Mercer Bears @ Western Carolina Catamounts
4-1, 3-0 Southern
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4-1, 3-0 Southern
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MER | 7 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 34 |
WCU | 0 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 24 |
0-6, 0-3 Southern
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0-6, 0-3 Southern
Game Leaders
114
F. PaytonQB
10/20, 1 TD
114
221
C. DavisQB
18/32, 1 TD, 2 INT
221
128
F. DavisLB
26 CAR, 2 TD
128
70
K. BenjaminRB
15 CAR, 1 TD
70
56
D. HarperWR
3 REC
56
74
K. BenjaminRB
5 REC, 1 TD
74
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Team Stats
339
Total Yards
337
1
Turnovers
3
16
1st Downs
19
9-94
Penalties
7-58
7/16
3rd Down
5/15
1/2
4th Down
2/3
30:51
Possession
28:53
Game Information
Cullowhee, NC
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 16 | 19 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-16 | 5-15 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 2-3 |
| Total Yards | 339 | 337 |
| Passing | 114 | 221 |
| Comp/Att | 10/20 | 18/32 |
| Yards per pass | 5.7 | 6.9 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing | 225 | 116 |
| Rushing Attempts | 51 | 38 |
| Yards per rush | 4.4 | 3.1 |
| Penalties | 9-94 | 7-58 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 2 |
| Possession | 30:51 | 28:53 |
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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