Mercer Bears @ Western Carolina Catamounts
6-3, 4-2 Southern
45
6-3, 4-2 Southern
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MER | 21 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 45 |
WCU | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 38 |
5-3, 3-2 Southern
38
5-3, 3-2 Southern
Game Leaders
Team Stats
422
Total Yards
474
3
Turnovers
6
26
1st Downs
24
7-60
Penalties
12-81
5/13
3rd Down
7/12
1/1
4th Down
2/3
33:35
Possession
26:25
Game Information
Cullowhee, NC
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Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 26 | 24 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-13 | 7-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Yards | 422 | 474 |
| Passing | 212 | 388 |
| Comp/Att | 18/28 | 32/52 |
| Yards per pass | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing | 210 | 86 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 19 |
| Yards per rush | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Penalties | 7-60 | 12-81 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 6 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 3 |
| Possession | 33:35 | 26:25 |
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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