Mercer Bears @ Samford Bulldogs
6-1, 3-1 Southern
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6-1, 3-1 Southern
3-3, 2-1 Southern
55
3-3, 2-1 Southern
Game Leaders
Team Stats
391
Total Yards
446
5
Turnovers
3
17
1st Downs
19
5-50
Penalties
3-24
7/16
3rd Down
2/13
1/1
4th Down
2/2
31:13
Possession
28:47
Game Information
Birmingham, AL
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 17 | 19 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-16 | 2-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| Total Yards | 391 | 446 |
| Passing | 352 | 378 |
| Comp/Att | 24/39 | 23/37 |
| Yards per pass | 9.0 | 10.2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing | 39 | 68 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 33 |
| Yards per rush | 1.1 | 2.1 |
| Penalties | 5-50 | 3-24 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 3 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 3 |
| Possession | 31:13 | 28:47 |
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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