Samford Bulldogs vs. Mercer Bears: 2025 Week 6 Recap

Quick answer

Mercer Bears defeated Samford Bulldogs 45–21 in Week 6, 2025. Final score: Samford Bulldogs 21, Mercer Bears 45.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Samford Bulldogs	0	0	12	6	21
Mercer Bears	12	12	12	3	45

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Braden Atkinson (Mercer) — 371.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.47 EPA/play +16.30 EPA
• Brady Stober (Samford) — 248.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.59 EPA/play +15.28 EPA
• JP Pickles (Mercer) — 0.0 yds · -2.14 EPA/play -4.28 EPA

Rushing

• Ty Doughty (Mercer) — 105.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• Billy Martin (Mercer) — 67.0 yds -0.36 EPA
• Cam Bland (Samford) — 52.0 yds · 1 TD +0.06 EPA

Receiving

• Calvin Jones (Samford) — 3 rec · 40.0 yds -0.09 EPA
• Brayden Smith (Mercer) — 4 rec · 65.0 yds +0.40 EPA
• Adonis McDaniel (Mercer) — 4 rec · 60.0 yds +0.30 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Braden Atkinson	Mercer	35	62.9%	371	5	+0.47	+16.30
Brady Stober	Samford	26	53.8%	248	2	+0.59	+15.28
JP Pickles	Mercer	2	0.0%	0	0	-2.14	-4.28
Quincy Crittendon	Samford	15	53.3%	35	0	-0.67	-10.06

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Samford	Mercer
Plays	71	74
EPA / play	-0.016	+0.090
Total EPA	-1.10	+6.64
Success rate	29.6%	47.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.127	+0.325
Rush EPA / play	-0.211	-0.145
Yards	388	563

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Mercer	3	7	-2.25	Punt
Q1	Samford	3	-6	-4.21	Punt
Q1	Mercer	1	64	+5.10	Pass TD
Q1	Samford	3	11	+1.02	Punt
Q1	Mercer	4	6	-5.46	Ended
Q1	Samford	3	6	-2.77	Punt
Q1	Mercer	3	0	-2.78	Punt
Q1	Samford	3	-10	-4.64	Punt
Q1	Mercer	6	48	+3.42	Rush TD
Q1	Samford	3	7	-3.06	Punt
Q1	Mercer	13	98	+7.27	Pass TD
Q2	Samford	3	4	-2.29	Punt
Q2	Mercer	9	63	+3.98	Pass TD
Q2	Samford	10	57	+1.33	Interception
Q2	Mercer	1	2	0.00	Ended
Q3	Samford	7	75	+8.06	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Samford Bulldogs · Brady Stober pass to Sam Pickett III for a touchdown (77 yards) (+9.44 EPA)
2. Q3 · Samford Bulldogs · Brady Stober pass to Preston Bird for a touchdown (63 yards) (+8.98 EPA)
3. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Braden Atkinson pass to Samuel Albee for a touchdown (64 yards) (+5.1 EPA)
4. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Braden Atkinson pass to Ty Doughty for a touchdown (66 yards) (+3.64 EPA)
5. Q4 · Mercer Bears · JP Pickles pass intercepted (-3.54 EPA)
6. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Billy Martin rushes for a loss of 2 yards (4th & 2) (-3.27 EPA)
7. Q3 · Mercer Bears · Braden Atkinson pass to Brayden Smith for a touchdown (38 yards) (+3.1 EPA)
8. Q3 · Samford Bulldogs · Brady Stober pass to Sam Pickett III for 30 yards (3rd & 1) (+3.02 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mercer Bears controlled the final (45–21) in Week 6.
• Passing edge: Braden Atkinson (Mercer) — 371.0 yds, 5 TD.
• EPA edge: Mercer at 0.09 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 Samford Bulldogs vs Mercer Bears?

Samford Bulldogs 21, Mercer Bears 45 in Week 6 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Samford Bulldogs vs Mercer Bears?

Mercer Bears won with a final score of 21–45.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767575.

Who led Samford Bulldogs vs Mercer Bears in passing?

Braden Atkinson (Mercer) led passers with 371.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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