Mercer Bears @ Western Carolina Catamounts
4-1, 3-0 Southern
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4-1, 3-0 Southern
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MER | 7 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 34 |
WCU | 0 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 24 |
0-6, 0-3 Southern
24
0-6, 0-3 Southern
Game Leaders
114
F. PaytonQB
10/20, 1 TD
114
221
C. DavisQB
18/32, 1 TD, 2 INT
221
128
F. DavisLB
26 CAR, 2 TD
128
70
K. BenjaminRB
15 CAR, 1 TD
70
56
D. HarperWR
3 REC
56
74
K. BenjaminRB
5 REC, 1 TD
74
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Team Stats
339
Total Yards
337
1
Turnovers
3
16
1st Downs
19
9-94
Penalties
7-58
7/16
3rd Down
5/15
1/2
4th Down
2/3
30:51
Possession
28:53
Game Information
Cullowhee, NC
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 16 | 19 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-16 | 5-15 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 2-3 |
| Total Yards | 339 | 337 |
| Passing | 114 | 221 |
| Comp/Att | 10/20 | 18/32 |
| Yards per pass | 5.7 | 6.9 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing | 225 | 116 |
| Rushing Attempts | 51 | 38 |
| Yards per rush | 4.4 | 3.1 |
| Penalties | 9-94 | 7-58 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Possession | 30:51 | 28:53 |
2026 Standings
FCS
| Southern Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| East Tennessee State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Furman | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mercer | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Samford | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tennessee Tech | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| The Citadel | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| VMI | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Western Carolina | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wofford | 0-0 | 0-0 |
NCAAF News
Ex-Penn State pledge Khalil Taylor commits to Nebraska
Four-star wide receiver Khalil Taylor commits to Nebraska.
12h
Judge ups bond for ex-Miami player Rashaun Jones after jail arrest
A judge increased the bond of former Miami football player Rashaun Jones, who is charged with murder, after he was arrested for allegedly possessing synthetic marijuana in jail.
15h
Ex-Bucknell strength coach charged with hazing in player death
Former Bucknell strength and conditioning coach Mark Kulbis has been charged with felony aggravated hazing in the 2024 death of freshman football player Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr., who collapsed at a team workout.
15h