Mercer Bears vs. Memphis Tigers: 2018 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Memphis Tigers defeated Mercer Bears 66–14 in Week 1, 2018. Final score: Mercer Bears 14, Memphis Tigers 66.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mercer Bears	6	0	0	12	14
Memphis Tigers	18	24	0	9	66

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Brady White (235) — 0.0 yds · 5 TD · +1.31 EPA/play +35.45 EPA
• Robert Riddle (2382) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +3.11 EPA
• Brady McBride (235) — 0.0 yds · +0.08 EPA/play +0.78 EPA

Rushing

• Darrell Henderson (235) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.64 EPA
• Patrick Taylor Jr. (235) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.56 EPA
• Tyray Devezin (2382) — 0.0 yds +0.18 EPA

Receiving

• John Pop Williams (235) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.21 EPA
• Marquise Irvin (2382) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +1.51 EPA
• Damonte Coxie (235) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +1.60 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brady White	235	27	81.5%	0	5	+1.31	+35.45
Robert Riddle	2382	20	45.0%	0	2	+0.15	+3.11
Brady McBride	235	10	60.0%	0	0	+0.08	+0.78
Connor Adair	235	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.67	-0.67
Kaelan Riley	2382	11	36.4%	0	0	-1.05	-11.55

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MER	MEM
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	235	1	0	+2.21	Rush TD
Q1	2382	2	0	-1.35	Ended
Q1	235	11	0	+1.45	Ended
Q1	2382	4	0	-7.29	Touchdown
Q1	235	1	0	+3.00	Pass TD
Q1	2382	2	0	-0.44	Ended
Q1	235	2	0	+0.27	Ended
Q1	2382	3	0	-2.22	Punt
Q1	235	1	0	+1.28	Rush TD
Q1	235	19	0	+15.90	Pass TD
Q2	2382	3	0	-0.53	Punt
Q2	235	13	0	+1.81	Ended
Q2	2382	3	0	-1.41	Punt
Q2	235	1	0	+4.40	Pass TD
Q2	235	1	0	+5.72	Pass TD
Q2	2382	3	0	-2.25	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Memphis Tigers · MEMPHIS Penalty, false start (-5 Yards) to the Mercr 8 (-8.49 EPA)
2. Q4 · Memphis Tigers · Cameron Fleming run for no gain to the Memph 15 Cameron Fleming fumbled, forced by Travonte' Easley, recovered by Mercr Michael Freeman , return for 57 yds to the Memph 15 (-6.8 EPA)
3. Q4 · Memphis Tigers · Calvin Austin III run for 83 yds for a TD, (Riley Patterson KICK) (+6.79 EPA)
4. Q4 · Mercer Bears · MEMPHIS Penalty, Defensive offside (2 Yards) to the Memph 1 (-6.69 EPA)
5. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Robert Riddle pass intercepted Thomas Pickens return for 4 yds to the Memph 30 (-6.43 EPA)
6. Q2 · Memphis Tigers · Brady White pass complete to Patrick Taylor Jr. for 75 yds for a TD, (Riley Patterson KICK) (+5.71 EPA)
7. Q2 · Memphis Tigers · Brady White pass complete to Kedarian Jones for 3 yds for a TD, (Riley Patterson KICK) (+5.44 EPA)
8. Q1 · Memphis Tigers · MERCER Penalty, unsportsmanlike conduct (15 Yards) to the 50 yard line (-5.42 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Memphis Tigers controlled the final (66–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Brady White (235) — yds, 5 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 Memphis Tigers?

Mercer Bears 14, Memphis Tigers 66 in Week 1 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won Mercer Bears vs Memphis Tigers?

Memphis Tigers won with a final score of 14–66.

Where can I find the Mercer Bears vs Memphis Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401019474.

Who led Mercer Bears vs Memphis Tigers in passing?

Brady White (235) led passers with 0.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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