Mercer Bears vs. The Citadel Bulldogs: 2025 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

Mercer Bears defeated The Citadel Bulldogs 38– in Week 4, 2025. Final score: Mercer Bears 38, The Citadel Bulldogs .

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mercer Bears	9	6	6	12	38
The Citadel Bulldogs	0	0	0	0

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Braden Atkinson (Mercer) — 266.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.39 EPA/play +13.12 EPA
• Quentin Hayes (The Citadel) — 48.0 yds · -0.04 EPA/play -0.52 EPA
• Cooper Tankersley (The Citadel) — 28.0 yds · -0.21 EPA/play -1.26 EPA

Rushing

• Quentin Hayes (The Citadel) — 45.0 yds -0.32 EPA
• Micah Bell (Mercer) — 42.0 yds -0.21 EPA
• CJ Miller (Mercer) — 105.0 yds · 1 TD +0.51 EPA

Receiving

• Kendall Harris (Mercer) — 7 rec · 96.0 yds +0.87 EPA
• Adjatay Dabbs (Mercer) — 6 rec · 86.0 yds +0.96 EPA
• Brayden Smith (Mercer) — 6 rec · 29.0 yds +0.17 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Braden Atkinson	Mercer	34	76.5%	266	2	+0.39	+13.12
Quentin Hayes	The Citadel	14	50.0%	48	0	-0.04	-0.52
Cooper Tankersley	The Citadel	6	50.0%	28	0	-0.21	-1.26

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Mercer	The Citadel
Plays	63	55
EPA / play	+0.263	-0.306
Total EPA	+16.56	-16.85
Success rate	49.2%	25.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.539	-0.089
Rush EPA / play	-0.105	-0.431
Yards	471	204

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	The Citadel	6	46	-2.14	Ended
Q1	Mercer	3	71	+5.69	Pass TD
Q1	The Citadel	6	18	-2.39	Punt
Q1	Mercer	11	58	+1.20	Field goal
Q1	The Citadel	3	2	-2.87	Punt
Q1	Mercer	4	8	-2.93	Punt
Q2	The Citadel	6	31	+0.42	Punt
Q2	Mercer	12	82	+5.65	Pass TD
Q2	The Citadel	10	48	-0.85	Ended
Q3	Mercer	3	2	-3.02	Ended
Q3	The Citadel	4	15	-1.71	Punt
Q3	Mercer	8	45	+0.37	Punt
Q3	The Citadel	3	4	-1.56	Punt
Q3	Mercer	8	49	+3.35	Pass TD
Q3	The Citadel	3	-1	-2.96	Punt
Q4	Mercer	2	88	+5.64	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Mercer Bears · CJ Miller rushes 79 yards for a touchdown (+4.76 EPA)
2. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Braden Atkinson pass to Kendall Harris for 49 yards (2nd & 6) (+3.5 EPA)
3. Q2 · Mercer Bears · A. Dabbs catch for a touchdown (29 yards) (+3.35 EPA)
4. Q1 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Garrison Johnson Sr. rushes for 37 yards (2nd & 6) (+3.24 EPA)
5. Q2 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Quentin Hayes pass to Javonte Graves-Billips for 21 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.17 EPA)
6. Q3 · Mercer Bears · A. McDaniel catch for a touchdown (12 yards) (+2.93 EPA)
7. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Field goal good from 51 yards (+2.81 EPA)
8. Q4 · The Citadel Bulldogs · Quentin Hayes pass to Javonte Graves-Billips for a loss of 14 yards (4th & 6) (+2.72 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mercer Bears controlled the final (38–) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: Braden Atkinson (Mercer) — 266.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Mercer at 0.263 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 The Citadel Bulldogs?

Mercer Bears 38, The Citadel Bulldogs 0 in Week 4 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Mercer Bears vs The Citadel Bulldogs?

Mercer Bears won with a final score of 38–0.

Where can I find the Mercer Bears vs The Citadel Bulldogs box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767574.

Who led Mercer Bears vs The Citadel Bulldogs in passing?

Braden Atkinson (Mercer) led passers with 266.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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