Mercer Bears 45–14 Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs: Final Score & Recap | Week 4, 2022

Quick answer

Mercer Bears defeated Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 45–14 in Week 4, 2022. Final score: Mercer Bears 45, Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 14.

Game summary

Mercer Bears dominated Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 45–14 in Week 4 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Fred Payton (Mercer) — 185.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.60 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Al Wooten II — 37.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Devron Harper — 8 rec, 109.0 yds.
EPA edge: Mercer (+0.234/play) vs Gardner-Webb (-0.189/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mercer Bears	18	0	6	9	45
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs	0	12	6	0	14

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

MERMercer Bears

+3OPP 15

GWEBGardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Mercer
Q1TD
DHDevron Harper
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Devron Harper rushes 66 yards for a touchdown
Mercer
Q1TD
DHDevron Harper
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Fred Payton pass to Devron Harper for a touchdown (27 yards)
Mercer
Q1TD
DSDrake Starks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-0
Fred Payton pass to Drake Starks for a touchdown (15 yards)
Gardner-Webb
Q2TD
JGJalin Graham
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
Jalin Graham rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Gardner-Webb
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Interception returned for a touchdown
Gardner-Webb
Q3TD
TLT.J. Luther
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Bailey Fisher pass to T.J. Luther for a touchdown (21 yards)
Mercer
Q3TD
DHDevron Harper
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
Fred Payton pass to Devron Harper for a touchdown (30 yards)
Mercer
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
27-18
Field goal good from 32 yards
Mercer
Q4TD
ADAustin Douglas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-18
Austin Douglas rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Fred Payton (Mercer) — 185.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.60 EPA/play +14.36 EPA
Austin Hendley (Gardner-Webb) — 20.0 yds · +3.90 EPA/play +3.90 EPA
Bailey Fisher (Gardner-Webb) — 116.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.15 EPA/play +3.16 EPA

Rushing

Al Wooten II (Mercer) — 37.0 yds -0.30 EPA
Donovan Jones (Gardner-Webb) — 10.0 yds -0.61 EPA
Austin Douglas (Mercer) — 34.0 yds · 1 TD +0.16 EPA

Receiving

Devron Harper (Mercer) — 8 rec · 109.0 yds +1.70 EPA
T.J. Luther (Gardner-Webb) — 6 rec · 98.0 yds +2.03 EPA
Cutrell Haywood (Gardner-Webb) — 5 rec · 48.0 yds +0.51 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Fred Payton	Mercer	24	62.5%	185	3	+0.60	+14.36
Austin Hendley	Gardner-Webb	1	100.0%	20	0	+3.90	+3.90
Bailey Fisher	Gardner-Webb	21	66.7%	116	1	+0.15	+3.16
Xavion Brower	Gardner-Webb	6	33.3%	50	0	+0.19	+1.14
Matthew Caldwell	Gardner-Webb	18	50.0%	99	0	-0.05	-0.87

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Mercer	Gardner-Webb
Plays	56	74
EPA / play	+0.234	-0.189
Total EPA	+13.12	-13.95
Success rate	44.6%	32.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.598	-0.003
Rush EPA / play	-0.039	-0.512
Yards	357	385

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Mercer	1	66	+5.34	Rush TD
Q1	Gardner-Webb	3	8	-1.87	Punt
Q1	Mercer	9	66	+4.85	Pass TD
Q1	Gardner-Webb	7	10	-3.44	Punt
Q1	Mercer	8	59	+3.67	Pass TD
Q1	Gardner-Webb	3	1	-2.87	Punt
Q1	Mercer	3	7	-2.13	Punt
Q2	Gardner-Webb	8	80	+7.51	Rush TD
Q2	Mercer	3	2	-2.63	Punt
Q2	Gardner-Webb	12	99	-11.04	Punt
Q2	Mercer	9	17	-1.81	Punt
Q3	Gardner-Webb	10	60	+5.92	Pass TD
Q3	Mercer	8	61	+4.03	Pass TD
Q3	Gardner-Webb	6	20	-3.01	Interception
Q3	Mercer	7	20	-1.80	Field goal
Q4	Gardner-Webb	11	29	-5.69	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.45 EPA)
Q1 · Mercer Bears · Devron Harper rushes 66 yards for a touchdown (+5.34 EPA)
Q4 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Xavion Brower pass to Ephraim Floyd for 37 yards (4th & 14) (+5.18 EPA)
Q4 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Xavion Brower pass intercepted (-4.77 EPA)
Q3 · Mercer Bears · Fred Payton pass to Devron Harper for a touchdown (30 yards) (+4.71 EPA)
Q1 · Mercer Bears · Fred Payton pass to Devron Harper for 15 yards (4th & 6) (+4.4 EPA)
Q2 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Matthew Caldwell pass to T.J. Luther for 47 yards (3rd & 2) (+4.36 EPA)
Q3 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Bailey Fisher pass intercepted (-4.12 EPA)

Key takeaways

Mercer Bears controlled the final (45–14) in Week 4.
Passing edge: Fred Payton (Mercer) — 185.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Mercer at 0.234 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 Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs?

Mercer Bears 45, Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 14 in Week 4 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Mercer Bears vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs?

Mercer Bears won with a final score of 45–14.

Where can I find the Mercer Bears vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401422923.

Who led Mercer Bears vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs in passing?

Fred Payton (Mercer) led passers with 185.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Mercer Bears at Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.