Rhode Island Rams vs. Mercer Bears: 2024 Week 15 Recap

Quick answer

Mercer Bears defeated Rhode Island Rams 17–10 in Week 15, 2024. Final score: Rhode Island Rams 10, Mercer Bears 17.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Rhode Island Rams	6	3	6	0	10
Mercer Bears	0	0	0	9	17

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tommy Smith (Rhode Island) — 0.0 yds · -0.79 EPA/play -0.78 EPA
• D.J. Smith (Mercer) — -4.0 yds · -1.95 EPA/play -1.95 EPA
• Whitt Newbauer (Mercer) — 31.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.32 EPA/play -7.58 EPA

Rushing

• Dwayne Mcgee (Mercer) — 114.0 yds -0.27 EPA
• Malik Grant (Rhode Island) — 26.0 yds -0.27 EPA
• CJ Miller (Mercer) — 81.0 yds +0.44 EPA

Receiving

• Marquis Buchanan (Rhode Island) — 11 rec · 119.0 yds -0.26 EPA
• Greg Gaines III (Rhode Island) — 5 rec · 81.0 yds +0.65 EPA
• Adjatay Dabbs (Mercer) — 5 rec · 29.0 yds +1.03 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy Smith	Rhode Island	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.79	-0.78
D.J. Smith	Mercer	1	0.0%	-4	0	-1.95	-1.95
Whitt Newbauer	Mercer	24	41.7%	31	1	-0.32	-7.58
Hunter Helms	Rhode Island	35	62.9%	280	1	-0.24	-8.55

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Rhode Island	Mercer
Plays	57	66
EPA / play	-0.251	-0.216
Total EPA	-14.32	-14.28
Success rate	42.1%	28.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.259	-0.381
Rush EPA / play	-0.237	-0.116
Yards	340	245

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Mercer	12	28	-1.42	Punt
Q1	Rhode Island	3	4	-2.49	Punt
Q1	Mercer	3	5	-2.91	Ended
Q1	Rhode Island	4	29	-10.23	Punt
Q1	Mercer	6	47	+0.41	Punt
Q2	Rhode Island	6	38	+0.38	Punt
Q2	Mercer	8	10	-1.34	Punt
Q2	Rhode Island	5	22	-1.09	Punt
Q2	Mercer	3	8	-0.61	Punt
Q2	Rhode Island	14	65	-3.12	Punt
Q3	Mercer	3	3	-3.02	Punt
Q3	Rhode Island	8	19	-0.46	Punt
Q3	Mercer	3	4	-3.07	Punt
Q3	Rhode Island	4	31	+0.83	Punt
Q3	Mercer	3	5	-2.57	Punt
Q3	Rhode Island	1	56	+4.45	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Rhode Island Rams · Hunter Helms — Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.16 EPA)
2. Q2 · Mercer Bears · CJ Miller rushes for 49 yards (3rd & 13) (+5.77 EPA)
3. Q2 · Rhode Island Rams · Hunter Helms to Marquis Buchanan — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-4.53 EPA)
4. Q3 · Rhode Island Rams · Hunter Helms pass to Marquis Buchanan for a touchdown (56 yards) (+4.45 EPA)
5. Q2 · Rhode Island Rams · Hunter Helms pass to Gabe Sloat for 13 yards (2nd & 4) (+3.21 EPA)
6. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Whitt Newbauer pass to Adjatay Dabbs for 11 yards (3rd & 9) (+2.86 EPA)
7. Q4 · Rhode Island Rams · Hunter Helms pass to Greg Gaines III for 34 yards (2nd & 10) (+2.77 EPA)
8. Q2 · Rhode Island Rams · Hunter Helms sacked for a loss of 3 yards (3rd & 2) (-2.6 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mercer Bears controlled the final (17–10) in Week 15.
• Passing edge: Tommy Smith (Rhode Island) — yds.
• EPA edge: Mercer at -0.216 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 Rhode Island Rams vs Mercer Bears?

Rhode Island Rams 10, Mercer Bears 17 in Week 15 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Rhode Island Rams vs Mercer Bears?

Mercer Bears won with a final score of 10–17.

Where can I find the Rhode Island Rams vs Mercer Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401729756.

Who led Rhode Island Rams vs Mercer Bears in passing?

Tommy Smith (Rhode Island) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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