CFB27 simulation sends Ole Miss past Auburn in overtime

A CFB27 video game simulation had Ole Miss beating Auburn 60-54 in double overtime after a Halloween matchup filled with explosive runs, blocked kicks and late turnovers. The simulated result kept the Rebels’ postseason hopes alive, with Trinidad Chambliss accounting for six touchdowns.

Chambliss opened the scoring with a 64-yard scramble on a busted play, but Auburn answered through Jeremiah Cobb’s 49-yard touchdown run. Ole Miss led 26-24 at halftime after Chambliss threw two scoring passes to Deuce Alexander, even though Lucas Carneiro had two extra points blocked.

The offenses kept trading scores in the third quarter. After Byrum Brown ran for a 23-yard touchdown, JT Lindsey scored his second rushing touchdown for Ole Miss. Bryson Washington answered for Auburn before Chambliss found Alexander for their third scoring connection. The Rebels led 40-38.

Luke Ferrelli’s fourth-quarter interception set up a Makhai Frazier touchdown that gave Ole Miss a nine-point lead. Auburn rallied, and Brown’s touchdown pass to Jonathan Echols tied the simulation at 47. Alex McPherson missed the go-ahead extra point.

Both teams scored rushing touchdowns in the first overtime. In the second, Joenel Aguero intercepted Brown before Chambliss broke free for the winning touchdown, his third rushing score and sixth total touchdown.

Chambliss finished with 365 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, 153 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns. Brown threw for 409 yards and two touchdowns while adding 44 rushing yards and another score.

The simulated Ole Miss offense produced 671 yards on 86 plays and converted 73% of its third-down opportunities, compared with Auburn’s 591 yards on 92 plays and 53% conversion rate.

Why it matters

The simulation had Ole Miss earning the win it needed to keep its postseason hopes alive. Chambliss’ mobility and third-down production drove a Rebels offense that finished with 671 yards.

What to watch next

The source identified the Halloween matchup as the next test but provided no later source-supported date or decision.