Quick answer
Mercer Bears defeated Furman Paladins 52–28 in Week 10, 2025. Final score: Mercer Bears 52, Furman Paladins 28.
Game summary
Mercer Bears rolled past Furman Paladins 52–28 in Week 10 of the 2025 season.
- Scoring: 11 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 12 plays.
- Passing leader: Huddle-Shotgun #11 B.Atkinson (Mercer) — 302.0 pass yds, +0.22 EPA/play.
- Receiving leader: #16 E.James caught at 47 — 2 rec, 20.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Mercer (+0.298/play) vs Furman (-0.123/play).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 15 | 18 | 6 | 52 | |
| 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.
Passing
- Huddle-Shotgun #11 B.Atkinson (Mercer) — 302.0 yds · +0.22 EPA/play +9.92 EPA
- Braden Atkinson (Mercer) — 21.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.72 EPA/play +2.72 EPA
- #11 B.Atkinson (Mercer) — 0.0 yds · -0.34 EPA/play -0.34 EPA
Receiving
- #16 E.James caught at 47 (Furman) — 2 rec · 20.0 yds +1.84 EPA
- #80 T.Doughty caught at 32 (Mercer) — 2 rec · 14.0 yds -0.25 EPA
- J. Hamilton (Furman) — 1 rec · 64.0 yds +7.73 EPA
Quarterback report card
Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.
| Player | Team | Att | Cmp% | Yds | TD | EPA/play | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huddle-Shotgun #11 B.Atkinson | 45 | 53.3% | 302 | 0 | +0.22 | +9.92 | |
| Braden Atkinson | 1 | 100.0% | 21 | 1 | +2.72 | +2.72 | |
| #11 B.Atkinson | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0 | -0.34 | -0.34 | |
| No Huddle-Shotgun #8 T.Hedden | 21 | 47.6% | 50 | 0 | -0.49 | -10.37 |
Team EPA comparison
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Plays | 90 | 44 |
| EPA / play | +0.298 | -0.123 |
| Total EPA | +26.82 | -5.41 |
| Success rate | 52.2% | 27.3% |
| Pass EPA / play | +0.454 | +0.040 |
| Rush EPA / play | +0.103 | -0.302 |
| Yards | 643 | 242 |
Drive chart
Key possessions and results.
| Qtr | Offense | Plays | Yards | EPA | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 3 | -1 | -1.27 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 3 | 20 | +3.14 | Pass TD | |
| Q1 | 6 | 29 | -6.67 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 3 | 70 | +3.85 | Rush TD | |
| Q1 | 11 | 79 | +4.84 | Pass TD | |
| Q1 | 1 | 9 | +3.00 | Ended | |
| Q1 | 3 | 6 | -2.32 | Punt | |
| Q1 | 8 | 57 | +3.81 | Pass TD | |
| Q2 | 3 | 1 | -2.82 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 11 | 73 | +5.43 | Rush TD | |
| Q2 | 3 | 6 | -1.59 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 5 | 15 | -1.64 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 3 | -5 | -1.59 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 6 | 34 | -0.54 | Field goal | |
| Q2 | 3 | 9 | -0.34 | Punt | |
| Q2 | 1 | 4 | -0.04 | Ended |
Biggest EPA swings
- Q3 · Furman Paladins · J. Hamilton catch for a touchdown (64 yards) (+7.73 EPA)
- Q3 · Furman Paladins · Kickoff (+5.77 EPA)
- Q3 · Furman Paladins · Kickoff (+4.91 EPA)
- Q1 · Furman Paladins · Rushing touchdown (+4.87 EPA)
- Q3 · Mercer Bears · #18 A.Dabbs caught at 24 catch for a touchdown (63 yards) (+4.82 EPA)
- Q3 · Mercer Bears · Kickoff (+4.56 EPA)
- Q4 · Furman Paladins · Kickoff (+4.15 EPA)
- Q1 · Mercer Bears · Kickoff (+3.84 EPA)
Key takeaways
- Mercer Bears controlled the final (52–28) in Week 10.
- Passing edge: Huddle-Shotgun #11 B.Atkinson (Mercer) — 302.0 yds.
- EPA edge: Mercer at 0.298 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 Furman Paladins?
Mercer Bears 52, Furman Paladins 28 in Week 10 of the 2025 college football season.
Who won Mercer Bears vs Furman Paladins?
Mercer Bears won with a final score of 52–28.
Where can I find the Mercer Bears vs Furman Paladins box score?
See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767570.
Who led Mercer Bears vs Furman Paladins in passing?
Huddle-Shotgun #11 B.Atkinson (Mercer) led passers with 302.0 yards.
Full analytics box score
Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Mercer Bears at Furman Paladins in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.
Season records after this game
Mercer Bears
Entered 6-1 Now 7-1 W
Furman Paladins
Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L