Mercer Bears @ Furman Paladins
2-1, 1-0 Southern
24
2-1, 1-0 Southern
2-2, 0-1 Southern
3
2-2, 0-1 Southern
Game Leaders
168
F. PaytonQB
10/20, 1 TD, 1 INT
168
141
H. SissonQB
16/25, 3 INT
141
94
F. DavisLB
18 CAR
94
39
D. WynnRB
11 CAR
39
77
T. JamesWR
3 REC, 1 TD
77
63
J. HarrisWR
5 REC
63
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Team Stats
391
Total Yards
292
1
Turnovers
4
20
1st Downs
18
3-30
Penalties
4-43
8/14
3rd Down
9/15
0/0
4th Down
0/1
30:31
Possession
29:29
Game Information
Greenville, SC
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 20 | 18 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 8-14 | 9-15 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 391 | 292 |
| Passing | 168 | 201 |
| Comp/Att | 10/20 | 22/37 |
| Yards per pass | 8.4 | 5.4 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 4 |
| Rushing | 223 | 91 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 32 |
| Yards per rush | 5.0 | 2.8 |
| Penalties | 3-30 | 4-43 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 4 |
| Possession | 30:31 | 29:29 |
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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