Mercer Bears @ Samford Bulldogs
7-4, 5-3 Southern
44
7-4, 5-3 Southern
10-1, 8-0 Southern
50
10-1, 8-0 Southern
Game Leaders
514
F. PaytonQB
30/51, 2 TD, 1 INT
514
454
M. HiersQB
43/55, 4 TD
454
65
A. Wooten IIRB
17 CAR, 2 TD
65
62
J. StantonRB
19 CAR
62
351
T. JamesWR
13 REC, 2 TD
351
144
C. SmithWR
14 REC
144
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18
K. StandleyLB
18
10
K. MarshDB
10
Team Stats
695
Total Yards
633
2
Turnovers
0
33
1st Downs
34
5-82
Penalties
4-41
5/14
3rd Down
9/19
2/2
4th Down
3/4
30:13
Possession
59:47
Game Information
Birmingham, AL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 33 | 34 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-14 | 9-19 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-2 | 3-4 |
| Total Yards | 695 | 633 |
| Passing | 514 | 454 |
| Comp/Att | 30/51 | 44/56 |
| Yards per pass | 10.1 | 8.1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 181 | 179 |
| Rushing Attempts | 35 | 45 |
| Yards per rush | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Penalties | 5-82 | 4-41 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 30:13 | 59:47 |
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 |
NCAAF News
Big 12 to talk options as Sorsby trial gets February date
The trial for Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby vs. the NCAA has been set to start two weeks after the CFP National Championship is scheduled to be played.
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Finebaum sounds off on Sorsby being granted a temporary injunction
Finebaum sounds off on Sorsby being granted a temporary injunction
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College Football Future Power Rankings through 2027
Coaches, current roster, recruits: Who has the best overall team over the next two seasons?
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