Texas quarterback Arch Manning has made the decision to have his name, image and likeness used in the new EA Sports college football video game.
After originally declining to be a part of EA Sports College Football 25, Arch Manning had a change of heart. The Texas quarterback originally opted not to have his name, image and likeness used for the video game, which will return after an 11-year hiatus next week. But in a video he released on social media, he announced he is 'in the game,' paying homage to EA Sports' signature tagline.
The video begins with his uncle, Eli, calling a play, and the camera then flips to Arch, who is wearing a headset. The two discuss the play 'Uncle E' draws up before Arch, playing as himself, throws a touchdown. Arch, the son of Cooper Manning, who is the brother of Eli and Peyton, was originally 'focused on playing football on the field,' which led him to originally decline involvement with the game.
John Reseburg, EA Sports' vice president of marketing, communications and partnerships, wrote on X that more than 11,000 athletes were sent an offer. Arch Manning is expected to back up Quinn Ewers, one of the game's three cover athletes, for the second straight season. The series began in 1993 with the release of Bill Walsh College Football, and the game was released under the legendary coach's name for two years.
Sports announced a return of the game three years ago and even said a game would be released last summer, but it did not happen. The wait officially ends July 19. Fox News' Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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