Samford Bulldogs @ Mercer Bears
2-3, 1-2 Southern
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2-3, 1-2 Southern
3-1, 2-0 Southern
45
3-1, 2-0 Southern
Game Leaders
312
L. WelchQB
31/46, 4 TD, 2 INT
312
161
F. PaytonQB
13/23, 1 TD, 1 INT
161
101
J. StantonRB
22 CAR
101
276
F. DavisLB
28 CAR, 5 TD
276
83
K. WatsonWR
8 REC
83
76
D. HarperWR
6 REC
76
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Team Stats
518
Total Yards
563
2
Turnovers
2
27
1st Downs
25
7-82
Penalties
4-36
7/16
3rd Down
8/15
4/4
4th Down
0/1
27:51
Possession
32:09
Game Information
Macon, GA
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 27 | 25 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-16 | 8-15 |
| 4th down efficiency | 4-4 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 518 | 563 |
| Passing | 312 | 213 |
| Comp/Att | 31/46 | 14/25 |
| Yards per pass | 6.8 | 8.5 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing | 206 | 350 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 52 |
| Yards per rush | 5.2 | 6.7 |
| Penalties | 7-82 | 4-36 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 27:51 | 32:09 |
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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