The anticipation for EA Sports’ upcoming college football video game is at an all-time high. For nearly a decade, fans have been eagerly waiting for a new version of the game, and their wishes will finally come true when it is released on July 19th. While many are focused on the gameplay and overall experience of the game, the financial implications for the programs that have agreed to be featured in the game have largely gone unnoticed.
EA Sports has divided the teams into four tiers based on their performance in the AP standings from 2014-2023, with Tier 1 being the most lucrative. Teams in Tier 1 will receive a payout of $99,875.16 for being included in the game. Tier 2 teams will receive $39,950.06, while Tier 4 teams will receive a minimum of $9,987.52.
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has a strong presence in the top tiers, with most of its teams falling into Tier 1 and Tier 2. South Carolina and Arkansas are in Tier 3, while Vanderbilt is the only SEC team in Tier 4. The allocation of teams across the tiers is based on their performance and standing in the AP rankings over the past decade.
The distribution of teams in EA Sports College Football’s rankings reflects the current landscape of college football conferences and highlights the strength of programs in different regions. With
