Mercer Bears 49–47 Western Carolina Catamounts: Final Score & Recap | Week 11, 2025

Quick answer

Mercer Bears defeated Western Carolina Catamounts 49–47 in Week 11, 2025. Final score: Mercer Bears 49, Western Carolina Catamounts 47.

Game summary

Mercer Bears edged Western Carolina Catamounts 49–47 in Week 11 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 13 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 16 plays.
Passing leader: Huddle-Shotgun #11 B.Atkinson (Mercer) — 332.0 pass yds, +0.38 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #18 A.Dabbs caught at 35 — 2 rec, 21.0 yds.
EPA edge: Mercer (+0.299/play) vs Western Carolina (+0.105/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mercer Bears	6	9	18	9	49
Western Carolina Catamounts	6	14	6	18	47

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

MERMercer Bears

+2

+3

+3OPP 20

WCUWestern Carolina Catamounts

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Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Western Carolina
Q1TD
#M#10 M.Rossin caught at 01
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
#10 M.Rossin caught at 01 catch for a touchdown (27 yards)
Mercer
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Rushing touchdown
Western Carolina
Q2TD
#P#1 P.Boyd Jr. caught at 05
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
#1 P.Boyd Jr. caught at 05 catch for a touchdown (21 yards)
Western Carolina
Q2Safety
NHNo Huddle-Shotgun #5 T.Dickens
Points+2
Yard line
Own EZ
Score
6-14
Safety
Mercer
Q2TD
KHKendall Harris
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-14
Braden Atkinson pass to Kendall Harris for a touchdown (6 yards)
Western Carolina
Q2TD
MRMichael Rossin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-20
Taron Dickens pass to Michael Rossin for a touchdown (25 yards)
Mercer
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
15-20
Field goal good from 24 yards
Mercer
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-20
Rushing touchdown
Mercer
Q3TD
#K#7 K.Harris caught at 03
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-20
#7 K.Harris caught at 03 catch for a touchdown (24 yards)
Western Carolina
Q3TD
#M#7 M.Knight caught at 19
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-26
#7 M.Knight caught at 19 catch for a touchdown (32 yards)
Mercer
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-26
Rushing touchdown
Western Carolina
Q4TD
MKMalik Knight
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-32
Taron Dickens pass to Malik Knight for a touchdown (54 yards)
Mercer
Q4TD
#A#18 A.Dabbs caught at 45
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-32
#18 A.Dabbs caught at 45 catch for a touchdown (81 yards)
Western Carolina
Q4TD
#J#15 J.Boyd caught at 05
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-38
#15 J.Boyd caught at 05 catch for a touchdown (10 yards)
Western Carolina
Q4TD
#J#16 J.Tyre caught at 23
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-44
#16 J.Tyre caught at 23 catch for a touchdown (42 yards)
Mercer
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 20
Score
42-44
Field goal good from 37 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Huddle-Shotgun #11 B.Atkinson (Mercer) — 332.0 yds · +0.38 EPA/play +13.64 EPA
Taron Dickens (Western Carolina) — 79.0 yds · 2 TD · +3.95 EPA/play +7.90 EPA
Braden Atkinson (Mercer) — 6.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.50 EPA/play +1.50 EPA

Receiving

#18 A.Dabbs caught at 35 (Mercer) — 2 rec · 21.0 yds +1.64 EPA
#18 A.Dabbs caught at 45 (Mercer) — 1 rec · 81.0 yds +8.47 EPA
Malik Knight (Western Carolina) — 1 rec · 54.0 yds +4.70 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Huddle-Shotgun #11 B.Atkinson	Mercer	36	55.6%	332	0	+0.38	+13.64
Taron Dickens	Western Carolina	2	100.0%	79	2	+3.95	+7.90
Braden Atkinson	Mercer	1	100.0%	6	1	+1.50	+1.50
No Huddle-Shotgun #5 T.Dickens	Western Carolina	46	56.5%	311	0	-0.18	-8.27

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Mercer	Western Carolina
Plays	70	85
EPA / play	+0.299	+0.105
Total EPA	+20.95	+8.94
Success rate	38.6%	41.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.667	+0.346
Rush EPA / play	-0.163	-0.293
Yards	568	597

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Western Carolina	9	50	-0.56	Pass TD
Q1	Mercer	7	38	-2.47	Punt
Q1	Western Carolina	7	20	-1.33	Ended
Q1	Mercer	5	68	+5.76	Rush TD
Q1	Western Carolina	4	21	-1.72	Punt
Q1	Mercer	3	2	-2.56	Punt
Q1	Western Carolina	6	17	-2.15	Pass TD
Q2	Mercer	5	14	-2.14	Ended
Q2	Western Carolina	1	0	-1.88	Safety
Q2	Mercer	7	54	+5.17	Pass TD
Q2	Western Carolina	11	79	+6.10	Pass TD
Q2	Mercer	9	68	+1.77	Field goal
Q2	Western Carolina	7	36	-2.40	Interception
Q3	Mercer	5	60	+4.63	Rush TD
Q3	Western Carolina	6	12	-2.49	Punt
Q3	Mercer	3	2	-2.06	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Mercer Bears · #18 A.Dabbs caught at 45 catch for a touchdown (81 yards) (+8.47 EPA)
Q3 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Fumble (-5.23 EPA)
Q4 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Field goal missed (-5.18 EPA)
Q4 · Western Carolina Catamounts · #16 J.Tyre caught at 23 catch for a touchdown (42 yards) (+5.07 EPA)
Q3 · Western Carolina Catamounts · #7 M.Knight caught at 19 catch for a touchdown (32 yards) (+4.84 EPA)
Q4 · Western Carolina Catamounts · Taron Dickens pass to Malik Knight for a touchdown (54 yards) (+4.7 EPA)
Q2 · Mercer Bears · Huddle-Shotgun #11 B.Atkinson pass to #2 A.McDaniel caught at 43 for 29 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.89 EPA)
Q2 · Western Carolina Catamounts · No Huddle-Shotgun #5 T.Dickens pass to #1 P.Boyd Jr. caught at 46 for 25 yards (3rd & 14) (+3.71 EPA)

Key takeaways

Mercer Bears controlled the final (49–47) in Week 11.
Passing edge: Huddle-Shotgun #11 B.Atkinson (Mercer) — 332.0 yds.
EPA edge: Mercer at 0.299 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Mercer Bears vs Western Carolina Catamounts?

Mercer Bears 49, Western Carolina Catamounts 47 in Week 11 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Mercer Bears vs Western Carolina Catamounts?

Mercer Bears won with a final score of 49–47.

Where can I find the Mercer Bears vs Western Carolina Catamounts box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767578.

Who led Mercer Bears vs Western Carolina Catamounts in passing?

Huddle-Shotgun #11 B.Atkinson (Mercer) led passers with 332.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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