Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs @ Mercer Bears
FCS Championship - First Round
7-5, 2-5 Away
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7-5, 2-5 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GWEB | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
MER | 0 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 17 |
9-3, 5-1 Home
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9-3, 5-1 Home
Game Leaders
231
J. KingQB
21/38, 1 TD, 3 INT
231
122
C. PeevyQB
16/26
122
20
M. BrownRB
5 CAR
20
63
A. Wooten IIRB
17 CAR
63
62
A. JohnsonWR
5 REC
62
100
T. JamesWR
7 REC
100
3
T. FrenchLB
3
1.5
S. ZubairuDL
1.5
15
W. McRaineyLB
15
9
K. StandleyLB
9
Team Stats
280
Total Yards
289
4
Turnovers
0
14
1st Downs
16
7-58
Penalties
6-52
2/16
3rd Down
2/16
3/5
4th Down
1/1
25:59
Possession
34:01
Game Information
Macon, GA
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 14 | 16 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 2-16 | 2-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 3-5 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 280 | 289 |
| Passing | 231 | 122 |
| Comp/Att | 21/44 | 16/26 |
| Yards per pass | 5.3 | 4.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing | 49 | 167 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 43 |
| Yards per rush | 1.6 | 3.9 |
| Penalties | 7-58 | 6-52 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 0 |
| Possession | 25:59 | 34:01 |
GWEB @ MER Videos
Solomon Zubairu makes timely sack vs. Gardner-Webb
Myles Weston gets the interception vs. Gardner-Webb
Gardner-Webb Bulldogs vs. Mercer Bears: Full Highlights
2026 Standings
FCS
| OVC-Big South Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Southern | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Gardner-Webb | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Western Illinois | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 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 |
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