Furman Paladins @ Mercer Bears
Mercer scores in final minute to beat Furman 27-24
MACON, Ga. -- John Russ found Jordan Marshall from 33-yards out for the game-winning touchdown with 31 seconds left and Mercer came back to beat Furman 27-24 on Saturday.
The catch, Marshall's only reception of the game, capped a 7-play, 64-yard drive that ate up just 45 seconds of the clock.
Furman had a final opportunity to win it, driving 23 yards on two plays to the Mercer 31 after a strong kick return by Thomas Gordon. But Reese Hannon's next pass was intercepted in the end zone by Jeremy James, and the Bears (6-5, 4-4 Southern Conference) ran out the clock.
Russ threw for 191 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 119 more with a score for Mercer. Chandler Curtis added 67 yards receiving and a score for the Bears.
Hannon led Furman (3-8, 3-5) with 251 yards passing, 41 rushing, and three total scores. Gordon added 112 yards receiving.
Game Information
Macon, GA
2025 Standings
| 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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