Mercer Bears @ The Citadel Bulldogs
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MER | 7 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 38 |
CIT | 3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 16 |
Mercer uses 3 takeaways to keep The Citadel winless, 38-16
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- — Carter Peevy passed for two touchdowns, Ken Standley had a pick-6 on the third offensive play of the game and Mercer cruised past The Citadel 38-16 on Saturday.
It was Mercer's third straight game with an interception returned for a touchdown.
The Bears defense finished the game with three takeaways. Richie Coffey scooped up a fumble and returned it to the 15-yard line, setting up Peevy's pass to Al Wooten II for a 24-10 lead. Tavion McCarthy sealed the game on an interception with 4:32 remaining.
Wooten had one touchdown receiving and another rushing for Mercer (7-3, 5-2 Southern Conference).
Brayden Smith's first career touchdown for Mercer came on a 50-yard run with 14:51 left in the fourth to make it 31-10.
Graeson Underwood was 13 of 27 for 139 yards passing with one touchdown and two interceptions for The Citadel (0-9, 0-6).
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Game Information
Charleston, SC
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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