Mercer Bears @ Western Carolina Catamounts
8-1, 7-0 Southern
49
8-1, 7-0 Southern
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MER | 7 | 11 | 21 | 10 | 49 |
WCU | 7 | 14 | 6 | 20 | 47 |
6-4, 5-1 Southern
47
6-4, 5-1 Southern
Game Leaders
443
B. AtkinsonQB
23/39, 3 TD
443
551
T. DickensQB
33/49, 7 TD, 1 INT
551
91
C. MillerRB
21 CAR, 3 TD
91
17
B. AdamsRB
5 CAR
17
147
A. DabbsWR
4 REC, 1 TD
147
141
M. KnightWR
5 REC, 2 TD
141
1
J. SwainDL
1
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13
J. FoxLB
13
13
S. DukesS
13
Team Stats
568
Total Yards
599
0
Turnovers
2
23
1st Downs
33
8-72
Penalties
5-55
7/15
3rd Down
10/18
0/0
4th Down
0/1
30:32
Possession
29:28
Game Information
Cullowhee, NC
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Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 23 | 33 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-15 | 10-18 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 568 | 599 |
| Passing | 443 | 551 |
| Comp/Att | 23/39 | 33/49 |
| Yards per pass | 11.4 | 11.2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing | 125 | 48 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 36 |
| Yards per rush | 4.0 | 1.3 |
| Penalties | 8-72 | 5-55 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 30:32 | 29:28 |
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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