Mercer Bears @ Furman Paladins
2-2, 1-1 Southern
10
2-2, 1-1 Southern
2-2, 1-0 Southern
45
2-2, 1-0 Southern
Game Leaders
149
R. RiddleQB
18/34, 1 TD, 2 INT
149
190
D. GraingerQB
9/16, 1 TD
190
62
T. DevezinRB
10 CAR
62
99
D. WynnRB
13 CAR
99
54
D. DurdenWR
6 REC, 1 TD
54
53
T. GordonWR
2 REC
53
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Team Stats
283
Total Yards
600
4
Turnovers
2
21
1st Downs
26
4-25
Penalties
8-102
6/13
3rd Down
7/12
0/1
4th Down
0/1
24:07
Possession
35:53
Game Information
Greenville, SC
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Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 21 | 26 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-13 | 7-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Yards | 283 | 600 |
| Passing | 162 | 190 |
| Comp/Att | 19/39 | 9/16 |
| Yards per pass | 4.2 | 11.9 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing | 121 | 410 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 55 |
| Yards per rush | 4.2 | 7.5 |
| Penalties | 4-25 | 8-102 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 3 | 0 |
| Possession | 24:07 | 35:53 |
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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