Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning may have to wait at least one more season before he gets a chance to start for the team.
With EA Sports' release of College Football 25 this summer, fans may have had the chance to make him their QB1 in the video game, if he opted to participate. But it doesn't seem like that's the case.
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Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns warms up before playing against the Washington Huskies during the CFP Allstate Sugar Bowl semifinal at Caesars Superdome on January 1, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Manning has not opted to have his name, image and likeness used in the game, Orangebloods.com reported Monday. He is reportedly “focused on playing football on the field.”
He is expected to back up Quinn Ewers for the second straight season.
EA Sports announced that more than 10,000 athletes accepted NIL offers for the video. The company said players who opted to participate in the game would receive a minimum of $600 and a copy of the game. There will also be opportunities for players to earn money by promoting the game.
Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (#16) runs down the field during the Big 12 Championship football game between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma State Cowboys on December 2, 2023 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington , Texas. (Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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Those who purchase the game will not be able to manually add or create players who have not opted in. Athletes who have not chosen to participate will be completely out of the game.
EA Sports Vice President of Marketing, Communications and Partnerships John Reseburg wrote in X that an offer was sent to more than 11,000 athletes.
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Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns throws a pass in the fourth quarter against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 24, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Tim Warner/Getty Images)
Each of the 134 FBS schools will participate in the game.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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