North Alabama Lions vs. Mercer Bears: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Mercer Bears defeated North Alabama Lions 17–7 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: North Alabama Lions 7, Mercer Bears 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Alabama Lions	6	0	0	0	7
Mercer Bears	6	3	0	6	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Carter Peevy (Mercer) — 114.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +3.05 EPA
• Noah Walters (North Alabama) — 73.0 yds · -0.28 EPA/play -5.03 EPA
• TJ Smith (North Alabama) — 14.0 yds · -0.79 EPA/play -6.29 EPA

Rushing

• Micah Bell (Mercer) — 88.0 yds · 1 TD +0.01 EPA
• Al Wooten II (Mercer) — 50.0 yds -0.61 EPA
• Demarcus Lacey (North Alabama) — 38.0 yds -0.22 EPA

Receiving

• Ty James (Mercer) — 4 rec · 57.0 yds +0.57 EPA
• Kobe Warden (North Alabama) — 6 rec · 37.0 yds -0.32 EPA
• David Florence (North Alabama) — 4 rec · 29.0 yds +0.25 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Carter Peevy	Mercer	18	66.7%	114	1	+0.17	+3.05
Noah Walters	North Alabama	18	61.1%	73	0	-0.28	-5.03
TJ Smith	North Alabama	8	12.5%	14	0	-0.79	-6.29

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Alabama	Mercer
Plays	60	70
EPA / play	-0.224	-0.050
Total EPA	-13.44	-3.51
Success rate	31.7%	34.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.435	+0.169
Rush EPA / play	-0.062	-0.126
Yards	248	310

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Mercer	9	49	+4.00	Pass TD
Q1	North Alabama	6	10	-5.50	Missed FG
Q1	Mercer	3	-1	-3.02	Punt
Q1	North Alabama	6	33	+2.64	Rush TD
Q1	Mercer	9	30	-1.39	Punt
Q2	North Alabama	8	66	-0.38	Ended
Q2	Mercer	10	64	+0.65	Field goal
Q2	North Alabama	10	42	-1.77	Ended
Q2	Mercer	5	19	-0.95	Ended
Q3	North Alabama	15	74	+2.75	Ended
Q3	Mercer	3	12	-0.95	Punt
Q3	North Alabama	3	8	-2.07	Punt
Q3	Mercer	9	82	+0.57	Fumble
Q3	North Alabama	3	0	-2.06	Punt
Q3	Mercer	8	36	+2.69	Rush TD
Q4	North Alabama	3	1	-2.78	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Fumble (-5.04 EPA)
2. Q3 · North Alabama Lions · Blocked Field Goal (25 yards) (-3.88 EPA)
3. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Carter Peevy pass to Ty James for 40 yards (2nd & 7) (+3.65 EPA)
4. Q2 · North Alabama Lions · Parker Driggers rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.39 EPA)
5. Q2 · North Alabama Lions · Noah Walters pass to David Florence for 22 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.1 EPA)
6. Q3 · North Alabama Lions · TJ Smith rushes for 5 yards (4th & 2) (+2.76 EPA)
7. Q1 · North Alabama Lions · Field goal missed (-2.72 EPA)
8. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Carter Peevy rushes for 2 yards (4th & 1) (+2.65 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mercer Bears controlled the final (17–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Carter Peevy (Mercer) — 114.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Mercer at -0.05 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 North Alabama Lions vs Mercer Bears?

North Alabama Lions 7, Mercer Bears 17 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won North Alabama Lions vs Mercer Bears?

Mercer Bears won with a final score of 7–17.

Where can I find the North Alabama Lions vs Mercer Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540199.

Who led North Alabama Lions vs Mercer Bears in passing?

Carter Peevy (Mercer) led passers with 114.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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