Mercer Bears vs. Ole Miss Rebels: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Ole Miss Rebels defeated Mercer Bears 73–7 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Mercer Bears 7, Ole Miss Rebels 73.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mercer Bears	6	0	6	0	7
Ole Miss Rebels	24	9	18	6	73

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss) — 334.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.96 EPA/play +22.00 EPA
• Spencer Sanders (Ole Miss) — 134.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.38 EPA/play +5.26 EPA
• Walker Howard (Ole Miss) — 56.0 yds · +0.94 EPA/play +3.75 EPA

Rushing

• Quinshon Judkins (Ole Miss) — 60.0 yds · 2 TD +0.37 EPA
• Micah Bell (Mercer) — -5.0 yds -0.79 EPA
• Al Wooten II (Mercer) — 32.0 yds +0.20 EPA

Receiving

• Tre Harris (Ole Miss) — 6 rec · 133.0 yds +2.16 EPA
• Jordan Watkins (Ole Miss) — 6 rec · 111.0 yds +1.09 EPA
• Devron Harper (Mercer) — 4 rec · 47.0 yds +1.40 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jaxson Dart	Ole Miss	23	78.3%	334	4	+0.96	+22.00
Spencer Sanders	Ole Miss	14	57.1%	134	2	+0.38	+5.26
Walker Howard	Ole Miss	4	75.0%	56	0	+0.94	+3.75
Hess Horne	Mercer	2	50.0%	4	0	-1.09	-2.18
Carter Peevy	Mercer	31	48.4%	113	0	-0.20	-6.34

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Mercer	Ole Miss
Plays	66	73
EPA / play	-0.207	+0.463
Total EPA	-13.63	+33.77
Success rate	37.9%	61.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.258	+0.757
Rush EPA / play	-0.155	+0.086
Yards	243	660

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Ole Miss	3	72	+5.89	Pass TD
Q1	Mercer	1	75	+6.60	Rush TD
Q1	Ole Miss	5	69	+5.58	Pass TD
Q1	Ole Miss	2	20	+2.28	Pass TD
Q1	Mercer	6	24	+0.08	Punt
Q1	Ole Miss	7	77	+5.25	Rush TD
Q1	Mercer	5	8	-2.66	Punt
Q1	Ole Miss	4	48	-1.36	Fumble
Q1	Mercer	14	46	-0.71	Fumble
Q2	Ole Miss	8	30	-1.07	Field goal
Q2	Mercer	6	21	-0.34	Punt
Q2	Ole Miss	10	84	+5.96	Rush TD
Q2	Mercer	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Mercer	5	9	-2.94	Touchdown
Q3	Mercer	4	9	-4.01	Interception
Q3	Ole Miss	3	37	+2.54	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Carter Peevy rushes 75 yards for a touchdown (+6.6 EPA)
2. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Fumble (-5.18 EPA)
3. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Carter Peevy pass intercepted (-3.79 EPA)
4. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Punt return touchdown (-3.75 EPA)
5. Q1 · Ole Miss Rebels · Fumble (-3.56 EPA)
6. Q1 · Ole Miss Rebels · Jaxson Dart pass to Tre Harris for a touchdown (38 yards) (+3.46 EPA)
7. Q4 · Ole Miss Rebels · Punt (-3.21 EPA)
8. Q2 · Mercer Bears · Fumble (-2.96 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Ole Miss Rebels controlled the final (73–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss) — 334.0 yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: Ole Miss at 0.463 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 Ole Miss Rebels?

Mercer Bears 7, Ole Miss Rebels 73 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Mercer Bears vs Ole Miss Rebels?

Ole Miss Rebels won with a final score of 7–73.

Where can I find the Mercer Bears vs Ole Miss Rebels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520168.

Who led Mercer Bears vs Ole Miss Rebels in passing?

Jaxson Dart (Ole Miss) led passers with 334.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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