Princeton Tigers vs. Mercer Bears: 2024 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Mercer Bears defeated Princeton Tigers 34–7 in Week 7, 2024. Final score: Princeton Tigers 7, Mercer Bears 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Princeton Tigers	12	6	0	0	7
Mercer Bears	3	0	3	12	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Whitt Newbauer (Mercer) — 125.0 yds · +0.58 EPA/play +6.43 EPA
• Hess Horne (Mercer) — 73.0 yds · -0.93 EPA/play -17.62 EPA
• Blaine Hipa (Princeton) — 111.0 yds · -0.77 EPA/play -19.29 EPA

Rushing

• Ethan Clark (Princeton) — 117.0 yds · 1 TD +0.24 EPA
• Dwayne Mcgee (Mercer) — 114.0 yds · 1 TD +0.10 EPA
• CJ Miller (Mercer) — 22.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Receiving

• AJ Barber (Princeton) — 3 rec · 51.0 yds +1.15 EPA
• Parker Wroble (Mercer) — 3 rec · 48.0 yds +1.73 EPA
• Brayden Smith (Mercer) — 2 rec · 42.0 yds +0.71 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Whitt Newbauer	Mercer	11	63.6%	125	0	+0.58	+6.43
Hess Horne	Mercer	19	47.4%	73	0	-0.93	-17.62
Blaine Hipa	Princeton	25	32.0%	111	0	-0.77	-19.29

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Princeton	Mercer
Plays	52	65
EPA / play	-0.453	-0.184
Total EPA	-23.57	-11.95
Success rate	30.8%	40.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.772	-0.373
Rush EPA / play	-0.158	-0.022
Yards	242	387

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Princeton	3	4	-2.67	Punt
Q1	Mercer	8	54	+0.37	Field goal
Q1	Princeton	3	3	-3.29	Punt
Q1	Mercer	5	11	-3.20	Punt
Q1	Princeton	3	8	-1.09	Touchdown
Q1	Princeton	4	37	-3.32	Fumble
Q1	Mercer	5	21	-1.95	Punt
Q1	Princeton	3	8	-1.96	Punt
Q2	Mercer	5	49	+0.85	Punt
Q2	Princeton	3	0	-2.08	Punt
Q2	Mercer	2	-2	-5.04	Fumble
Q2	Princeton	3	1	-3.39	Interception
Q2	Mercer	5	32	-4.34	Interception
Q2	Princeton	8	33	+4.02	Rush TD
Q2	Mercer	3	15	-0.77	Ended
Q3	Mercer	3	5	-2.82	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Princeton Tigers · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-7.52 EPA)
2. Q3 · Princeton Tigers · Blaine Hipa pass intercepted (-5.82 EPA)
3. Q1 · Princeton Tigers · Fumble (-5.15 EPA)
4. Q4 · Mercer Bears · Whitt Newbauer pass to Parker Wroble for 32 yards (4th & 8) (+4.95 EPA)
5. Q1 · Princeton Tigers · Punt return touchdown (-4.93 EPA)
6. Q2 · Mercer Bears · Fumble (-4.63 EPA)
7. Q4 · Princeton Tigers · Blaine Hipa pass intercepted (-4.51 EPA)
8. Q3 · Princeton Tigers · Blaine Hipa pass intercepted (-4.24 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mercer Bears controlled the final (34–7) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Whitt Newbauer (Mercer) — 125.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Mercer at -0.184 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 Princeton Tigers vs Mercer Bears?

Princeton Tigers 7, Mercer Bears 34 in Week 7 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Princeton Tigers vs Mercer Bears?

Mercer Bears won with a final score of 7–34.

Where can I find the Princeton Tigers vs Mercer Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401634147.

Who led Princeton Tigers vs Mercer Bears in passing?

Whitt Newbauer (Mercer) led passers with 125.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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