Wofford Terriers vs. Mercer Bears: 2025 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Mercer Bears defeated Wofford Terriers 22–21 in Week 3, 2025. Final score: Wofford Terriers 21, Mercer Bears 22.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Wofford Terriers	0	6	12	0	21
Mercer Bears	9	3	3	6	22

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ethan Drumm (Wofford) — 161.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.41 EPA/play +6.49 EPA
• Braden Atkinson (Mercer) — 457.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.00 EPA/play +0.06 EPA
• Jayden Whitaker (Wofford) — 44.0 yds · -0.33 EPA/play -2.28 EPA

Rushing

• CJ Miller (Mercer) — 87.0 yds · 1 TD -0.17 EPA
• Micah Bell (Mercer) — 57.0 yds -0.22 EPA
• Ihson Jackson-Anderson (Wofford) — 84.0 yds -0.78 EPA

Receiving

• Kendall Harris (Mercer) — 6 rec · 101.0 yds +0.26 EPA
• Brayden Smith (Mercer) — 7 rec · 89.0 yds +0.08 EPA
• Isaiah Scott (Wofford) — 3 rec · 99.0 yds +0.59 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ethan Drumm	Wofford	16	37.5%	161	3	+0.41	+6.49
Braden Atkinson	Mercer	38	65.8%	457	1	+0.00	+0.06
Jayden Whitaker	Wofford	7	42.9%	44	0	-0.33	-2.28

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Wofford	Mercer
Plays	45	83
EPA / play	-0.220	-0.151
Total EPA	-9.91	-12.56
Success rate	24.4%	44.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.183	+0.002
Rush EPA / play	-0.642	-0.281
Yards	322	630

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Mercer	11	73	+2.73	Field goal
Q1	Wofford	3	-8	-3.94	Punt
Q1	Mercer	8	53	+3.97	Rush TD
Q1	Wofford	1	68	-3.50	Fumble
Q1	Mercer	4	48	-1.88	Interception
Q1	Wofford	2	3	-1.51	Punt
Q1	Mercer	4	20	-1.87	Punt
Q2	Wofford	3	0	-1.91	Punt
Q2	Mercer	5	15	-2.12	Punt
Q2	Wofford	3	7	-1.63	Punt
Q2	Mercer	10	72	+1.49	Missed FG
Q2	Wofford	2	80	+6.72	Pass TD
Q2	Mercer	3	9	-0.29	Punt
Q2	Wofford	3	5	-0.51	Punt
Q2	Mercer	1	32	+1.10	Field goal
Q3	Wofford	3	77	+6.73	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Wofford Terriers · Ethan Drumm pass to Ivory Aikens for a touchdown (80 yards) (+7.19 EPA)
2. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Braden Atkinson pass intercepted (-5.54 EPA)
3. Q3 · Wofford Terriers · Ethan Drumm pass to Isaiah Scott for a touchdown (51 yards) (+4.42 EPA)
4. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Braden Atkinson pass to Adonis McDaniel for 31 yards (4th & 3) (+4.37 EPA)
5. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Fumble (-4.01 EPA)
6. Q4 · Mercer Bears · Fumble (-3.93 EPA)
7. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Braden Atkinson pass intercepted (-3.71 EPA)
8. Q1 · Wofford Terriers · Fumble (-3.5 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mercer Bears controlled the final (22–21) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Ethan Drumm (Wofford) — 161.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Mercer at -0.151 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 Wofford Terriers vs Mercer Bears?

Wofford Terriers 21, Mercer Bears 22 in Week 3 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Wofford Terriers vs Mercer Bears?

Mercer Bears won with a final score of 21–22.

Where can I find the Wofford Terriers vs Mercer Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767573.

Who led Wofford Terriers vs Mercer Bears in passing?

Ethan Drumm (Wofford) led passers with 161.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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