VMI Keydets vs. Mercer Bears: 2025 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Mercer Bears defeated VMI Keydets 62– in Week 9, 2025. Final score: VMI Keydets , Mercer Bears 62.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
VMI Keydets	0	0	0	0
Mercer Bears	27	9	6	12	62

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Huddle-Shotgun #11 B.Atkinson (Mercer) — 97.0 yds · +0.36 EPA/play +3.24 EPA
• Shotgun #19 J.Pickles (Mercer) — 33.0 yds · +0.88 EPA/play +2.65 EPA
• o Huddle-Shotgun #19 J.Pickles (Mercer) — 15.0 yds · +1.13 EPA/play +1.13 EPA

Receiving

• #22 C.Miller caught at 40 (Mercer) — 2 rec · 79.0 yds +2.23 EPA
• #2 A.McDaniel caught at 28 (Mercer) — 2 rec · 8.0 yds +0.69 EPA
• #18 A.Dabbs caught at 13 (Mercer) — 1 rec · 84.0 yds +5.99 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Huddle-Shotgun #11 B.Atkinson	Mercer	9	77.8%	97	0	+0.36	+3.24
Shotgun #19 J.Pickles	Mercer	3	100.0%	33	0	+0.88	+2.65
o Huddle-Shotgun #19 J.Pickles	Mercer	1	100.0%	15	0	+1.13	+1.13
No Huddle-Shotgun #11 C.Wilson	VMI	2	0.0%	1	0	-0.51	-1.02
No Huddle-Shotgun #14 N.Utsey	VMI	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.90	-1.79
Shotgun #11 B.Atkinson	Mercer	21	76.2%	140	0	-0.15	-3.19

Team EPA comparison

Stat	VMI	Mercer
Plays	55	70
EPA / play	-0.222	+0.475
Total EPA	-12.23	+33.25
Success rate	14.5%	51.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.478	+0.639
Rush EPA / play	+0.192	+0.268
Yards	159	834

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Mercer	1	75	+4.86	Pass TD
Q1	VMI	5	-3	+4.73	Punt
Q1	Mercer	5	80	-1.02	Pass TD
Q1	VMI	3	1	-3.05	Punt
Q1	Mercer	5	80	+6.50	Pass TD
Q1	VMI	3	-2	-2.70	Punt
Q1	Mercer	7	45	-0.44	Field goal
Q1	VMI	3	4	-2.18	Punt
Q1	Mercer	1	75	+5.36	Rush TD
Q1	VMI	6	51	-0.10	Missed FG
Q2	Mercer	5	11	-2.25	Punt
Q2	VMI	6	26	-2.33	Punt
Q2	Mercer	3	8	-0.18	Punt
Q2	VMI	3	8	-1.36	Punt
Q2	Mercer	2	86	+5.64	Pass TD
Q2	VMI	3	8	-1.00	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Mercer Bears · #18 A.Dabbs caught at 13 catch for a touchdown (84 yards) (+5.99 EPA)
2. Q4 · Mercer Bears · Rushing touchdown (+5.89 EPA)
3. Q1 · Mercer Bears · Rushing touchdown (+5.36 EPA)
4. Q3 · VMI Keydets · Punt (+5.23 EPA)
5. Q1 · Mercer Bears · #9 B.Smith caught at 41 catch for a touchdown (75 yards) (+4.86 EPA)
6. Q1 · Mercer Bears · #22 C.Miller caught at 40 catch for a touchdown (59 yards) (+4.62 EPA)
7. Q3 · VMI Keydets · Rush (2nd & 13) (+4.06 EPA)
8. Q3 · VMI Keydets · Rush (1st & 10) (+3.85 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Mercer Bears controlled the final (62–) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Huddle-Shotgun #11 B.Atkinson (Mercer) — 97.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Mercer at 0.475 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 VMI Keydets vs Mercer Bears?

VMI Keydets 0, Mercer Bears 62 in Week 9 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won VMI Keydets vs Mercer Bears?

Mercer Bears won with a final score of 0–62.

Where can I find the VMI Keydets vs Mercer Bears box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767577.

Who led VMI Keydets vs Mercer Bears in passing?

Huddle-Shotgun #11 B.Atkinson (Mercer) led passers with 97.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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