Mercer Bears @ VMI Keydets
2-2, 1-1 Southern
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2-2, 1-1 Southern
2-2, 0-1 Southern
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2-2, 0-1 Southern
Game Leaders
249
J. RussQB
23/36, 2 TD
249
309
A. CobbQB
31/43, 1 TD
309
91
A. LakesRB
21 CAR, 1 TD
91
29
A. KeysRB
15 CAR, 3 TD
29
102
A. WardWR
9 REC, 1 TD
102
136
A. SandersWR
11 REC
136
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Team Stats
444
Total Yards
388
1
Turnovers
1
24
1st Downs
21
8-93
Penalties
8-70
9/18
3rd Down
6/17
1/1
4th Down
2/3
30:22
Possession
29:38
Game Information
Lexington, VA
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 24 | 21 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 9-18 | 6-17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Yards | 444 | 388 |
| Passing | 249 | 359 |
| Comp/Att | 23/36 | 32/45 |
| Yards per pass | 6.9 | 8.0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing | 195 | 29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 47 | 39 |
| Yards per rush | 4.1 | 0.7 |
| Penalties | 8-93 | 8-70 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 30:22 | 29:38 |
2025 Standings
FCS
| Southern Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer | 8-0 | 9-3 |
| Western Carolina | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Wofford | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Chattanooga | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Furman | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| The Citadel | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Samford | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| VMI | 0-8 | 1-11 |
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