Presbyterian Blue Hose @ Mercer Bears
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PRES | 0 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 15 |
MER | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
Switzer scores game-winning touchdown, Presbyterian beats Mercer 15-10
MACON, Ga. -- — Zach Switzer capped an 80-yard drive with a 16-yard run with 56 seconds remaining to send Presbyterian past Mercer 15-10 on Saturday.
Switzer only managed 33 rushing yards on nine carries, but none were more important than his go-ahead burst that gave Presbyterian its first season-opening win since 2021 and avenged a 63-10 loss to Mercer in last season's opener.
Collin Hurst was 25 for 38 with 303 yards and one touchdown for the Blue Hose and Dominic Kibby had 9 receptions for 114 yards. BJ Atkins reeled in six catches for 57 yards. The Blue Hose were 3 for 5 on fourth downs, and had possession for almost 36 minutes.
The Blue Hose defense held Mercer to 241 yards of total offense, and 4 for 13 on third down. The Bears reached the Presbyterian 28-yard line but had two incomplete passes before time ran out.
Presbyterian snapped a three-game losing streak in the all-time series against Mercer, which the Bears lead 11-6 since 1927.
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Game Information
Macon, GA
2025 Standings
| Pioneer Football League | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Drake | 5-0 | 6-2 |
| Presbyterian | 4-1 | 8-1 |
| Dayton | 4-2 | 6-3 |
| St. Thomas-Minnesota | 4-2 | 6-3 |
| Butler | 3-2 | 5-4 |
| San Diego | 3-2 | 5-4 |
| Morehead State | 3-3 | 5-5 |
| Stetson | 2-3 | 3-6 |
| Marist | 1-4 | 3-6 |
| Davidson | 0-5 | 1-8 |
| Valparaiso | 0-5 | 1-8 |
| Southern Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer | 6-0 | 7-1 |
| Western Carolina | 5-0 | 6-3 |
| Chattanooga | 3-2 | 4-5 |
| Furman | 3-3 | 5-4 |
| The Citadel | 3-3 | 4-5 |
| East Tennessee State | 2-3 | 4-5 |
| Wofford | 2-3 | 3-6 |
| Samford | 1-6 | 1-8 |
| VMI | 0-5 | 1-8 |
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