Players are set to be paid more money for appearing in EA Sports' College Football video game, CBS Sports has learned. EA Sports will compensate players who opt into the game this summer at least $1,500 and a Deluxe Edition copy of the game on the console of their choice,

Upon its release on July 19, EA Sports College Football 25 was a hit. Riding years of nostalgia for the dormant NCAA Football franchise, it became the best-selling sports video game in American history.

College football players are reportedly getting a raise for appearing in EA Sports' next video game. The name, image and likeness payments will increase from $600 to $1,500 for Football Bowl Subdivision players who are included in the upcoming "College Football 26" release,