The Citadel Bulldogs @ Mercer Bears
1-2, 1-2 Southern
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1-2, 1-2 Southern
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CIT | 7 | 7 | 3 | 21 | 38 |
MER | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
2-2, 1-1 Southern
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2-2, 1-1 Southern
Game Leaders
167
J. BlackQB
5/10, 1 TD
167
347
R. RiddleQB
25/37, 3 TD, 1 INT
347
139
G. DrakefordRB
9 CAR, 1 TD
139
52
T. MitchellRB
16 CAR, 1 TD
52
77
R. WebbWR
1 REC, 1 TD
77
132
M. IrvinWR
7 REC
132
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Team Stats
475
Total Yards
379
0
Turnovers
1
21
1st Downs
23
4-50
Penalties
4-18
6/14
3rd Down
6/12
4/5
4th Down
1/1
32:36
Possession
27:24
Game Information
Macon, GA
ESPN+
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 21 | 23 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-14 | 6-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 4-5 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 475 | 379 |
| Passing | 167 | 347 |
| Comp/Att | 5/10 | 25/37 |
| Yards per pass | 16.7 | 9.4 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing | 308 | 32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 59 | 29 |
| Yards per rush | 5.2 | 1.1 |
| Penalties | 4-50 | 4-18 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Possession | 32:36 | 27:24 |
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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