Dallas Turner: Being in NCAA football video game would be a 'dream come true'

While at SEC media days, Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner explained that being in the new NCAA football video game from EA would be a dream come true.

The EA NCAA football video was discontinued in 2013 following lawsuits over the use of players’ likenesses. However, with changes in NIL laws, the game was announced in 2021 and should be released in 2024. For that game, EA is going to allow players to opt into the game as it intends on featuring real players.

“Oh man, it would be a dream come true,” Dallas Turner said. “It would be a dream come true. You know I play video games every day, I’m not gonna lie to you. So, you know, it would be a dream come true knowing that I could play as myself on a video game.”

The NCAA football video games were clearly important to Turner, as he explained he still plays the old game.

“I still play NCAA 14 to this day,” Dallas Turner said. “I have a PS3 in my room right now, I just can’t wait to go home and play it, right now.”

Despite Turner and many fans’ excitement for the game, EA is still facing challenges in releasing the video game. The Brandr Group launched a lawsuit against the game. Meanwhile, the College Football Player’s Association is trying to organize a boycott of it.

For the game, there is a $5 million cash pool, which would pay each player $500. There are some questions about whether bigger name players will lend their NIL for that flat rate, with Oklahoma quarterback General Booty saying, “We’ve actually been talking about that in the locker room. So, we’ve all talked about it because we want the game to come out, obviously. But we were saying if they come out and try to lowball and say we want to give everyone $200.”

Still, many players like Dallas Turner, just want the game to come out. LSU’s Mekhi Wingo previously echoed Turner’s sentiments.

“Definitely, I grew up playing the game. I ain’t gonna say I was the best, but I was good enough, and I’m not really sure what they have planned in place for players to get compensated,” Wingo said. “But, honestly, I feel like a lot of players in the nation just want the game back, you know. A lot of people just want the game back so we can play it.”

Dallas Turner on replacing Will Anderson

On the field in 2023, Dallas Turner is going to need to be a key player for Alabama as the Crimson Tide replace Will Anderson’s production. For Turner, it’s going to be important to stay consistent as he tries to contribute.

“I just try to be a great teammate to my teammates every day,” Turner said. “I just try to be a great person on and off the field to my teammates. Just try and be there and lead by example. Just try to motivate my guys every day to work hard and stay consistent.”