2024 Schedule
2024 Schedule
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NCAAF
Peevy scores 3 times, Mercer holds off Samford 28-21
— Carter Peevy rushed for three touchdowns and Mercer held off Samford 28-21 on Saturday.
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NCAAF
Mercer uses 3 takeaways to keep The Citadel winless, 38-16
— Carter Peevy passed for two touchdowns, Ken Standley had a pick-6 on the third offensive play of the game and Mercer cruised past The Citadel 38-16 on Saturday.
NCAAF
Carter Peevy and Mercer defense help Bears beat Wofford 31-17
— Carter Peevy accounted for two touchdowns and the Mercer defense added two more scores as the Bears beat winless Wofford 31-17 on Saturday.
NCAAF
Clayton Crile kicks 5 FGs to help Chattanooga beat Mercer 35-10
— Clayton Crile made a program-record five field goals and Chase Artopoeus passed for 244 yards and a touchdown to help Chattanooga beat Mercer 22-10 on Saturday.
NCAAF
Chase Artopoeus throws a 30-yard TD for Mocs
Chase Artopoeus tosses a 30-yard touchdown pass for Chattanooga.
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NCAAF
Wooten, Harper propel Mercer to 38-3 romp over VMI
— Al Wooten II scored on a 76-yard run on the first play from scrimmage, Devron Harper returned the first punt of the second half 73 yards for a score and Mercer cruised to a 38-3 victory over VMI on Saturday.
NCAAF
Furman finishes with a flourish to defeat Mercer 38-14 in SoCon opener
— Tyler Huff threw for 168 yards and a touchdown, four teammates scored rushing touchdowns, and Furman defeated Mercer 38-14 on Saturday in a Southern Conference opener.
NCAAF
Mercer claims shootout over Moorehead State pulling away in the second half to seal win
— Carter Peevy threw for 268 yards and a touchdown and FCS No. 20 Mercer collected four rushing touchdowns to beat Moorehead State 48-22 on Saturday.
NCAAF
Dart, Harris record four TDs each in Ole Miss rout
Jaxson Dart throws for 334 yards and four TDs while Tre Harris snags four TDs to lead the No. 22 Rebels' past the Bears in a 73-7 blowout. (edited)
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NCAAF
Peevy throws for a touchdown, Bell adds a rushing TD, Mercer tops North Alabama 17-7 in FCS opener
— Carter Peevy threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Ty James on the first drive of the season and Mercer pulled out a 17-7 win over North Alabama on Saturday in the FCS Kickoff...
NCAAF
Bigsby leads Auburn ground attack in 42-16 win over Mercer
— Tank Bigsby ran for 147 yards and two touchdowns and Auburn opened its season with a 42-16 home win over FCS opponent Mercer on Saturday night.
NCAAF
Mercer defense puts clamps on Furman in 24-3 win
— Brandon Marshall ran for a pair of scores and Fred Payton threw for another and Mercer controlled Furman 24-3 in a Southern Conference opener on Saturday.
NCAAF
Mercer outlast Chattanooga and lightning in 35-28 win
— Brandon Marshall ran for two touchdowns and Mercer pulled the upset holding off No. 9-ranked Chattanooga 35-28 on Saturday.
NCAAF
Howell, North Carolina roll past Mercer 56-7 in home finale
Sam Howell threw for three first-half scores to set a single-season record for the most TD throws by a true freshman in Bowl Subdivision history as North Carolina beat Mercer 56-7 in its home finale Saturday.
NCAAF
Carter's TD caps off 42-point half for UNC
Michael Carter runs for a nine-yard touchdown to put UNC up 42-0 vs. Mercer in the second half.
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NCAAF
Lovelace runs for 2 TDs in Wofford's 41-7 win over Mercer
Ryan Lovelace ran for two touchdowns to lead Wofford's high-powered rushing attack in a 41-7 victory over Mercer on Saturday.
NCAAF
Dowden makes up for misses, boosts Mercer in third OT
Tyray Devezin scored on four short runs and Caleb Dowden kicked a winning 38-yard field goal in the third overtime, atoning for two earlier missed kicks, and Mercer outlasted Samford 36-33 on Saturday night.
NCAAF
Rainey helps The Citadel get past Mercer 35-24
Brandon Rainey ran for 120 yards and a score and threw for another touchdown as The Citadel held off Mercer 35-24 to post its first winning record of the season on Saturday.
NCAAF
Devezin runs for 193 yards, leads Mercer over VMI 34-27
Tyray Devezin had a career-high 193 yards rushing that included a late touchdown run and Mercer held off VMI for a 34-27 victory on Saturday.
NCAAF
Tiano with 3 TDs as Chattanooga beats Mercer 34-17
Nick Tiano threw for two touchdowns and ran for another score as Chattanooga beat Mercer 34-17 on Saturday.
NCAAF
Williams, Hawkins lead Campbell to 34-27 win over Mercer
Hajj-Malik Williams threw for 266 yards and a score as Campbell led early and held on late for a 34-27 win over Mercer on Saturday night.
NCAAF
Cannon gets a foot down to make sensational TD grab for Mercer
Mercer's Robert Riddle lofts one over the Campbell DB, and Tucker Cannon gets a foot down while extending the ball for a touchdown.
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NCAAF
Furman dominates Mercer with rushing attack, 45-10
Devin Watts rushed for 99 yards and a touchdown, Corey Watkins added 97 yards rushing with two touchdowns and Furman defeated Mercer 45-10 on Saturday.
NCAAF
Jackson's 2 Pick 6s power Austin Peay past Mercer, 48-34
Kentel Williams ran for two touchdowns and Kordell Jackson returned two interceptions for touchdowns as Austin Peay spoiled Mercer's home opener, 48-34 on Saturday night.
2023 Southern Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Furman | 7-1 | 10-3 |
| Chattanooga | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Mercer | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Western Carolina | 5-3 | 7-4 |
| Samford | 4-4 | 6-5 |
| VMI | 4-4 | 5-6 |
| East Tennessee State | 2-6 | 3-8 |
| Wofford | 2-6 | 2-9 |
| The Citadel | 0-8 | 0-11 |
2024 Team Leaders
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Team Stats
Points For24.476th
2024 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neko Fann | QB-DT | Signed | 43 |
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