Samford Bulldogs vs. Mercer Bears: 2023 Week 11 Recap

Quick answer

Mercer Bears defeated Samford Bulldogs 28–21 in Week 11, 2023. Final score: Samford Bulldogs 21, Mercer Bears 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Samford Bulldogs	0	6	6	6	21
Mercer Bears	6	0	6	6	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Michael Hiers (Samford) — 195.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.02 EPA/play -0.82 EPA
• Carter Peevy (Mercer) — 124.0 yds · -0.29 EPA/play -7.91 EPA

Rushing

• Jay Stanton (Samford) — 98.0 yds -0.06 EPA
• Al Wooten II (Mercer) — 96.0 yds +0.28 EPA
• Carter Peevy (Mercer) — 54.0 yds · 3 TD +0.83 EPA

Receiving

• D.J. Rias (Samford) — 6 rec · 83.0 yds +0.99 EPA
• Chandler Smith (Samford) — 4 rec · 55.0 yds +0.32 EPA
• Devron Harper (Mercer) — 7 rec · 25.0 yds -0.00 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Michael Hiers	Samford	41	61.0%	195	2	-0.02	-0.82
Carter Peevy	Mercer	27	63.0%	124	0	-0.29	-7.91

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Samford	Mercer
Plays	63	73
EPA / play	-0.001	+0.140
Total EPA	-0.07	+10.20
Success rate	30.2%	52.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.020	-0.293
Rush EPA / play	+0.034	+0.394
Yards	323	368

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Samford	3	-1	-3.38	Punt
Q1	Mercer	2	18	-4.26	Fumble
Q1	Samford	3	4	-3.13	Punt
Q1	Mercer	13	60	+5.06	Rush TD
Q1	Samford	7	29	-2.41	Punt
Q1	Mercer	3	7	-1.40	Punt
Q2	Samford	6	29	+0.63	Ended
Q2	Mercer	7	38	-0.19	Punt
Q2	Samford	3	0	-2.23	Punt
Q2	Mercer	5	6	-2.19	Punt
Q2	Samford	13	77	+5.44	Missed FG
Q2	Mercer	1	-1	-0.71	Ended
Q3	Mercer	11	57	+5.61	Ended
Q3	Samford	2	45	+3.86	Ended
Q3	Mercer	10	57	+3.12	Ended
Q3	Samford	1	30	+2.57	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Fumble (-5.15 EPA)
2. Q2 · Samford Bulldogs · Damonta Witherspoon rushes 22 yards for a touchdown (+4.4 EPA)
3. Q4 · Samford Bulldogs · Michael Hiers pass to D.J. Rias for a touchdown (10 yards) (+3.97 EPA)
4. Q4 · Samford Bulldogs · Michael Hiers pass to Brendan Jenkins for 8 yards (4th & 6) (+3.58 EPA)
5. Q4 · Mercer Bears · Kickoff (+3.04 EPA)
6. Q3 · Samford Bulldogs · Jay Stanton rushes for 30 yards (1st & 10) (+3.0 EPA)
7. Q2 · Mercer Bears · Kickoff (+2.73 EPA)
8. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Kickoff (+2.72 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mercer Bears controlled the final (28–21) in Week 11.
• Passing edge: Michael Hiers (Samford) — 195.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Mercer at 0.14 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 Samford Bulldogs vs Mercer Bears?

Samford Bulldogs 21, Mercer Bears 28 in Week 11 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Samford Bulldogs vs Mercer Bears?

Mercer Bears won with a final score of 21–28.

Where can I find the Samford Bulldogs vs Mercer Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540615.

Who led Samford Bulldogs vs Mercer Bears in passing?

Michael Hiers (Samford) led passers with 195.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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