East Tennessee State Buccaneers @ Elon Phoenix
Game Leaders

233
J. KingQB
17/28
233

129
M. DowningQB
12/20, 1 TD
129

96
B. IrbyRB
16 CAR, 1 TD
96

48
R. BakerRB
11 CAR
48

85
H. MeggettWR
2 REC
85

71
J. DaltonWR
5 REC
71

1
B. WilsonDL
1

1
C. MooreDE
1

9
C. HopeDB
9

8
I. AtkinsDB
8
Team Stats
489
Total Yards
271
1
Turnovers
2
22
1st Downs
16
8-77
Penalties
4-31
4/13
3rd Down
3/10
2/2
4th Down
0/1
32:29
Possession
27:31
Game Information
Elon, NC
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 22 | 16 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-13 | 3-10 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 489 | 271 |
| Passing | 233 | 187 |
| Comp/Att | 17/28 | 16/27 |
| Yards per pass | 8.3 | 6.9 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 256 | 84 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 29 |
| Yards per rush | 6.6 | 2.9 |
| Penalties | 8-77 | 4-31 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 32:29 | 27:31 |
2025 Standings
FCS
| Southern ConferenceSouthern 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 |
| Coastal Athletic AssociationCoastal Athletic Association | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 8-0 | 11-3 |
| Villanova | 7-1 | 12-3 |
| New Hampshire | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Monmouth | 6-2 | 9-3 |
| William & Mary | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| Maine | 5-3 | 6-6 |
| Elon | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Stony Brook | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Towson | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| North Carolina A&T | 2-6 | 2-10 |
| Campbell | 2-6 | 2-10 |
| Bryant | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| UAlbany | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Hampton | 0-8 | 2-10 |
NCAAF News

Fernando Mendoza shifts focus from homecoming to Hoosiers' run
The CFP title game is a homecoming for Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, who grew up in Miami, but he's not exactly basking in the glory of being the prodigal son made good. He was quick to shift the attention from himself onto the Hoosiers' incredible run.
3h

Miami, underdog through CFP, embraces role again vs. Indiana
Being the underdog has been Miami's "story the whole playoffs," Rueben Bain Jr. said, a part the Hurricanes have been cast in one more time against No. 1 Indiana for the national championship.
5h

Miami-Indiana: CFP National Championship runs through Columbus High School
With deep ties to both the Hoosiers and Hurricanes, the Explorers are uniquely represented on college football's biggest stage.
9h
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