​Saturday’s matchup between Alabama and Mississippi State is likely one of the most anticipated of the entire Week 5 college football slate.Not only is this a SEC showdown between two undefeated teams, but it is also headlined by a star-studded battle of quarterbacks in Keelon Russell vs. Kamario Taylor. Both teams are also averaging 40+ points per game offensively in 2026, setting the stage for what could be a high-scoring contest.Ahead of the highly-anticipated Week 5 showdown, Roll Tide Wire recently turned to the EA Sports College Football 27 video game to simulate the matchup as with prior weeks. So far this season, the game simulation has a record of 4-0 when correctly predicting Alabama’s results.Following is a look at who the College Football 27 video game simulation has winning Saturday’s Top 25 showdown in Starkville. Alabama vs. Mississippi State Week 5 College Football 27 simulationFinal Score: Alabama 42, Mississippi State 24The College Football 27 simulation predicts an Alabama win Saturday afternoon at Mississippi State, 42-24. During the simulation, Alabama held a 14-9 lead at halftime, and also went on to outscore the Bulldogs in the second half, 28-15. As expected, the offenses for both teams impressed in the simulation, with Alabama owning a 539-453 advantage in total yardage. Keelon Russell completed 28-of-40 passes for 364 yards and three touchdowns for Alabama, while Kamario Taylor also threw for a score. Noah Rogers was Russell’s top target, hauling in eight receptions for 163 yards and two touchdowns. Daniel Hill and Fluff Bothwell both had success running the ball, as did Russell with a rushing touchdown. Taylor did not find much success on the ground against Alabama’s defense, who were led by a big showing from linebacker Caleb Woodson.The Crimson Tide and Bulldogs are set to kickoff at 11 a.m. CT on Saturday, Oct. 3. Played from Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi, the game will be televised on ABC. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: College Football 27 predicts Alabama vs. Mississippi State in Week 5