Mercer Bears 38–34 East Tennessee State Buccaneers: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2025

Quick answer

Mercer Bears defeated East Tennessee State Buccaneers 38–34 in Week 5, 2025. Final score: Mercer Bears 38, East Tennessee State Buccaneers 34.

Game summary

Mercer Bears edged East Tennessee State Buccaneers 38–34 in Week 5 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: Cade McNamara (East Tennessee State) — 405.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.10 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: CJ Miller — 172.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Ephraim Floyd — 7 rec, 69.0 yds.
EPA edge: Mercer (+0.250/play) vs East Tennessee State (+0.074/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mercer Bears	3	12	6	12	38
East Tennessee State Buccaneers	9	15	6	0	34

Scoring Map

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

MERMercer Bears

+3OPP 32

+3

+3OPP 15

ETSUEast Tennessee State Buccaneers

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Mercer
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 49 yards
East Tennessee State
Q1TD
HMHakeem Meggett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
Cade McNamara pass to Hakeem Meggett for a touchdown (14 yards)
East Tennessee State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
3-9
Field goal good from 21 yards
Mercer
Q2TD
AMAdonis McDaniel
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-9
Braden Atkinson pass to Adonis McDaniel for a touchdown (3 yards)
East Tennessee State
Q2TD
CBCharlie Browder
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-15
Cade McNamara pass to Charlie Browder for a touchdown (20 yards)
Mercer
Q2TD
ADAdjatay Dabbs
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Braden Atkinson pass to Adjatay Dabbs for a touchdown (29 yards)
East Tennessee State
Q2TD
HMHakeem Meggett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Cade McNamara pass to Hakeem Meggett for a touchdown (35 yards)
East Tennessee State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
15-24
Field goal good from 32 yards
Mercer
Q3TD
CMCJ Miller
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
CJ Miller rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
East Tennessee State
Q3TD
HMHakeem Meggett
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-30
Cade McNamara pass to Hakeem Meggett for a touchdown (22 yards)
Mercer
Q4TD
BSBrayden Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-30
Braden Atkinson pass to Brayden Smith for a touchdown (17 yards)
Mercer
Q4TD
CMCJ Miller
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-30
CJ Miller rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Cade McNamara (East Tennessee State) — 405.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +5.26 EPA
Braden Atkinson (Mercer) — 196.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +3.63 EPA

Rushing

CJ Miller (Mercer) — 172.0 yds · 2 TD +0.26 EPA
Jason Albritton (East Tennessee State) — 39.0 yds -0.00 EPA
Khalil Eichelberger (East Tennessee State) — 30.0 yds -0.08 EPA

Receiving

Ephraim Floyd (East Tennessee State) — 7 rec · 69.0 yds +0.35 EPA
Hakeem Meggett (East Tennessee State) — 5 rec · 119.0 yds +1.44 EPA
Karim Page (East Tennessee State) — 4 rec · 52.0 yds +0.42 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cade McNamara	East Tennessee State	51	52.9%	405	4	+0.10	+5.26
Braden Atkinson	Mercer	27	63.0%	196	3	+0.14	+3.63

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Mercer	East Tennessee State
Plays	71	78
EPA / play	+0.250	+0.074
Total EPA	+17.74	+5.80
Success rate	45.1%	47.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.135	+0.103
Rush EPA / play	+0.321	+0.020
Yards	430	503

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Mercer	6	26	-1.32	Punt
Q1	East Tennessee State	6	11	-1.57	Punt
Q1	Mercer	4	18	-2.22	Field goal
Q1	East Tennessee State	3	71	+5.84	Pass TD
Q1	Mercer	3	6	-2.43	Punt
Q1	East Tennessee State	14	71	+1.91	Field goal
Q1	Mercer	11	85	+8.94	Pass TD
Q2	East Tennessee State	7	65	+5.37	Pass TD
Q2	Mercer	4	75	+6.19	Pass TD
Q2	East Tennessee State	11	70	+3.95	Pass TD
Q2	Mercer	4	15	-2.95	Fumble
Q2	East Tennessee State	5	16	-2.24	Field goal
Q3	East Tennessee State	6	36	-3.01	Fumble
Q3	Mercer	9	71	+6.88	Rush TD
Q3	East Tennessee State	6	75	+5.75	Pass TD
Q3	Mercer	6	31	-2.80	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Fumble (-5.43 EPA)
Q2 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Cade McNamara pass to Hakeem Meggett for a touchdown (35 yards) (+4.92 EPA)
Q3 · Mercer Bears · Braden Atkinson pass intercepted (-4.81 EPA)
Q3 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Cade McNamara pass intercepted (-4.32 EPA)
Q2 · Mercer Bears · Braden Atkinson pass to Adjatay Dabbs for a touchdown (29 yards) (+4.01 EPA)
Q1 · Mercer Bears · Braden Atkinson pass to Kendall Harris for 23 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.93 EPA)
Q1 · East Tennessee State Buccaneers · Jason Albritton rushes for 2 yards (4th & 1) (+3.68 EPA)
Q3 · Mercer Bears · Braden Atkinson pass to Adjatay Dabbs for 26 yards (2nd & 19) (+3.63 EPA)

Key takeaways

Mercer Bears controlled the final (38–34) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Cade McNamara (East Tennessee State) — 405.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: Mercer at 0.25 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 East Tennessee State Buccaneers?

Mercer Bears 38, East Tennessee State Buccaneers 34 in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Mercer Bears vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers?

Mercer Bears won with a final score of 38–34.

Where can I find the Mercer Bears vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767558.

Who led Mercer Bears vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers in passing?

Cade McNamara (East Tennessee State) led passers with 405.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Mercer Bears at East Tennessee State Buccaneers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.