The Texas quarterback is opting in after all.
of the game in March, telling reporters that he wanted to instead focus on “playing football on the field.” The Longhorns backup has since reversed his stance and announced his intention to opt into the game in a video posted on Tuesday featuring his uncle—legendaryEli is shown wearing a headset and calling plays for his nephew—including legendary quarterback Peyton Manning’s iconic “Omaha” call—while Manning holds a controller and plays himself in the video game.
Manning, who will yet again sit behind Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers in his upcoming sophomore season, is the latest star to opt intodefensive back Denzel Burke are a few marquee players who have already agreed to allow EA Sports to use their likeness in the game. Players who opt-in receive $600 and a copy of the game.Kristen Wong is a Staff Writer on the Breaking & Trending News Team at Sports Illustrated. She has been a sports journalist since 2020.
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