Rhode Island Rams @ Mercer Bears
FCS Championship - Second Round
11-3, 4-3 Away
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11-3, 4-3 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
URI | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
MER | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 17 |
11-2, 7-0 Home
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11-2, 7-0 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
315
Total Yards
242
1
Turnovers
0
14
1st Downs
15
6-60
Penalties
4-35
3/14
3rd Down
8/19
0/1
4th Down
0/0
26:22
Possession
33:38
Game Information
Macon, GA
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 14 | 15 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 3-14 | 8-19 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 315 | 242 |
| Passing | 266 | 57 |
| Comp/Att | 22/33 | 10/20 |
| Yards per pass | 8.1 | 2.9 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 49 | 185 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 43 |
| Yards per rush | 1.9 | 4.3 |
| Penalties | 6-60 | 4-35 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | 26:22 | 33:38 |
URI @ MER Videos
Rhode Island Rams vs. Mercer Bears: Full Highlights
2025 Standings
FCS
| Coastal 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 |
| 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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