Wofford Terriers vs. Mercer Bears: 2023 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Mercer Bears defeated Wofford Terriers 31–17 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Wofford Terriers 17, Mercer Bears 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Wofford Terriers	0	6	0	21	17
Mercer Bears	6	3	0	6	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Pauly Seeley (Wofford) — 198.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.17 EPA/play +5.23 EPA
• Carter Peevy (Mercer) — 223.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +3.00 EPA

Rushing

• J.T. Smith Jr. (Wofford) — 32.0 yds -0.69 EPA
• Al Wooten II (Mercer) — 38.0 yds -0.47 EPA
• Carter Peevy (Mercer) — 36.0 yds · 1 TD +0.48 EPA

Receiving

• Ty James (Mercer) — 5 rec · 56.0 yds +1.15 EPA
• Alec Holt (Wofford) — 4 rec · 76.0 yds +1.86 EPA
• Devron Harper (Mercer) — 4 rec · 53.0 yds +0.41 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Pauly Seeley	Wofford	31	61.3%	198	2	+0.17	+5.23
Carter Peevy	Mercer	32	71.9%	223	1	+0.09	+3.00

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Wofford	Mercer
Plays	55	66
EPA / play	-0.197	-0.001
Total EPA	-10.83	-0.09
Success rate	38.2%	48.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.098	+0.094
Rush EPA / play	-0.334	-0.091
Yards	368	354

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Wofford	8	28	-3.16	Punt
Q1	Mercer	17	102	+9.43	Rush TD
Q1	Wofford	3	7	-2.19	Punt
Q1	Mercer	11	39	-1.16	Field goal
Q2	Wofford	3	-3	-3.05	Punt
Q2	Mercer	3	7	-1.73	Punt
Q2	Wofford	2	66	+5.74	Pass TD
Q2	Mercer	6	49	-1.97	Ended
Q2	Wofford	3	7	-0.46	Punt
Q2	Mercer	6	65	-0.53	Missed FG
Q3	Mercer	5	20	-1.33	Punt
Q3	Wofford	13	65	-0.94	Ended
Q3	Mercer	12	83	+6.21	Pass TD
Q4	Wofford	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q4	Wofford	8	34	-0.26	Punt
Q4	Mercer	3	-14	-3.33	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Wofford Terriers · Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.37 EPA)
2. Q4 · Wofford Terriers · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-6.19 EPA)
3. Q2 · Wofford Terriers · Pauly Seeley pass to Alec Holt for a touchdown (56 yards) (+5.12 EPA)
4. Q4 · Wofford Terriers · Pauly Seeley pass to Dillon Droze for a touchdown (16 yards) (+4.29 EPA)
5. Q4 · Mercer Bears · Fumble (-4.21 EPA)
6. Q4 · Wofford Terriers · Pauly Seeley sacked for a loss of 19 yards (3rd & 1) (-4.0 EPA)
7. Q4 · Wofford Terriers · Pauly Seeley pass to Cam Smith for 18 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.21 EPA)
8. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Carter Peevy pass to Ty James for 12 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.18 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mercer Bears controlled the final (31–17) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Pauly Seeley (Wofford) — 198.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Mercer at -0.001 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 Wofford Terriers vs Mercer Bears?

Wofford Terriers 17, Mercer Bears 31 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Wofford Terriers vs Mercer Bears?

Mercer Bears won with a final score of 17–31.

Where can I find the Wofford Terriers vs Mercer Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540612.

Who led Wofford Terriers vs Mercer Bears in passing?

Pauly Seeley (Wofford) led passers with 198.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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