Mercer Bears vs. Furman Paladins: 2023 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

Furman Paladins defeated Mercer Bears 38–14 in Week 4, 2023. Final score: Mercer Bears 14, Furman Paladins 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mercer Bears	0	6	6	0	14
Furman Paladins	0	15	6	12	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tyler Huff (Furman) — 164.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +2.59 EPA
• Hess Horne (Mercer) — 0.0 yds · -0.84 EPA/play -0.84 EPA
• Carson Jones (Furman) — -3.0 yds · -0.77 EPA/play -1.54 EPA

Rushing

• Al Wooten II (Mercer) — 44.0 yds -0.45 EPA
• Tyler Huff (Furman) — 86.0 yds +0.27 EPA
• Carter Peevy (Mercer) — 85.0 yds · 1 TD +0.73 EPA

Receiving

• Joshua Harris (Furman) — 5 rec · 48.0 yds +0.46 EPA
• Ty James (Mercer) — 4 rec · 83.0 yds +2.01 EPA
• Mason Pline (Furman) — 4 rec · 30.0 yds +0.90 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tyler Huff	Furman	25	80.0%	164	1	+0.10	+2.59
Hess Horne	Mercer	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.84	-0.84
Carson Jones	Furman	2	50.0%	-3	0	-0.77	-1.54
Carter Peevy	Mercer	19	57.9%	104	1	-0.10	-1.90

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Mercer	Furman
Plays	52	66
EPA / play	-0.127	+0.137
Total EPA	-6.63	+9.03
Success rate	30.8%	53.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.137	+0.039
Rush EPA / play	-0.122	+0.205
Yards	267	384

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Furman	8	25	-1.47	Punt
Q1	Mercer	10	64	+1.45	Ended
Q1	Furman	4	18	-1.10	Punt
Q1	Mercer	5	38	+0.26	Punt
Q1	Furman	9	85	+3.22	Field goal
Q2	Mercer	3	5	-2.20	Punt
Q2	Furman	10	60	+1.72	Rush TD
Q2	Mercer	3	9	-0.72	Punt
Q2	Furman	4	21	+3.09	Rush TD
Q2	Mercer	5	75	+6.36	Pass TD
Q2	Furman	1	0	0.00	Ended
Q3	Mercer	11	60	+4.19	Rush TD
Q3	Furman	14	78	+4.43	Rush TD
Q3	Mercer	3	-4	-3.38	Punt
Q4	Furman	5	48	+3.31	Pass TD
Q4	Mercer	4	9	-4.33	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Mercer Bears · Carter Peevy pass to Ty James for a touchdown (26 yards) (+4.96 EPA)
2. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Carter Peevy rushes for 34 yards (3rd & 23) (+4.5 EPA)
3. Q2 · Furman Paladins · Punt (-3.91 EPA)
4. Q2 · Furman Paladins · Wayne Anderson Jr. rushes 13 yards for a touchdown (+3.82 EPA)
5. Q2 · Furman Paladins · Penalty (4th & 10) (+3.55 EPA)
6. Q4 · Mercer Bears · Al Wooten II rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.35 EPA)
7. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Carter Peevy pass to Devron Harper for 21 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.28 EPA)
8. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Carter Peevy rushes 8 yards for a touchdown (+3.27 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Furman Paladins controlled the final (38–14) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: Tyler Huff (Furman) — 164.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Furman at 0.137 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 Furman Paladins?

Mercer Bears 14, Furman Paladins 38 in Week 4 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Mercer Bears vs Furman Paladins?

Furman Paladins won with a final score of 14–38.

Where can I find the Mercer Bears vs Furman Paladins box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540599.

Who led Mercer Bears vs Furman Paladins in passing?

Tyler Huff (Furman) led passers with 164.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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