Furman Paladins @ Mercer Bears
2-0, 1-0 Southern
25
2-0, 1-0 Southern
1-1, 0-1 Southern
20
1-1, 0-1 Southern
Game Leaders
228
D. WoodruffLB
14/29, 1 INT
228
135
J. RussQB
11/21, 2 TD, 1 INT
135
74
H. McCloudRB
17 CAR, 1 TD
74
76
A. LakesRB
16 CAR, 1 TD
76
111
J. SnellingsWR
5 REC
111
64
J. PalmerWR
6 REC, 1 TD
64
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Team Stats
367
Total Yards
286
2
Turnovers
2
22
1st Downs
17
8-57
Penalties
7-76
7/16
3rd Down
2/9
0/1
4th Down
2/3
35:06
Possession
24:54
Game Information
Macon, GA
ESPN3
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 22 | 17 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-16 | 2-9 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Yards | 367 | 286 |
| Passing | 228 | 135 |
| Comp/Att | 14/29 | 11/21 |
| Yards per pass | 7.9 | 6.4 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | 139 | 151 |
| Rushing Attempts | 43 | 35 |
| Yards per rush | 3.2 | 4.3 |
| Penalties | 8-57 | 7-76 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 35:06 | 24:54 |
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
Brendan Sorsby officially drops lawsuit against NCAA
Brendan Sorsby has dropped his lawsuit against the NCAA, making the quarterback ineligible again and ending his college career because of gambling.
3h
Texas A&M adds four-star outside linebacker Kaden Henderson
Texas A&M added ESPN's No. 1 outside linebacker to the nation's top-ranked 2027 recruiting class with a commitment from four-star defender Kaden Henderson.
4h
#1 OLB Kaden Henderson commits to Texas A&M on McAfee
#1 OLB Kaden Henderson commits to Texas A&M on McAfee
2h