Arch Manning reverses course: ‘I remain in’ EA game

Andrea Adelson, ESPN Elder WriterJul 9, 2024, 03:15 PM ET

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• Graduate of the University of Florida.Texas quarterback Arch Manning has actually reversed course, announcing Tuesday that he has opted in for EA Sports College Football 25. Manning had actually pulled out of the return of the popular game back in March, a source verified to ESPN. The sophomore backup made his announcement in a video post on X, thanks to an assist from his uncle, Eli Manning.The video starts with Eli Manning calling out a play, then reveals Arch making the playcall, with a shout-out to Omaha and his other uncle, Peyton Manning. The play ends in a touchdown toss. Eli Manning exclaims, “Touchdown! Now that’s why you remain in the game!”Arch Manning then says,”EA Sports, I remain in the game. “I remain in the game #CFB 25 @EASportsCollege #EAAthlete pic.twitter.com/mgndu7Khuz!.?.!— Arch Manning (@ArchManning) July 9, 2024 Manning, who goes into
  

  this season as the backup to Quinn Ewers, was the No. 2 general possibility in the 2022 ESPN 300. He attempted just five passes last season however raised eyebrows in the spring

  game in April, when he completed his first 10 passes of the game. According to ESPN Stats & Information, Manning tossed for 355 lawns and three touchdown passes.More than 10,000 players have actually decided into the computer game. EA Sports will pay them through a name, image and likeness offer. Gamers who opt in to have their name, image and similarity used will receive$ 600 and a copy of the game, valued at around $70.

  The game is set up to introduce July 19.