Valparaiso Crusaders @ Mercer Bears
1-5, 0-4 Away
21
1-5, 0-4 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VALP | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
MER | 7 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 35 |
5-1, 5-0 Home
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5-1, 5-0 Home
Game Leaders
316
E. HoffmanQB
30/39, 2 TD
316
192
J. RussQB
9/17, 2 TD
192
46
B. HallRB
11 CAR
46
109
P. UsherRB
19 CAR
109
166
T. KuramataWR
8 REC, 2 TD
166
93
J. JonesWR
1 REC, 1 TD
93
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Team Stats
360
Total Yards
478
0
Turnovers
1
15
1st Downs
22
5-58
Penalties
4-58
3/12
3rd Down
8/13
1/3
4th Down
1/1
25:43
Possession
33:11
Game Information
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 15 | 22 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-12 | 8-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-3 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 360 | 478 |
| Passing | 316 | 192 |
| Comp/Att | 30/39 | 9/17 |
| Yards per pass | 8.1 | 11.3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 44 | 286 |
| Rushing Attempts | 21 | 51 |
| Yards per rush | 2.1 | 5.6 |
| Penalties | 5-58 | 4-58 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 25:43 | 33:11 |
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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