So, ahead of Saturday’s showdown in Tuscaloosa, we turned to the EA Sports College Football 26 video game to simulate the game, like every other week this season, to predict who wins. To this point, the game has a combined 2-6 overall record this season in correctly predicting Alabama games.
Here’s who College Football 26 predicts will win Saturday’s Week 11 matchup between the Crimson Tide and Tigers.
Alabama vs. LSU Week 11 College Football Simulation 26
- Final score: Alabama 31, LSU 45
- Notable Alabama Statistics:
- TE Josh Cuevas: 13 receptions, 131 yards, 1 TD
- RB Jam Miller: 19 carries, 99 yards, 1 TD, 4 receptions, 45 yards
- LB Justin Jefferson: 10 tackles, 3 TFL, 1 INT
- LB Deontae Lawson: 5 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 INT
- Quarterback Ty Simpson: 26/36, 294 yards, 1 TD, 3 INT, 1 rushing TD
- Notable LSU Stats:
- RB Caden Durham: 20 carries, 132 yards, 3 TDs, 4 receptions, 32 yards
- EDGE Patrick Payton: 16 tackles, 10 TFL, 8.5 sacks
- WR Aaron Anderson: 9 receptions, 137 yards, 2 TDs
- Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier: 28/42, 288 yards, 3 TDs, 4 INTs
- SAJ Haulcy: 7 tackles, 2 INTs
College Football 26’s simulation predicts a wild contest between the Crimson Tide and Tigers on Saturday night, with LSU ultimately coming away with a 45-31 victory.
In the simulation, both Ty Simpson and Garrett Nussmeier struggled mightily, combining for seven interceptions. LSU’s defensive front also dominated the game, finishing with a significant number of sacks compared to Alabama.
There were also multiple lead changes in the second half after Alabama took an early 17-0 lead, as well as a 31-7 lead for LSU in the third and fourth quarters alone. Also included in the simulation were some massive plays, such as a blocked Crimson Tide punt in the end zone for a score and a 41-yard touchdown run by Caden Durham to ice the game late.
Alabama vs. LSU will begin on Saturday, November 8 at 7:30 pm ET on ABC. The game will be played from Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
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