Furman Paladins vs. Mercer Bears: 2024 Week 13 Recap

Quick answer

Mercer Bears defeated Furman Paladins 49–23 in Week 13, 2024. Final score: Furman Paladins 23, Mercer Bears 49.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Furman Paladins	15	3	3	6	23
Mercer Bears	12	6	12	6	49

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Whitt Newbauer (Mercer) — 251.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.48 EPA/play +14.03 EPA
• Gavin Hall (Furman) — 30.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.40 EPA/play +3.40 EPA
• D.J. Smith (Mercer) — 33.0 yds · +0.81 EPA/play +1.61 EPA

Rushing

• Dwayne Mcgee (Mercer) — 71.0 yds · 1 TD -0.24 EPA
• Billy Martin (Mercer) — 53.0 yds · 1 TD -0.31 EPA
• Gavin Hall (Furman) — 50.0 yds -0.05 EPA

Receiving

• Colton Hinton (Furman) — 9 rec · 109.0 yds +1.26 EPA
• Adjatay Dabbs (Mercer) — 8 rec · 181.0 yds +2.06 EPA
• Ethan Harris (Furman) — 4 rec · 86.0 yds +1.60 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Whitt Newbauer	Mercer	29	62.1%	251	3	+0.48	+14.03
Gavin Hall	Furman	1	100.0%	30	1	+3.40	+3.40
D.J. Smith	Mercer	2	100.0%	33	0	+0.81	+1.61
Nehuel Garcia	Furman	2	50.0%	7	0	-0.13	-0.25
Trey Hedden	Furman	44	43.2%	191	1	-0.26	-11.64

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Furman	Mercer
Plays	68	77
EPA / play	-0.146	+0.057
Total EPA	-9.93	+4.39
Success rate	30.9%	50.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.181	+0.505
Rush EPA / play	-0.068	-0.245
Yards	317	500

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Furman	3	-6	-4.33	Punt
Q1	Mercer	3	5	-5.35	Fumble
Q1	Furman	3	42	+3.47	Pass TD
Q1	Mercer	8	75	+6.49	Rush TD
Q1	Furman	13	66	+1.63	Field goal
Q1	Mercer	5	75	+6.00	Pass TD
Q1	Furman	6	17	-2.58	Punt
Q2	Mercer	3	-4	-3.62	Punt
Q2	Furman	3	-4	-2.96	Punt
Q2	Mercer	8	34	-3.46	Fumble
Q2	Furman	3	7	-1.46	Punt
Q2	Mercer	8	46	+3.96	Pass TD
Q2	Furman	11	63	+0.59	Field goal
Q2	Mercer	4	8	-1.38	Punt
Q3	Furman	3	3	-3.39	Field goal
Q3	Mercer	7	85	+6.63	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Furman Paladins · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-8.15 EPA)
2. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Fumble (-6.46 EPA)
3. Q4 · Furman Paladins · Trey Hedden pass to Ethan Harris for a touchdown (47 yards) (+5.4 EPA)
4. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Whitt Newbauer pass to Adjatay Dabbs for a touchdown (46 yards) (+5.13 EPA)
5. Q2 · Mercer Bears · Fumble (-4.48 EPA)
6. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Fumble (-4.42 EPA)
7. Q3 · Furman Paladins · Field goal good from 57 yards (+4.34 EPA)
8. Q3 · Furman Paladins · Trey Hedden pass intercepted (-4.17 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mercer Bears controlled the final (49–23) in Week 13.
• Passing edge: Whitt Newbauer (Mercer) — 251.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Mercer at 0.057 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 Furman Paladins vs Mercer Bears?

Furman Paladins 23, Mercer Bears 49 in Week 13 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Furman Paladins vs Mercer Bears?

Mercer Bears won with a final score of 23–49.

Where can I find the Furman Paladins vs Mercer Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634151.

Who led Furman Paladins vs Mercer Bears in passing?

Whitt Newbauer (Mercer) led passers with 251.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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