Mercer Bears vs. VMI Keydets: 2022 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Mercer Bears defeated VMI Keydets 55–14 in Week 9, 2022. Final score: Mercer Bears 55, VMI Keydets 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mercer Bears	0	21	12	9	55
VMI Keydets	6	0	12	0	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Fred Payton (Mercer) — 168.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +2.11 EPA
• Daniel Shoch (Mercer) — 18.0 yds · +0.74 EPA/play +0.74 EPA
• Wyatt Hagan (VMI) — 0.0 yds · -1.51 EPA/play -3.02 EPA

Rushing

• Brandon Marshall (Mercer) — 81.0 yds · 1 TD +0.15 EPA
• CJ Miller (Mercer) — 105.0 yds · 1 TD +0.41 EPA
• Al Wooten II (Mercer) — 76.0 yds +0.04 EPA

Receiving

• Devron Harper (Mercer) — 7 rec · 70.0 yds +0.63 EPA
• Leroy Thomas (VMI) — 3 rec · 13.0 yds -0.80 EPA
• Chance Knox (VMI) — 1 rec · 6.0 yds -0.81 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Fred Payton	Mercer	24	70.8%	168	4	+0.09	+2.11
Daniel Shoch	Mercer	1	100.0%	18	0	+0.74	+0.74
Wyatt Hagan	VMI	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.51	-3.02
Seth Morgan	VMI	21	47.6%	78	0	-0.60	-12.52

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Mercer	VMI
Plays	86	47
EPA / play	-0.032	-0.401
Total EPA	-2.71	-18.85
Success rate	57.0%	21.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.114	-0.676
Rush EPA / play	-0.091	-0.138
Yards	558	140

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	VMI	6	22	-4.09	Ended
Q1	Mercer	6	24	-3.45	Interception
Q1	VMI	3	5	-2.75	Punt
Q1	Mercer	5	22	-4.89	Fumble
Q1	VMI	3	8	-2.07	Touchdown
Q1	VMI	3	5	-2.60	Punt
Q1	Mercer	13	82	+6.31	Rush TD
Q2	VMI	3	8	-1.75	Punt
Q2	Mercer	8	70	+2.03	Pass TD
Q2	VMI	3	2	-2.08	Punt
Q2	Mercer	7	40	-2.97	Interception
Q2	VMI	3	8	-0.75	Punt
Q2	Mercer	7	38	+3.94	Pass TD
Q2	VMI	1	5	-0.30	Fumble
Q2	Mercer	0	0	—	Field goal
Q3	Mercer	1	4	-5.54	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · VMI Keydets · Punt return touchdown (-6.66 EPA)
2. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Fumble (-6.25 EPA)
3. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Fumble (-5.54 EPA)
4. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Fred Payton pass intercepted (-5.42 EPA)
5. Q3 · VMI Keydets · Korey Bridy rushes 2 yards for a touchdown (+5.14 EPA)
6. Q4 · Mercer Bears · Rush (1st & 10) (-4.9 EPA)
7. Q3 · VMI Keydets · Seth Morgan pass intercepted (-4.55 EPA)
8. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Fred Payton pass intercepted (-4.13 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mercer Bears controlled the final (55–14) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Fred Payton (Mercer) — 168.0 yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: Mercer at -0.032 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 VMI Keydets?

Mercer Bears 55, VMI Keydets 14 in Week 9 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Mercer Bears vs VMI Keydets?

Mercer Bears won with a final score of 55–14.

Where can I find the Mercer Bears vs VMI Keydets box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401422926.

Who led Mercer Bears vs VMI Keydets in passing?

Fred Payton (Mercer) led passers with 168.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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