports College Football 25 was one of the most anticipated video games in recent history. Shelved for more than 10 years, the game has returned to much fanfare and some eye-popping sales numbers. This year’s version was unique for several reasons. Not only did EA Sport revamp the game engine, giving people a totally new experience playing the game, but it is the first that has actual college players in the game. For the first time in the game’s history, athletes are being compensated for their name, image and likeness. The NIL era of collegiate sports has led to the most immersive college football game to date. Playing as your favorite school has always been possible, but now you can control your favorite players as well. More than 14,000 players opted in to be included, easily helping EA Sports surpass their goal of having at least 85 players on each roster. Every athlete who opted to be in the game received a free copy of NCAA Football 25, valued at $70, and $600. That $600 number is something that athl
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