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,

EA Sports is making a major financial commitment to college athletes ahead of College Football 26. The company announced Tuesday that it will more than double the NIL compensation for players appearing in the game, increasing payments from $600 to $1,500.