Mercer Bears @ Furman Paladins
7-1, 6-0 Southern
52
7-1, 6-0 Southern
5-4, 3-3 Southern
28
5-4, 3-3 Southern
Game Leaders
426
B. AtkinsonQB
28/49, 4 TD
426
155
T. HeddenQB
12/18, 2 TD, 1 INT
155
111
C. MillerRB
20 CAR, 2 TD
111
105
C. NettlesRB
15 CAR, 1 TD
105
139
A. McDanielWR
7 REC, 1 TD
139
64
J. HamiltonWR
1 REC, 1 TD
64
1
J. SwainDL
1
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None
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5
D. ClareLB
5
11
L. McLaughlinLB
11
Team Stats
628
Total Yards
227
0
Turnovers
1
36
1st Downs
8
7-57
Penalties
4-43
10/16
3rd Down
3/13
0/0
4th Down
1/1
37:59
Possession
22:01
Game Information
Greenville, SC
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 36 | 8 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 10-16 | 3-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 628 | 227 |
| Passing | 426 | 155 |
| Comp/Att | 28/49 | 12/18 |
| Yards per pass | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing | 202 | 72 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 25 |
| Yards per rush | 5.1 | 2.9 |
| Penalties | 7-57 | 4-43 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 37:59 | 22:01 |
MER @ FUR Videos
CJ Miller rushes in for 1-yard rushing touchdown
End Zone! Braden Atkinson scores 1-yard rushing touchdown
Trey Hedden connects for 64-yard TD pass
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
Reports: NCAA rejects Texas Tech's appeal to reinstate Sorsby
The NCAA has denied Texas Tech's appeal to reinstate quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility, according to multiple reports.
10h
4-star QB Colton Nussmeier commits to Georgia over Arkansas, UCLA
Four-star quarterback Colton Nussmeier, ESPN's No. 4 pocket passer in the 2027 class, announced his commitment to Georgia on Friday.
16h
SEC's Sankey: Idea of super league 'not consistent with the truth'
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey called the notion that the conference wants to form a super league with the Big Ten "not consistent with the truth."
16h