The Citadel Bulldogs vs. Mercer Bears: 2022 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Mercer Bears defeated The Citadel Bulldogs 17– in Week 3, 2022. Final score: The Citadel Bulldogs , Mercer Bears 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
The Citadel Bulldogs	0	0	0	0
Mercer Bears	0	0	12	3	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Fred Payton (Mercer) — 224.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.49 EPA/play +11.82 EPA
• Peyton Derrick (The Citadel) — 29.0 yds · -0.44 EPA/play -9.70 EPA

Rushing

• Peyton Derrick (The Citadel) — 27.0 yds -0.51 EPA
• Austin Douglas (Mercer) — 81.0 yds +0.20 EPA
• Al Wooten II (Mercer) — 28.0 yds -0.84 EPA

Receiving

• Ty James (Mercer) — 7 rec · 138.0 yds +0.70 EPA
• Devron Harper (Mercer) — 4 rec · 39.0 yds +0.64 EPA
• Ricky Conway (The Citadel) — 1 rec · 7.0 yds +0.28 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Fred Payton	Mercer	24	66.7%	224	2	+0.49	+11.82
Peyton Derrick	The Citadel	22	31.8%	29	0	-0.44	-9.70

Team EPA comparison

Stat	The Citadel	Mercer
Plays	63	56
EPA / play	-0.461	+0.095
Total EPA	-29.05	+5.33
Success rate	20.6%	42.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.441	+0.493
Rush EPA / play	-0.472	-0.203
Yards	38	372

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	The Citadel	6	3	-5.54	Punt
Q1	Mercer	6	23	-0.88	Punt
Q1	The Citadel	5	-80	-5.01	Fumble
Q1	Mercer	12	86	+4.34	Missed FG
Q1	The Citadel	5	9	-2.75	Punt
Q2	Mercer	12	62	-1.67	Fumble
Q2	The Citadel	17	70	+0.99	Missed FG
Q3	Mercer	5	60	+3.37	Pass TD
Q3	The Citadel	6	6	-5.17	Punt
Q3	Mercer	3	0	-2.35	Punt
Q3	The Citadel	3	1	-3.65	Punt
Q3	Mercer	3	80	+5.91	Pass TD
Q3	The Citadel	3	5	-2.42	Punt
Q3	Mercer	3	7	-1.89	Punt
Q3	The Citadel	7	16	-3.16	Punt
Q4	Mercer	6	21	-0.05	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Fred Payton pass to Ty James for a touchdown (63 yards) (+4.44 EPA)
2. Q1 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Punt (-4.08 EPA)
3. Q2 · Mercer Bears · Fumble (-4.03 EPA)
4. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Fred Payton pass to Devron Harper for 28 yards (3rd & 16) (+3.88 EPA)
5. Q1 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Punt (+3.38 EPA)
6. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Fred Payton pass to Al Wooten II for 18 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.34 EPA)
7. Q3 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Peyton Derrick pass to Christian Hilton for 15 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.31 EPA)
8. Q1 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Cooper Wallace rushes for a loss of 12 yards (3rd & 7) (-3.21 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mercer Bears controlled the final (17–) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Fred Payton (Mercer) — 224.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Mercer at 0.095 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 The Citadel Bulldogs vs Mercer Bears?

The Citadel Bulldogs 0, Mercer Bears 17 in Week 3 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won The Citadel Bulldogs vs Mercer Bears?

Mercer Bears won with a final score of 0–17.

Where can I find the The Citadel Bulldogs vs Mercer Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401421139.

Who led The Citadel Bulldogs vs Mercer Bears in passing?

Fred Payton (Mercer) led passers with 224.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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