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Mercer Bears vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: 2017 Week 12 Recap

Tide defeat Bears 56–0 in Week 12

Scoring plays, EPA leaders, and college football analytics for Mercer Bears vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (Week 12).

Mercer Bears 0 0-2
Final 0–56
Alabama Crimson Tide 56 13-0 Winner
Winner
Alabama Crimson Tide
Final score
0–56
Halftime
Mercer Bears 0–30 Alabama Crimson Tide
Top passer
Jalen Hurts

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Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Mercer Bears 56– in Week 12, 2017. Final score: Mercer Bears , Alabama Crimson Tide 56.

Game summary

Alabama Crimson Tide dominated Mercer Bears 56–0 in Week 12 of the 2017 season.

  • Scoring: 8 touchdowns across 8 plays.
  • Passing leader: Jalen Hurts (333) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +1.83 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Tee Mitchell — 0.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: Sam Walker — 4 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Mercer Bears0000
Alabama Crimson Tide121812656

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

MERMercer Bears
ALAAlabama Crimson Tide

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. ALA
    Q1TD
    NHNajee Harris

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Najee Harris 3 Yd Run (JK Scott Kick)

  2. ALA
    Q1TD
    ISIrv Smith Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-12

    Irv Smith Jr. 8 Yd pass from Jalen Hurts (JK Scott Kick)

  3. ALA
    Q2TD
    HHHale Hentges

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-18

    Hale Hentges 4 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (JK Scott Kick)

  4. ALA
    Q2TD
    JJJosh Jacobs

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-24

    Josh Jacobs 7 Yd pass from Jalen Hurts (JK Scott Kick)

  5. ALA
    Q2TD
    CRCalvin Ridley

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-30

    Calvin Ridley 66 Yd pass from Jalen Hurts (JK Scott Kick)

  6. ALA
    Q3TD
    BRBrian Robinson Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-36

    Brian Robinson Jr. 6 Yd Run (JK Scott Kick)

  7. ALA
    Q3TD
    CSCam Sims

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-42

    Cam Sims 8 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (JK Scott Kick)

  8. ALA
    Q4TD
    DKDerek Kief

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-48

    Derek Kief 13 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (JK Scott Kick)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Jalen Hurts (333) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +1.83 EPA/play +12.81 EPA
  • Tua Tagovailoa (333) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +5.43 EPA
  • Tanner Brumby (2382) — 0.0 yds · -0.80 EPA/play -2.40 EPA

Rushing

  • Tee Mitchell (2382) — 0.0 yds -0.27 EPA
  • Brian Robinson Jr. (333) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.34 EPA
  • Najee Harris (333) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.24 EPA

Receiving

  • Sam Walker (2382) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.49 EPA
  • Marquise Irvin (2382) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.23 EPA
  • Calvin Ridley (333) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds +1.97 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Jalen Hurts3337100.0%03+1.83+12.81
Tua Tagovailoa3331154.5%03+0.49+5.43
Tanner Brumby2382333.3%00-0.80-2.40
Kaelan Riley23821735.3%00-0.51-8.58

Team EPA comparison

StatMERALA
Plays00
EPA / play
Total EPA
Success rate
Pass EPA / play
Rush EPA / play
Yards00

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q133330+0.86Ended
Q1238290-1.89Punt
Q133310+0.67Rush TD
Q133340+3.37Ended
Q1238250-0.59Missed FG
Q133310+1.87Pass TD
Q133390+3.68Ended
Q233350+6.19Ended
Q2238280-2.34Interception
Q233340-3.22Fumble
Q2238250+0.60Punt
Q233310+1.29Pass TD
Q233320+2.01Ended
Q2238230-2.42Punt
Q233330+2.67Pass TD
Q2238210-3.60Interception

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q2 · Mercer Bears · Kaelan Riley pass intercepted Dylan Moses return for 11 yds to the Alab 20 (-4.19 EPA)
  2. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Ronnie Clark run for 4 yds to the Mercr 36 Ronnie Clark fumbled, forced by Malique Fleming, recovered by Mercr Malique Fleming (-3.84 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Tee Mitchell run for 21 yds to the Alab 40 for a 1ST down (+3.75 EPA)
  4. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Cole Fisher 52 yd FG MISSED (-3.6 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Mercer Bears · Kaelan Riley pass intercepted Hootie Jones return for no gain to the Mercr 40 (-3.6 EPA)
  6. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Tua Tagovailoa run for 9 yds to the Alab 39 (+3.5 EPA)
  7. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Kaelan Riley pass intercepted Deionte Thompson return for 21 yds to the Mercr 6 (-3.43 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Mercer Bears · CJ Leggett run for a loss of 3 yards to the Alab 37 (-3.11 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (56–) in Week 12.
  • Passing edge: Jalen Hurts (333) — yds, 3 TD.
  • 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 Alabama Crimson Tide?

Mercer Bears 0, Alabama Crimson Tide 56 in Week 12 of the 2017 college football season.

Who won Mercer Bears vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 0–56.

Where can I find the Mercer Bears vs Alabama Crimson Tide box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=400933921.

Who led Mercer Bears vs Alabama Crimson Tide in passing?

Jalen Hurts (333) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Mercer Bears at Alabama Crimson Tide in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Season records after this game

Mercer Bears

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Alabama Crimson Tide

Entered 12-0 Now 13-0 W