How Peyton Manning’s Nephew Arch Declared Himself a Superior Brand After Rejecting EA Sports’ $600 Offer?

Samnur Reza | 05/03/2024
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Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning has made himself public enemy No. 1 after deciding to opt out of EA Sports College Football 2025. As it turns out, the video game giant’s $600 payout and a copy of the game didn’t impress Peyton Manning’s nephew.

Arch didn’t manage to secure the starting job last season and stepped on the gridiron for Team Orange only two times. He didn’t start those games either, and he accumulated 30 passing yards and 7 more on the ground. Starting QB Quinn Ewers is coming back to Texas next season, so Arch might need to warm the bench for a while.

Perhaps this is the reason why Arch decided to focus on ‘playing football on the field’ rather than on a screen. Or, is it because he feels that he has become a far superior brand to be bought with just $600 and a copy of the game worth $70?

Whatever it may be, fans are less than thrilled that their highly anticipated video game will come without a player, who, without a doubt, is one of the biggest names in college football. The comment section is already filled to the brim with memes, coupled with baffled fans remarking how Arch had the ‘dumbest reasoning’ to excuse himself from the game.

Is Arch Manning in the Right to Refuse Collab with EA?

While NFL reporter Anwar Richardson noted that Arch is opting out to focus on the field, analyst and entrepreneur Joe Pompliano speculated that the Longhorns QB had a concealed message behind his initial statement. In a tweet, Pomliao said,

“I think what he meant to say is “my name is worth a lot more than $600 and a free video game”“

Pompliano certainly has a point since Arch has already accumulated $2.8 million in NIL money, although he has yet to start a game for the Longhorns. He ranks just under the Colorado Buffaloes’s star QB, Shedeur Sanders, and with a chance at the starting gig, there’s potential for further growth. Notably, he has signed only one NIL deal with Panini, one of the world’s leading licensed collectibles.

It’s worth noting that 10,000 athletes have already opted in and will be featured in the upcoming video game. Moreover, a total of 134 FBS teams will be available for the players to choose from. If you’re a Longhorns fan, fret not, as Quinn Ewers has agreed to opt in.

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Samnur Reza

Samnur Reza is an NFL editor for The SportsRush. He holds a degree in English Honors and joined The SportsRush editorial team in 2023. Having previously worked as a freelancer and several media outlets, Samnur has been religiously following the National Football League for the past six and a half years. Samnur first started following football after Tom Brady's cameo in Ted 2. It wasn’t long before he found himself grabbing a bucket of popcorn to enjoy football games. Samnur now diligently follows most NFL athletes, their family members, and the NCAA. He considers himself a diverse writer, having covered almost every corner of the football world. He does, however, have a special interest in athlete-centric stories. Whenever they engage in off-field ventures or charitable activities, Samnur enjoys reading and writing about them. Samnur had already authored over 1500 NFL-based articles before becoming an editor. His editorial journey began just a little over two years ago. Beyond football, Samnur is a true cinephile with an extensive repertoire of films. He’s also fond of cats and has a furry friend named ‘Eva.’ During his free time, Samnur enjoys playing video games, currently immersed in Elden Ring (New Game +6).

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