Mercer Bears vs. Chattanooga Mocs: 2022 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Chattanooga Mocs defeated Mercer Bears 41–21 in Week 8, 2022. Final score: Mercer Bears 21, Chattanooga Mocs 41.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mercer Bears	6	12	6	0	21
Chattanooga Mocs	9	9	6	6	41

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Fred Payton (Mercer) — 260.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.75 EPA/play +20.25 EPA
• Preston Hutchinson (Chattanooga) — 291.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.42 EPA/play +13.39 EPA
• Carter Peevy (Mercer) — 38.0 yds · -0.25 EPA/play -1.26 EPA

Rushing

• Ailym Ford (Chattanooga) — 149.0 yds · 1 TD +0.28 EPA
• Al Wooten II (Mercer) — 25.0 yds -0.31 EPA
• Brandon Marshall (Mercer) — 14.0 yds -1.32 EPA

Receiving

• Jamoi Mayes (Chattanooga) — 8 rec · 121.0 yds +0.36 EPA
• Ty James (Mercer) — 7 rec · 126.0 yds +1.04 EPA
• Javin Whatley (Chattanooga) — 5 rec · 35.0 yds +0.54 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Fred Payton	Mercer	27	70.4%	260	3	+0.75	+20.25
Preston Hutchinson	Chattanooga	32	62.5%	291	3	+0.42	+13.39
Carter Peevy	Mercer	5	60.0%	38	0	-0.25	-1.26

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Mercer	Chattanooga
Plays	57	64
EPA / play	+0.107	+0.291
Total EPA	+6.10	+18.63
Success rate	52.6%	54.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.324	+0.419
Rush EPA / play	-0.192	+0.164
Yards	452	487

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Chattanooga	3	20	+1.28	Field goal
Q1	Mercer	2	54	-8.98	Touchdown
Q1	Mercer	3	9	-1.86	Punt
Q1	Chattanooga	3	7	-2.09	Punt
Q1	Mercer	3	1	-3.69	Interception
Q1	Chattanooga	4	54	+3.69	Pass TD
Q1	Mercer	8	39	+0.82	Punt
Q1	Chattanooga	7	75	+4.90	Rush TD
Q2	Mercer	3	75	+7.19	Pass TD
Q2	Chattanooga	11	78	+1.75	Field goal
Q2	Mercer	8	77	+7.63	Pass TD
Q2	Chattanooga	8	76	+2.79	Ended
Q3	Chattanooga	6	75	+5.34	Pass TD
Q3	Mercer	9	89	+14.01	Pass TD
Q3	Chattanooga	3	10	+0.85	Punt
Q3	Mercer	8	50	-3.34	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.29 EPA)
2. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Fumble (-6.74 EPA)
3. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Fumble (-5.24 EPA)
4. Q3 · Chattanooga Mocs · Preston Hutchinson pass to Sam Phillips for a touchdown (53 yards) (+4.24 EPA)
5. Q2 · Mercer Bears · Fred Payton pass to Devron Harper for a touchdown (39 yards) (+4.24 EPA)
6. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Fred Payton pass to Devron Harper for a touchdown (3 yards) (+4.12 EPA)
7. Q2 · Mercer Bears · Fred Payton pass to Ty James for a touchdown (14 yards) (+3.58 EPA)
8. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Fred Payton pass to Tayshaun Shipp for 15 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.51 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Chattanooga Mocs controlled the final (41–21) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Fred Payton (Mercer) — 260.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Chattanooga at 0.291 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 Chattanooga Mocs?

Mercer Bears 21, Chattanooga Mocs 41 in Week 8 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Mercer Bears vs Chattanooga Mocs?

Chattanooga Mocs won with a final score of 21–41.

Where can I find the Mercer Bears vs Chattanooga Mocs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401421132.

Who led Mercer Bears vs Chattanooga Mocs in passing?

Fred Payton (Mercer) led passers with 260.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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