Mercer Bears @ Samford Bulldogs
5-5, 3-4 Southern
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5-5, 3-4 Southern
7-3, 5-2 Southern
24
7-3, 5-2 Southern
Game Leaders
183
J. RussQB
13/30, 1 TD
183
401
D. HodgesQB
39/43, 3 TD
401
185
J. RussQB
41 CAR
185
59
K. LarryRB
9 CAR
59
46
M. IrvinWR
3 REC
46
183
E. ObajimiWR
13 REC, 1 TD
183
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Team Stats
446
Total Yards
468
0
Turnovers
2
28
1st Downs
18
3-20
Penalties
5-53
14/22
3rd Down
3/9
0/1
4th Down
0/0
38:17
Possession
21:43
Game Information
Birmingham, AL
ESPN3
Team Stats
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|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 28 | 18 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 14-22 | 3-9 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 446 | 468 |
| Passing | 183 | 411 |
| Comp/Att | 13/31 | 40/44 |
| Yards per pass | 5.9 | 9.3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 263 | 57 |
| Rushing Attempts | 61 | 14 |
| Yards per rush | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Penalties | 3-20 | 5-53 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 38:17 | 21:43 |
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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