Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs. Mercer Bears: 2023 Week 13 Recap

Quick answer

Mercer Bears defeated Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 17–7 in Week 13, 2023. Final score: Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 7, Mercer Bears 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs	0	6	0	0	7
Mercer Bears	0	12	0	3	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Gino English (Gardner-Webb) — 0.0 yds · -0.75 EPA/play -4.52 EPA
• Jaylen King (Gardner-Webb) — 211.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.22 EPA/play -8.91 EPA
• Carter Peevy (Mercer) — 82.0 yds · -0.56 EPA/play -17.21 EPA

Rushing

• Al Wooten II (Mercer) — 63.0 yds -0.16 EPA
• Jaylen King (Gardner-Webb) — 29.0 yds -0.78 EPA
• Tyrell Coard (Mercer) — 51.0 yds +0.04 EPA

Receiving

• Ty James (Mercer) — 7 rec · 100.0 yds +0.83 EPA
• AJ Johnson (Gardner-Webb) — 5 rec · 62.0 yds +1.43 EPA
• Narii Gaither (Gardner-Webb) — 4 rec · 28.0 yds -0.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Gino English	Gardner-Webb	6	0.0%	0	0	-0.75	-4.52
Jaylen King	Gardner-Webb	40	52.5%	211	1	-0.22	-8.91
Carter Peevy	Mercer	31	51.6%	82	0	-0.56	-17.21

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Gardner-Webb	Mercer
Plays	74	69
EPA / play	-0.352	-0.195
Total EPA	-26.07	-13.47
Success rate	25.7%	29.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.292	-0.555
Rush EPA / play	-0.451	+0.098
Yards	278	289

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Mercer	3	-5	-3.69	Punt
Q1	Gardner-Webb	3	4	-3.14	Punt
Q1	Mercer	3	5	-1.88	Punt
Q1	Gardner-Webb	4	8	-5.29	Ended
Q1	Mercer	4	4	-4.01	Punt
Q1	Gardner-Webb	3	5	-2.05	Punt
Q1	Mercer	4	32	-0.29	Punt
Q1	Gardner-Webb	4	16	-1.64	Punt
Q1	Mercer	8	39	+2.75	Rush TD
Q2	Gardner-Webb	5	27	-1.53	Punt
Q2	Mercer	5	86	+6.27	Rush TD
Q2	Gardner-Webb	7	77	+7.13	Pass TD
Q2	Mercer	3	3	-1.58	Punt
Q2	Gardner-Webb	6	11	-2.98	Interception
Q2	Mercer	4	1	-0.93	Punt
Q2	Gardner-Webb	4	16	-0.82	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Mercer Bears · Carter Peevy rushes 72 yards for a touchdown (+5.83 EPA)
2. Q3 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Jaylen King sacked for a loss of 11 yards (4th & 3) (-4.0 EPA)
3. Q3 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Fumble (-3.88 EPA)
4. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Carter Peevy sacked for a loss of 13 yards (2nd & 2) (-3.82 EPA)
5. Q2 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Jaylen King pass to Ephraim Floyd for 39 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.53 EPA)
6. Q2 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Jaylen King pass to Jonathan Burns for 26 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.48 EPA)
7. Q3 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Jaylen King pass to AJ Johnson for 25 yards (2nd & 11) (+3.02 EPA)
8. Q1 · Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs · Jaylen King — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.01 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mercer Bears controlled the final (17–7) in Week 13.
• Passing edge: Gino English (Gardner-Webb) — yds.
• EPA edge: Mercer at -0.195 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 Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Mercer Bears?

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs 7, Mercer Bears 17 in Week 13 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Mercer Bears?

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

Where can I find the Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Mercer Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401614599.

Who led Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Mercer Bears in passing?

Gino English (Gardner-Webb) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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