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 |
NCAAF News
In video, Texas Tech officials defend school, Brendan Sorsby
In a 20-plus-minute video released, Texas Tech officials defended their integrity and reiterated their support for Brendan Sorsby amid widespread criticism from the rest of the Big 12 Conference and other corners of college sports.
2h
Kasi Currie, top-3 DT recruit in 2027, commits to Texas
Four-star defensive tackle Kasi Currie, No. 52 in the SC Next 300 in the 2027 cycle, has committed to the Texas Longhorns.
10h
Thamel: Texas Tech not flinching with plan to play Sorsby
Thamel: Texas Tech not flinching with plan to play Sorsby
13h