Furman Paladins @ Mercer Bears
3-8, 2-5 Southern
23
3-8, 2-5 Southern
10-2, 7-1 Southern
49
10-2, 7-1 Southern
Game Leaders
Team Stats
322
Total Yards
503
3
Turnovers
4
16
1st Downs
27
3-40
Penalties
5-46
5/16
3rd Down
7/13
0/0
4th Down
2/2
24:27
Possession
35:33
Game Information
Macon, GA
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Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 16 | 27 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 5-16 | 7-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Total Yards | 322 | 503 |
| Passing | 249 | 290 |
| Comp/Att | 21/43 | 20/30 |
| Yards per pass | 5.8 | 9.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing | 73 | 213 |
| Rushing Attempts | 27 | 48 |
| Yards per rush | 2.7 | 4.4 |
| Penalties | 3-40 | 5-46 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 4 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 3 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 1 |
| Possession | 24:27 | 35:33 |
2025 Standings
FCS
| Southern Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer | 4-0 | 5-1 |
| Western Carolina | 3-0 | 4-3 |
| Furman | 2-1 | 4-2 |
| The Citadel | 2-1 | 3-3 |
| Chattanooga | 1-1 | 2-4 |
| East Tennessee State | 1-2 | 3-4 |
| VMI | 0-2 | 1-5 |
| Wofford | 0-2 | 1-5 |
| Samford | 0-4 | 0-6 |
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