Mercer Bears vs. North Dakota State Bison: 2024 Week 16 Recap

Quick answer

North Dakota State Bison defeated Mercer Bears 31–7 in Week 16, 2024. Final score: Mercer Bears 7, North Dakota State Bison 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mercer Bears	6	0	0	0	7
North Dakota State Bison	12	9	0	6	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Cam Miller (North Dakota State) — 236.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.04 EPA/play +1.00 EPA
• RaJa Nelson (North Dakota State) — 0.0 yds · -0.85 EPA/play -0.85 EPA
• D.J. Smith (Mercer) — -1.0 yds · -0.90 EPA/play -0.90 EPA

Rushing

• Barika Kpeenu (North Dakota State) — 41.0 yds · 1 TD -0.26 EPA
• Dwayne Mcgee (Mercer) — 58.0 yds +0.06 EPA
• CharMar Brown (North Dakota State) — 58.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Receiving

• Bryce Lance (North Dakota State) — 5 rec · 73.0 yds +1.23 EPA
• Mekhi Collins (North Dakota State) — 4 rec · 119.0 yds +2.44 EPA
• Braylon Henderson (North Dakota State) — 3 rec · 20.0 yds +0.17 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cam Miller	North Dakota State	29	55.2%	236	2	+0.04	+1.00
RaJa Nelson	North Dakota State	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.85	-0.85
D.J. Smith	Mercer	1	100.0%	-1	0	-0.90	-0.90
Whitt Newbauer	Mercer	24	37.5%	50	1	-0.94	-22.46

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Mercer	North Dakota State
Plays	51	67
EPA / play	-0.387	+0.014
Total EPA	-19.76	+0.95
Success rate	23.5%	44.8%
Pass EPA / play	-0.934	+0.005
Rush EPA / play	+0.138	+0.022
Yards	194	401

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Mercer	3	-4	-3.89	Punt
Q1	North Dakota State	4	50	+4.05	Pass TD
Q1	Mercer	3	6	-2.41	Punt
Q1	North Dakota State	2	74	+5.47	Pass TD
Q1	Mercer	5	73	+6.73	Pass TD
Q1	North Dakota State	11	44	-1.70	Interception
Q1	Mercer	3	7	-1.63	Punt
Q2	North Dakota State	6	55	+3.84	Rush TD
Q2	Mercer	6	2	-5.82	Ended
Q2	North Dakota State	3	-11	-3.56	Punt
Q2	Mercer	3	2	-2.24	Punt
Q2	North Dakota State	5	18	-1.54	Punt
Q2	Mercer	5	29	+0.20	Punt
Q2	North Dakota State	5	55	+0.46	Field goal
Q2	Mercer	1	9	0.00	Ended
Q3	North Dakota State	6	7	-3.20	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Whitt Newbauer pass to Kelin Parsons for a touchdown (38 yards) (+4.59 EPA)
2. Q1 · North Dakota State Bison · Cam Miller pass to Mekhi Collins for 70 yards (1st & 10) (+4.45 EPA)
3. Q1 · North Dakota State Bison · Cam Miller pass to Bryce Lance for a touchdown (40 yards) (+4.19 EPA)
4. Q3 · North Dakota State Bison · Cam Miller pass intercepted (-4.1 EPA)
5. Q2 · North Dakota State Bison · Cam Miller rushes 34 yards for a touchdown (+3.85 EPA)
6. Q2 · Mercer Bears · Whitt Newbauer sacked for a loss of 14 yards (4th & 5) (-3.74 EPA)
7. Q1 · Mercer Bears · CJ Miller rushes for 28 yards (3rd & 2) (+3.07 EPA)
8. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Whitt Newbauer pass to Brayden Smith for a loss of 3 yards (3rd & 1) (-3.05 EPA)

Key takeaways

• North Dakota State Bison controlled the final (31–7) in Week 16.
• Passing edge: Cam Miller (North Dakota State) — 236.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: North Dakota State at 0.014 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 North Dakota State Bison?

Mercer Bears 7, North Dakota State Bison 31 in Week 16 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Mercer Bears vs North Dakota State Bison?

North Dakota State Bison won with a final score of 7–31.

Where can I find the Mercer Bears vs North Dakota State Bison box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401729785.

Who led Mercer Bears vs North Dakota State Bison in passing?

Cam Miller (North Dakota State) led passers with 236.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Mercer Bears at North Dakota State Bison in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.