Mercer Bears vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: 2016 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated Mercer Bears 35–10 in Week 2, 2016. Final score: Mercer Bears 10, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mercer Bears	6	0	3	0	10
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	6	12	6	6	35

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Michael Haynes (2382) — 0.0 yds · -1.77 EPA/play -1.77 EPA
• Josh Jones (2382) — 0.0 yds · -6.48 EPA/play -6.48 EPA
• Justin Thomas (59) — 0.0 yds · -2.86 EPA/play -28.61 EPA

Rushing

• Matthew Jordan (59) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -2.96 EPA
• Marcus Marshall (59) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -3.18 EPA
• Alex Lakes (2382) — 0.0 yds -2.82 EPA

Receiving

• Marquise Irvin (2382) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds -2.23 EPA
• Avery Ward (2382) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -2.63 EPA
• Sam Walker (2382) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds -3.70 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Michael Haynes	2382	1	100.0%	0	0	-1.77	-1.77
Josh Jones	2382	1	0.0%	0	0	-6.48	-6.48
Justin Thomas	59	10	50.0%	0	0	-2.86	-28.61
John Russ	2382	36	66.7%	0	1	-2.95	-106.07

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MER	GT
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	59	3	0	-0.19	Rush TD
Q1	2382	7	0	-13.32	Pass TD
Q1	59	7	0	-30.70	Ended
Q1	2382	8	0	-29.01	Ended
Q1	59	7	0	-23.10	Fumble
Q2	59	1	0	+0.07	Ended
Q2	2382	4	0	-5.21	Ended
Q2	59	1	0	+2.54	Rush TD
Q2	2382	2	0	-2.21	Ended
Q2	59	4	0	-6.90	Ended
Q2	2382	8	0	-23.24	Punt
Q2	59	4	0	-8.03	Rush TD
Q2	2382	3	0	-7.22	Punt
Q2	59	9	0	-39.72	Rush TD
Q3	2382	1	0	-1.49	Ended
Q3	59	10	0	-37.07	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Matthew Jordan run for 5 yds to the Mercr 1 (-7.75 EPA)
2. Q3 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Matthew Jordan run for 1 yd to the Mercr 1 (-7.75 EPA)
3. Q3 · Mercer Bears · MERCER Penalty, false start (Bret Niederreither) to the GTech 17 (-7.44 EPA)
4. Q3 · Mercer Bears · John Russ pass complete to Sam Walker for 3 yds to the GTech 14 (-6.92 EPA)
5. Q4 · Mercer Bears · John Russ pass incomplete to Kelby Brock (-6.81 EPA)
6. Q4 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Clinton Lynch run for 5 yds to the Mercr 2 (-6.79 EPA)
7. Q3 · Mercer Bears · John Russ sacked by Patrick Gamble for a loss of 4 yards to the GTech 29 MERCER Penalty, illegal formation ( Yards) declined (-6.77 EPA)
8. Q3 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Clinton Lynch run for 6 yds to the Mercr 2 (-6.75 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets controlled the final (35–10) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Michael Haynes (2382) — yds.
• EPA edge: MER at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Mercer Bears vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?

Mercer Bears 10, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 35 in Week 2 of the 2016 college football season.

Who won Mercer Bears vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won with a final score of 10–35.

Where can I find the Mercer Bears vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400869433.

Who led Mercer Bears vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in passing?

Michael Haynes (2382) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Mercer Bears at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.