Mercer Bears @ Samford Bulldogs
4-2, 1-2 Southern
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4-2, 1-2 Southern
3-2, 2-1 Southern
21
3-2, 2-1 Southern
Game Leaders
148
J. RussQB
11/23, 2 INT
148
262
M. EubankQB
24/40, 1 TD
262
56
A. LakesRB
16 CAR
56
66
D. WilliamsRB
18 CAR, 2 TD
66
75
C. CurtisWR
3 REC
75
101
K. HamiltonWR
10 REC
101
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Team Stats
262
Total Yards
365
2
Turnovers
2
11
1st Downs
17
6-61
Penalties
8-97
2/16
3rd Down
5/17
0/2
4th Down
0/1
31:19
Possession
28:41
Game Information
Birmingham, AL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 11 | 17 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 2-16 | 5-17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 262 | 365 |
| Passing | 148 | 262 |
| Comp/Att | 11/23 | 24/40 |
| Yards per pass | 6.4 | 6.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing | 114 | 103 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 34 |
| Yards per rush | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Penalties | 6-61 | 8-97 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 31:19 | 28:41 |
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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