Mercer Bears @ VMI Keydets
4-1, 1-1 Southern
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4-1, 1-1 Southern
1-4, 0-2 Southern
24
1-4, 0-2 Southern
Game Leaders
176
J. RussQB
12/22, 1 TD, 1 INT
176
322
A. CobbQB
30/44, 2 TD, 2 INT
322
98
A. LakesRB
20 CAR, 2 TD
98
48
J. TurnerRB
9 CAR, 1 TD
48
62
C. CurtisWR
1 REC, 1 TD
62
93
S. PattersonWR
6 REC, 1 TD
93
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Team Stats
445
Total Yards
413
3
Turnovers
4
25
1st Downs
25
8-74
Penalties
6-69
5/15
3rd Down
6/13
3/4
4th Down
1/2
32:01
Possession
27:59
Game Information
Lexington, VA
Team Stats
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|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 25 | 25 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-15 | 6-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 3-4 | 1-2 |
| Total Yards | 445 | 413 |
| Passing | 176 | 322 |
| Comp/Att | 12/22 | 30/44 |
| Yards per pass | 8.0 | 7.3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing | 269 | 91 |
| Rushing Attempts | 53 | 25 |
| Yards per rush | 5.1 | 3.6 |
| Penalties | 8-74 | 6-69 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 4 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 2 |
| Possession | 32:01 | 27:59 |
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 |
NCAAF News
Sources: MAC to add Sacramento State as football-only member
The MAC presidents have voted to add FCS Sacramento State into the league as a football-only member starting in 2026, sources told ESPN.
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WR Parker Kingston no longer at BYU after rape charge
Brigham Young says standout wide receiver Parker Kingston is no longer a student there after he was arrested this week on a first-degree felony rape charge.
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No ruling on Tennessee QB Joey Aguilar after Friday hearing
A Tennessee judge said he would decide on the eligibility of Vols quarterback Joey Aguilar soon after a court appearance on Friday.
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