Quick answer
Mercer Bears defeated The Citadel Bulldogs 38–16 in Week 10, 2023. Final score: Mercer Bears 38, The Citadel Bulldogs 16.
Game summary
Mercer Bears rolled past The Citadel Bulldogs 38–16 in Week 10 of the 2023 season.
- Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 11 plays.
- Passing leader: Carter Peevy (Mercer) — 130.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.55 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Al Wooten II — 55.0 yds, 1 TD.
- Receiving leader: Ty James — 3 rec, 74.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Mercer (+0.069/play) vs The Citadel (-0.213/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6 | 15 | 18 | 38 | |
| 9 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Carter Peevy (Mercer) — 130.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.55 EPA/play +8.25 EPA
- Graeson Underwood (The Citadel) — 103.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.00 EPA/play +0.07 EPA
- incomplete (Mercer) — 0.0 yds · -0.92 EPA/play -3.67 EPA
Rushing
- Al Wooten II (Mercer) — 55.0 yds · 1 TD +0.04 EPA
- Hi'keem Elmore (The Citadel) — 41.0 yds · 1 TD +0.01 EPA
- Graeson Underwood (The Citadel) — 57.0 yds +0.88 EPA
Receiving
- Ty James (Mercer) — 3 rec · 74.0 yds +0.28 EPA
- Tyler Cherry (The Citadel) — 4 rec · 39.0 yds +0.00 EPA
- Malachi Taylor (The Citadel) — 3 rec · 19.0 yds -0.72 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Peevy | 15 | 66.7% | 130 | 2 | +0.55 | +8.25 | |
| Graeson Underwood | 19 | 68.4% | 103 | 1 | +0.00 | +0.07 | |
| incomplete | 4 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.92 | -3.67 | |
| incomplete | 9 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.96 | -8.64 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 57 | 68 |
| EPA / play | +0.069 | -0.213 |
| Total EPA | +3.92 | -14.52 |
| Success rate | 38.6% | 30.9% |
| Pass EPA / play | +0.241 | -0.473 |
| Rush EPA / play | -0.018 | -0.020 |
| Yards | 289 | 261 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | 100 | -5.12 | Field goal | |
| Q1 | 6 | -1 | -3.98 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 11 | 59 | +4.66 | Rush TD | |
| Q2 | 5 | 10 | -1.35 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 3 | 5 | -0.86 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 8 | 40 | +4.46 | Pass TD | |
| Q2 | 1 | 9 | -0.73 | Ended | |
| Q3 | 8 | 66 | +1.93 | Field goal | |
| Q3 | 3 | 7 | -2.47 | Punt | |
| Q3 | 5 | 20 | -0.05 | Punt | |
| Q3 | 4 | 4 | -5.95 | Fumble | |
| Q3 | 3 | 15 | +4.60 | Pass TD | |
| Q3 | 3 | 0 | -2.79 | Punt | |
| Q3 | 3 | 6 | -2.50 | Punt | |
| Q3 | 3 | 3 | -2.40 | Punt | |
| Q3 | 4 | 63 | +4.05 | Rush TD |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q3 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Fumble (-6.96 EPA)
- Q1 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Interception returned for a touchdown (-5.15 EPA)
- Q2 · Mercer Bears · Carter Peevy pass to Devron Harper for a touchdown (14 yards) (+4.65 EPA)
- Q1 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Graeson Underwood pass to Pat McSweeney for 25 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.82 EPA)
- Q4 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Elijah Bass rushes for 15 yards (4th & 1) (+3.67 EPA)
- Q4 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Graeson Underwood pass to Ha'Keem Monroe for a touchdown (24 yards) (+3.6 EPA)
- Q4 · Mercer Bears · Parker Wroble rushes for 4 yards (2nd & 7) (-3.57 EPA)
- Q4 · Mercer Bears · Brayden Smith rushes 50 yards for a touchdown (+3.25 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Mercer Bears controlled the final (38–16) in Week 10.
- Passing edge: Carter Peevy (Mercer) — 130.0 yds, 2 TD.
- EPA edge: Mercer at 0.069 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 The Citadel Bulldogs?
Mercer Bears 38, The Citadel Bulldogs 16 in Week 10 of the 2023 college football season.
Who won Mercer Bears vs The Citadel Bulldogs?
Mercer Bears won with a final score of 38–16.
Where can I find the Mercer Bears vs The Citadel Bulldogs box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540614.
Who led Mercer Bears vs The Citadel Bulldogs in passing?
Carter Peevy (Mercer) led passers with 130.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Mercer Bears at The Citadel Bulldogs in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Mercer Bears
Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W
The Citadel Bulldogs
Entered 0-7 Now 0-8 L