Mercer Bears vs North Alabama Lions
FCS Kickoff
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
MER | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
17
1-0
Game Leaders

65
N. WaltersQB
10/17
65

115
C. PeevyQB
12/17, 1 TD
115

49
J. DanielsRB
3 CAR
49

73
M. BellRB
20 CAR, 1 TD
73

37
K. WardenWR
6 REC
37

57
T. JamesWR
4 REC, 1 TD
57

1
M. NewbillDL
1

1
C. HansonLB
1

1
M. NewbillDL
1

1
I. DowlingLB
1
Team Stats
248
Total Yards
285
0
Turnovers
2
12
1st Downs
21
8-73
Penalties
6-43
4/15
3rd Down
6/16
2/5
4th Down
2/3
27:25
Possession
32:35
Game Information
Montgomery, AL
Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 12 | 21 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-15 | 6-16 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-5 | 2-3 |
| Total Yards | 248 | 285 |
| Passing | 92 | 115 |
| Comp/Att | 12/24 | 12/17 |
| Yards per pass | 3.8 | 6.8 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 156 | 170 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 53 |
| Yards per rush | 4.3 | 3.2 |
| Penalties | 8-73 | 6-43 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 27:25 | 32:35 |
UNA vs MER Videos
North Alabama Lions vs. Mercer Bears: Full Highlights
- 1:58
Jalyn Daniels powers past defense for 30-yard rush
- 0:16
TJ Smith brings North Alabama even
- 0:39
2025 Standings
FCS
| United Athletic ConferenceUnited Athletic Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian | 7-1 | 9-5 |
| Tarleton State | 7-1 | 12-2 |
| Southern Utah | 6-2 | 7-5 |
| West Georgia | 5-3 | 8-3 |
| Austin Peay | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Eastern Kentucky | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Central Arkansas | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Utah Tech | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| North Alabama | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| 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 |
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