FINAL SCORE
Rhode Island
11-3 (7-1)
10
Mercer
11-2 (7-1)
17
2024 FCS Football Championship Second Round


December 07, 2024 • Five Star Stadium (Macon, Georgia)




FINAL STATISTICS

Game Summary
Rhode Island vs. Mercer (Final)
12/7/2024 at Macon, Georgia
Rhode Island (11-3; 7-1) vs. Mercer (11-2; 7-1)
Date: 12/7/2024 • Site: Macon, Georgia • Stadium: Five Star Stadium
Kickoff time: 01:02 PM CST • End of Game: 04:03 PM CST • Total elapsed time: 03:00
Attendance: 8012
Temperature: 54 • Wind: 3 east • Weather: sunny
Scoring Summary
Score by Quarters1234Total
Rhode Island037010
Mercer7001017

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st03:33MER - M.Redding 25 yd TD INT RETURN (PAT KICK by R.Griffith GOOD) , 0-7
2nd00:00URI - T.Groff 17 yd FG , 12-64 2:293-7
3rd02:33URI - M.Buchanan 56 yd TD PASS from H.Helms (PAT KICK by T.Groff GOOD) , 1-56 0:0810-7
4th14:19MER - A.Dabbs 4 yd TD PASS from W.Newbauer (PAT KICK by R.Griffith GOOD) , 7-69 3:0710-14
4th06:10MER - R.Griffith 24 yd FG , 8-58 4:0510-17
Officials
Referee: Brad Carrell
Umpire: MarQuez Thomas
Head Linesman: Jeff Irwin
Line judge: Zachary Roth
Field judge: Steve Thomas
Back judge: Michael Tart
Side judge: Chris Brison
Center judge: James Matt Black

Team Statistics
Rhode Island vs. Mercer (Final)
12/7/2024 at Macon, Georgia

URIMER
FIRST DOWNS1414
Rushing36
Passing106
Penalty12
NET YARDS RUSHING49182
Rushing Attempts2646
Average Per Rush1.94
Rushing Touchdowns00
Yards Gained Rushing71230
Yards Lost Rushing2248
NET YARDS PASSING26657
Completions-Attempts-Int22-34-110-20-0
Average Per Attempt7.82.9
Average Per Completion12.15.7
Passing Touchdowns11
TOTAL OFFENSIVE YARDS315239
Total Offensive plays6066
Average Gain Per Play5.33.6
Fumbles: Number-Lost1-01-0
Penalties: Number-Yards6-604-35
PUNTS-YARDS9-3109-371
Average Yards Per Punt34.441.2
Net Yards Per Punt33.037.0
Inside 2035
50+ Yards00
Touchbacks01
Fair catch23
KICKOFFS-YARDS2-1184-207
Average Yards Per Kickoff5951.8
Net Yards Per Kickoff39.541.5
Touchbacks00
Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD2-18-03-13-0
Average Per Return94.3
Kickoff returns: Number-Yards-TD4-39-02-41-0
Average Per Return9.820.5
Interceptions: Number-Yards-TD0-0-01-25-1
Fumble Returns: Number-Yards0-00-0
Miscellaneous Yards00
Possession Time26:2233:38
1st Quarter4:3210:28
2nd Quarter7:577:03
3rd Quarter8:386:17
4th Quarter5:109:50
Third-Down Conversions3 of 148 of 19
Fourth-Down Conversions0 of 10 of 0
Red Zone Scores-Chances1 of 12 of 2
Touchdowns01
Field Goals1 of 11 of 1
Sacks By: Number-Yards5-362-11
Tackles For Loss: Number-Yards10.0-486.0-18
Forced Three-And-Outs63
Total TDs12
Defensive TDs01
Special Teams TDs00
PAT Kicks1-12-2
Field Goals1-11-1
Points off turnovers00

Individual Statistics
Rhode Island vs. Mercer (Final)
12/7/2024 at Macon, Georgia

Rhode Island Mercer

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
M.Grant13393360142.8
S.Harris Jr.1707077
H.Helms718117091
G.Sloat2725072.5
T.Smith1000000
D.Silas206-600-3
Totals267122490141.9
RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
D.McGee2112061140405.4
C.Miller10810810498.1
P.Wroble1404044
D.Smith3633041
TEAM303-300-1
W.Newbauer81936-1708-2.1
Totals46230481820494
PassingC-A-IYdsTDLongSack
TEAM0-1-00000
H.Helms22-33-12661562
Totals22-34-12661562
PassingC-A-IYdsTDLongSack
D.Smith0-0-00001
W.Newbauer10-20-0571174
Totals10-20-0571175
ReceivingNo.YardsTDLongTgtYAC
M.Buchanan111191561847
G.Gaines581034816
O.Walker23602022
G.Sloat218013313
M.Grant160617
T.Smith160612
Totals222661563387
ReceivingNo.YardsTDLongTgtYAC
A.Dabbs52311160
B.Smith280761
S.Albee11701717
K.Parsons180850
T.Coard110110
P.Wroble000010
Totals1057117208
PuntingNo.YdsAvgLongIn20TB
TEAM13232.03210
D.Walter827834.84720
Totals931034.44730
PuntingNo.YdsAvgLongIn20TB
J.McConnell937141.24951
Totals937141.24951
PuntKickoffIntercept
ReturnsNoYdsLgNoYdsLgNoYdsLg
S.Harris Jr.2182322828000
J.Griffin00011111000
T.Smith000100000
Totals2182343928000
PuntKickoffIntercept
ReturnsNoYdsLgNoYdsLgNoYdsLg
M.Redding00000012525
P.Wroble00011212000
B.Smith313612929000
Totals31362412912525
Field goalsQtrTimeDistResult
T.Groff2nd00:0017GOOD
Field goalsQtrTimeDistResult
R.Griffith4th06:1024GOOD
KickoffsNo.YardsAvgTBOB
W.Johnson21185900
KickoffsNo.YardsAvgTBOB
S.Croker420751.800
All-purposeRunRcvKRPRIR/FRTotal
M.Buchanan0119000119
G.Gaines08100081
S.Harris Jr.702818053
M.Grant36600042
All-purposeRunRcvKRPRIR/FRTotal
D.McGee1140000114
C.Miller81000081
B.Smith082913050
M.Redding00002525
FumblesNo.Lost
SILAS,D10
FumblesNo.Lost
MILLER,C10

Rhode Island Quarterback Progression
Rhode Island vs. Mercer (Final)
12/7/2024 at Macon, Georgia


Helms, Hunter
22 - 3367%266 yds1TD1INT138.3RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
0-12nd and 2 on URI23 (Q1 07:53) M.Buchanan
0-2TD1st and 10 on URI14 (Q1 03:41) G.Gaines-2
+1-353rd and 11 on MER43 (Q1 03:27) G.Sloat
+2-461st2nd and 4 on URI26 (Q2 13:45) M.Grant2
+3-5161st1st and 10 on URI32 (Q2 13:45) G.Gaines3
+4-661st and 10 on URI48 (Q2 13:45) M.Buchanan4
+5-772nd and 9 on URI49 (Q2 11:34) M.Buchanan5
+6-8141st2nd and 8 on URI37 (Q2 05:23) M.Buchanan6
+7-961st and 10 on MER49 (Q2 05:23) M.Buchanan7
7-102nd and 4 on MER43 (Q2 05:23) G.Gaines
7-113rd and 4 on MER43 (Q2 05:23) G.Sloat-2
+8-12161st2nd and 12 on URI33 (Q2 02:00) O.Walker
+9-1361st and 10 on URI49 (Q2 02:00) G.Gaines2
+10-1402nd and 4 on MER45 (Q2 02:00) M.Buchanan3
+11-1551st3rd and 4 on MER45 (Q2 02:00) G.Gaines4
+12-16201st1st and 10 on MER40 (Q2 00:43) O.Walker5
+13-1761st and 10 on MER20 (Q2 00:43) T.Smith6
+14-18131st2nd and 4 on MER14 (Q2 00:35) G.Sloat7
14-193rd and 1 on MER1 (Q2 00:06) M.Buchanan
+15-2041st and 10 on URI16 (Q3 12:14) M.Buchanan
+16-2172nd and 8 on URI34 (Q3 12:14) M.Buchanan2
16-222nd and 20 on URI33 (Q3 12:14) M.Buchanan
+17-2331st and 10 on URI30 (Q3 06:54) M.Buchanan
+18-24103rd and 11 on URI29 (Q3 06:54) M.Buchanan2
+19-2556TD1st and 10 on URI44 (Q3 02:41) M.Buchanan3
19-261st and 10 on URI18 (Q4 14:16) M.Buchanan
19-273rd and 12 on URI16 (Q4 14:16) G.Gaines-2
+20-28201st1st and 10 on URI2 (Q4 11:42) G.Gaines
20-292nd and 1 on URI31 (Q4 11:42) M.Buchanan
20-303rd and 1 on URI31 (Q4 11:42) M.Buchanan-2
+21-31341st2nd and 10 on URI26 (Q4 06:03) G.Gaines
+22-3262nd and 8 on MER38 (Q4 06:03) M.Buchanan2
22-334th and 2 on MER32 (Q4 06:03) M.Buchanan

Sacked 2 times for 11 yards lost
LostContext
-33rd and 2 on MER44 (Q2 11:34)
-83rd and 20 on URI33 (Q3 12:14)



Mercer Quarterback Progression
Rhode Island vs. Mercer (Final)
12/7/2024 at Macon, Georgia


Newbauer, Whitt
10 - 2050%57 yds1TD0INT90.4RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
+1-171st3rd and 4 on MER28 (Q1 14:57) B.Smith
+2-2111st3rd and 9 on MER36 (Q1 14:57) A.Dabbs2
2-31st and 10 on MER47 (Q1 14:57) B.Smith
+3-481st3rd and 4 on URI47 (Q1 14:57) K.Parsons
3-51st and 10 on URI48 (Q2 15:00) B.Smith
3-63rd and 9 on URI47 (Q2 15:00) K.Parsons-2
+4-751st3rd and 3 on MER21 (Q2 09:58) A.Dabbs
4-82nd and 10 on MER26 (Q2 09:58) B.Smith
4-93rd and 2 on MER18 (Q2 03:42) P.Wroble-2
4-101st and 10 on URI49 (Q3 13:07) K.Parsons-3
+5-11-32nd and 10 on URI49 (Q3 13:07) A.Dabbs
5-123rd and 13 on MER48 (Q3 13:07) A.Dabbs
5-133rd and 6 on MER47 (Q3 08:20) B.Smith-2
5-143rd and 5 on MER30 (Q3 04:06) K.Parsons-3
+6-1561st3rd and 5 on MER36 (Q3 02:26) A.Dabbs
+7-164TD3rd and 4 on URI4 (Q4 15:00) A.Dabbs2
+8-1712nd and 18 on URI38 (Q4 13:50) B.Smith3
+9-1813rd and 22 on URI42 (Q4 13:50) T.Coard4
+10-19171st3rd and 8 on URI23 (Q4 10:15) S.Albee5
10-203rd and 7 on URI7 (Q4 10:15) K.Parsons

Sacked 4 times for 32 yards lost
LostContext
-82nd and 5 on URI34 (Q1 14:57)
-83rd and 13 on URI42 (Q1 14:57)
-42nd and 9 on MER7 (Q1 01:00)
-123rd and 10 on MER26 (Q2 09:58)




Smith, DJ
0 - 00%0 yds0TD0INTRTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk

Sacked 1 time for 4 yards lost
LostContext
-42nd and 5 on MER40 (Q1 14:57)




Defensive Statistics
Rhode Island vs. Mercer (Final)
12/7/2024 at Macon, Georgia
#Rhode IslandSoloAstTotalSacks-YdsTFL-YdsFFFR-YdsInt-YdsBrUpQBH
2D.Hightower5271.0-41.0-400-00-000
8A.Pena4370.5-82.5-1300-00-000
27E.Gomes5160.0-01.0-300-00-000
39C.Brockwell3250.0-00.0-000-00-000
99W.Neal, Jr.5052.0-122.0-1200-00-000
90G.Salomons3140.0-00.0-000-00-000
97C.Mankins2240.5-81.5-1000-00-000
10H.Miles III1340.0-00.0-000-00-000
24A.Johnson3030.0-00.0-000-00-010
43S.Filaoye2130.0-00.0-000-00-010
94C.Primrose2130.0-01.0-200-00-000
28R.Davy2130.0-00.0-000-00-000
3F.Mallay2021.0-121.0-1200-00-000
96K.Wilson0220.0-00.0-000-00-010
9B.Price1010.0-00.0-000-00-000
15M.Burby0110.0-00.0-000-00-000
19D.Cureton1010.0-00.0-000-00-000
22S.Pelkisson1010.0-00.0-000-00-000
23T.States-Jones0110.0-00.0-000-00-000
53M.Meus0110.0-00.0-000-00-000
Totals4222645-3610.0-4800-00-030

BLOCKED KICKS: none.

#MercerSoloAstTotalSacks-YdsTFL-YdsFFFR-YdsInt-YdsBrUpQBH
3I.Dowling5490.0-00.0-000-00-000
15K.Standley2680.0-00.0-000-00-000
14C.Joines5270.0-01.0-200-00-000
7C.O'neal4150.0-00.0-000-00-000
1A.Nash2240.5-80.5-800-00-000
2M.Redding2240.0-00.0-000-01-2520
6M.Thomas1340.0-00.0-000-00-011
91J.Swain0330.5-31.5-600-00-000
0B.Manley0220.0-01.0-400-00-000
4D.Watkins1120.0-00.0-000-00-000
8T.Moore1120.0-00.5-100-00-020
94A.Zock0220.5-80.5-800-00-000
11D.Miller1120.0-00.0-000-00-000
49C.Griffin0220.5-30.5-300-00-000
99C.Camese0110.0-00.5-200-00-000
17K.Hutchinson1010.0-00.0-000-00-000
27M.Bell0110.0-00.0-000-00-000
30B.Dudley0110.0-00.0-000-00-000
48M.Wasson1010.0-00.0-000-00-000
98C.Hill0110.0-00.0-000-00-000
Totals2636622-116.0-1800-01-2551

BLOCKED KICKS: none.

Participation Report
Rhode Island vs. Mercer (Final)
12/7/2024 at Macon, Georgia

Starters
Rhode Island

Pos##OFFENSE
WR1M.Buchanan
RB4M.Grant
WR6S.Harris Jr.
WR8G.Gaines
QB18H.Helms
OL52D.Robinson
OL65T.Buxton
OL72J.Otts
OT74T.Alexander
OL79B.Bethea
TE89B.Roark
Pos##DEFENSE
LB2D.Hightower
DB3F.Mallay
LB8A.Pena
DB24A.Johnson
DB27E.Gomes
LB39C.Brockwell
DB43S.Filaoye
LB90G.Salomons
DL94C.Primrose
DL97C.Mankins
DT99W.Neal, Jr.
Mercer

Pos##OFFENSE
RB3D.McGee
QB8W.Newbauer
WR13K.Parsons
WR18A.Dabbs
WR21B.Smith
OL55E.Johnson
OL57T.Murray
OL64R.Adcock
OL70X.Jennings
OL71I.Mukwiza
TE86S.Albee
Pos##DEFENSE
DL0B.Manley
DL1A.Nash
S2M.Redding
LB3I.Dowling
DB4D.Watkins
S7C.O'neal
CB8T.Moore
S14C.Joines
LB15K.Standley
DL94A.Zock
DL99C.Camese
Substitutions
Rhode Island:
5 G.Sloat; 9 B.Price; 10 H.Miles III; 11 O.Walker; 15 M.Burby; 19 D.Cureton; 20 D.Silas; 21 J.Griffin; 22 S.Pelkisson; 23 T.States-Jones; 28 R.Davy; 29 Q.Hunter-Colvin; 34 F.Camp; 35 E.McCann-Carter; 38 C.McCoy; 44 M.Garner; 45 T.Groff; 46 W.Johnson; 49 D.Walter; 53 M.Meus; 55 G.Hinkley; 67 J.Cooper; 70 A.McKanna; 75 D.McMillan, Jr.; 77 A.Neal; 81 T.Smith; 84 J.Williams; 87 J.Riendeau; 88 K.Schaeffer; 96 K.Wilson; 98 D.Bishop;
Mercer:
1 D.Smith; 2 A.Cook; 6 M.Thomas; 7 K.Harris; 10 P.Wroble; 11 D.Miller; 17 K.Hutchinson; 19 J.McConnell; 22 C.Miller; 25 T.Coard; 27 M.Bell; 30 B.Dudley; 37 T.Slaton; 42 C.Hanson; 48 M.Wasson; 49 C.Griffin; 63 E.Edwards; 74 A.Atchison; 82 C.Shaw; 85 S.Burt; 88 T.Everson; 91 J.Swain; 92 S.Croker; 93 R.Griffith; 98 C.Hill;
Did Not Play
Rhode Island:
7 Farrell, Devin; 13 Neal, Jalen; 14 Kwarteng, Aboraa; 15 Kenyon, Conner; 16 Black, Rian; 17 Mensah, Jamall; 17 McClelland, Alex; 25 Harwood, Carson; 28 Pemberton, Kamalie; 30 DePina-Gray, Andre; 31 Morgan, Antonio; 32 Hill, Malik; 33 Ofurie, Sam; 36 Thomas, Ja'Maree; 37 Spencer, Curlie; 40 Baker, Tyler; 41 Shank, Dylan; 42 Mahan, Ethan ; 47 Okonowicz, Adam; 48 Gardi, Chase; 50 Avery, Marquese; 51 Conserve, Patrick; 54 Dankwa, Emmanuel; 57 Franco, Gabe; 58 Kubera, Thomas; 59 Fuller, Paul; 60 Lombardo, Nick; 61 Keough, Dillon; 62 Hiller, Marcus; 63 Crump, Thades; 68 Pierre, Eleazar; 69 Pietraszka, Drew; 73 Tanner, Mason; 80 Combs III, Eddie; 82 Caspe, Jeremy; 83 Santoro, Anthony; 85 Baker, Alvarez; 86 Poirier, Tyler; 91 Spruill, Terrell; 92 Akinsulire, Tosin; 92 Acciardo, Joey; 93 Nyanneh, Bless; 95 Crisanti, Donato; 98 Bodden, Makai;
Mercer:
4 Ratliff, Lonnie; 5 George, Javarius; 9 Green, Beau; 9 Moody, Khalil ; 12 Horne, Hess; 15 Fann, Neko; 16 Davis, Christian; 20 McNally, Ryan; 21 Pless, Victor; 22 Kermott, Carter; 23 Solomon, Travion; 23 Connell, Sam; 24 Douthit, Roman; 24 Miller, Matthew; 26 Mix, Tucker; 28 Brown, Amari; 31 Weston, Myles; 32 Reyes, Kai; 33 Butts Jr., Antonio; 34 Wilson, Aiden; 35 White, Langston; 36 Addison, Bryce; 38 Johnson, Juwan; 39 Martin, Billy; 40 Washburn, Isaiah; 41 Fox, Julian; 43 Jones, Myles; 44 Powers, Jonathan; 45 Bliss, Tommy; 46 Prince, Isaac; 47 Styan, Aidan; 51 Clare, Drew; 52 Hester, Wyatt; 53 Gilbert, Justin; 54 Brett, Justin; 56 Hamilton, Jaiden; 58 Kuykendall, Elliott; 60 Williams, Joshua; 61 Ferris, Avery; 62 Hudspeth, Jep; 65 Mermuys, Simon; 67 Sears, Pierson; 69 Culbreth, Jay; 72 Horton, Michael; 73 Armstrong, Kurt; 76 Cotney, William; 77 Schultz, Luke; 78 Hover, Ian; 79 Johnson, Matthew; 80 Thoman, Lake; 81 Risper, Scooter; 83 Simmons, Camauri; 84 Lowe, Zachary; 87 Hollis, Knox; 89 Garcia, Ian; 90 Wilson, Tucker; 95 Evans, RJ; 97 Arnold, Kody;

Drive Chart (By Team)
Rhode Island vs. Mercer (Final)
12/7/2024 at Macon, Georgia

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
URI1stURI1507:53PUNTURI2406:02PUNT3 - 91:51
URI1stURI1403:41PUNTURI1403:33INT1 - 00:08
URI1stURI3803:27KOMER3801:00PUNT4 - 242:27
URI2ndURI2013:45PUNTMER4709:58PUNT6 - 333:47
URI2ndURI3505:23PUNTMER4303:42PUNT5 - 221:41
URI2ndURI3502:29PUNTMER100:00 *FG12 - 642:29
URI3rdURI1014:55KOURI613:07PUNT3 - -41:48
URI3rdURI1612:14PUNTURI2508:20PUNT9 - 93:54
URI3rdURI1606:54PUNTURI3904:06PUNT4 - 232:48
URI3rdURI4402:41PUNTMER002:33 *TD1 - 560:08
URI4thURI1814:16KOURI1613:50PUNT3 - -20:26
URI4thURI211:42PUNTURI3110:15PUNT4 - 291:27
URI4thURI2606:03KOMER3202:56DOWNS6 - 423:07

1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd
Rhode Island1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr1st Half2nd HalfTotal
Time of possession4:327:578:385:1012:2913:4826:22
3rd down conversions0-21-42-50-31-62-83-14
4th down conversions0-00-00-00-10-00-10-1

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
MER1stMER2214:57KOURI5007:53PUNT12 - 287:04
MER1stMER4606:02PUNTURI4903:41PUNT3 - 52:21
MER1stMER601:00PUNTURI4713:45PUNT6 - 472:15
MER2ndMER409:58PUNTMER1405:23PUNT8 - 104:35
MER2ndMER1003:42PUNTMER1802:29PUNT3 - 81:13
MER3rdURI4913:07PUNTMER4812:14PUNT3 - -30:53
MER3rdMER4308:20PUNTMER4706:54PUNT3 - 41:26
MER3rdMER2504:06PUNTMER3002:41PUNT3 - 51:25
MER3rdMER3102:26KOURI014:19 *TD7 - 693:07
MER4thURI3013:50PUNTURI4111:42PUNT3 - -112:08
MER4thMER3510:15PUNTURI706:10 *FG8 - 584:05
MER4thMER3202:56DOWNSURI340:00HALF8 - 342:56

1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd
Mercer1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr1st Half2nd HalfTotal
Time of possession10:287:036:179:5017:3116:0733:38
3rd down conversions3-52-51-42-55-103-98-19
4th down conversions0-00-00-00-00-00-00-0

Drive Chart (By Quarter)
Rhode Island vs. Mercer (Final)
12/7/2024 at Macon, Georgia

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
MER1stMER2214:57KOURI5007:53PUNT12 - 287:04
URI1stURI1507:53PUNTURI2406:02PUNT3 - 91:51
MER1stMER4606:02PUNTURI4903:41PUNT3 - 52:21
URI1stURI1403:41PUNTURI1403:33INT1 - 00:08
URI1stURI3803:27KOMER3801:00PUNT4 - 242:27
MER1stMER601:00PUNTURI4713:45PUNT6 - 472:15
URI2ndURI2013:45PUNTMER4709:58PUNT6 - 333:47
MER2ndMER409:58PUNTMER1405:23PUNT8 - 104:35
URI2ndURI3505:23PUNTMER4303:42PUNT5 - 221:41
MER2ndMER1003:42PUNTMER1802:29PUNT3 - 81:13
URI2ndURI3502:29PUNTMER100:00*FG12 - 642:29
URI3rdURI1014:55KOURI613:07PUNT3 - -41:48
MER3rdURI4913:07PUNTMER4812:14PUNT3 - -30:53
URI3rdURI1612:14PUNTURI2508:20PUNT9 - 93:54
MER3rdMER4308:20PUNTMER4706:54PUNT3 - 41:26
URI3rdURI1606:54PUNTURI3904:06PUNT4 - 232:48
MER3rdMER2504:06PUNTMER3002:41PUNT3 - 51:25
URI3rdURI4402:41PUNTMER002:33*TD1 - 560:08
MER3rdMER3102:26KOURI014:19*TD7 - 693:07
URI4thURI1814:16KOURI1613:50PUNT3 - -20:26
MER4thURI3013:50PUNTURI4111:42PUNT3 - -112:08
URI4thURI211:42PUNTURI3110:15PUNT4 - 291:27
MER4thMER3510:15PUNTURI706:10*FG8 - 584:05
URI4thURI2606:03KOMER3202:56DOWNS6 - 423:07
MER4thMER3202:56DOWNSURI340:00HALF8 - 342:56

Play-by-Play Summary (1st quarter)
Rhode Island vs. Mercer (Final)
12/7/2024 at Macon, Georgia

-Start of 1st quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
Rhode Island won the toss and has deferred to the second half. MER will receive and URI will defend the south goal.
JOHNSON, Will kickoff 55 yards from the URI35 to the MER10, WROBLE, Parker returned 12 yards to the MER22 (DAVY, Rohan), clock 14:57.
MER drive start at 14:57
1-10MER22[NHSG] MCGEE, Dwayne rush to the left for a loss of 2 yards to the MER20 (MANKINS, Case).
2-12MER20[NHSG] QB Keeper NEWBAUER, Whitt rush up the middle for a gain of 8 yards to the MER28 (GOMES, Emmanuel).
3-4MER28[NHSG] NEWBAUER, Whitt pass to the right complete for 7 yards to SMITH, Brayden to the MER35, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.P
1-10MER35[NHSG] MCGEE, Dwayne rush to the right for a gain of 5 yards to the MER40 (FILAOYE, Seun).
2-5MER40[NHSG] SMITH, DJ sacked for a loss of 4 yards at the MER36 (HIGHTOWER, Devin).
3-9MER36[NHSG] NEWBAUER, Whitt pass to the left complete for 11 yards to DABBS, Adjatay to the MER47 (PRICE, Braden), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10MER47[NHSG] NEWBAUER, Whitt pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for SMITH, Brayden thrown to the URI10.
2-10MER47[NHSG] MCGEE, Dwayne rush to the left for a gain of 6 yards to the URI47 (BROCKWELL, Cole).
3-4URI47[NHSG] NEWBAUER, Whitt pass to the right complete for 8 yards to PARSONS, Kelin to the URI39 (JOHNSON, Ayinde), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10URI39[NHSG] MCGEE, Dwayne rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the URI34 (NEAL, JR., Westley).
2-5URI34[NHSG] NEWBAUER, Whitt sacked for a loss of 8 yards at the URI42 (MANKINS, Case;PENA, A.J.).
3-13URI42[NHSG] NEWBAUER, Whitt sacked for a loss of 8 yards at the URI50 (NEAL, JR., Westley).
4-21URI50MCCONNELL, John punt 35 yards to the URI15, fair catch by HARRIS JR., Shawn, clock 07:53. [07:53]
Drive Summary: 12 plays, 28 yards, 7:04
1-10V15Timeout Official, clock 07:53. [07:53]
URI drive start at 07:53
1-10URI15[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter scrambles up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the URI18 (JOINES, Chris;DOWLING, Isaac).
2-7URI18PENALTY MER Offsides on MANLEY, Brayden enforced 5 yards from the URI18 to the URI23 [NHSG].
2-2URI23[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for BUCHANAN, Marquis thrown to the MER35.
3-2URI23[NHSG] GRANT, Malik rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the URI24 (JOINES, Chris).
4-1URI24WALTER, Devin punt 36 yards to the MER40, SMITH, Brayden returned 6 yards to the MER46 (MEUS, Moses;PENA, A.J.), clock 06:02. [06:02]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 9 yards, 1:51
MER drive start at 06:02
1-10MER46[NHSG] MCGEE, Dwayne rush to the left for a gain of 3 yards to the MER49 (PRIMROSE, Carson;BURBY, Malachi).
2-7MER49[NHSG] WROBLE, Parker rush to the right for a gain of 4 yards to the URI47 (MILES III, Harold;SALOMONS, Gabe).
3-3URI47[NHSG] MCGEE, Dwayne rush up the middle for a loss of 2 yards to the URI49 (PRIMROSE, Carson).
4-5URI49MCCONNELL, John punt 35 yards to the URI14, fair catch by HARRIS JR., Shawn, clock 03:41. After official review, the ruling on the field was overturned: First down (Original Play: #19 J.McConnell punt 36 yards to the URI13 #6 S.Harris Jr. return 87 yards to the MER00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 03:41). [03:41]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 5 yards, 2:21
URI drive start at 03:41
1-10URI14[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass to the right intercepted by REDDING, Myles at the URI25 intended for GAINES, Greg. Redding return for 25 yards to the URI0, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 03:33 (Scoring play confirmed). [03:33]
0-0URI3GRIFFITH, Reice PAT kick attempt is good. [03:33]
Rhode Island 0, Mercer 7
Drive Summary: 1 plays, 0 yards, 0:08
0-0H35Timeout Official, clock 03:33. [03:33]
CROKER, Sully kickoff 55 yards from the MER35 to the URI10, HARRIS JR., Shawn returned 28 yards to the URI38 (STANDLEY, Ken;BELL, Micah), clock 03:27.
URI drive start at 03:27
1-10URI38[NHSG] GRANT, Malik rush to the right for a gain of 5 yards to the URI43 (DOWLING, Isaac). PENALTY MER Horse Collar Tackle on DOWLING, Isaac enforced 15 yards from the end of the play at the URI43 to the MER42 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN.E
1-10MER42[NHSG] GRANT, Malik rush to the right for a loss of 1 yard to the MER43 (SWAIN, Jordan;MOORE, TJ).
2-11MER43[NHSG] GRANT, Malik rush up the middle for no gain to the MER43 (DOWLING, Isaac;STANDLEY, Ken).
3-11MER43[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass short to the right complete for 5 yards to SLOAT, Gabe caught at the MER41 and advanced to the MER38 (MOORE, TJ).
4-6MER38punt 32 yards to the MER6 downed by BUCHANAN, Marquis, clock 01:00. [01:00]
Drive Summary: 4 plays, 24 yards, 2:27
MER drive start at 01:00
1-10MER6[NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the MER7 (BROCKWELL, Cole).
2-9MER7[NHSG] NEWBAUER, Whitt sacked for a loss of 4 yards at the MER3 (NEAL, JR., Westley), clock 00:00. [00:00]
-End of 1st quarter, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 1st QUARTER: Rhode Island 0, Mercer 7

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
Rhode Island04:3200110-20-05-81-3-1-50-0
Mercer710:2803033-50-013-43-4-0-262-20

Quickie Statistics (1st Quarter only)
Rhode Island vs. Mercer (Final)
12/7/2024 at Macon, Georgia
URIMER
Score07
FIRST DOWNS13
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)5-813-4
PASSING-YARDS (NET)526
Passes Att-Comp-Int3-1-14-3-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS8-1317-30
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-01-6
Kickoff Returns-Yards1-281-12
Interception Returns-Yards0-01-25
Punts (Number-Avg)2-34.02-35.0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards0-02-20
Possession Time4:3210:28
Third-Down Conversions0-23-5
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-0

Rhode Island

Mercer

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
M.Grant46-1501.35
H.Helms1303033

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
D.McGee619-41502.56
C.Miller1101011
P.Wroble1404044

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
H.Helms1-3-15150

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
W.Newbauer3-4-060113
D.Smith0-0-0-401

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
M.Buchanan0001
G.Gaines0011
G.Sloat15015

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
A.Dabbs1110111
B.Smith17027
K.Parsons18018

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
D.Walter13636.03600

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
J.McConnell27035.03500

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
B.Smith1606

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
S.Harris Jr.128028

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
P.Wroble112012

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
W.Neal, Jr.3-03.02.02.0
C.Brockwell2-02.00.00.0
C.Primrose1-11.50.01.0
C.Mankins1-11.50.51.5
D.Hightower1-01.01.01.0
A.Pena0-21.00.50.5
A.Johnson1-01.00.00.0
E.Gomes1-01.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
I.Dowling1-22.00.00.0
T.Moore1-11.50.01.0
C.Joines1-11.50.00.0
K.Standley0-21.00.00.0
M.Bell0-10.50.00.0
J.Swain0-10.50.01.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st03:33MER - M.Redding 25 yd TD INT (KICK by R.Griffith) , 0-7

Play-by-Play Summary (2nd quarter)
Rhode Island vs. Mercer (Final)
12/7/2024 at Macon, Georgia

-Start of 2nd quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
3-13MER3[NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush to the left for a gain of 49 yards to the URI48 (HIGHTOWER, Devin), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10URI48[NHSG] NEWBAUER, Whitt pass deep incomplete intended for SMITH, Brayden thrown to the URI17.
2-10URI48[NHSG] MCGEE, Dwayne rush to the right for a gain of 1 yard to the URI47 (GOMES, Emmanuel).
3-9URI47[NHSG] NEWBAUER, Whitt pass deep to the right incomplete intended for PARSONS, Kelin thrown to the URI20.
4-9URI47MCCONNELL, John punt 47 yards to the URI0, Touchback, clock 13:45. [13:45]
1-10H20Timeout Official, clock 13:45. [13:45]
URI drive start at 13:45
1-10URI20[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter scrambles up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the URI26 (STANDLEY, Ken;THOMAS, Marques).
2-4URI26[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass to the left complete for 6 yards to GRANT, Malik caught at the URI25 and advanced to the URI32 (STANDLEY, Ken;THOMAS, Marques), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10URI32[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass short to the left complete for 16 yards to GAINES, Greg caught at the URI37 and advanced to the URI48, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.P
1-10URI48[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass short to the right complete for 6 yards to BUCHANAN, Marquis caught at the MER47 and advanced to the MER46 (WATKINS, Donovan).
2-4MER46HELMS, Hunter pass deep to the right complete for 46 yards to HARRIS JR., Shawn caught at the MER21 and advanced to the MER0, TOUCHDOWN URI, score nullified by penalty, clock 11:34 (Play was confirmed after review). PENALTY Before the snap, URI Illegal Formation on ALEXANDER, Tre enforced 5 yards from the MER46 to the URI49. NO PLAY (replay the down). [11:34]
2-9URI49[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass short up the middle complete for 7 yards to BUCHANAN, Marquis caught at the MER47 and advanced to the MER44 (JOINES, Chris;GRIFFIN, Carson).
3-2MER44[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter sacked for a loss of 3 yards at the MER47 (GRIFFIN, Carson;SWAIN, Jordan).
4-5MER47WALTER, Devin punt 43 yards to the MER4 downed by SMITH, Tommy, clock 09:58. [09:58]
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 33 yards, 3:47
1-10H4Timeout Official, clock 09:58. [09:58]
MER drive start at 09:58
1-10MER4[NHSG] MCGEE, Dwayne rush to the left for a gain of 1 yard to the MER5 (NEAL, JR., Westley).
2-9MER5[NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 9 yards to the MER14 (BROCKWELL, Cole;WILSON, Kareem), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10MER14[NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush to the left for a gain of 6 yards to the MER20 (PENA, A.J.).
2-4MER20[NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the MER21 (PENA, A.J.).
3-3MER21[NHSG] NEWBAUER, Whitt pass short up the middle complete for 5 yards to DABBS, Adjatay to the MER26, End of Play, 1ST DOWN.P
1-10MER26[NHSG] MCGEE, Dwayne rush to the right for no gain to the MER26 (MILES III, Harold;BROCKWELL, Cole).
2-10MER26[NHSG] NEWBAUER, Whitt pass deep to the left incomplete intended for SMITH, Brayden broken up by JOHNSON, Ayinde at the URI47.
3-10MER26[NHSG] NEWBAUER, Whitt sacked for a loss of 12 yards at the MER14 (MALLAY, Fredrick).
4-22MER14MCCONNELL, John punt 46 yards to the URI40, HARRIS JR., Shawn returned -5 yards to the URI35 (HUTCHINSON, Kaleb), clock 05:23. [05:23]
Drive Summary: 8 plays, 10 yards, 4:35
1-10V35Timeout Official, clock 05:23. [05:23]
URI drive start at 05:23
1-10URI35[NHSG] GRANT, Malik rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the URI37 (NASH, Arias).
2-8URI37[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass to the left complete for 14 yards to BUCHANAN, Marquis caught at the URI45 and advanced to the MER49 (REDDING, Myles;O'NEAL, Carmelo), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10MER49[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass short to the left complete for 6 yards to BUCHANAN, Marquis caught at the MER44 and advanced to the MER43 (JOINES, Chris).
2-4MER43[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass to the right incomplete intended for GAINES, Greg thrown to the MER28.
3-4MER43[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass up the middle incomplete intended for SLOAT, Gabe thrown to the MER37.
4-4MER43WALTER, Devin punt 33 yards to the MER10, fair catch by SMITH, Brayden, clock 03:42. [03:42]
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 22 yards, 1:41
MER drive start at 03:42
1-10MER10[NHSG] MCGEE, Dwayne rush to the left for a gain of 8 yards to the MER18 (SALOMONS, Gabe).
2-2MER18[NHSG] MCGEE, Dwayne rush up the middle for no gain to the MER18 (MANKINS, Case).
3-2MER18[NHSG] NEWBAUER, Whitt pass to the left incomplete dropped by WROBLE, Parker thrown to the MER24.
4-2MER18MCCONNELL, John punt 47 yards to the URI35 downed by BLISS, Tommy, clock 02:29. [02:29]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 8 yards, 1:13
URI drive start at 02:29
1-10URI35[NHSG] GRANT, Malik rush up the middle for a loss of 2 yards to the URI33 (MANLEY, Brayden;SWAIN, Jordan). [02:00]
2-12V33Timeout Official, clock 02:00. [02:00]
2-12URI33[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass deep to the right complete for 16 yards to WALKER, Omari to the URI49, End of Play, 1ST DOWN.P
1-10URI49[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass short to the right complete for 6 yards to GAINES, Greg caught at the MER46 and advanced to the MER45 (O'NEAL, Carmelo), out of bounds.
2-4MER45[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass to the left complete for 0 yards to BUCHANAN, Marquis to the MER45 (DOWLING, Isaac;HILL, Chris).
3-4MER45[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass short to the right complete for 5 yards to GAINES, Greg to the MER40 (O'NEAL, Carmelo), 1ST DOWN. [00:43]P
1-10H40Timeout Rhode Island, clock 00:43. [00:43]
1-10MER40[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass deep to the left complete for 20 yards to WALKER, Omari caught at the MER22 and advanced to the MER20, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.P
1-10MER20[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass short to the left complete for 6 yards to SMITH, Tommy caught at the MER16 and advanced to the MER14 (DOWLING, Isaac). [00:35]
2-4H14Timeout Rhode Island, clock 00:35. [00:35]
2-4MER14[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass short to the right complete for 13 yards to SLOAT, Gabe caught at the MER11 and advanced to the MER1 (O'NEAL, Carmelo), 1ST DOWN. [00:24]P
1-10H1Timeout Rhode Island, clock 00:24. [00:24]
1-1MER1[NHSG] Direct snap to SMITH, Tommy rush up the middle for no gain to the MER1 (DOWLING, Isaac).
T.Smith in at QB for URI
2-1MER1[NHSG] SMITH, Tommy pass up the middle spiked, incomplete. Clock stopped. [00:06]
3-1H1Timeout Mercer, clock 00:06. [00:06]
H.Helms in at QB for URI
3-1MER1[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass short up the middle incomplete intended for BUCHANAN, Marquis broken up by MOORE, TJ at the MER0.
4-1MER1GROFF, Ty field goal attempt from 17 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at MER7], clock 00:00. [00:00]
Rhode Island 3, Mercer 7
Drive Summary: 12 plays, 64 yards, 2:29
-End of first half, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 2nd QUARTER: Rhode Island 3, Mercer 7

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
Rhode Island37:5707071-40-05-313-17-0-1211-5
Mercer07:0321032-50-010-631-5-0-50-0

Quickie Statistics (Halftime Cumulative)
Rhode Island vs. Mercer (Final)
12/7/2024 at Macon, Georgia
URIMER
Score37
FIRST DOWNS86
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)10-1123-67
PASSING-YARDS (NET)12631
Passes Att-Comp-Int20-14-19-4-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS30-13732-98
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards1--51-6
Kickoff Returns-Yards1-281-12
Interception Returns-Yards0-01-25
Punts (Number-Avg)2-34.02-35.0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards1-52-20
Possession Time12:2917:31
Third-Down Conversions1-65-10
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-0

Rhode Island

Mercer

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
M.Grant68-35050.8
H.Helms2909064.5

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
D.McGee1129-425082.3
C.Miller56606604913.2
P.Wroble1404044

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
H.Helms14-19-11231201

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
W.Newbauer4-9-0-10114
D.Smith0-0-0-401

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
M.Buchanan5330714
G.Gaines3271516
G.Sloat2180313
O.Walker2360220

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
A.Dabbs2160211
B.Smith17047
K.Parsons18028

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
D.Walter311237.34300

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
J.McConnell521042.04700

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
S.Harris Jr.1-50-5

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
B.Smith1606

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
S.Harris Jr.128028

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
P.Wroble112012

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
W.Neal, Jr.4-04.02.02.0
A.Pena2-23.00.50.5
C.Brockwell2-23.00.00.0
C.Mankins2-12.50.51.5
D.Hightower2-02.01.01.0
E.Gomes2-02.00.00.0
G.Salomons1-11.50.00.0
C.Primrose1-11.50.01.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
I.Dowling3-34.50.00.0
C.O'neal3-13.50.00.0
C.Joines2-23.00.00.0
K.Standley0-42.00.00.0
T.Moore1-11.50.01.0
J.Swain0-31.50.52.5
A.Nash1-01.00.00.0
D.Watkins1-01.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st03:33MER - M.Redding 25 yd TD INT (KICK by R.Griffith) , 0-7
2nd00:00URI - T.Groff 17 yd FG , 12-64 2:293-7

Quickie Statistics (2nd Quarter only)
Rhode Island vs. Mercer (Final)
12/7/2024 at Macon, Georgia

URIMER
Score30
FIRST DOWNS73
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)5-310-63
PASSING-YARDS (NET)1215
Passes Att-Comp-Int17-13-05-1-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS22-12415-68
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards1--50-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)2-38.03-46.7
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards1-50-0
Possession Time7:577:03
Third-Down Conversions1-42-5
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-0

Rhode Island

Mercer

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
M.Grant22-20002
H.Helms1606066

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
D.McGee510010028
C.Miller465065016.349

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
H.Helms13-16-01180201

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
W.Newbauer1-5-0-7051

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
M.Buchanan5330614
G.Gaines3270416
G.Sloat1130213
O.Walker2360220

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
A.Dabbs15015
B.Smith0002
K.Parsons0001

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
D.Walter27638.04300

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
J.McConnell314046.74700

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
S.Harris Jr.1-50-5

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
A.Pena2-02.00.00.0
D.Hightower1-01.00.00.0
F.Mallay1-01.01.01.0
E.Gomes1-01.00.00.0
C.Brockwell0-21.00.00.0
G.Salomons1-01.00.00.0
C.Mankins1-01.00.00.0
W.Neal, Jr.1-01.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
C.O'neal3-13.50.00.0
I.Dowling2-12.50.00.0
C.Joines1-11.50.00.0
A.Nash1-01.00.00.0
D.Watkins1-01.00.00.0
K.Standley0-21.00.00.0
M.Thomas0-21.00.00.0
K.Hutchinson1-01.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
2nd00:00URI - T.Groff 17 yd FG , 12-64 2:293-7

Play-by-Play Summary (3rd quarter)
Rhode Island vs. Mercer (Final)
12/7/2024 at Macon, Georgia

At the start of the second half, URI will receive and MER will defend the north goal.
-Start of 3rd quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
CROKER, Sully kickoff 55 yards from the MER35 to the URI10, returned by HARRIS JR., Shawn. , End of Play, clock 14:55.
URI drive start at 14:55
1-10URI10PENALTY Before the snap, URI False Start on SMITH, Tommy enforced 5 yards from the URI10 to the URI5.
1-15URI5[NHSG] GRANT, Malik rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the URI7 (STANDLEY, Ken).
2-13URI7[NHSG] GRANT, Malik rush to the right for a gain of 1 yard to the URI8 (STANDLEY, Ken).
3-12URI8[NHSG] SLOAT, Gabe rush up the middle for a loss of 2 yards to the URI6 (MANLEY, Brayden;CAMESE, Caden).
4-14URI6WALTER, Devin punt 47 yards to the MER47, SMITH, Brayden returned 4 yards to the URI49 (DAVY, Rohan), out of bounds, clock 13:07. [13:07]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, -4 yards, 1:48
MER drive start at 13:07
1-10URI49[NHSG] NEWBAUER, Whitt pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for PARSONS, Kelin broken up by FILAOYE, Seun at the URI5.
2-10URI49[NHSG] NEWBAUER, Whitt pass to the right complete for -3 yards to DABBS, Adjatay caught at the MER49 and advanced to the MER48 (PENA, A.J.).
3-13MER48[NHSG] NEWBAUER, Whitt pass to the right incomplete intended for DABBS, Adjatay thrown to the URI37.
4-13MER48MCCONNELL, John punt 36 yards to the URI16 out of bounds, clock 12:14. [12:14]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, -3 yards, 0:53
1-10V16Timeout Official, clock 12:14. [12:14]
URI drive start at 12:14
1-10URI16[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass short to the right complete for 4 yards to BUCHANAN, Marquis to the URI20 (JOINES, Chris), out of bounds.
2-6URI20[NHSG] GRANT, Malik rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the URI25 (DOWLING, Isaac;REDDING, Myles).
3-1URI25[NHSG] HARRIS JR., Shawn rush to the left for a gain of 7 yards to the URI32 (DOWLING, Isaac), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10URI32[NHSG] GRANT, Malik rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the URI34 (NASH, Arias;ZOCK, Andrew).
2-8URI34[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass to the right complete for 7 yards to BUCHANAN, Marquis caught at the URI31 and advanced to the URI41 (REDDING, Myles).
3-1URI41[NHSG] GRANT, Malik rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the URI43 (NASH, Arias), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10URI43[NHSG] GRANT, Malik rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the URI48 (DOWLING, Isaac). PENALTY URI Unsportsmanlike Conduct on GAINES, Greg enforced 15 yards from the end of the play at the URI48 to the URI33.
2-20URI33[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass deep to the right incomplete intended for BUCHANAN, Marquis broken up by MOORE, TJ at the MER45.
3-20URI33[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter sacked for a loss of 8 yards at the URI25 (NASH, Arias;ZOCK, Andrew).
4-28URI25WALTER, Devin punt 35 yards to the MER40, SMITH, Brayden returned 3 yards to the MER43 (DAVY, Rohan;STATES-JONES, Tremel), clock 08:20. [08:20]
Drive Summary: 9 plays, 9 yards, 3:54
MER drive start at 08:20
1-10MER43[NHSG] MCGEE, Dwayne rush to the right for a gain of 1 yard to the MER44 (MANKINS, Case;WILSON, Kareem).
2-9MER44[NHSG] QB Keeper NEWBAUER, Whitt rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the MER47 (SALOMONS, Gabe).
3-6MER47[NHSG] NEWBAUER, Whitt pass to the right incomplete intended for SMITH, Brayden thrown to the URI47.
4-6MER47MCCONNELL, John punt 37 yards to the URI16, fair catch by HARRIS JR., Shawn, clock 06:54. [06:54]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 4 yards, 1:26
URI drive start at 06:54
1-10URI16[NHSG] GRANT, Malik rush to the right for a gain of 14 yards to the URI30 (MILLER, Dainsus), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10URI30[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass to the left complete for 3 yards to BUCHANAN, Marquis caught at the URI28 and advanced to the URI33 (THOMAS, Marques).
2-7URI33[NHSG] SILAS, Deon rush to the left for a loss of 4 yards, SILAS, Deon fumbled at URI29 , recovered by URI HELMS, Hunter at the URI29, returned 0 yards to the URI29, End of Play.
3-11URI29[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass up the middle complete for 10 yards to BUCHANAN, Marquis to the URI39 (JOINES, Chris).
4-1URI39WALTER, Devin punt 36 yards to the MER25, fair catch by SMITH, Brayden, clock 04:06. [04:06]
Drive Summary: 4 plays, 23 yards, 2:48
MER drive start at 04:06
1-10MER25[NHSG] QB Keeper SMITH, DJ rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the MER29 (FILAOYE, Seun).
2-6MER29[NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the MER30 (PENA, A.J.;MILES III, Harold).
3-5MER30[NHSG] NEWBAUER, Whitt pass short up the middle incomplete intended for PARSONS, Kelin broken up by WILSON, Kareem at the MER34.
4-5MER30MCCONNELL, John punt 49 yards to the URI21, HARRIS JR., Shawn returned 23 yards to the URI44, out of bounds, clock 02:41. [02:41]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 5 yards, 1:25
URI drive start at 02:41
1-10URI44[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass deep to the left complete for 56 yards to BUCHANAN, Marquis caught at the MER21 and advanced to the MER0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN URI, clock 02:33 (Scoring play confirmed). [02:33]P
0-0MER3GROFF, Ty PAT kick attempt is good.
Rhode Island 10, Mercer 7
Drive Summary: 1 plays, 56 yards, 0:08
JOHNSON, Will kickoff 63 yards from the URI35 to the MER2, SMITH, Brayden returned 29 yards to the MER31 (PELKISSON, Sean), clock 02:26.
MER drive start at 02:26
1-10MER31[NHSG] MCGEE, Dwayne rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the MER35 (GOMES, Emmanuel;HIGHTOWER, Devin).
2-6MER35[NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the MER36 (SALOMONS, Gabe).
3-5MER36[NHSG] NEWBAUER, Whitt pass up the middle complete for 6 yards to DABBS, Adjatay to the MER42 (GOMES, Emmanuel), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10MER42NEWBAUER, Whitt pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for WROBLE, Parker thrown to the URI10. PENALTY URI Pass Interference on JOHNSON, Ayinde enforced 15 yards to the URI43 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).E
1-10URI43[NHSG] MCGEE, Dwayne rush to the right for a gain of 33 yards to the URI10 (HIGHTOWER, Devin), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10URI10[NHSG] QB Keeper NEWBAUER, Whitt rush up the middle for a gain of 8 yards to the URI2 (HIGHTOWER, Devin;FILAOYE, Seun).
-End of 3rd quarter, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 3rd QUARTER: Rhode Island 10, Mercer 7

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
Rhode Island78:3831042-50-011-245-6-0-803-35
Mercer06:1711131-40-08-552-6-0-30-0

Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter Cumulative)
Rhode Island vs. Mercer (Final)
12/7/2024 at Macon, Georgia

URIMER
Score107
FIRST DOWNS129
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)21-3531-122
PASSING-YARDS (NET)20634
Passes Att-Comp-Int26-19-115-6-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS47-24146-156
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards2-183-13
Kickoff Returns-Yards2-282-41
Interception Returns-Yards0-01-25
Punts (Number-Avg)2-34.02-35.0
Fumbles-Lost1-00-0
Penalties-Yards4-402-20
Possession Time21:0723:48
Third-Down Conversions3-116-14
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-0

Rhode Island

Mercer

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
M.Grant1339-3360142.8
S.Harris Jr.1707077
H.Helms2909064.5
G.Sloat10-2-20-2

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
D.McGee1467-4630334.5
C.Miller7680680499.7
P.Wroble1404044
D.Smith1404044

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
H.Helms19-25-11952562

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
W.Newbauer6-15-020114
D.Smith0-0-0-401

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
M.Buchanan1011311356
G.Gaines3271516
G.Sloat2180313
O.Walker2360220

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
A.Dabbs4190511
B.Smith17057
K.Parsons18048

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
D.Walter623038.34700

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
J.McConnell833241.54900

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
S.Harris Jr.218023

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
B.Smith31306

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
S.Harris Jr.228028

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
B.Smith129029
P.Wroble112012

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
A.Pena3-34.50.51.5
D.Hightower3-24.01.01.0
W.Neal, Jr.4-04.02.02.0
E.Gomes3-13.50.00.0
G.Salomons3-13.50.00.0
C.Brockwell2-23.00.00.0
C.Mankins2-23.00.51.5
S.Filaoye2-12.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
I.Dowling5-47.00.00.0
C.Joines4-25.00.00.0
K.Standley2-44.00.00.0
C.O'neal3-13.50.00.0
A.Nash2-23.00.50.5
M.Redding1-22.00.00.0
M.Thomas1-22.00.00.0
T.Moore1-11.50.01.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st03:33MER - M.Redding 25 yd TD INT (KICK by R.Griffith) , 0-7
2nd00:00URI - T.Groff 17 yd FG , 12-64 2:293-7
3rd02:33URI - M.Buchanan 56 yd TD PASS from H.Helms (KICK by T.Groff) , 1-56 0:0810-7

Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter only)
Rhode Island vs. Mercer (Final)
12/7/2024 at Macon, Georgia

URIMER
Score70
FIRST DOWNS43
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)11-248-55
PASSING-YARDS (NET)803
Passes Att-Comp-Int6-5-06-2-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS17-10414-58
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards1-232-7
Kickoff Returns-Yards1-01-29
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)3-39.33-40.7
Fumbles-Lost1-00-0
Penalties-Yards3-350-0
Possession Time8:386:17
Third-Down Conversions2-51-4
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-0

Rhode Island

Mercer

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
M.Grant73103104.414
S.Harris Jr.1707077
G.Sloat10-2-20-2

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
D.McGee338038012.733
C.Miller2202011
D.Smith1404044

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
H.Helms5-6-0721561

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
W.Newbauer2-6-03060

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
M.Buchanan5801656

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
A.Dabbs23036
B.Smith0001
K.Parsons0002

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
D.Walter311839.34700

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
J.McConnell312240.74900

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
S.Harris Jr.123023

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
B.Smith2704

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
S.Harris Jr.1000

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
B.Smith129029

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
D.Hightower1-22.00.00.0
G.Salomons2-02.00.00.0
A.Pena1-11.50.01.0
E.Gomes1-11.50.00.0
S.Filaoye1-11.50.00.0
R.Davy1-11.50.00.0
S.Pelkisson1-01.00.00.0
C.Mankins0-10.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
I.Dowling2-12.50.00.0
A.Nash1-22.00.50.5
C.Joines2-02.00.00.0
K.Standley2-02.00.00.0
M.Redding1-11.50.00.0
A.Zock0-21.00.50.5
M.Thomas1-01.00.00.0
D.Miller1-01.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
3rd02:33URI - M.Buchanan 56 yd TD PASS from H.Helms (KICK by T.Groff) , 1-56 0:0810-7

Play-by-Play Summary (4th quarter)
Rhode Island vs. Mercer (Final)
12/7/2024 at Macon, Georgia

-Start of 4th quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
2-2URI2[NHSG] MCGEE, Dwayne rush to the right for a loss of 2 yards to the URI4 (PENA, A.J.).
3-4URI4[NHSG] NEWBAUER, Whitt pass short to the left complete for 4 yards to DABBS, Adjatay caught at the URI1 and advanced to the URI0, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 14:19 (Scoring play confirmed). [14:19]
0-0URI3GRIFFITH, Reice PAT kick attempt is good.
Rhode Island 10, Mercer 14
CROKER, Sully kickoff 47 yards from the MER35 to the URI18, returned by SMITH, Tommy. , End of Play, clock 14:16.
URI drive start at 14:16
1-10URI18[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass short to the left incomplete intended for BUCHANAN, Marquis thrown to the URI23.
2-10URI18[NHSG] SILAS, Deon rush to the left for a loss of 2 yards to the URI16 (JOINES, Chris).
3-12URI16[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass short up the middle incomplete dropped by GAINES, Greg broken up by REDDING, Myles at the URI19.
4-12URI16WALTER, Devin punt 14 yards to the URI30 out of bounds, clock 13:50. [13:50]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, -2 yards, 0:26
MER drive start at 13:50
1-10URI30[NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush to the right for a gain of 2 yards, MILLER, CJ fumbled at URI28 out of bounds to the URI28.
2-8URI28MCGEE, Dwayne rush to the right for a gain of 27 yards to the URI1 (HIGHTOWER, Devin). PENALTY MER Holding on MURRAY, Tyler enforced 10 yards from the URI28 to the URI38 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
2-18URI38[NHSG] NEWBAUER, Whitt pass to the left complete for 1 yard to SMITH, Brayden caught at the URI38 and advanced to the URI37 (JOHNSON, Ayinde), out of bounds.
3-17URI37PENALTY Before the snap, MER False Start on JOHNSON, EJ enforced 5 yards from the URI37 to the URI42.
3-22URI42[NHSG] NEWBAUER, Whitt pass short up the middle complete for 1 yard to COARD, Tyrell to the URI41 (HIGHTOWER, Devin).
4-21URI41MCCONNELL, John punt 39 yards to the URI2 downed by BELL, Micah, clock 11:42. [11:42]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, -11 yards, 2:08
1-10V2Timeout Official, clock 11:42. [11:42]
URI drive start at 11:42
1-10URI2[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass deep up the middle complete for 20 yards to GAINES, Greg caught at the URI18 and advanced to the URI22 (MILLER, Dainsus;WATKINS, Donovan), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10URI22[NHSG] QB Keeper HELMS, Hunter rush up the middle for a gain of 9 yards to the URI31 (REDDING, Myles).
2-1URI31[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass up the middle incomplete intended for BUCHANAN, Marquis broken up by REDDING, Myles at the URI44.
3-1URI31[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass short to the left incomplete intended for BUCHANAN, Marquis broken up by THOMAS, Marques at the URI32; QB hurried by THOMAS, Marques.
4-1URI31WALTER, Devin punt 34 yards to the MER35 out of bounds, clock 10:15. [10:15]
Drive Summary: 4 plays, 29 yards, 1:27
MER drive start at 10:15
1-10MER35[NHSG] MCGEE, Dwayne rush to the left for a gain of 40 yards to the URI25, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.R
1-10URI25[NHSG] MCGEE, Dwayne rush to the left for a gain of 1 yard to the URI24 (BROCKWELL, Cole).
2-9URI24[NHSG] MCGEE, Dwayne rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the URI23 (HIGHTOWER, Devin).
3-8URI23[NHSG] NEWBAUER, Whitt pass up the middle complete for 17 yards to ALBEE, Sam caught at the URI13 and advanced to the URI6 (GOMES, Emmanuel), 1ST DOWN.P
1-6URI6[NHSG] QB Keeper SMITH, DJ rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the URI4 (CURETON, DJ).
2-4URI4[NHSG] QB Keeper SMITH, DJ rush up the middle for a loss of 3 yards to the URI7 (GOMES, Emmanuel).
3-7URI7[NHSG] NEWBAUER, Whitt pass to the left incomplete intended for PARSONS, Kelin thrown to the URI0.
4-7URI7GRIFFITH, Reice field goal attempt from 24 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at URI14], clock 06:10. [06:10]
Rhode Island 10, Mercer 17
Drive Summary: 8 plays, 58 yards, 4:05
CROKER, Sully kickoff 50 yards from the MER35 to the URI15, GRIFFIN, Jaden returned 11 yards to the URI26 (WASSON, Mic), clock 06:03.
URI drive start at 06:03
1-10URI26[NHSG] QB Keeper HELMS, Hunter rush to the right for no gain to the URI26, End of Play.
2-10URI26[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass deep to the right complete for 34 yards to GAINES, Greg to the MER40 (O'NEAL, Carmelo), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10MER40[NHSG] SLOAT, Gabe rush up the middle for a gain of 7 yards to the MER33 (THOMAS, Marques;STANDLEY, Ken).
2-3MER33PENALTY Before the snap, URI False Start on SMITH, Tommy enforced 5 yards from the MER33 to the MER38.
2-8MER38[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass up the middle complete for 6 yards to BUCHANAN, Marquis to the MER32 (STANDLEY, Ken;DUDLEY, Brayden).
3-2MER32[NHSG] QB Keeper HELMS, Hunter rush up the middle for no gain to the MER32, End of Play.
4-2MER32[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass short to the right incomplete intended for BUCHANAN, Marquis thrown to the MER27; URI turnover on downs, clock 02:56. [02:56]
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 42 yards, 3:07
MER drive start at 02:56
1-10MER32[NHSG] MCGEE, Dwayne rush to the right for a gain of 1 yard to the MER33 (MALLAY, Fredrick). [02:51]
2-9H33Timeout Rhode Island, clock 02:51. [02:51]
2-9MER33[NHSG] MCGEE, Dwayne rush to the left for a gain of 10 yards to the MER43 (JOHNSON, Ayinde), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10MER43[NHSG] MCGEE, Dwayne rush up the middle for no gain to the MER43 (NEAL, JR., Westley).
2-10MER43PENALTY URI Personal Foul on NEAL, JR., Westley enforced 15 yards from the MER43 to the URI42 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. [01:59]E
1-10V42Timeout Official, clock 01:59. [01:59]
1-10URI42[NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 8 yards to the URI34 (MILES III, Harold). [01:54]
2-2V34Timeout Rhode Island, clock 01:54. [01:54]
2-2URI34[NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the URI31 (PRIMROSE, Carson), 1ST DOWN. [01:49]R
1-10V31Timeout Rhode Island, clock 01:49. [01:49]
1-10URI31[NH] Kneel down by TEAM at URI32 (team loss of 1).
2-11URI32[NH] Kneel down by TEAM at URI33 (team loss of 1).
3-12URI33[NH] Kneel down by TEAM at URI34 (team loss of 1), clock 00:00. [00:00]
Drive Summary: 8 plays, 34 yards, 2:56
3-12URI34End of game, clock 0:00.
FINAL SCORE: Rhode Island 10, Mercer 17

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
Rhode Island05:1002020-30-15-143-8-0-602-20
Mercer109:5031152-50-015-604-5-0-232-15

Quickie Statistics (4th Quarter only)
Rhode Island vs. Mercer (Final)
12/7/2024 at Macon, Georgia

URIMER
Score010
FIRST DOWNS25
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)5-1415-60
PASSING-YARDS (NET)6023
Passes Att-Comp-Int8-3-05-4-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS13-7420-83
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards2-110-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)2-24.01-39.0
Fumbles-Lost0-01-0
Penalties-Yards2-202-15
Possession Time5:109:50
Third-Down Conversions0-32-5
Fourth-Down Conversions0-10-0

Rhode Island

Mercer

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
H.Helms3909039
G.Sloat1707077

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
D.McGee753-25107.340
C.Miller31301304.38
D.Smith22-3-10-0.52

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
H.Helms3-8-0600340

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
W.Newbauer4-5-0231170

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
M.Buchanan16056
G.Gaines2540334

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
A.Dabbs14114
B.Smith11011
K.Parsons0001
T.Coard11011

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
D.Walter24824.03400

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
J.McConnell13939.03900

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
J.Griffin111011
T.Smith1000

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
D.Hightower2-02.00.00.0
A.Johnson2-02.00.00.0
E.Gomes2-02.00.01.0
F.Mallay1-01.00.00.0
A.Pena1-01.00.01.0
C.Brockwell1-01.00.00.0
C.Primrose1-01.00.00.0
W.Neal, Jr.1-01.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
M.Redding1-01.00.00.0
C.O'neal1-01.00.00.0
C.Joines1-01.00.01.0
K.Standley0-21.00.00.0
M.Wasson1-01.00.00.0
D.Watkins0-10.50.00.0
M.Thomas0-10.50.00.0
D.Miller0-10.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
4th14:19MER - A.Dabbs 4 yd TD PASS from W.Newbauer (KICK by R.Griffith) , 7-69 3:0710-14
4th06:10MER - R.Griffith 24 yd FG , 8-58 4:0510-17

Rhode Island Explosive Plays
Rhode Island vs. Mercer (Final)
12/7/2024 at Macon, Georgia

Rhode Island

Passing Plays Gain of 15+
6 Plays for 162 total yards (75% of total passing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
56
3
1st and 10 on URI44
(02:33) [NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass deep to the left complete for 56 yards to BUCHANAN, Marquis caught at the MER21 and advanced to the MER0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN URI, clock 02:33 (Scoring play confirmed).
34
4
2nd and 10 on URI26
[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass deep to the right complete for 34 yards to GAINES, Greg to the MER40 (O'NEAL, Carmelo), 1ST DOWN.
20
2
1st and 10 on MER40
[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass deep to the left complete for 20 yards to WALKER, Omari caught at the MER22 and advanced to the MER20, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
20
4
1st and 10 on URI2
[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass deep up the middle complete for 20 yards to GAINES, Greg caught at the URI18 and advanced to the URI22 (MILLER, Dainsus;WATKINS, Donovan), 1ST DOWN.
16
2
1st and 10 on URI32
[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass short to the left complete for 16 yards to GAINES, Greg caught at the URI37 and advanced to the URI48, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
16
2
2nd and 12 on URI33
[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass deep to the right complete for 16 yards to WALKER, Omari to the URI49, End of Play, 1ST DOWN.


Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
1 Plays for 14 total yards (29% of total rushing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
14
3
1st and 10 on URI16
[NHSG] GRANT, Malik rush to the right for a gain of 14 yards to the URI30 (MILLER, Dainsus), 1ST DOWN.


All Plays Gain of 20+
6 Plays for 285 total yards
Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
56
3
1st and 10 on URI44
(02:33) [NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass deep to the left complete for 56 yards to BUCHANAN, Marquis caught at the MER21 and advanced to the MER0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN URI, clock 02:33 (Scoring play confirmed).
34
4
2nd and 10 on URI26
[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass deep to the right complete for 34 yards to GAINES, Greg to the MER40 (O'NEAL, Carmelo), 1ST DOWN.
28
1
0th and 0 on MER35
(03:27) CROKER, Sully kickoff 55 yards from the MER35 to the URI10, HARRIS JR., Shawn returned 28 yards to the URI38 (STANDLEY, Ken;BELL, Micah), clock 03:27.
23
3
4th and 5 on MER30
(02:41) MCCONNELL, John punt 49 yards to the URI21, HARRIS JR., Shawn returned 23 yards to the URI44, out of bounds, clock 02:41.
20
2
1st and 10 on MER40
[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass deep to the left complete for 20 yards to WALKER, Omari caught at the MER22 and advanced to the MER20, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
20
4
1st and 10 on URI2
[NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass deep up the middle complete for 20 yards to GAINES, Greg caught at the URI18 and advanced to the URI22 (MILLER, Dainsus;WATKINS, Donovan), 1ST DOWN.

Mercer Explosive Plays
Rhode Island vs. Mercer (Final)
12/7/2024 at Macon, Georgia

Mercer

Passing Plays Gain of 15+
1 Plays for 17 total yards (49% of total passing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
17
4
3rd and 8 on URI23
[NHSG] NEWBAUER, Whitt pass up the middle complete for 17 yards to ALBEE, Sam caught at the URI13 and advanced to the URI6 (GOMES, Emmanuel), 1ST DOWN.


Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
4 Plays for 132 total yards (73% of total rushing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
49
2
3rd and 13 on MER3
[NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush to the left for a gain of 49 yards to the URI48 (HIGHTOWER, Devin), 1ST DOWN.
40
4
1st and 10 on MER35
[NHSG] MCGEE, Dwayne rush to the left for a gain of 40 yards to the URI25, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
33
3
1st and 10 on URI43
[NHSG] MCGEE, Dwayne rush to the right for a gain of 33 yards to the URI10 (HIGHTOWER, Devin), 1ST DOWN.
10
4
2nd and 9 on MER33
[NHSG] MCGEE, Dwayne rush to the left for a gain of 10 yards to the MER43 (JOHNSON, Ayinde), 1ST DOWN.


All Plays Gain of 20+
5 Plays for 239 total yards
Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
49
2
3rd and 13 on MER3
[NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush to the left for a gain of 49 yards to the URI48 (HIGHTOWER, Devin), 1ST DOWN.
40
4
1st and 10 on MER35
[NHSG] MCGEE, Dwayne rush to the left for a gain of 40 yards to the URI25, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
33
3
1st and 10 on URI43
[NHSG] MCGEE, Dwayne rush to the right for a gain of 33 yards to the URI10 (HIGHTOWER, Devin), 1ST DOWN.
29
3
0th and 0 on URI35
(02:26) JOHNSON, Will kickoff 63 yards from the URI35 to the MER2, SMITH, Brayden returned 29 yards to the MER31 (PELKISSON, Sean), clock 02:26.
25
1
1st and 10 on URI14
(03:33) [NHSG] HELMS, Hunter pass to the right intercepted by REDDING, Myles at the URI25 intended for GAINES, Greg. Redding return for 25 yards to the URI0, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 03:33 (Scoring play confirmed).