Mercer Bears @ South Dakota State Jackrabbits
FCS Championship - Second Round
9-4, 3-3 Away
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9-4, 3-3 Away
Final
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MER | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
SDST | 3 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 41 |
12-0, 7-0 Home
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12-0, 7-0 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
151
Total Yards
571
2
Turnovers
2
6
1st Downs
24
3-27
Penalties
3-25
1/10
3rd Down
9/14
1/2
4th Down
1/1
24:34
Possession
35:26
Game Information
Brookings, SD
ESPN+
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 6 | 24 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 1-10 | 9-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Yards | 151 | 571 |
| Passing | 75 | 225 |
| Comp/Att | 14/22 | 15/22 |
| Yards per pass | 3.4 | 10.2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing | 76 | 346 |
| Rushing Attempts | 23 | 44 |
| Yards per rush | 3.3 | 7.9 |
| Penalties | 3-27 | 3-25 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 24:34 | 35:26 |
MER @ SDST Videos
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Mercer Bears vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits: Full Highlights
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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 |
| Missouri Valley Football Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State | 8-0 | 12-1 |
| South Dakota | 6-2 | 10-5 |
| North Dakota | 5-3 | 8-6 |
| Youngstown State | 5-3 | 8-5 |
| Illinois State | 5-3 | 12-5 |
| South Dakota State | 4-4 | 9-5 |
| Southern Illinois | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Northern Iowa | 1-7 | 3-9 |
| Murray State | 1-7 | 1-11 |
| Indiana State | 1-7 | 3-9 |
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