Mercer Bears vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: 2024 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Alabama Crimson Tide defeated Mercer Bears 52–7 in Week 12, 2024. Final score: Mercer Bears 7, Alabama Crimson Tide 52.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mercer Bears	0	12	0	0	7
Alabama Crimson Tide	12	9	6	12	52

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jalen Milroe (Alabama) — 186.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.47 EPA/play +7.45 EPA
• Austin Mack (Alabama) — 39.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.41 EPA/play +4.21 EPA
• Ty Simpson (Alabama) — 71.0 yds · +0.20 EPA/play +1.97 EPA

Rushing

• CJ Miller (Mercer) — 44.0 yds -0.48 EPA
• Jam Miller (Alabama) — 24.0 yds -0.33 EPA
• Richard Young (Alabama) — 26.0 yds · 1 TD +0.36 EPA

Receiving

• Kelin Parsons (Mercer) — 6 rec · 39.0 yds +0.35 EPA
• Germie Bernard (Alabama) — 4 rec · 81.0 yds +0.78 EPA
• Ryan Williams (Alabama) — 3 rec · 36.0 yds +1.10 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jalen Milroe	Alabama	16	68.8%	186	2	+0.47	+7.45
Austin Mack	Alabama	3	66.7%	39	1	+1.41	+4.21
Ty Simpson	Alabama	10	50.0%	71	0	+0.20	+1.97
Dylan Lonergan	Alabama	6	83.3%	23	0	+0.18	+1.06
Whitt Newbauer	Mercer	22	63.6%	103	1	-0.12	-2.74

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Mercer	Alabama
Plays	44	77
EPA / play	-0.301	+0.292
Total EPA	-13.24	+22.45
Success rate	31.8%	53.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.125	+0.420
Rush EPA / play	-0.477	+0.185
Yards	176	508

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Mercer	4	7	-8.08	Fumble
Q1	Alabama	4	52	+4.14	Rush TD
Q1	Mercer	3	9	-1.39	Punt
Q1	Alabama	9	80	+6.13	Pass TD
Q1	Mercer	6	46	-2.22	Interception
Q1	Alabama	7	68	+4.41	Pass TD
Q2	Mercer	5	18	+0.53	Touchdown
Q2	Mercer	7	14	-1.47	Punt
Q2	Alabama	3	6	-1.33	Punt
Q2	Mercer	4	52	+5.78	Pass TD
Q2	Alabama	4	48	+0.08	Field goal
Q2	Mercer	2	4	-0.51	Ended
Q3	Alabama	10	65	+3.62	Rush TD
Q3	Mercer	3	6	-2.16	Punt
Q3	Alabama	11	35	-0.66	Punt
Q3	Mercer	3	5	-2.06	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Mercer Bears · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-7.45 EPA)
2. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Fumble (-6.44 EPA)
3. Q2 · Mercer Bears · Whitt Newbauer pass to Kendall Harris for a touchdown (31 yards) (+5.06 EPA)
4. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Whitt Newbauer pass intercepted (-4.64 EPA)
5. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Ty Simpson pass to Josh Cuevas for 43 yards (3rd & 15) (+3.75 EPA)
6. Q4 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Austin Mack pass to Rico Scott for a touchdown (31 yards) (+3.7 EPA)
7. Q2 · Alabama Crimson Tide · Jalen Milroe pass to Robbie Ouzts for a touchdown (44 yards) (+3.5 EPA)
8. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Penalty (3rd & 9) (+2.92 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Alabama Crimson Tide controlled the final (52–7) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Jalen Milroe (Alabama) — 186.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Alabama at 0.292 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 Alabama Crimson Tide?

Mercer Bears 7, Alabama Crimson Tide 52 in Week 12 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Mercer Bears vs Alabama Crimson Tide?

Alabama Crimson Tide won with a final score of 7–52.

Where can I find the Mercer Bears vs Alabama Crimson Tide box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628425.

Who led Mercer Bears vs Alabama Crimson Tide in passing?

Jalen Milroe (Alabama) led passers with 186.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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