Mercer Bears vs. Western Carolina Catamounts: 2023 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Mercer Bears defeated Western Carolina Catamounts 45–38 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Mercer Bears 45, Western Carolina Catamounts 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mercer Bears	12	6	0	9	45
Western Carolina Catamounts	6	6	12	15	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) — 393.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.57 EPA/play +23.75 EPA
• Carter Peevy (Mercer) — 210.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.31 EPA/play +8.37 EPA
• incomplete (Mercer) — 0.0 yds · -0.70 EPA/play -3.52 EPA

Rushing

• Al Wooten II (Mercer) — 74.0 yds · 1 TD +0.22 EPA
• Carter Peevy (Mercer) — 65.0 yds · 2 TD +0.25 EPA
• Branson Adams (Western Carolina) — 46.0 yds +0.01 EPA

Receiving

• Ty James (Mercer) — 6 rec · 115.0 yds +0.46 EPA
• David White Jr. (Western Carolina) — 5 rec · 113.0 yds +0.64 EPA
• Branson Adams (Western Carolina) — 8 rec · 39.0 yds -0.02 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cole Gonzales	Western Carolina	42	78.6%	393	5	+0.57	+23.75
Carter Peevy	Mercer	27	66.7%	210	1	+0.31	+8.37
incomplete	Mercer	5	0.0%	0	0	-0.70	-3.52
incomplete	Western Carolina	9	0.0%	0	0	-0.70	-6.33

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Mercer	Western Carolina
Plays	77	72
EPA / play	+0.069	+0.124
Total EPA	+5.30	+8.93
Success rate	48.1%	52.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.151	+0.163
Rush EPA / play	+0.010	+0.006
Yards	459	485

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Mercer	4	26	+1.97	Ended
Q1	Mercer	1	2	+0.62	Rush TD
Q1	Western Carolina	4	16	-1.81	Punt
Q1	Mercer	3	3	-5.93	Fumble
Q1	Western Carolina	2	18	+2.52	Pass TD
Q1	Mercer	5	65	+5.12	Pass TD
Q1	Western Carolina	3	8	-2.29	Punt
Q1	Mercer	13	76	+5.85	Rush TD
Q2	Western Carolina	3	43	+2.31	Ended
Q2	Mercer	6	34	-0.74	Missed FG
Q2	Western Carolina	7	31	-3.66	Ended
Q2	Mercer	5	37	-0.83	Missed FG
Q2	Western Carolina	9	80	+6.28	Pass TD
Q2	Mercer	8	24	-1.19	Interception
Q3	Mercer	12	73	+0.25	Fumble
Q3	Western Carolina	1	0	-6.05	Touchdown

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Interception returned for a touchdown (-6.05 EPA)
2. Q1 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Fumble (-5.8 EPA)
3. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Fumble (-5.07 EPA)
4. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Fumble (-4.77 EPA)
5. Q4 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Cole Gonzales pass to David White Jr. for 44 yards (4th & 7) (+4.23 EPA)
6. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Kickoff (+4.13 EPA)
7. Q4 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Cole Gonzales pass to Calvin Jones for a touchdown (20 yards) (+3.9 EPA)
8. Q2 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Cole Gonzales pass to Branson Adams for a touchdown (12 yards) (+3.89 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mercer Bears controlled the final (45–38) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) — 393.0 yds, 5 TD.
• EPA edge: Western Carolina at 0.124 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 Western Carolina Catamounts?

Mercer Bears 45, Western Carolina Catamounts 38 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Mercer Bears vs Western Carolina Catamounts?

Mercer Bears won with a final score of 45–38.

Where can I find the Mercer Bears vs Western Carolina Catamounts box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540613.

Who led Mercer Bears vs Western Carolina Catamounts in passing?

Cole Gonzales (Western Carolina) led passers with 393.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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