Mercer Bears vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: 2021 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Mercer Bears 48–14 in Week 2, 2021. Final score: Mercer Bears 14, Alabama Crimson Tide 48.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mercer Bears	6	0	6	6	14
Alabama Crimson Tide	6	15	12	3	48

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Fred Payton (2382) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.57 EPA/play +8.59 EPA
• Bryce Young (333) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +2.25 EPA
• Paul Tyson (333) — 0.0 yds · -0.06 EPA/play -0.17 EPA

Rushing

• Fred Davis (2382) — 0.0 yds -0.01 EPA
• Brian Robinson Jr. (333) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.25 EPA
• Ethan Dirrim (2382) — 0.0 yds -0.20 EPA

Receiving

• JoJo Earle (333) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.28 EPA
• John Metchie III (333) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.40 EPA
• Jameson Williams (333) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.21 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Fred Payton	2382	15	60.0%	0	2	+0.57	+8.59
Bryce Young	333	28	67.9%	0	3	+0.08	+2.25
Paul Tyson	333	3	33.3%	0	0	-0.06	-0.17
Jalen Milroe	333	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.87	-1.73
Carter Peevy	2382	6	16.7%	0	0	-1.72	-10.31

Team EPA comparison

Stat	MER	ALA
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	333	6	0	-0.25	Ended
Q1	2382	3	0	-2.42	Punt
Q1	333	1	0	+0.75	Rush TD
Q1	333	4	0	+2.90	Ended
Q1	2382	4	0	-4.32	Touchdown
Q1	2382	3	0	-2.06	Ended
Q1	333	8	0	-1.37	Punt
Q1	2382	3	0	-2.49	Punt
Q1	333	3	0	-3.22	Punt
Q2	2382	1	0	+0.01	Ended
Q2	333	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	333	8	0	+0.16	Ended
Q2	2382	3	0	-2.50	Punt
Q2	333	1	0	+2.88	Rush TD
Q2	333	3	0	-0.72	Ended
Q2	2382	3	0	-1.79	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Fred Payton pass complete to Devron Harper for 60 yds for a TD, (Devin Folser KICK) (+6.78 EPA)
2. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Carter Peevy pass intercepted Kool-Aid McKinstry return for no gain to the Alab 46 (-5.97 EPA)
3. Q1 · Mercer Bears · TEAM punt blocked by Chris Braswell, Jase McClellan return for 33 yds for a TD, (Will Reichard KICK) (-5.67 EPA)
4. Q4 · Mercer Bears · Fred Payton pass complete to Ty James for 22 yds for a TD, (Devin Folser KICK) (+3.41 EPA)
5. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Fred Payton pass intercepted Marcus Banks return for no gain to the Mercr 47 (-3.26 EPA)
6. Q1 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Bryce Young sacked by Solomon Zubairu for a loss of 7 yards to the Alab 28 (-3.04 EPA)
7. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jase McClellan run for 5 yds for a TD, (Will Reichard KICK) (+2.88 EPA)
8. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jalen Milroe run for 13 yds to the Mercr 38 for a 1ST down (+2.46 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (48–14) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Fred Payton (2382) — yds, 2 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 14, Alabama Crimson Tide 48 in Week 2 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Mercer Bears vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 14–48.

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=401282056.

Who led Mercer Bears vs Alabama Crimson Tide in passing?

Fred Payton (2382) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 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.