Mercer Bears @ VMI Keydets
7-2, 5-1 Southern
55
7-2, 5-1 Southern
1-7, 0-5 Southern
14
1-7, 0-5 Southern
Game Leaders
176
F. PaytonQB
17/24, 4 TD, 3 INT
176
78
S. MorganQB
10/21, 1 INT
78
105
C. MillerRB
12 CAR, 1 TD
105
31
H. RiceRB
12 CAR
31
80
D. HarperWR
7 REC
80
25
I. LemmondWR
2 REC
25
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9
K. StandleyLB
9
9
A. MalryDB
9
Team Stats
540
Total Yards
134
5
Turnovers
3
31
1st Downs
6
6-35
Penalties
1-10
11/14
3rd Down
0/11
1/1
4th Down
2/3
41:33
Possession
18:27
Game Information
Lexington, VA
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 31 | 6 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 11-14 | 0-11 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Yards | 540 | 134 |
| Passing | 194 | 78 |
| Comp/Att | 18/25 | 10/23 |
| Yards per pass | 7.8 | 3.4 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing | 346 | 56 |
| Rushing Attempts | 61 | 24 |
| Yards per rush | 5.7 | 2.3 |
| Penalties | 6-35 | 1-10 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 2 |
| Possession | 41:33 | 18:27 |
2026 Standings
FCS
| Southern Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| East Tennessee State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Furman | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mercer | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Samford | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tennessee Tech | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| The Citadel | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| VMI | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Western Carolina | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wofford | 0-0 | 0-0 |
NCAAF News
Al Riveron steps down after four years as ACC supervisor of officials
ACC supervisor of officials Al Riveron announced Wednesday he is stepping down after four years in the role.
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Texas Tech's Hammond (ACL) to be Week 1 starter if cleared
Texas Tech is increasingly optimistic that quarterback Will Hammond, who is recovering from a torn ACL suffered last October, could be healthy enough to start the Red Raiders' season opener.
14h
New AD Eichorst hopes to bring Texas swagger to Wisconsin
New Wisconsin athletic director Shawn Eichorst, who spent the last eight years at Texas, hopes to bring new energy to Madison.
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