Already, EA Sports College Football 26 is generating plenty of buzz a month before release. Speculation about Bill Belichick's appearance is certainly palpable.
In addition, players will be paid $ 1,500 for appearing in the game, an increase from $600 in the previous year's game. Those same players could receive NIL money thanks to the gamers themselves, per Darren Rovell of CLLCT media.
Schools featured in the game could get paid based on how frequently gamers play with their team—a radically innovative approach in the era of NIL for college athletes.
Athletes will be able to showcase their talents broadly through the game. The players' exposure could land them sponsorship deals as well as grow their fan bases.
Furthermore, the players will have their name, image,