Samford Bulldogs @ Mercer Bears
6-5, 3-4 Southern
47
6-5, 3-4 Southern
5-6, 2-5 Southern
21
5-6, 2-5 Southern
Game Leaders
392
D. HodgesQB
30/44, 1 TD, 1 INT
392
142
J. RussQB
15/32, 2 TD, 1 INT
142
102
K. LarryRB
4 CAR, 1 TD
102
53
J. RussQB
12 CAR, 1 TD
53
144
E. ObajimiWR
7 REC, 1 TD
144
100
S. WalkerTE
8 REC, 2 TD
100
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Team Stats
654
Total Yards
335
1
Turnovers
1
26
1st Downs
22
4-46
Penalties
2-10
4/11
3rd Down
6/17
0/1
4th Down
1/2
24:08
Possession
35:52
Game Information
Macon, GA
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 26 | 22 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-11 | 6-17 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 654 | 335 |
| Passing | 392 | 142 |
| Comp/Att | 30/44 | 15/32 |
| Yards per pass | 8.9 | 4.4 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | 262 | 193 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 46 |
| Yards per rush | 8.7 | 4.2 |
| Penalties | 4-46 | 2-10 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 24:08 | 35:52 |
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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