Samford Bulldogs @ Mercer Bears
0-6, 0-4 Southern
21
0-6, 0-4 Southern
4-1, 4-0 Southern
45
4-1, 4-0 Southern
Game Leaders
234
B. StoberQB
14/22, 2 TD, 1 INT
234
365
B. AtkinsonQB
22/35, 5 TD
365
52
C. BlandRB
11 CAR, 1 TD
52
105
T. DoughtyWR
19 CAR
105
112
S. Pickett IIIWR
3 REC, 1 TD
112
77
T. DoughtyWR
2 REC, 1 TD
77
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None
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2.5
K. McInnisDL
2.5
9
C. SloanLB
9
12
D. ClareLB
12
Team Stats
342
Total Yards
557
1
Turnovers
1
14
1st Downs
24
7-55
Penalties
3-40
6/19
3rd Down
4/13
1/4
4th Down
0/1
28:19
Possession
31:41
Game Information
Macon, GA
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 14 | 24 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-19 | 4-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-4 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 342 | 557 |
| Passing | 281 | 365 |
| Comp/Att | 22/33 | 22/37 |
| Yards per pass | 8.5 | 9.9 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | 61 | 192 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 37 |
| Yards per rush | 1.6 | 5.2 |
| Penalties | 7-55 | 3-40 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 28:19 | 31:41 |
2026 Standings
FCS
| Southern Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| East Tennessee State | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Furman | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Mercer | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Samford | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tennessee Tech | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| The Citadel | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| VMI | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Western Carolina | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Wofford | 0-0 | 0-0 |
NCAAF News
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Will Stein expands on Kentucky's vision, recruiting and new culture
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