Mercer Bears vs. Auburn Tigers: 2022 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Auburn Tigers defeated Mercer Bears 42–16 in Week 1, 2022. Final score: Mercer Bears 16, Auburn Tigers 42.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mercer Bears	0	6	0	9	16
Auburn Tigers	12	12	12	0	42

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Fred Payton (Mercer) — 190.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +11.49 EPA
• Robby Ashford (Auburn) — 100.0 yds · +0.63 EPA/play +4.44 EPA
• T.J. Finley (Auburn) — 112.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.11 EPA/play -1.48 EPA

Rushing

• Tank Bigsby (Auburn) — 146.0 yds · 2 TD +0.70 EPA
• Al Wooten II (Mercer) — 32.0 yds -0.47 EPA
• Austin Douglas (Mercer) — 40.0 yds +0.18 EPA

Receiving

• Devron Harper (Mercer) — 5 rec · 45.0 yds +2.66 EPA
• Ja'Varrius Johnson (Auburn) — 4 rec · 117.0 yds +1.66 EPA
• Shedrick Jackson (Auburn) — 4 rec · 47.0 yds +0.83 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Fred Payton	Mercer	35	57.1%	190	2	+0.33	+11.49
Robby Ashford	Auburn	7	57.1%	100	0	+0.63	+4.44
T.J. Finley	Auburn	14	64.3%	112	1	-0.11	-1.48

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Mercer	Auburn
Plays	66	62
EPA / play	+0.012	+0.235
Total EPA	+0.78	+14.58
Success rate	28.8%	54.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.307	+0.141
Rush EPA / play	-0.343	+0.284
Yards	270	498

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Auburn	11	68	+5.53	Rush TD
Q1	Mercer	5	34	+0.24	Punt
Q1	Auburn	4	93	+7.10	Pass TD
Q1	Mercer	3	5	-1.96	Punt
Q1	Auburn	5	14	-2.33	Punt
Q2	Mercer	5	7	-2.09	Punt
Q2	Auburn	5	38	+2.75	Rush TD
Q2	Mercer	3	10	-1.46	Punt
Q2	Auburn	8	53	+3.52	Rush TD
Q2	Mercer	3	5	-1.26	Punt
Q2	Auburn	3	1	-3.08	Interception
Q2	Mercer	9	39	+5.49	Pass TD
Q2	Auburn	1	6	0.00	Ended
Q3	Mercer	5	17	-1.79	Punt
Q3	Auburn	6	51	-1.62	Interception
Q3	Mercer	5	12	-2.60	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Auburn Tigers · T.J. Finley pass intercepted (-4.56 EPA)
2. Q4 · Mercer Bears · Fred Payton pass to Trey Adkins for 26 yards (3rd & 20) (+4.42 EPA)
3. Q4 · Mercer Bears · Fred Payton pass to Devron Harper for a touchdown (8 yards) (+4.36 EPA)
4. Q2 · Mercer Bears · Fred Payton pass to Devron Harper for a touchdown (5 yards) (+3.99 EPA)
5. Q1 · Auburn Tigers · Robby Ashford rushes for 49 yards (1st & 10) (+3.9 EPA)
6. Q4 · Mercer Bears · Penalty (4th & 4) (+3.46 EPA)
7. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Fred Payton sacked for a loss of 6 yards (3rd & 2) (-3.35 EPA)
8. Q2 · Auburn Tigers · Tank Bigsby rushes for 7 yards (4th & 1) (+3.22 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Auburn Tigers controlled the final (42–16) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Fred Payton (Mercer) — 190.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Auburn at 0.235 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 Auburn Tigers?

Mercer Bears 16, Auburn Tigers 42 in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Mercer Bears vs Auburn Tigers?

Auburn Tigers won with a final score of 16–42.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401403856.

Who led Mercer Bears vs Auburn Tigers in passing?

Fred Payton (Mercer) led passers with 190.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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