Presbyterian Blue Hose vs. Mercer Bears: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Mercer Bears defeated Presbyterian Blue Hose 63–10 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Presbyterian Blue Hose 10, Mercer Bears 63.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Presbyterian Blue Hose	3	0	6	12	10
Mercer Bears	12	12	12	6	63

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• D.J. Smith (Mercer) — 305.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.56 EPA/play +14.57 EPA
• Hess Horne (Mercer) — 30.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +1.66 EPA
• Collin Hurst (Presbyterian) — -7.0 yds · -0.39 EPA/play -1.56 EPA

Rushing

• Dwayne Mcgee (Mercer) — 57.0 yds · 1 TD +0.05 EPA
• Micah Bell (Mercer) — 30.0 yds -0.18 EPA
• Antonio Wright (Presbyterian) — 14.0 yds -0.35 EPA

Receiving

• Kendall Harris (Mercer) — 5 rec · 72.0 yds +1.08 EPA
• Cincere Gill (Presbyterian) — 4 rec · 25.0 yds +0.23 EPA
• Brayden Smith (Mercer) — 3 rec · 83.0 yds +1.47 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
D.J. Smith	Mercer	26	76.9%	305	3	+0.56	+14.57
Hess Horne	Mercer	6	83.3%	30	1	+0.28	+1.66
Collin Hurst	Presbyterian	4	25.0%	-7	0	-0.39	-1.56
Ty Englehart	Presbyterian	23	34.8%	169	1	-0.65	-15.00

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Presbyterian	Mercer
Plays	53	66
EPA / play	-0.392	+0.361
Total EPA	-20.80	+23.83
Success rate	17.0%	60.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.613	+0.507
Rush EPA / play	-0.163	+0.223
Yards	225	506

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Presbyterian	3	-3	-3.93	Punt
Q1	Mercer	5	64	+5.13	Rush TD
Q1	Presbyterian	3	7	-2.80	Punt
Q1	Mercer	3	5	-2.15	Punt
Q1	Presbyterian	5	18	-1.24	Field goal
Q1	Mercer	8	72	+5.24	Pass TD
Q1	Presbyterian	4	0	-4.51	Punt
Q2	Mercer	9	53	-2.08	Interception
Q2	Presbyterian	1	63	-5.45	Interception
Q2	Mercer	4	47	+3.37	Rush TD
Q2	Presbyterian	6	13	-1.63	Punt
Q2	Mercer	10	71	+5.15	Rush TD
Q2	Presbyterian	3	3	-0.52	Ended
Q3	Mercer	3	77	+4.80	Pass TD
Q3	Presbyterian	3	4	-2.67	Punt
Q3	Mercer	13	88	+5.61	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Presbyterian Blue Hose · Punt return touchdown (-6.28 EPA)
2. Q3 · Presbyterian Blue Hose · Ty Englehart pass to Antonio Wright for 49 yards (3rd & 8) (+6.01 EPA)
3. Q2 · Presbyterian Blue Hose · Ty Englehart pass intercepted (-5.45 EPA)
4. Q4 · Presbyterian Blue Hose · Punt return touchdown (-5.36 EPA)
5. Q2 · Mercer Bears · D.J. Smith pass intercepted (-5.29 EPA)
6. Q3 · Presbyterian Blue Hose · Ty Englehart pass to Cincere Gill for a touchdown (24 yards) (+4.75 EPA)
7. Q3 · Mercer Bears · D.J. Smith pass to Brayden Smith for a touchdown (68 yards) (+4.19 EPA)
8. Q4 · Presbyterian Blue Hose · Ty Englehart pass intercepted (-4.15 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mercer Bears controlled the final (63–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: D.J. Smith (Mercer) — 305.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Mercer at 0.361 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 Presbyterian Blue Hose vs Mercer Bears?

Presbyterian Blue Hose 10, Mercer Bears 63 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Presbyterian Blue Hose vs Mercer Bears?

Mercer Bears won with a final score of 10–63.

Where can I find the Presbyterian Blue Hose vs Mercer Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634143.

Who led Presbyterian Blue Hose vs Mercer Bears in passing?

D.J. Smith (Mercer) led passers with 305.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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