Mercer Bears vs. Princeton Tigers: 2025 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Mercer Bears defeated Princeton Tigers 38–14 in Week 7, 2025. Final score: Mercer Bears 38, Princeton Tigers 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Mercer Bears	12	6	12	3	38
Princeton Tigers	0	6	0	6	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Braden Atkinson (Mercer) — 402.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.37 EPA/play +15.49 EPA
• Kai Colón (Princeton) — 13.0 yds · 2 TD · +3.72 EPA/play +7.44 EPA
• Kai Colon (Princeton) — 93.0 yds · -0.31 EPA/play -6.92 EPA

Rushing

• Ty Doughty (Mercer) — 43.0 yds -0.17 EPA
• CJ Miller (Mercer) — 38.0 yds · 1 TD -0.22 EPA
• Kai Honda (Princeton) — 39.0 yds +0.07 EPA

Receiving

• Josh Robinson (Princeton) — 6 rec · 64.0 yds +0.04 EPA
• Adjatay Dabbs (Mercer) — 3 rec · 78.0 yds -0.01 EPA
• Brayden Smith (Mercer) — 4 rec · 28.0 yds +0.26 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Braden Atkinson	Mercer	42	64.3%	402	3	+0.37	+15.49
Kai Colón	Princeton	2	100.0%	13	2	+3.72	+7.44
Kai Colon	Princeton	22	50.0%	93	0	-0.31	-6.92
Blaine Hipa	Princeton	15	33.3%	53	0	-0.49	-7.33

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Mercer	Princeton
Plays	73	63
EPA / play	+0.168	-0.188
Total EPA	+12.29	-11.82
Success rate	52.1%	33.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.369	-0.175
Rush EPA / play	-0.103	-0.209
Yards	558	259

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Mercer	13	72	+5.89	Pass TD
Q1	Princeton	6	8	-5.38	Fumble
Q1	Mercer	3	7	-2.43	Punt
Q1	Princeton	3	2	-1.93	Punt
Q1	Mercer	9	52	+3.80	Rush TD
Q1	Princeton	10	26	-1.58	Punt
Q2	Mercer	3	4	-2.15	Punt
Q2	Princeton	3	7	-1.98	Punt
Q2	Mercer	3	84	+5.81	Pass TD
Q2	Princeton	3	-10	-2.74	Punt
Q2	Mercer	7	101	-4.42	Interception
Q2	Princeton	6	43	+5.07	Pass TD
Q2	Mercer	3	16	+0.43	Ended
Q3	Princeton	4	21	-3.71	Fumble
Q3	Mercer	7	46	+3.18	Pass TD
Q3	Princeton	7	44	-2.59	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Princeton Tigers · Fumble (-5.69 EPA)
2. Q2 · Mercer Bears · Braden Atkinson pass intercepted (-5.57 EPA)
3. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Field goal missed (-5.42 EPA)
4. Q3 · Princeton Tigers · Blaine Hipa pass to Josh Robinson for 38 yards (3rd & 10) (+5.08 EPA)
5. Q1 · Princeton Tigers · Fumble (-4.55 EPA)
6. Q2 · Princeton Tigers · Kai Colón pass to Aidan Besselman for a touchdown (2 yards) (+4.45 EPA)
7. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Braden Atkinson pass to Kendall Harris for 20 yards (4th & 11) (+4.09 EPA)
8. Q4 · Princeton Tigers · Kai Colon pass to Aidan Besselman for 16 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.32 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mercer Bears controlled the final (38–14) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Braden Atkinson (Mercer) — 402.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Mercer at 0.168 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 Princeton Tigers?

Mercer Bears 38, Princeton Tigers 14 in Week 7 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Mercer Bears vs Princeton Tigers?

Mercer Bears won with a final score of 38–14.

Where can I find the Mercer Bears vs Princeton Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767576.

Who led Mercer Bears vs Princeton Tigers in passing?

Braden Atkinson (Mercer) led passers with 402.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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