South Carolina Announces It Will Be In New College Football Video Game

South Carolina's football program announced on Thursday morning that they will officially be a part of the revival of the College Football video game series.

After years of anticipation and speculation, the revival of the beloved NCAA football video game series was finally announced, with the upcoming release of NCAA 25. Amidst the excitement, the University of South Carolina has officially confirmed their participation, bringing joy to Gamecocks fans nationwide. With a simple yet enthusiastic statement, "Oh yeah, we're in," the university has ensured that players can look forward to leading the South Carolina Gamecocks to victory in the virtual gridiron.

Oh yeah, we’re in 🤙 pic.twitter.com/QA5njQD5Z8

— Gamecock Football (@GamecockFB) February 22, 2024

Including the South Carolina Gamecocks in NCAA 25 is a significant win for fans who have long awaited the opportunity to play as their favorite team in the series. This announcement is part of a more substantial movement within college sports, recognizing the importance of athletes' rights to their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). For the first time in the series, players can opt-in to allow their NIL to be used in the game. This groundbreaking decision allows collegiate athletes to be compensated for their appearances, with reports indicating that players who opt in will receive $600 and a copy of the game.

NEWS: Starting today, players can opt-in their NIL to appear in EA Sports College Football 25, per @PeteNakos_‼️

Players that opt-in are expected to receive $600 + a copy of the game, per multiple reports.

Story: https://t.co/agpW7yq2rB pic.twitter.com/KHYgspPaeQ

— On3 (@On3sports) February 22, 2024

This development represents a pivotal moment in the relationship between collegiate athletes and the gaming industry, offering a new model that respects the rights and contributions of student-athletes. As the release of NCAA 25 approaches, fans of the South Carolina Gamecocks and college football enthusiasts alike have much to look forward to, both in terms of gameplay and the progressive steps being taken toward athlete compensation in video games.

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