Presbyterian Blue Hose vs. Mercer Bears: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Presbyterian Blue Hose defeated Mercer Bears 15–10 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Presbyterian Blue Hose 15, Mercer Bears 10.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Presbyterian Blue Hose	0	6	3	6	15
Mercer Bears	6	0	3	0	10

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Collin Hurst (Presbyterian) — 305.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +8.64 EPA
• DJ Smith (Mercer) — 193.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.19 EPA/play -7.05 EPA

Rushing

• CJ Miller (Mercer) — 31.0 yds -0.13 EPA
• Antonio Wright (Presbyterian) — 26.0 yds -0.43 EPA
• Zach Switzer (Presbyterian) — 33.0 yds · 1 TD -0.07 EPA

Receiving

• Dominic Kibby (Presbyterian) — 9 rec · 104.0 yds +0.82 EPA
• BJ Atkins (Presbyterian) — 6 rec · 57.0 yds +0.32 EPA
• Brayden Smith (Mercer) — 4 rec · 56.0 yds +0.16 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Collin Hurst	Presbyterian	39	64.1%	305	1	+0.22	+8.64
DJ Smith	Mercer	37	56.8%	193	1	-0.19	-7.05

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Presbyterian	Mercer
Plays	71	60
EPA / play	+0.028	-0.152
Total EPA	+2.02	-9.12
Success rate	36.6%	43.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.221	-0.190
Rush EPA / play	-0.207	-0.090
Yards	415	287

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Presbyterian	3	5	-2.63	Punt
Q1	Mercer	6	8	-3.30	Punt
Q1	Presbyterian	9	53	-1.64	Ended
Q1	Mercer	3	27	-2.22	Punt
Q1	Presbyterian	3	46	-3.65	Interception
Q1	Mercer	10	95	+8.46	Pass TD
Q1	Presbyterian	11	75	+6.19	Pass TD
Q2	Mercer	3	5	-4.37	Interception
Q2	Presbyterian	10	52	+0.19	Ended
Q2	Mercer	9	33	-0.19	Punt
Q2	Presbyterian	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Mercer	3	-3	-3.80	Punt
Q3	Presbyterian	3	0	-2.74	Punt
Q3	Mercer	5	20	-1.78	Field goal
Q3	Presbyterian	10	61	+1.38	Field goal
Q3	Mercer	5	30	-0.68	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Presbyterian Blue Hose · Collin Hurst pass intercepted (-6.07 EPA)
2. Q2 · Presbyterian Blue Hose · Collin Hurst pass to Nathan Levicki for a touchdown (29 yards) (+5.67 EPA)
3. Q4 · Presbyterian Blue Hose · Zach Switzer rushes 16 yards for a touchdown (+4.15 EPA)
4. Q1 · Mercer Bears · DJ Smith pass to Adjatay Dabbs for 29 yards (2nd & 17) (+3.83 EPA)
5. Q1 · Presbyterian Blue Hose · Collin Hurst to Dominic Kibby — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.74 EPA)
6. Q2 · Presbyterian Blue Hose · Collin Hurst pass to Dominic Kibby for 23 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.68 EPA)
7. Q2 · Mercer Bears · DJ Smith pass intercepted (-3.48 EPA)
8. Q3 · Presbyterian Blue Hose · Collin Hurst pass to Cincere Gill for 34 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.32 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Presbyterian Blue Hose controlled the final (15–10) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Collin Hurst (Presbyterian) — 305.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Presbyterian at 0.028 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 Presbyterian Blue Hose vs Mercer Bears?

Presbyterian Blue Hose 15, Mercer Bears 10 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Presbyterian Blue Hose vs Mercer Bears?

Presbyterian Blue Hose won with a final score of 15–10.

Where can I find the Presbyterian Blue Hose vs Mercer Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767572.

Who led Presbyterian Blue Hose vs Mercer Bears in passing?

Collin Hurst (Presbyterian) led passers with 305.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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