As reported by The Athletic, EA sent emails to players on Tuesday that announced an increase in name, image and likeness (NIL) payments. Players will now receive $1,500 if they agree to allow their likeness to be used in EA College Football 26. This is more than double the $600 offered last year.

Upon its release on July 19, EA Sports College Football 25 was a hit. Riding years of nostalgia for the dormant NCAA Football franchise, it became the best-selling sports video game in American history. Now, EA Sports is encouraging even more players to join in on the fun.

It's time for a deep dive look at the 2025 NCAA Tournament, and all of the madness that is coming our way this March!