Morehead State Eagles vs. Mercer Bears: 2022 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Mercer Bears defeated Morehead State Eagles 63–13 in Week 1, 2022. Final score: Morehead State Eagles 13, Mercer Bears 63.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Morehead State Eagles	0	9	3	0	13
Mercer Bears	12	24	12	6	63

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Fred Payton (Mercer) — 248.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.87 EPA/play +14.77 EPA
• Carter Cravens (Morehead State) — 47.0 yds · +0.36 EPA/play +2.86 EPA
• Daniel Shock (Mercer) — 18.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.42 EPA/play +1.28 EPA

Rushing

• Chance Harris (Morehead State) — 59.0 yds -0.30 EPA
• Al Wooten II (Mercer) — 90.0 yds +0.12 EPA
• Zavier Lomax (Morehead State) — 33.0 yds -0.18 EPA

Receiving

• Kyle Daly (Morehead State) — 5 rec · 36.0 yds +0.82 EPA
• Ty James (Mercer) — 5 rec · 192.0 yds +3.38 EPA
• Devron Harper (Mercer) — 2 rec · 35.0 yds +0.51 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Fred Payton	Mercer	17	64.7%	248	4	+0.87	+14.77
Carter Cravens	Morehead State	8	62.5%	47	0	+0.36	+2.86
Daniel Shock	Mercer	3	66.7%	18	1	+0.42	+1.28
Colin Parachek	Morehead State	4	75.0%	19	0	-0.06	-0.25
Grady Cramer	Morehead State	26	61.5%	69	1	-0.44	-11.39

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Morehead State	Mercer
Plays	78	58
EPA / play	-0.241	+0.577
Total EPA	-18.84	+33.45
Success rate	34.6%	63.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.231	+0.802
Rush EPA / play	-0.251	+0.458
Yards	279	620

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Mercer	5	65	+5.26	Pass TD
Q1	Morehead State	3	2	-3.04	Punt
Q1	Mercer	2	66	+4.84	Rush TD
Q1	Morehead State	6	27	-0.23	Punt
Q1	Mercer	9	45	+0.40	Punt
Q1	Morehead State	5	10	-3.15	Punt
Q1	Mercer	5	82	+5.56	Rush TD
Q2	Morehead State	13	52	+1.95	Pass TD
Q2	Mercer	5	69	+4.70	Pass TD
Q2	Morehead State	3	12	-3.31	Interception
Q2	Mercer	7	46	+3.51	Rush TD
Q2	Morehead State	7	49	+0.73	Field goal
Q2	Mercer	2	91	+6.30	Pass TD
Q2	Morehead State	1	3	-3.08	Fumble
Q2	Mercer	2	17	-2.17	Fumble
Q2	Morehead State	4	-1	-3.46	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Mercer Bears · Fred Payton pass to Ty James for a touchdown (90 yards) (+6.52 EPA)
2. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Austin Douglas rushes 65 yards for a touchdown (+5.53 EPA)
3. Q2 · Mercer Bears · Fumble (-4.55 EPA)
4. Q2 · Morehead State Eagles · Grady Cramer pass to Kyle Daly for a touchdown (10 yards) (+4.03 EPA)
5. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Kickoff (+3.87 EPA)
6. Q2 · Mercer Bears · Austin Douglas rushes 56 yards for a touchdown (+3.6 EPA)
7. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Fred Payton pass to Ty James for a touchdown (43 yards) (+3.57 EPA)
8. Q2 · Morehead State Eagles · Fumble (-3.08 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mercer Bears controlled the final (63–13) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Fred Payton (Mercer) — 248.0 yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: Mercer at 0.577 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 Morehead State Eagles vs Mercer Bears?

Morehead State Eagles 13, Mercer Bears 63 in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Morehead State Eagles vs Mercer Bears?

Mercer Bears won with a final score of 13–63.

Where can I find the Morehead State Eagles vs Mercer Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401422922.

Who led Morehead State Eagles vs Mercer Bears in passing?

Fred Payton (Mercer) led passers with 248.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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