East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs. Mercer Bears: 2022 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Mercer Bears defeated East Tennessee State Buccaneers 55–33 in Week 7, 2022. Final score: East Tennessee State Buccaneers 33, Mercer Bears 55.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
East Tennessee State Buccaneers	3	15	6	12	33
Mercer Bears	12	12	6	12	55

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Fred Payton (Mercer) — 383.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.69 EPA/play +24.23 EPA
• Tyler Riddell (East Tennessee State) — 267.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.06 EPA/play +2.11 EPA
• Devron Harper (Mercer) — 0.0 yds · -0.92 EPA/play -0.92 EPA

Rushing

• Al Wooten II (Mercer) — 74.0 yds +0.22 EPA
• Jacob Saylors (East Tennessee State) — 25.0 yds · 2 TD -0.44 EPA
• Brandon Marshall (Mercer) — 67.0 yds +0.03 EPA

Receiving

• Will Huzzie (East Tennessee State) — 6 rec · 55.0 yds +0.16 EPA
• Ty James (Mercer) — 7 rec · 120.0 yds +0.73 EPA
• Devron Harper (Mercer) — 8 rec · 59.0 yds +0.06 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Fred Payton	Mercer	35	65.7%	383	5	+0.69	+24.23
Tyler Riddell	East Tennessee State	35	57.1%	267	1	+0.06	+2.11
Devron Harper	Mercer	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.92	-0.92
Baron May	East Tennessee State	10	50.0%	24	0	-0.99	-9.91

Team EPA comparison

Stat	East Tennessee State	Mercer
Plays	75	70
EPA / play	-0.284	+0.283
Total EPA	-21.29	+19.83
Success rate	38.7%	38.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.173	+0.647
Rush EPA / play	-0.450	-0.102
Yards	377	577

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Mercer	6	26	-3.06	Fumble
Q1	East Tennessee State	7	11	-2.60	Field goal
Q1	Mercer	8	80	+6.71	Pass TD
Q1	East Tennessee State	5	36	-0.92	Missed FG
Q1	Mercer	8	78	+5.88	Pass TD
Q1	East Tennessee State	3	3	-3.13	Punt
Q2	Mercer	4	18	-1.86	Punt
Q2	East Tennessee State	3	-1	-1.43	Punt
Q2	Mercer	3	8	-1.51	Punt
Q2	East Tennessee State	1	1	+0.39	Rush TD
Q2	Mercer	8	65	+4.83	Pass TD
Q2	East Tennessee State	1	0	-5.40	Interception
Q2	Mercer	1	21	+2.56	Pass TD
Q2	East Tennessee State	3	4	+1.34	Rush TD
Q2	Mercer	3	7	-1.11	Punt
Q2	East Tennessee State	3	1	-2.44	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Tyler Riddell — Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.07 EPA)
2. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Fumble (-5.84 EPA)
3. Q4 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Tyler Riddell pass intercepted (-5.8 EPA)
4. Q2 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Baron May pass intercepted (-5.41 EPA)
5. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Devron Harper rushes 48 yards for a touchdown (+4.85 EPA)
6. Q2 · Mercer Bears · Punt (-4.84 EPA)
7. Q4 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Tyler Riddell pass to Zach West for 19 yards (4th & 13) (+4.69 EPA)
8. Q2 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Kickoff (+4.35 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mercer Bears controlled the final (55–33) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Fred Payton (Mercer) — 383.0 yds, 5 TD.
• EPA edge: Mercer at 0.283 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 East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Mercer Bears?

East Tennessee State Buccaneers 33, Mercer Bears 55 in Week 7 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Mercer Bears?

Mercer Bears won with a final score of 33–55.

Where can I find the East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Mercer Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401422925.

Who led East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Mercer Bears in passing?

Fred Payton (Mercer) led passers with 383.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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