College Football 26 predicts Alabama vs. Indiana in CFP quarterfinal

In order for the Alabama Crimson Tide to advance to the CFP semifinals, they will have to defeat the nation's No. 1 team Thursday afternoon in the Rose Bowl, the Indiana Hoosiers.

A game that has garnered a variety of different predictions going in, Roll Tide Wire recently turned to the EA Sports College Football 26 video game in hopes of predicting this Rose Bowl matchup, similar to what we have done up to this point in the season. So far this season, the game has a record of 5-8 when correctly predicting the Crimson Tide's games.

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Following is a look at how the College Football 26 simulation predicts the Rose Bowl to play out Thursday afternoon.

Alabama vs. Indiana CFP Quarterfinal at Rose Bowl College Football 26 simulation

• Final Score: Alabama 38, Indiana 31

• Notable Alabama Stats:

  • QB Ty Simpson: 36/43, 466 yards, 3 TD, 8 rushes, 13 yards

  • RB Jam Miller: 23 rushes, 90 yards, 2 TD

  • TE Josh Cuevas: 9 receptions, 167 yards, 2 TD

  • WR Ryan Williams: 10 receptions, 128 yards, 1 TD

  • LB Justin Jefferson: 15 tackles, 3 TFL

• Notable Indiana Stats:

  • QB Fernando Mendoza: 41/44, 383 yards, 2 TD, 9 rushes, 20 yards

  • RB Roman Hemby: 15 rushes, 58 yards, 2 TD, 7 receptions, 51 yards, 2 TD

  • TE Holden Staes: 11 receptions, 119 yards

  • LB Aiden Fisher: 14 tackles, 1 TFL

  • S Amare Ferrell: 12 tackles

The College Football 26 simulation predicts a win for Alabama in the Rose Bowl, 38-31.

In addition to the final score, the simulation also had Alabama carrying a commanding 28-10 lead into halftime of the contest, as well as an Indiana fourth quarter comeback falling just short. The simulation also predicts a huge game from both quarterbacks in this matchup, as well as Alabama tight end Josh Cuevas and Indiana running back Roman Hemby in particular.

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Kickoff between the Crimson Tide and Hoosiers is set for 4 p.m. ET on Thursday, Jan. 1, live on ESPN.

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This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: College Football 26 predicts Alabama football vs. Indiana in Rose Bowl