Quick answer
Mercer Bears defeated East Tennessee State Buccaneers 24–6 in Week 6, 2023. Final score: Mercer Bears 24, East Tennessee State Buccaneers 6.
Game summary
Mercer Bears rolled past East Tennessee State Buccaneers 24–6 in Week 6 of the 2023 season.
- Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 6 plays.
- Passing leader: Carter Peevy (Mercer) — 310.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.58 EPA/play.
- Rushing leader: Al Wooten II — 40.0 yds.
- Receiving leader: Ty James — 14 rec, 285.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Mercer (-0.095/play) vs East Tennessee State (-0.626/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mercer Bears | 0 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 24 |
 East Tennessee State Buccaneers | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.
MERMercer BearsField goal good from 33 yards
Carter Peevy rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Carter Peevy pass to Ty James for a touchdown (30 yards)
Field goal good from 44 yards
Field goal good from 23 yards
Carter Peevy pass to Ty James for a touchdown (50 yards)
ETSUEast Tennessee State BuccaneersFantasyHQ CFB Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- Mercer
Q2FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 16
- Score
- 3-0
Field goal good from 33 yards
- Mercer
Q2TD CPCarter PeevyPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 9-0
Carter Peevy rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
- Mercer
Q2TD TJTy JamesPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 15-0
Carter Peevy pass to Ty James for a touchdown (30 yards)
- East Tennessee State
Q3FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 27
- Score
- 15-3
Field goal good from 44 yards
- East Tennessee State
Q3FG Points+3
- Yard line
- OPP 6
- Score
- 15-6
Field goal good from 23 yards
- Mercer
Q4TD TJTy JamesPoints+6
- Yard line
- OPP EZ
- Score
- 21-6
Carter Peevy pass to Ty James for a touchdown (50 yards)
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Carter Peevy (Mercer) — 310.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.58 EPA/play +16.80 EPA
- William Riddle (East Tennessee State) — 20.0 yds · -0.29 EPA/play -1.72 EPA
- Tyler Riddell (East Tennessee State) — -3.0 yds · -1.18 EPA/play -8.26 EPA
Rushing
- Al Wooten II (Mercer) — 40.0 yds -0.22 EPA
- Amir Dendy (East Tennessee State) — 16.0 yds -0.58 EPA
- Bryson Irby (East Tennessee State) — 29.0 yds -1.10 EPA
Receiving
- Ty James (Mercer) — 14 rec · 285.0 yds +1.78 EPA
- Tommy Winton III (East Tennessee State) — 3 rec · 11.0 yds -0.22 EPA
- Travion Solomon (Mercer) — 2 rec · 13.0 yds +0.33 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Peevy | Mercer | 29 | 69.0% | 310 | 2 | +0.58 | +16.80 |
| William Riddle | East Tennessee State | 6 | 50.0% | 20 | 0 | -0.29 | -1.72 |
| Tyler Riddell | East Tennessee State | 7 | 28.6% | -3 | 0 | -1.18 | -8.26 |
| Timothy Dorsey | East Tennessee State | 15 | 13.3% | -4 | 0 | -0.88 | -13.21 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | Mercer | East Tennessee State |
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 66 | 59 |
| EPA / play | -0.095 | -0.626 |
| Total EPA | -6.25 | -36.91 |
| Success rate | 31.8% | 11.9% |
| Pass EPA / play | +0.579 | -0.828 |
| Rush EPA / play | -0.623 | -0.443 |
| Yards | 395 | 108 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | East Tennessee State | 6 | 21 | -1.14 | Punt |
| Q1 | Mercer | 4 | 27 | -3.88 | Fumble |
| Q1 | East Tennessee State | 3 | -5 | -3.85 | Punt |
| Q1 | Mercer | 2 | 8 | -0.06 | Punt |
| Q1 | East Tennessee State | 3 | 4 | -2.60 | Missed FG |
| Q1 | Mercer | 1 | 3 | -5.24 | Fumble |
| Q1 | East Tennessee State | 4 | 9 | -4.71 | Ended |
| Q1 | Mercer | 14 | 70 | +1.82 | Field goal |
| Q2 | East Tennessee State | 3 | 8 | -1.93 | Punt |
| Q2 | Mercer | 3 | 6 | -1.66 | Punt |
| Q2 | East Tennessee State | 2 | 6 | -5.41 | Fumble |
| Q2 | Mercer | 6 | 67 | +5.11 | Rush TD |
| Q2 | East Tennessee State | 3 | -3 | -2.10 | Punt |
| Q2 | Mercer | 3 | 5 | -1.52 | Punt |
| Q2 | East Tennessee State | 3 | 2 | -0.45 | Punt |
| Q2 | Mercer | 2 | 49 | +5.11 | Pass TD |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q2 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Fumble (-5.64 EPA)
- Q1 · Mercer Bears · Fumble (-5.24 EPA)
- Q1 · Mercer Bears · Fumble (-5.03 EPA)
- Q2 · Mercer Bears · Carter Peevy pass to Ty James for a touchdown (30 yards) (+4.52 EPA)
- Q4 · Mercer Bears · Punt (-4.11 EPA)
- Q4 · Mercer Bears · Carter Peevy pass to Ty James for a touchdown (50 yards) (+3.96 EPA)
- Q1 · Mercer Bears · Penalty (3rd & 2) (-3.72 EPA)
- Q3 · Mercer Bears · Carter Peevy pass to Ty James for 32 yards (2nd & 11) (+3.09 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Mercer Bears controlled the final (24–6) in Week 6.
- Passing edge: Carter Peevy (Mercer) — 310.0 yds, 2 TD.
- EPA edge: Mercer at -0.095 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 East Tennessee State Buccaneers?
Mercer Bears 24, East Tennessee State Buccaneers 6 in Week 6 of the 2023 college football season.
Who won Mercer Bears vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers?
Mercer Bears won with a final score of 24–6.
Where can I find the Mercer Bears vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540592.
Who led Mercer Bears vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers in passing?
Carter Peevy (Mercer) led passers with 310.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Mercer Bears at East Tennessee State Buccaneers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Mercer Bears
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
East Tennessee State Buccaneers
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
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