Western Carolina Catamounts 6–49 Mercer Bears: Final Score & Recap | Week 6, 2022

Quick answer

Mercer Bears defeated Western Carolina Catamounts 49–6 in Week 6, 2022. Final score: Western Carolina Catamounts 6, Mercer Bears 49.

Game summary

Mercer Bears dominated Western Carolina Catamounts 49–6 in Week 6 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Fred Payton (Mercer) — 247.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.52 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Al Wooten II — 35.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Devron Harper — 6 rec, 94.0 yds.
EPA edge: Mercer (+0.268/play) vs Western Carolina (-0.416/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Western Carolina Catamounts	0	0	6	0	6
Mercer Bears	18	18	0	6	49

Scoring Map

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

WCUWestern Carolina Catamounts

+3OPP 26

MERMercer Bears

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Mercer
Q1TD
ADAustin Douglas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Austin Douglas rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Mercer
Q1TD
DSDrake Starks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Fred Payton pass to Drake Starks for a touchdown (15 yards)
Mercer
Q1TD
AWAl Wooten II
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-18
Al Wooten II rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Mercer
Q2TD
BMBrandon Marshall
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-24
Fred Payton pass to Brandon Marshall for a touchdown (9 yards)
Mercer
Q2TD
DHDevron Harper
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-30
Devron Harper rushes 16 yards for a touchdown
Mercer
Q2TD
DHDevron Harper
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-36
Fred Payton pass to Devron Harper for a touchdown (46 yards)
Western Carolina
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 26
Score
3-36
Field goal good from 43 yards
Western Carolina
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 26
Score
6-36
Field goal good from 43 yards
Mercer
Q4TD
BMBrandon Marshall
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-42
Brandon Marshall rushes 13 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Fred Payton (Mercer) — 247.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.52 EPA/play +11.47 EPA
Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) — 137.0 yds · -0.00 EPA/play -0.02 EPA
Daniel Shoch (Mercer) — 16.0 yds · -1.80 EPA/play -3.61 EPA

Rushing

Al Wooten II (Mercer) — 35.0 yds · 1 TD -0.04 EPA
Justin Coleman (Mercer) — 56.0 yds -0.15 EPA
Austin Douglas (Mercer) — 29.0 yds · 1 TD +0.13 EPA

Receiving

Devron Harper (Mercer) — 6 rec · 94.0 yds +1.14 EPA
Clayton Bardall (Western Carolina) — 4 rec · 89.0 yds +0.99 EPA
Raphael Williams (Western Carolina) — 3 rec · 22.0 yds -0.19 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Fred Payton	Mercer	22	72.7%	247	3	+0.52	+11.47
Cole Gonzales	Western Carolina	12	58.3%	137	0	-0.00	-0.02
Daniel Shoch	Mercer	2	50.0%	16	0	-1.80	-3.61
Carlos Davis	Western Carolina	19	47.4%	38	0	-0.93	-17.65

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Western Carolina	Mercer
Plays	59	68
EPA / play	-0.416	+0.268
Total EPA	-24.57	+18.21
Success rate	33.9%	57.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.570	+0.327
Rush EPA / play	-0.246	+0.235
Yards	261	520

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Mercer	3	3	-2.97	Punt
Q1	Western Carolina	1	0	-4.24	Interception
Q1	Mercer	7	41	+3.45	Rush TD
Q1	Western Carolina	7	19	-2.52	Punt
Q1	Mercer	8	99	+7.90	Pass TD
Q1	Western Carolina	3	5	-2.54	Punt
Q1	Mercer	7	47	+3.55	Rush TD
Q1	Western Carolina	3	1	-2.97	Punt
Q2	Mercer	5	63	+3.76	Pass TD
Q2	Western Carolina	6	11	-4.64	Interception
Q2	Mercer	5	36	+0.32	Punt
Q2	Western Carolina	3	6	-1.20	Punt
Q2	Mercer	7	44	+3.35	Rush TD
Q2	Western Carolina	4	18	-1.92	Interception
Q2	Mercer	1	46	+4.79	Pass TD
Q2	Western Carolina	6	15	-0.33	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Cole Gonzales pass intercepted (-5.63 EPA)
Q2 · Mercer Bears · Fred Payton pass to Devron Harper for a touchdown (46 yards) (+4.79 EPA)
Q1 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Carlos Davis pass intercepted (-4.24 EPA)
Q4 · Mercer Bears · Daniel Shoch — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-4.07 EPA)
Q4 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Cole Gonzales pass to Clayton Bardall for 47 yards (1st & 10) (+3.77 EPA)
Q2 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Carlos Davis pass intercepted (-3.7 EPA)
Q4 · Mercer Bears · Fumble (-3.45 EPA)
Q2 · Mercer Bears · Devron Harper rushes 16 yards for a touchdown (+3.38 EPA)

Key takeaways

Mercer Bears controlled the final (49–6) in Week 6.
Passing edge: Fred Payton (Mercer) — 247.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Mercer at 0.268 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 Western Carolina Catamounts vs Mercer Bears?

Western Carolina Catamounts 6, Mercer Bears 49 in Week 6 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Western Carolina Catamounts vs Mercer Bears?

Mercer Bears won with a final score of 6–49.

Where can I find the Western Carolina Catamounts vs Mercer Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401422924.

Who led Western Carolina Catamounts vs Mercer Bears in passing?

Fred Payton (Mercer) led passers with 247.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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