Oklahoma Included in New NCAA Video Game, Athletes to Receive Compensation

Electronic Arts, better known as EA, made a big announcement on Thursday morning regarding the return of the popular NCAA Football video game franchise.

After releasing the official trailer for the new game on Feb. 15, EA announced a week later that all 134 FBS teams will be featured in the return of the popular video game.

The video game producer made a short video graphic to go with the post that shows the logo and school colors of each program that will be included.

They’re in the game.

College Football 25 will feature all 134 FBS schools #CFB25 pic.twitter.com/WLH3DEXdv0
— EASPORTSCollege (@EASPORTSCollege) February 22, 2024

Oklahoma confirmed its inclusion by making a post on social media acknowledging EA Sports' news.

Ready to put up video game numbers on and off the field! 🎮 @easportscollege #CFB25 | #OUDNA pic.twitter.com/mvyH6wJLJG
— Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) February 22, 2024

OU's flaming arch where players enter the field during pregame festivities was featured in the initial trailer for the game.

https://t.co/ls51CIsOte pic.twitter.com/7B39FcXJge
— Bryce McKinnis (@McKinnisBryce) February 15, 2024

The newest edition of the NCAA Football video game franchise comes more than a decade after the release of the previous edition.

Following the release of NCAA 14 in 2013, the NCAA Football video game franchise was discontinued after EA, the NCAA and several major conferences were unable to reach agreements regarding player Name, Image and Likeness within the game.

This time around, however, players who opt in to be featured in College Football 25 will receive $600 and a copy of the game itself, according to Pete Nakos.

According to ESPN, all athletes who opt in and have their NIL appear in the game will eventually receive $600 plus a copy of the game, typically valued at $70. https://t.co/fIyPQzkxa5
— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) February 22, 2024

Per a report from Yahoo, EA Sports extended the aforementioned offer to over 11,000 college football players.

EA Sports has reportedly begun offering contracts to college football players in one of the largest NIL deals EVER for its upcoming College Football 25 👀 pic.twitter.com/6bkQShDtFB
— Yahoo Sports College Football (@YahooSportsCFB) February 22, 2024

Some OU players expressed their excitement with the prospect of being in the game.

It’s a blessing to be in a Game!!!

I Don’t need no money. That’s a life long dream as a kid. No player should be opting out.

I’m opting in@EASPORTSCollege @EA #cfb25 #ea #ncaa25
— Daniel Akinkunmi (@official_Grind4) February 22, 2024

While the new edition of the popular video game franchise will surely have a slew of changes after being absent for a decade, one of the biggest adjustments will be the game's title.

After years with the iconic "NCAA" branding in the title, EA's upcoming game will be called College Football 25.

Also, EA has apparently secured its “broadcast talent.”

I'm in the Game! Today, I can finally make it official. I am honored to be one of the voices in #CFB25 ! Wait until you see this game! #EAPartner https://t.co/mdLRo77QZR
— Chris Fowler (@cbfowler) February 22, 2024

While an official release date has yet to be announced EA Sports has confirmed that the game is set to come out over the summer and are planning a full reveal in May.

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