Mercer Bears vs. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats: 2024 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Mercer Bears defeated Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 31–2 in Week 2, 2024. Final score: Mercer Bears 31, Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 2.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mercer Bears	0	18	6	0	31
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats	0	0	0	0	2

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• D.J. Smith (Mercer) — 215.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.30 EPA/play +6.97 EPA
• incomplete (Mercer) — 0.0 yds · -0.90 EPA/play -1.80 EPA
• Cam'Ron Ransom (Bethune-Cookman) — 75.0 yds · -0.34 EPA/play -6.18 EPA

Rushing

• Dwayne Mcgee (Mercer) — 74.0 yds · 1 TD +0.28 EPA
• Courtney Reese (Bethune-Cookman) — 11.0 yds -0.59 EPA
• D.J. Smith (Mercer) — 32.0 yds -0.09 EPA

Receiving

• Courtney Reese (Bethune-Cookman) — 5 rec · 9.0 yds -0.25 EPA
• Maleek Huggins (Bethune-Cookman) — 3 rec · 21.0 yds -0.25 EPA
• Kevin Washington Jr. (Bethune-Cookman) — 1 rec · 43.0 yds +0.87 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
D.J. Smith	Mercer	23	78.3%	215	3	+0.30	+6.97
incomplete	Mercer	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.90	-1.80
Cam'Ron Ransom	Bethune-Cookman	18	66.7%	75	0	-0.34	-6.18
incomplete	Bethune-Cookman	8	0.0%	0	0	-0.96	-7.71

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Mercer	Bethune-Cookman
Plays	62	47
EPA / play	-0.057	-0.549
Total EPA	-3.55	-25.82
Success rate	50.0%	14.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.175	-0.550
Rush EPA / play	-0.225	-0.549
Yards	381	122

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Mercer	7	32	-3.57	Ended
Q1	Bethune-Cookman	12	55	-5.57	Fumble
Q1	Mercer	7	36	0.00	Punt
Q1	Bethune-Cookman	3	-2	-3.01	Punt
Q1	Mercer	3	1	-3.44	Punt
Q1	Bethune-Cookman	3	3	-2.41	Punt
Q2	Mercer	4	-13	-8.05	Interception
Q2	Bethune-Cookman	8	31	-4.29	Punt
Q2	Mercer	8	90	+7.23	Pass TD
Q2	Bethune-Cookman	4	-1	-2.46	Punt
Q2	Mercer	6	55	+4.82	Pass TD
Q2	Bethune-Cookman	2	2	-3.14	Interception
Q2	Mercer	1	35	+4.66	Pass TD
Q2	Bethune-Cookman	2	5	-0.53	Ended
Q3	Bethune-Cookman	5	14	+0.15	Ended
Q3	Mercer	1	1	-2.70	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Mercer Bears · D.J. Smith pass to Brayden Smith for a touchdown (50 yards) (+4.89 EPA)
2. Q2 · Mercer Bears · D.J. Smith pass to Kelin Parsons for a touchdown (35 yards) (+4.66 EPA)
3. Q1 · Bethune-Cookman Wildcats · Fumble (-4.52 EPA)
4. Q2 · Mercer Bears · D.J. Smith pass intercepted (-4.27 EPA)
5. Q2 · Mercer Bears · D.J. Smith pass to Parker Wroble for a touchdown (14 yards) (+3.85 EPA)
6. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Rush (2nd & 16) (-3.83 EPA)
7. Q3 · Bethune-Cookman Wildcats · Fumble (-3.7 EPA)
8. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Dwayne Mcgee rushes for 4 yards (4th & 1) (+3.45 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mercer Bears controlled the final (31–2) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: D.J. Smith (Mercer) — 215.0 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 Mercer Bears vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats?

Mercer Bears 31, Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 2 in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Mercer Bears vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats?

Mercer Bears won with a final score of 31–2.

Where can I find the Mercer Bears vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634144.

Who led Mercer Bears vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats in passing?

D.J. Smith (Mercer) led passers with 215.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Mercer Bears at Bethune-Cookman Wildcats in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.