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EA Sports raises NIL payouts for College Football 27, removes opt-out clause

September 5, 2025

By Jeff Hauser, Sporting News: EA Sports has amended its licensing contract for College Football 27, raising athlete compensation but also tightening terms in ways that could limit future flexibility

According to a report by On3’s Ross Dellenger, the new agreement sent to schools and players last week boosts the base payment from $600 to $1,500 per athlete. However, it removes a clause that previously allowed players to opt out of the deal in later years.

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