College football players demand more money from EA Sports prompting NFLPA to raise red flags on future NIL deals

After an 11-year absence, EA Sports’ iconic college football video game returned in 2024 with College Football 25, marking the first time players’ real names and likenesses were legally used. While participants were offered a one-time payment of $600 and a free copy of the game, many athletes now believe they deserve more. More than 450 college football players have signed with Pathway Sports and Entertainment, an agency that promises better compensation. Pathway has already paid each player $1,500 up front and is pushing for additional royalties to surpass EA Sports’ initial offer