Players are set to be paid more money for appearing in EA Sports' College Football video game, CBS Sports has learned. EA Sports will compensate players who opt into the game this summer at least $1,500 and a Deluxe Edition copy of the game on the console of their choice,

College football players are reportedly getting a raise for appearing in EA Sports' next video game. The name, image and likeness payments will increase from $600 to $1,500 for Football Bowl Subdivision players who are included in the upcoming "College Football 26" release,

EA offered 11,000 players payment of $500 (plus a free copy of the game) for allowing their names, images, and likenesses to be used in the resurrected college football video game.