EA Sports’ College Football franchise is reportedly in jeopardy, the article reports.

Sources fear the game could disappear entirely within five years.

Rising name, image and likeness payments to athletes are a main cost driver.

Declining sales projections are adding to the financial pressure on EA.

Overall software development costs across the industry are also soaring.

Publishers struggle to balance those expenses with standard retail prices.

Restructured licensing deals could ease the burden, the article notes.

The franchise’s survival depends on future budgets and consumer demand.

Read the full article for more details on the future of EA Sports College Football.