EA sports Simulations Predict Tight Contest Between Tennessee and Mississippi State
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Electronic Arts Sports’ simulations of the upcoming college football season suggest a closely contested matchup when Tennessee faces Mississippi State. The simulations, conducted using EA Sports College Football 26, indicate a series of tight games between the two SEC rivals, with four of the simulated contests going to overtime.
These simulations offer an early glimpse into potential outcomes for the Volunteers, providing fans with data-driven insights ahead of the real-world game. While EA Sports’ predictions have diverged from actual results thus far this season – currently standing at 4-0 compared to Tennessee’s 3-1 record – the simulations consistently highlight the competitive nature of the SEC.
Across 50 simulated games between Tennessee and Mississippi State, the Volunteers held their opponent to 14 points or fewer in 37 instances. The largest margin of victory for Tennessee in the simulations was a 62-0 shutout,mirroring their biggest win from simulations against UAB. Mississippi State’s largest simulated win was 30-3.
The closest simulated result was a 25-23 Mississippi State victory in overtime. The highest-scoring game ended 50-43 in favor of Tennessee, while the lowest-scoring affair saw Tennessee win 13-3 in a game tied 3-3 until the fourth quarter.
Currently, EA Sports simulations predict a 3-1 record for Tennessee, aligning with their actual season record.
