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EA Strips College Football 27 of Controversial Microtransactions After Player Backlash

The launch of College Football 27 sparked a player revolt over microtransactions, forcing EA Sports to pull the paid features within a day. The incident highlights wider financial pressures in college athletics, from billion‑dollar broadcast deals to eligibility rule changes.

Jul 27, 2026

The Ron Weaver Scandal: How a 30‑Year‑Old Impostor Joined Texas Football

Ron Weaver, a 30‑year‑old former college player, masqueraded as a freshman to join the University of Texas football team in 1995, using a fake identity and social security number before his deception unraveled just before the Sugar Bowl.

Jul 2, 2026