Merrimack Warriors 37–42 Sacred Heart Pioneers: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2025

Quick answer

Sacred Heart Pioneers defeated Merrimack Warriors 42–37 in Week 12, 2025. Final score: Merrimack Warriors 37, Sacred Heart Pioneers 42.

Game summary

Sacred Heart Pioneers edged Merrimack Warriors 42–37 in Week 12 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 11 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Ayden Pereira (Merrimack) — 17.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +3.41 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: M. Summers — 3.0 yds.
Receiving leader: #3 S.Sweitzer caught at 20 — 2 rec, 9.0 yds.
EPA edge: Sacred Heart (+0.577/play) vs Merrimack (+0.227/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Merrimack Warriors	6	9	6	12	37
Sacred Heart Pioneers	6	6	18	6	42

Scoring Map

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

MRMKMerrimack Warriors

+3OPP 9

SHUSacred Heart Pioneers

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Merrimack
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Rushing touchdown
Sacred Heart
Q1TD
#J#81 J.Casey caught at 05
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
#81 J.Casey caught at 05 catch for a touchdown (20 yards)
Merrimack
Q2TD
SSSeth Sweitzer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Ayden Pereira pass to Seth Sweitzer for a touchdown (13 yards)
Sacred Heart
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Rushing touchdown
Merrimack
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
15-12
Field goal good from 26 yards
Sacred Heart
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Rushing touchdown
Merrimack
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
Rushing touchdown
Sacred Heart
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
Rushing touchdown
Sacred Heart
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-30
Rushing touchdown
Merrimack
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-30
Rushing touchdown
Sacred Heart
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-36
Rushing touchdown
Merrimack
Q4TD
DMDeMarcus McElroy
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-36
Ayden Pereira pass to DeMarcus McElroy for a touchdown (4 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Ayden Pereira (Merrimack) — 17.0 yds · 2 TD · +3.41 EPA/play +6.82 EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #14 J.Snyder (Sacred Heart) — 51.0 yds · +0.47 EPA/play +2.84 EPA
No Huddle #14 J.Snyder (Sacred Heart) — 26.0 yds · +0.41 EPA/play +1.66 EPA

Rushing

M. Summers (Sacred Heart) — 3.0 yds -0.35 EPA

Receiving

#3 S.Sweitzer caught at 20 (Merrimack) — 2 rec · 9.0 yds -0.13 EPA
#3 S.Sweitzer thrown to 35 (Merrimack) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.06 EPA
#6 K.Hall caught at 45 (Sacred Heart) — 1 rec · 29.0 yds +3.31 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ayden Pereira	Merrimack	2	100.0%	17	2	+3.41	+6.82
No Huddle-Shotgun #14 J.Snyder	Sacred Heart	6	66.7%	51	0	+0.47	+2.84
No Huddle #14 J.Snyder	Sacred Heart	4	75.0%	26	0	+0.41	+1.66
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 A.Pereira	Merrimack	40	45.0%	152	0	-0.12	-4.91

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Merrimack	Sacred Heart
Plays	82	56
EPA / play	+0.227	+0.577
Total EPA	+18.63	+32.33
Success rate	46.3%	51.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.045	+0.637
Rush EPA / play	+0.418	+0.563
Yards	484	524

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Merrimack	1	63	+5.07	Rush TD
Q1	Sacred Heart	13	68	-1.30	Ended
Q1	Merrimack	6	19	-0.39	Ended
Q1	Sacred Heart	6	59	+5.54	Pass TD
Q1	Merrimack	3	5	-2.75	Punt
Q1	Sacred Heart	3	9	-0.48	Ended
Q2	Merrimack	6	47	+3.64	Pass TD
Q2	Sacred Heart	1	82	+7.14	Rush TD
Q2	Merrimack	13	51	-3.73	Field goal
Q2	Sacred Heart	3	3	-1.08	Ended
Q2	Merrimack	10	68	+1.72	Missed FG
Q3	Sacred Heart	4	75	+6.37	Rush TD
Q3	Merrimack	9	75	+6.28	Rush TD
Q3	Sacred Heart	9	75	+6.28	Rush TD
Q3	Merrimack	5	22	-1.78	Punt
Q3	Sacred Heart	4	95	+6.72	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Sacred Heart Pioneers · Rushing touchdown (+7.14 EPA)
Q3 · Sacred Heart Pioneers · Rushing touchdown (+6.05 EPA)
Q1 · Merrimack Warriors · Rushing touchdown (+5.07 EPA)
Q4 · Merrimack Warriors · Ayden Pereira pass to DeMarcus McElroy for a touchdown (4 yards) (+4.6 EPA)
Q3 · Sacred Heart Pioneers · Rushing touchdown (+4.4 EPA)
Q2 · Merrimack Warriors · Penalty (4th & 9) (+3.77 EPA)
Q4 · Merrimack Warriors · No Huddle-Shotgun #2 A.Pereira pass to #12 C.Lehman caught at 29 for 12 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.59 EPA)
Q4 · Merrimack Warriors · Rushing touchdown (+3.58 EPA)

Key takeaways

Sacred Heart Pioneers controlled the final (42–37) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Ayden Pereira (Merrimack) — 17.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: Sacred Heart at 0.577 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 Merrimack Warriors vs Sacred Heart Pioneers?

Merrimack Warriors 37, Sacred Heart Pioneers 42 in Week 12 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Merrimack Warriors vs Sacred Heart Pioneers?

Sacred Heart Pioneers won with a final score of 37–42.

Where can I find the Merrimack Warriors vs Sacred Heart Pioneers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767663.

Who led Merrimack Warriors vs Sacred Heart Pioneers in passing?

Ayden Pereira (Merrimack) led passers with 17.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Merrimack Warriors at Sacred Heart Pioneers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.