FINAL SCORE
Samford
0-6 (0-4)
21
Mercer
4-1 (4-0)
45


October 04, 2025 • Five Star Stadium (Macon, Georgia)




FINAL STATISTICS

Game Summary
Samford vs. Mercer (Final)
10/4/2025 at Macon, Georgia
Samford (0-6; 0-4) vs. Mercer (4-1; 4-0)
Date: 10/4/2025 • Site: Macon, Georgia • Stadium: Five Star Stadium
Kickoff time: 05:02 PM ADT • End of Game: 08:06 PM ADT • Total elapsed time: 03:04
Attendance: 9461
Temperature: 79 • Wind: 9 northEast • Weather: cloudy
Scoring Summary
Score by Quarters1234Total
Samford0014721
Mercer141414345

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st12:18MER - S.Albee 64 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (PAT KICK by R.Griffith GOOD) , 1-64 0:09-7
1st02:36MER - A.Butts Jr. 1 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by R.Griffith GOOD) , 6-48 2:37-14
2nd11:09MER - J.George 3 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (PAT KICK by R.Griffith GOOD) , 13-97 5:36-21
2nd06:00MER - B.Smith 7 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (PAT KICK by R.Griffith GOOD) , 9-63 4:01-28
3rd12:50SAM - P.Bird 63 yd TD PASS from B.Stober (PAT KICK by C.Pace GOOD) , 7-75 2:107-28
3rd10:57MER - B.Smith 38 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (PAT KICK by R.Griffith GOOD) , 5-76 1:477-35
3rd05:30MER - T.Doughty 66 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (PAT KICK by R.Griffith GOOD) , 1-66 0:107-42
3rd02:44SAM - C.Bland 13 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by C.Pace GOOD) , 9-75 2:4614-42
4th11:29SAM - S.Pickett III 77 yd TD PASS from B.Stober (PAT KICK by C.Pace GOOD) , 3-74 0:2721-42
4th05:36MER - R.Griffith 34 yd FG , 4-1 1:2621-45
Officials
Referee: Jeff Page
Umpire: Greg German
Head Linesman: Chris Clark
Line judge: Tim Forman
Field judge: Herman Lewis Jr.
Back judge: Matt Hollifield
Side judge: Jeffrey Cargile
Center judge: Ryan Smith

Team Statistics
Samford vs. Mercer (Final)
10/4/2025 at Macon, Georgia

SAMMER
FIRST DOWNS1423
Rushing58
Passing815
Penalty10
NET YARDS RUSHING61192
Rushing Attempts3737
Average Per Rush1.65.2
Rushing Touchdowns11
Yards Gained Rushing111203
Yards Lost Rushing5011
NET YARDS PASSING281365
Completions-Attempts-Int22-33-122-37-1
Average Per Attempt8.59.9
Average Per Completion12.816.6
Passing Touchdowns25
TOTAL OFFENSIVE YARDS342557
Total Offensive plays7074
Average Gain Per Play4.97.5
Fumbles: Number-Lost0-00-0
Penalties: Number-Yards7-553-40
PUNTS-YARDS9-3644-182
Average Yards Per Punt40.445.5
Net Yards Per Punt36.039.8
Inside 2030
50+ Yards12
Touchbacks00
Fair catch31
KICKOFFS-YARDS4-2268-494
Average Yards Per Kickoff56.561.8
Net Yards Per Kickoff34.354.1
Touchbacks03
Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD2-23-02-40-0
Average Per Return11.520
Kickoff returns: Number-Yards-TD4-89-03-61-0
Average Per Return22.320.3
Interceptions: Number-Yards-TD1-0-01-0-0
Fumble Returns: Number-Yards0-00-0
Miscellaneous Yards00
Possession Time28:1931:41
1st Quarter6:518:09
2nd Quarter6:398:21
3rd Quarter9:305:30
4th Quarter5:199:41
Third-Down Conversions6 of 194 of 13
Fourth-Down Conversions1 of 40 of 1
Red Zone Scores-Chances1 of 14 of 5
Touchdowns13
Field Goals0 of 01 of 2
Sacks By: Number-Yards0-07-44
Tackles For Loss: Number-Yards4.0-1314.0-63
Forced Three-And-Outs38
Total TDs36
Defensive TDs00
Special Teams TDs00
PAT Kicks3-36-6
Field Goals0-01-2
Points off turnovers70

Individual Statistics
Samford vs. Mercer (Final)
10/4/2025 at Macon, Georgia

Samford Mercer

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
C.Bland11520521134.7
K.Cherry8360360104.5
C.Evans1505055
C.Jones105-500-5
B.Stober101723-604-0.6
Q.Crittendon6122-2101-3.5
Totals3711150611131.6
RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
T.Doughty1911381050325.5
B.Martin11692670256.1
J.Pickles318018086
B.Atkinson1202022
A.Butts Jr.1101111
C.Miller1000000
TEAM101-100-1
Totals37203111921325.2
PassingC-A-IYdsTDLongSack
Q.Crittendon8-11-0470284
B.Stober14-22-12342773
Totals22-33-12812777
PassingC-A-IYdsTDLongSack
B.Atkinson22-35-03655660
J.Pickles0-2-10000
Totals22-37-13655660
ReceivingNo.YardsTDLongTgtYAC
P.Bird478163542
S.Pickett III3112177348
C.Jones34002899
N.Crayton32801148
K.Cherry330633
C.Bland2-50022
J.Beatty11501510
T.Davenport11401418
T.Ward110110
C.Evans1-50011
TEAM000000
J.Loving000010
Totals2228127731121
ReceivingNo.YardsTDLongTgtYAC
B.Smith465238734
A.McDaniel460021713
K.Harris433012414
T.Doughty277166453
M.Simmons23202726
T.Solomon22401644
J.George201321
S.Albee164164141
A.Dabbs11001025
TEAM000000
A.Cook000010
Totals2236556635171
PuntingNo.YdsAvgLongIn20TB
N.Jones936440.45430
Totals936440.45430
PuntingNo.YdsAvgLongIn20TB
J.McConnell418245.55200
Totals418245.55200
PuntKickoffIntercept
ReturnsNoYdsLgNoYdsLgNoYdsLg
C.Evans00013030000
P.Bird22316000000
L.Young000000100
C.Jones00024225000
E.Russell00011717000
Totals2231648930100
PuntKickoffIntercept
ReturnsNoYdsLgNoYdsLgNoYdsLg
B.Smith2402836130000
T.Bliss000000100
Totals2402836130100
Field goalsQtrTimeDistResult
Field goalsQtrTimeDistResult
R.Griffith4th08:0927MISSED
R.Griffith4th05:3634GOOD
KickoffsNo.YardsAvgTBOB
C.Pace422656.500
KickoffsNo.YardsAvgTBOB
R.Griffith849461.830
All-purposeRunRcvKRPRIR/FRTotal
S.Pickett III0112000112
P.Bird0780230101
C.Jones-540420077
C.Bland52-500047
All-purposeRunRcvKRPRIR/FRTotal
T.Doughty10577000182
B.Smith06561400166
B.Martin67000067
S.Albee06400064
FumblesNo.Lost
FumblesNo.Lost

Samford Quarterback Progression
Samford vs. Mercer (Final)
10/4/2025 at Macon, Georgia


Stober, Brady
14 - 2264%234 yds2TD1INT173.9RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
+1-1-41st and 10 on MER29 (Q2 06:00) C.Bland
+2-2-12nd and 14 on MER33 (Q2 02:00) C.Bland2
2-3INT4th and 12 on MER31 (Q2 00:35) C.Jones
+3-451st and 10 on SAM25 (Q3 15:00) C.Jones
3-51st and 10 on SAM38 (Q3 15:00) P.Bird
+4-663TD3rd and 11 on SAM37 (Q3 15:00) P.Bird
+5-772nd and 8 on SAM19 (Q3 10:51) C.Jones2
+6-8301st3rd and 1 on SAM26 (Q3 10:51) S.Pickett III3
6-91st and 10 on MER44 (Q3 10:51) C.Jones
6-101st and 10 on SAM20 (Q3 06:31) C.Jones-2
6-113rd and 18 on SAM12 (Q3 06:31) -3
+7-12111st1st and 10 on SAM25 (Q3 05:30) N.Crayton
+8-13141st1st and 10 on MER46 (Q3 05:30) T.Davenport2
8-141st and 10 on MER32 (Q3 05:30) C.Jones
+9-1581st3rd and 8 on MER30 (Q3 05:30) N.Crayton
+10-16-23rd and 22 on SAM28 (Q4 15:00) K.Cherry2
10-171st and 15 on SAM21 (Q4 11:56) N.Crayton
+11-1877TD3rd and 13 on SAM23 (Q4 11:56) S.Pickett III
11-192nd and 9 on SAM21 (Q4 08:09) C.Jones
+12-20151st2nd and 8 on SAM27 (Q4 05:16) J.Beatty
+13-2161st and 10 on MER48 (Q4 05:16) K.Cherry2
+14-2253rd and 12 on MER50 (Q4 05:16) S.Pickett III3

Sacked 3 times for 22 yards lost
LostContext
-72nd and 15 on SAM35 (Q3 01:13)
-74th and 5 on SAM25 (Q4 08:09)
-82nd and 4 on MER42 (Q4 05:16)




Crittendon, Quincy
8 - 1173%47 yds0TD0INT108.6RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
0-12nd and 9 on SAM37 (Q1 13:33) C.Jones
+1-211st and 10 on SAM31 (Q1 12:10) T.Ward
+2-3-53rd and 4 on SAM37 (Q1 12:10) C.Evans2
+3-4-11st and 10 on SAM38 (Q1 09:15) K.Cherry3
+4-593rd and 13 on SAM35 (Q1 09:15) N.Crayton4
4-62nd and 10 on SAM50 (Q1 02:32) J.Loving
+5-773rd and 10 on SAM50 (Q1 02:32) P.Bird
+6-812nd and 7 on SAM28 (Q2 11:09) P.Bird2
6-93rd and 6 on SAM29 (Q2 11:09)
+7-1071st and 10 on SAM25 (Q2 06:00) P.Bird
+8-11281st3rd and 3 on SAM32 (Q2 06:00) C.Jones2

Sacked 4 times for 22 yards lost
LostContext
-73rd and 9 on SAM37 (Q1 13:33)
-22nd and 11 on SAM37 (Q1 09:15)
-102nd and 7 on SAM45 (Q1 06:58)
-33rd and 17 on SAM35 (Q1 06:58)



Mercer Quarterback Progression
Samford vs. Mercer (Final)
10/4/2025 at Macon, Georgia


Atkinson, Braden
22 - 3563%365 yds5TD0INT197.6RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
0-11st and 10 on MER26 (Q1 14:55) A.Dabbs
+1-273rd and 10 on MER26 (Q1 14:55) B.Smith
+2-364TD1st and 10 on MER36 (Q1 12:27) S.Albee2
2-42nd and 13 on SAM47 (Q1 10:37) T.Doughty
+3-5113rd and 13 on SAM47 (Q1 10:37) K.Harris
3-62nd and 10 on MER11 (Q1 07:47) B.Smith
3-73rd and 10 on MER11 (Q1 07:47) A.McDaniel-2
+4-8161st2nd and 4 on SAM42 (Q1 05:13) T.Solomon
+5-9111st1st and 10 on MER3 (Q1 01:45) A.McDaniel2
+6-1051st and 10 on MER14 (Q1 01:45) K.Harris3
+7-11-32nd and 5 on MER19 (Q1 01:45) J.George4
+8-12111st3rd and 3 on MER21 (Q1 01:45) T.Doughty5
8-132nd and 7 on MER35 (Q2 15:00) A.Cook
+9-14171st3rd and 7 on MER35 (Q2 15:00) A.McDaniel
+10-15121st2nd and 8 on SAM46 (Q2 15:00) K.Harris2
+11-16211st1st and 10 on SAM34 (Q2 15:00) A.McDaniel3
11-171st and 15 on SAM18 (Q2 15:00)
+12-183TD1st and 3 on SAM3 (Q2 15:00) J.George
+13-19271st1st and 10 on MER37 (Q2 10:01) M.Simmons2
13-202nd and 8 on SAM34 (Q2 10:01) S.Burt
+14-2181st3rd and 8 on SAM34 (Q2 10:01) T.Solomon
14-222nd and 5 on SAM21 (Q2 10:01) A.McDaniel
+15-23101st3rd and 5 on SAM21 (Q2 10:01) A.Dabbs
+16-247TD2nd and 6 on SAM7 (Q2 10:01) B.Smith2
+17-25111st1st and 10 on MER24 (Q3 12:44) A.McDaniel3
17-261st and 10 on SAM38 (Q3 12:44)
+18-2738TD2nd and 10 on SAM38 (Q3 12:44) B.Smith
+19-2851st and 10 on MER10 (Q3 08:27) M.Simmons2
+20-29131st2nd and 5 on MER15 (Q3 08:27) B.Smith3
20-302nd and 15 on MER35 (Q3 08:27) T.Solomon
20-313rd and 15 on MER35 (Q3 08:27) B.Smith-2
+21-3266TD1st and 10 on MER34 (Q3 05:40) T.Doughty
21-333rd and 3 on MER24 (Q3 02:37) A.McDaniel
+22-3451st and 10 on SAM43 (Q4 11:29) K.Harris
22-353rd and 7 on SAM10 (Q4 11:29) B.Smith

Sacked 0 times for 0 yards lost
LostContext




Pickles, JP
0 - 20%0 yds0TD1INT-100RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
0-1INT3rd and 2 on SAM44 (Q4 14:18) T.Solomon
0-22nd and 9 on SAM17 (Q4 07:02) T.Doughty-2

Sacked 0 times for 0 yards lost
LostContext




Defensive Statistics
Samford vs. Mercer (Final)
10/4/2025 at Macon, Georgia
#SamfordSoloAstTotalSacks-YdsTFL-YdsFFFR-YdsInt-YdsBrUpQBH
30C.Sloan6390.0-01.0-3---1-
9L.Young6170.0-00.0-0--1-0--
95M.Woodard3360.0-00.0-0----1
27Q.Gaskins2350.0-00.0-0-----
88D.Grayson0550.0-00.5-2----1
3N.Perkins4040.0-00.0-0---1-
5J.Mosley1340.0-01.5-5-----
21M.Thornton3030.0-00.0-0-----
35D.Caldwell2130.0-01.0-5-----
46A.Jordan1230.0-00.0-0-----
90C.Cunningham0220.0-00.0-0-----
8L.Wattenbarger1120.0-00.0-0-----
48J.Johnson2020.0-00.0-0-----
94J.Shannon1120.0-00.0-0-----
6J.Nelson1010.0-00.0-0-----
44C.Warren0110.0-00.0-0-----
60H.Weber1010.0-00.0-0-----
1D.Newsome1010.0-00.0-0---2-
14K.Washington0110.0-00.0-0-----
16D.Henderson0110.0-00.0-0-----
19T.Lenhardt1010.0-00.0-0-----
22M.Bryant0110.0-00.0-0-----
31M.McKim1010.0-00.0-0-----
34M.Gaither0110.0-00.0-0-----
42C.Dunn0110.0-00.0-0-----
93J.Methvin0110.0-00.0-0-----
2J.Yancey0000.0-00.0-0---1-
Totals3732690-04.0-1300-01-052

BLOCKED KICKS: none.

#MercerSoloAstTotalSacks-YdsTFL-YdsFFFR-YdsInt-YdsBrUpQBH
51D.Clare75120.0-02.5-11----1
46I.Prince56110.0-01.0-1-----
10J.Fox55100.0-01.0-3-----
17K.Hutchinson3360.0-00.0-0-----
55E.Johnson-Kelley2461.5-91.5-9-----
15K.McInnis3252.5-202.5-20----1
8K.Thomas2240.0-00.0-0-----
0A.Zock2132.0-152.5-16----1
4D.Watkins3030.0-00.0-0-----
1D.Hicks0220.0-00.0-0----1
12T.Bliss1120.0-00.0-0--1-0--
22C.Kermott2020.0-00.0-0-----
91J.Swain2020.0-01.0-5-----
3M.Weston1010.0-00.0-0---1-
7C.O'neal1010.0-00.0-0-----
14E.McDowell1010.0-00.0-0-----
18J.Ferguson1010.0-00.0-0-----
28R.Little1010.0-01.0-1-----
30B.Dudley0110.5-20.5-2-----
34M.Bradley0110.0-00.0-0-----
53J.Gilbert0110.5-30.5-3-----
Totals4234767-4414.0-6300-01-013

BLOCKED KICKS: none.

Participation Report
Samford vs. Mercer (Final)
10/4/2025 at Macon, Georgia

Starters
Samford

Pos##OFFENSE
RB0C.Evans
QB2Q.Crittendon
WR13C.Jones
WR33T.Davenport
TE49V.Nicklaus
OL57W.Davidson
OL64N.Watts
OL65K.May
OL74T.Douthit
OL77K.Pearley
WR84S.Pickett III
Pos##DEFENSE
CB3N.Perkins
LB5J.Mosley
DB27Q.Gaskins
LB30C.Sloan
DE44C.Warren
DL60H.Weber
DL88D.Grayson
DL90C.Cunningham
DB9L.Young
S19T.Lenhardt
CB21M.Thornton
Mercer

Pos##OFFENSE
WR2A.McDaniel
WR9B.Smith
QB11B.Atkinson
WR18A.Dabbs
RB22C.Miller
WR23T.Solomon
OL57T.Murray
OL60G.Marks
OL63J.Freeman
OL70X.Jennings
OL74A.Atchison
Pos##DEFENSE
DL0A.Zock
DB4D.Watkins
S7C.O'neal
CB8K.Thomas
LB10J.Fox
S12T.Bliss
DL15K.McInnis
DB17K.Hutchinson
LB51D.Clare
DL53J.Gilbert
DL91J.Swain
Substitutions
Samford:
2 J.Yancey; 6 J.Nelson; 1 D.Newsome; 4 P.Bird; 8 L.Wattenbarger; 14 K.Washington; 14 J.Beatty; 15 C.Burdeshaw; 15 B.Stober; 16 D.Henderson; 18 T.Ward; 22 K.Cherry; 22 M.Bryant; 25 J.Loving; 26 C.Pace; 26 J.Garner; 29 C.Bland; 31 M.McKim; 32 N.Jones; 34 M.Gaither; 35 D.Caldwell; 38 E.Russell; 39 R.Skinner; 42 C.Dunn; 46 A.Jordan; 48 J.Johnson; 76 M.Snow; 78 D.Johnson; 86 N.Crayton; 93 J.Methvin; 94 J.Shannon; 95 M.Woodard; 96 B.Darnell; 97 J.Bussey;
Mercer:
1 D.Hicks; 3 A.Cook; 3 M.Weston; 5 J.George; 7 K.Harris; 13 J.Johnson; 14 E.McDowell; 14 M.Simmons; 16 C.Davis; 18 J.Ferguson; 19 J.McConnell; 19 J.Pickles; 20 R.McNally; 22 C.Kermott; 28 R.Little; 29 E.Taylor; 30 B.Dudley; 32 K.Reyes; 33 A.Butts Jr.; 34 M.Bradley; 39 B.Martin; 46 I.Prince; 50 D.King; 55 E.Johnson-Kelley; 64 G.Weisgerber; 67 P.Sears; 69 B.Martin; 77 L.Schultz; 80 T.Doughty; 82 C.Shaw; 83 C.Simmons; 85 S.Burt; 86 S.Albee; 93 R.Griffith; 96 M.Dixon; 98 K.Wellington;
Did Not Play
Samford:
17 Wansley, Amari; 1 Oliver, Ryan; 3 Maddux, Caidan; 6 Levine, Ben; 7 Gibson, Jaden; 10 Klees, Haden; 11 Vinson, Rayf; 12 Roberts, Christian; 12 Gilliam, Charlie; 16 Bobo, Jake; 17 McGinn, James; 20 Turner, Termaine; 21 Fisher, Ethan; 23 Weber, Tucker; 23 Theado, David; 24 Tolbert, Brody; 25 Pruitt, William; 28 Hidalgo, Grant; 30 Greer, Cooper; 34 Abbott, Logan; 36 Ippolito, Ty; 37 Schwing, Jack; 39 Morris, Gavin; 40 Whitley, Jordan; 41 Haynes, Jake; 42 Hall, Quinten; 44 Pace, Carter; 45 Pigg, Cannon; 47 Valdes, Daniel; 51 Gettman, Jacob; 52 Graham, Wesley; 53 McKeown, Kaden; 55 Chapa, Isaac; 56 Barr, Aidan; 58 Turner, Wilbur; 59 Thorley, Will; 61 Applefield, Alex; 62 Peacock, Parker; 67 Carter, Nathan; 68 Harrelson, Asher; 69 Watts, Russell; 70 Mullins, Crosby; 71 Donovan, Carson; 72 Lovett, Josh; 73 Perritt, Justin; 75 Rickell, Charlie; 83 Krauklis, Hudson; 85 Bookman, Nicholas; 87 Whitley, Brice; 89 Beck, Landon; 91 Cooper, Romello; 92 Crisp, Kelton; 99 Durant, Tyler;
Mercer:
1 Smith, DJ; 4 Ison, Autavius; 5 Polke, Michael; 6 Pierre, Kims; 9 Fraziars, Jayvyn; 11 Holewski, Aiden; 12 Wilson, Jake; 13 Stewart, Braylon; 16 Maxwell, Jake; 17 Jones, Trenton; 20 Benjamin, Carlos; 21 Scott, Fabian; 23 Connell, Sam; 24 Douthit, Roman; 25 Coard, Tyrell; 25 Cooper, Buck; 26 Mix, Tucker; 27 Bell, Micah; 31 Meincke, Markus; 35 Allbaugh, Cole; 36 Addison, Bryce; 48 Wasson, Mic; 49 Allen, Max; 52 Hester, Wyatt; 54 Brett, Justin; 56 Hamilton, Jaiden; 58 Murray, Tyler; 66 Degonia, Denver; 72 Horton, Michael; 73 Armstrong, Kurt; 75 Washington, Kelan; 76 Cotney, William; 84 Lowe, Zachary; 87 Berry, Cooper; 88 Everson, Ty; 89 Garcia, Ian; 90 Wilson, Tucker; 92 Croker, Sully; 94 Landsfeld, Marius; 95 Marcelus, Delano; 97 Arnold, Kody; 99 Camese, Caden;

Drive Chart (By Team)
Samford vs. Mercer (Final)
10/4/2025 at Macon, Georgia

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
SAM1stSAM3613:33PUNTSAM3012:27PUNT3 - -61:06
SAM1stSAM3112:10KOSAM3210:37PUNT3 - 11:33
SAM1stSAM3809:15DOWNSSAM4407:47PUNT3 - 61:28
SAM1stSAM4206:58PUNTSAM3205:13PUNT3 - -101:45
SAM1stSAM5002:32KOMER4301:45PUNT3 - 70:47
SAM2ndSAM2511:09KOSAM2910:01PUNT3 - 41:08
SAM2ndSAM2506:00KOMER100:29DOWNS10 - 745:31
SAM3rdSAM2515:00KOMER012:50 *TD7 - 752:10
SAM3rdSAM1710:51KOMER4508:27PUNT6 - 382:24
SAM3rdSAM2006:31PUNTSAM1205:40PUNT3 - -80:51
SAM3rdSAM2505:30KOMER002:44 *TD9 - 752:46
SAM3rdSAM4001:13PUNTSAM2614:18PUNT3 - -141:55
SAM4thSAM2611:56INTMER011:29 *TD3 - 740:27
SAM4thSAM2008:09FGASAM1807:02DOWNS4 - -21:07
SAM4thSAM1005:29KOMER4202:33DOWNS7 - 482:56

1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd
Samford1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr1st Half2nd HalfTotal
Time of possession6:516:399:305:1913:3014:4928:19
3rd down conversions0-52-43-61-42-94-106-19
4th down conversions0-00-11-10-20-11-31-4

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
MER1stMER2614:55KOMER3313:33PUNT3 - 71:22
MER1stMER3612:27PUNTSAM012:18 *TD1 - 640:09
MER1stSAM4410:37PUNTSAM3809:15DOWNS4 - 61:22
MER1stMER1107:47PUNTMER1106:58PUNT3 - 00:49
MER1stSAM4805:13PUNTSAM002:36 *TD6 - 482:37
MER1stMER301:45PUNTSAM011:09 *TD13 - 975:36
MER2ndMER3710:01PUNTSAM006:00 *TD9 - 634:01
MER2ndMER100:29DOWNSMER30:00HALF1 - 20:29
MER3rdMER2412:44KOSAM010:57 *TD5 - 761:47
MER3rdMER1008:27PUNTMER3506:31PUNT6 - 251:56
MER3rdMER3405:40PUNTSAM005:30 *TD1 - 660:10
MER3rdMER1702:37KOMER2401:13PUNT3 - 71:24
MER4thMER3514:18PUNTSAM4411:56INT5 - 212:22
MER4thMER2511:29KOSAM1008:09FGA7 - 653:20
MER4thSAM1807:02DOWNSSAM1705:36 *FG4 - 11:26
MER4thMER4202:33DOWNSSAM440:00HALF5 - 142:33

1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd
Mercer1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr1st Half2nd HalfTotal
Time of possession8:098:215:309:4116:3015:1131:41
3rd down conversions1-43-30-20-44-70-64-13
4th down conversions0-10-00-00-00-10-00-1

Drive Chart (By Quarter)
Samford vs. Mercer (Final)
10/4/2025 at Macon, Georgia

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
MER1stMER2614:55KOMER3313:33PUNT3 - 71:22
SAM1stSAM3613:33PUNTSAM3012:27PUNT3 - -61:06
MER1stMER3612:27PUNTSAM012:18*TD1 - 640:09
SAM1stSAM3112:10KOSAM3210:37PUNT3 - 11:33
MER1stSAM4410:37PUNTSAM3809:15DOWNS4 - 61:22
SAM1stSAM3809:15DOWNSSAM4407:47PUNT3 - 61:28
MER1stMER1107:47PUNTMER1106:58PUNT3 - 00:49
SAM1stSAM4206:58PUNTSAM3205:13PUNT3 - -101:45
MER1stSAM4805:13PUNTSAM002:36*TD6 - 482:37
SAM1stSAM5002:32KOMER4301:45PUNT3 - 70:47
MER1stMER301:45PUNTSAM011:09*TD13 - 975:36
SAM2ndSAM2511:09KOSAM2910:01PUNT3 - 41:08
MER2ndMER3710:01PUNTSAM006:00*TD9 - 634:01
SAM2ndSAM2506:00KOMER100:29DOWNS10 - 745:31
MER2ndMER100:29DOWNSMER30:00HALF1 - 20:29
SAM3rdSAM2515:00KOMER012:50*TD7 - 752:10
MER3rdMER2412:44KOSAM010:57*TD5 - 761:47
SAM3rdSAM1710:51KOMER4508:27PUNT6 - 382:24
MER3rdMER1008:27PUNTMER3506:31PUNT6 - 251:56
SAM3rdSAM2006:31PUNTSAM1205:40PUNT3 - -80:51
MER3rdMER3405:40PUNTSAM005:30*TD1 - 660:10
SAM3rdSAM2505:30KOMER002:44*TD9 - 752:46
MER3rdMER1702:37KOMER2401:13PUNT3 - 71:24
SAM3rdSAM4001:13PUNTSAM2614:18PUNT3 - -141:55
MER4thMER3514:18PUNTSAM4411:56INT5 - 212:22
SAM4thSAM2611:56INTMER011:29*TD3 - 740:27
MER4thMER2511:29KOSAM1008:09FGA7 - 653:20
SAM4thSAM2008:09FGASAM1807:02DOWNS4 - -21:07
MER4thSAM1807:02DOWNSSAM1705:36*FG4 - 11:26
SAM4thSAM1005:29KOMER4202:33DOWNS7 - 482:56
MER4thMER4202:33DOWNSSAM440:00HALF5 - 142:33

Play-by-Play Summary (1st quarter)
Samford vs. Mercer (Final)
10/4/2025 at Macon, Georgia

-Start of 1st quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
Samford won the toss and has deferred to the second half. MER will receive and SAM will defend the north goal.
PACE, Colton kickoff 57 yards from the SAM35 to the MER8, SMITH, Brayden returned 18 yards to the MER26 (JORDAN, Andrew), out of bounds, clock 14:55.
MER drive start at 14:55
1-10MER26[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the left incomplete intended for DABBS, Adjatay thrown to the MER36.
2-10MER26[NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for no gain to the MER26 (GASKINS, Quantaves).
3-10MER26[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass up the middle complete for 7 yards to SMITH, Brayden to the MER33 (GASKINS, Quantaves).
4-3MER33MCCONNELL, John punt 31 yards to the SAM36 out of bounds, clock 13:33. [13:33]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 7 yards, 1:22
SAM drive start at 13:33
1-10SAM36[NHSG] QB Keeper CRITTENDON, Quincy rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the SAM37 (FOX, Julian).
2-9SAM37[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the right incomplete intended for JONES, Calvin broken up by WESTON, Myles at the SAM47; QB hurried by MCINNIS, Kobe.
3-9SAM37[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy sacked for a loss of 7 yards at the SAM30 (ZOCK, Andrew).
4-16SAM30JONES, Noah punt 34 yards to the MER36 out of bounds, clock 12:27. [12:27]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, -6 yards, 1:06
MER drive start at 12:27
1-10MER36[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep up the middle complete for 64 yards to ALBEE, Samuel caught at the SAM41 and advanced to the SAM0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 12:18 (Scoring play confirmed). [12:18]P
0-0SAM3GRIFFITH, Reice PAT kick attempt is good.
Samford 0, Mercer 7
Drive Summary: 1 plays, 64 yards, 0:09
GRIFFITH, Reice kickoff 64 yards from the MER35 to the SAM1, EVANS, CJ returned 30 yards to the SAM31 (KERMOTT, Carter), clock 12:10.
SAM drive start at 12:10
1-10SAM31[SG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass short to the right complete for 1 yard to WARD, Torrey to the SAM32 (CLARE, Drew).
2-9SAM32[SG] EVANS, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the SAM37 (FOX, Julian).
3-4SAM37[SG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the right complete for -5 yards to EVANS, CJ caught at the SAM31 and advanced to the SAM32 (SWAIN, Jordan).
4-9SAM32JONES, Noah punt 40 yards to the MER28, SMITH, Brayden returned 28 yards to the SAM44, out of bounds, clock 10:37. [10:37]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 1 yards, 1:33
1-10V44Timeout Official, clock 10:37. [10:37]
MER drive start at 10:37
1-10SAM44[NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush to the left for a loss of 3 yards to the SAM47 (SLOAN, Carson).
2-13SAM47[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short to the left incomplete intended for DOUGHTY, Ty thrown to the SAM45.
3-13SAM47[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short to the right complete for 11 yards to HARRIS, Kendall caught at the SAM45 and advanced to the SAM36 (MOSLEY, Jaden;WOODARD, Maxton).
4-2SAM36[NHSG] MARTIN, Billy rush up the middle for a loss of 2 yards to the SAM38 (GRAYSON, Donovan;MOSLEY, Jaden); MER turnover on downs, clock 09:15. [09:15]
Drive Summary: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:22
SAM drive start at 09:15
1-10SAM38[SG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the right complete for -1 yard to CHERRY, Ken to the SAM37 (PRINCE, Isaac).
2-11SAM37[SG] CRITTENDON, Quincy sacked for a loss of 2 yards at the SAM35 (JOHNSON-KELLEY, Ean;DUDLEY, Brayden).
3-13SAM35[SG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the left complete for 9 yards to CRAYTON, Nick caught at the SAM42 and advanced to the SAM44 (WATKINS, Donovan).
4-4SAM44JONES, Noah punt 45 yards to the MER11, fair catch by SMITH, Brayden, clock 07:47. [07:47]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 6 yards, 1:28
MER drive start at 07:47
1-10MER11[NHSG] MARTIN, Billy rush to the left for no gain to the MER11 (SLOAN, Carson).
2-10MER11[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for SMITH, Brayden thrown to the SAM47.
3-10MER11[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass up the middle incomplete intended for MCDANIEL, Adonis broken up by PERKINS, Nahil at the MER23.
4-10MER11MCCONNELL, John punt 47 yards to the SAM42, fair catch by BIRD, Preston, clock 06:58. [06:58]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 0 yards, 0:49
1-10V42Timeout Official, clock 06:58. [06:58]
SAM drive start at 06:58
1-10SAM42[SG] CHERRY, Ken rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the SAM45 (FERGUSON, Justin).
2-7SAM45[SG] CRITTENDON, Quincy sacked for a loss of 10 yards at the SAM35 (MCINNIS, Kobe).
3-17SAM35[SG] CRITTENDON, Quincy sacked for a loss of 3 yards at the SAM32 (MCINNIS, Kobe;GILBERT, Justin).
4-20SAM32JONES, Noah punt 43 yards to the MER25, SMITH, Brayden returned 12 yards to the MER37 (THORNTON, Malik), out of bounds, clock 05:13. PENALTY SAM Personal Foul on CUNNINGHAM, Conroy enforced 15 yards from the end of the play at the MER37 to the SAM48. [05:13]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, -10 yards, 1:45
MER drive start at 05:13
1-10SAM48[NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the SAM42 (PERKINS, Nahil).
2-4SAM42[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep to the right complete for 16 yards to SOLOMON, Travion to the SAM26, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.P
1-10SAM26[NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush to the right for a gain of 2 yards to the SAM24 (SLOAN, Carson;WOODARD, Maxton).
2-8SAM24[NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush to the left for a gain of 21 yards to the SAM3 (YOUNG, Lashon), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.R
1-3SAM3[NH] DOUGHTY, Ty rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the SAM1 (SHANNON, Joseph;GAITHER, Mailk).
2-1SAM1[NH] BUTTS JR., Antonio rush to the left for a gain of 1 yard to the SAM0, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 02:36 (Scoring play confirmed). [02:36]
0-0SAM3GRIFFITH, Reice PAT kick attempt is good. [02:36]
Samford 0, Mercer 14
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 48 yards, 2:37
0-0H35Timeout Official, clock 02:36. [02:36]
GRIFFITH, Reice kickoff 47 yards from the MER35 to the SAM18, RUSSELL, Emerson returned 17 yards to the SAM35 , out of bounds, clock 02:32. PENALTY MER Personal Foul on POLKE, Michael enforced 15 yards from the end of the play at the SAM35 to the SAM50.
SAM drive start at 02:32
1-10SAM50[NHSG] QB Keeper CRITTENDON, Quincy rush up the middle for no gain to the SAM50 (JOHNSON-KELLEY, Ean;HICKS, Daniel).
2-10SAM50[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass short up the middle incomplete intended for LOVING, Jadon thrown to the MER47.
3-10SAM50[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the right complete for 7 yards to BIRD, Preston to the MER43 (THOMAS, KJ), out of bounds.
4-3MER43JONES, Noah punt 40 yards to the MER3 downed by GASKINS, Quantaves, clock 01:45. [01:45]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 7 yards, 0:47
MER drive start at 01:45
1-10MER3[NH] ATKINSON, Braden pass up the middle complete for 11 yards to MCDANIEL, Adonis to the MER14 (PERKINS, Nahil), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10MER14[NH] ATKINSON, Braden pass short to the left complete for 5 yards to HARRIS, Kendall to the MER19 (PERKINS, Nahil), out of bounds.
2-5MER19[NH] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right complete for -3 yards to GEORGE, Javarius caught at the MER15 and advanced to the MER16 (MOSLEY, Jaden).
3-8MER16PENALTY SAM Offsides on CUNNINGHAM, Conroy enforced 5 yards from the MER16 to the MER21 [NHSG].
3-3MER21[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right complete for 11 yards to DOUGHTY, Ty to the MER32 (YOUNG, Lashon), 1ST DOWN, clock 00:00. [00:00]P
-End of 1st quarter, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 1st QUARTER: Samford 0, Mercer 14

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
Samford06:5100000-50-08--135-7-0-112-20
Mercer148:0914051-40-19-278-12-0-1221-15

Quickie Statistics (1st Quarter only)
Samford vs. Mercer (Final)
10/4/2025 at Macon, Georgia
SAMMER
Score014
FIRST DOWNS05
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)8--139-27
PASSING-YARDS (NET)11122
Passes Att-Comp-Int7-5-012-8-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS15--221-149
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-02-40
Kickoff Returns-Yards2-471-18
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)5-40.42-39.0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards2-201-15
Possession Time6:518:09
Third-Down Conversions0-51-4
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-1

Samford

Mercer

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
K.Cherry1303033
C.Evans1505055

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
T.Doughty531-32805.621
B.Martin20-2-20-1

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
Q.Crittendon5-7-0-11094

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Atkinson8-12-01221640

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
P.Bird17017
C.Jones0001
K.Cherry1-101-1

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
A.McDaniel1110211
K.Harris2160211
B.Smith17027
J.George1-301-3

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
N.Jones520240.44500

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
J.McConnell27839.04700

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
B.Smith240028

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
C.Evans130030
E.Russell117017

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
B.Smith118018

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
N.Perkins3-03.00.00.0
C.Sloan2-12.50.01.0
J.Mosley1-22.00.02.0
Q.Gaskins2-02.00.00.0
L.Young2-02.00.00.0
M.Thornton1-01.00.00.0
A.Jordan1-01.00.00.0
M.Woodard0-21.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Fox2-02.00.00.0
K.McInnis1-11.51.51.5
A.Zock1-01.01.01.0
D.Watkins1-01.00.00.0
K.Thomas1-01.00.00.0
J.Ferguson1-01.00.00.0
C.Kermott1-01.00.00.0
I.Prince1-01.00.01.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st12:18MER - S.Albee 64 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (KICK by R.Griffith) , 1-64 0:09-7
1st02:36MER - A.Butts Jr. 1 yd TD RUSH (KICK by R.Griffith) , 6-48 2:37-14

Play-by-Play Summary (2nd quarter)
Samford vs. Mercer (Final)
10/4/2025 at Macon, Georgia

-Start of 2nd quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
1-10MER32[NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush to the right for a gain of 3 yards to the MER35 (SLOAN, Carson).
2-7MER35[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep to the right incomplete intended for COOK, Apollos broken up by YANCEY, Jalik at the SAM39.
3-7MER35[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right complete for 17 yards to MCDANIEL, Adonis caught at the MER43 and advanced to the SAM48 (GRAYSON, Donovan;BRYANT, Mason), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10SAM48[NHSG] MARTIN, Billy rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the SAM46 (GRAYSON, Donovan;CUNNINGHAM, Conroy).
2-8SAM46[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right complete for 12 yards to HARRIS, Kendall caught at the SAM39 and advanced to the SAM34 (YOUNG, Lashon), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.P
1-10SAM34[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep up the middle complete for 21 yards to MCDANIEL, Adonis to the SAM13 (THORNTON, Malik), 1ST DOWN.P
1-15SAM18[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass up the middle incomplete broken up by SLOAN, Carson.
2-10SAM13[NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush to the left for a gain of 10 yards to the SAM3 (SHANNON, Joseph), 1ST DOWN.R
1-3SAM3[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right complete for 3 yards to GEORGE, Javarius to the SAM0, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 11:09 (Scoring play confirmed). [11:09]
0-0SAM3GRIFFITH, Reice PAT kick attempt is good. [11:09]
Samford 0, Mercer 21
0-0H35Timeout Official, clock 11:09. [11:09]
GRIFFITH, Reice kickoff 65 yards from the MER35 to the SAM0, Touchback , clock 11:09.
SAM drive start at 11:09
1-10SAM25[NHSG] BLAND, Cameron rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the SAM28 (CLARE, Drew).
2-7SAM28[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass short to the left complete for 1 yard to BIRD, Preston to the SAM29 (WATKINS, Donovan).
3-6SAM29[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass up the middle incomplete thrown to the SAM35; QB hurried by ZOCK, Andrew.
4-6SAM29JONES, Noah punt 34 yards to the MER37 downed by THORNTON, Malik, clock 10:01. [10:01]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 4 yards, 1:08
MER drive start at 10:01
1-10MER37[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep to the left complete for 27 yards to SIMMONS, Malik to the SAM36, End of Play, 1ST DOWN.P
1-10SAM36[NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the SAM34 (CUNNINGHAM, Conroy;WOODARD, Maxton).
2-8SAM34[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep to the left incomplete intended for BURT, Sawyer thrown to the SAM12; QB hurried by GRAYSON, Donovan.
3-8SAM34[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short up the middle complete for 8 yards to SOLOMON, Travion caught at the SAM30 and advanced to the SAM26 (MOSLEY, Jaden;GASKINS, Quantaves), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10SAM26[NHSG] MARTIN, Billy rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the SAM21 (WOODARD, Maxton).
2-5SAM21[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the left incomplete intended for MCDANIEL, Adonis broken up by NEWSOME, Dee.
3-5SAM21[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short to the right complete for 10 yards to DABBS, Adjatay caught at the SAM16 and advanced to the SAM11 (THORNTON, Malik), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.P
1-10SAM11[NHSG] QB Keeper PICKLES, JP rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the SAM7 (SLOAN, Carson).
2-6SAM7[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass up the middle complete for 7 yards to SMITH, Brayden to the SAM0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 06:00 (Scoring play confirmed). [06:00]P
0-0SAM3GRIFFITH, Reice PAT kick attempt is good. [06:00]
Samford 0, Mercer 28
Drive Summary: 9 plays, 63 yards, 4:01
0-0H35Timeout Official, clock 06:00. [06:00]
GRIFFITH, Reice kickoff 65 yards from the MER35 to the SAM0, Touchback , clock 06:00.
SAM drive start at 06:00
1-10SAM25[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass to the left complete for 7 yards to BIRD, Preston to the SAM32 (CLARE, Drew).
2-3SAM32[NHSG] CHERRY, Ken rush up the middle for no gain to the SAM32 (SWAIN, Jordan).
3-3SAM32[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass deep to the right complete for 28 yards to JONES, Calvin to the MER40 (MCDOWELL, Ethan), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10MER40PENALTY Before the snap, SAM False Start on CRITTENDON, Quincy enforced 5 yards from the MER40 to the MER45.
B.Stober in at QB for SAM
1-15MER45[NHSG] CHERRY, Ken rush to the right for a gain of 10 yards to the MER35 (HUTCHINSON, Kaleb).
2-5MER35[NHSG] CHERRY, Ken rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the MER33 (WATKINS, Donovan).
3-3MER33[NHSG] CHERRY, Ken rush to the right for a gain of 4 yards to the MER29 (FOX, Julian), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10MER29[NHSG] STOBER, Brady pass to the right complete for -4 yards to BLAND, Cameron to the MER33 (CLARE, Drew). [02:00]
2-14H33Timeout Official, clock 02:00. [02:00]
2-14MER33[NHSG] STOBER, Brady pass to the left complete for -1 yard to BLAND, Cameron caught at the MER36 and advanced to the MER34 (LITTLE, Rafael).
3-15MER34[NHSG] QB Keeper STOBER, Brady rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the MER31 (JOHNSON-KELLEY, Ean;FOX, Julian). [00:35]
4-12H31Timeout Samford, clock 00:35. [00:35]
4-12MER31[SG] STOBER, Brady pass deep to the right intercepted by BLISS, Tommy at the MER1 intended for JONES, Calvin. Bliss return for 0 yards to the MER1, End of Play; SAM turnover on downs, clock 00:29. [00:29]
Drive Summary: 10 plays, 74 yards, 5:31
MER drive start at 00:29
1-10MER1[NHSG] QB Keeper ATKINSON, Braden rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the MER3 (WOODARD, Maxton), clock 00:00. [00:00]
Drive Summary: 1 plays, 2 yards, 0:29
-End of first half, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 2nd QUARTER: Samford 0, Mercer 28

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
Samford06:3911022-40-16-225-7-1-311-5
Mercer148:2117083-30-07-288-12-0-1050-0

Quickie Statistics (Halftime Cumulative)
Samford vs. Mercer (Final)
10/4/2025 at Macon, Georgia
SAMMER
Score028
FIRST DOWNS213
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)14-916-55
PASSING-YARDS (NET)42227
Passes Att-Comp-Int14-10-124-16-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS28-5140-282
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-02-40
Kickoff Returns-Yards2-471-18
Interception Returns-Yards0-01-0
Punts (Number-Avg)5-40.42-39.0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards3-251-15
Possession Time13:3016:30
Third-Down Conversions2-94-7
Fourth-Down Conversions0-10-1

Samford

Mercer

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
C.Bland1303033
K.Cherry5190190103.8
C.Evans1505055

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
T.Doughty846-3430215.4
B.Martin47-25051.3
J.Pickles1404044
B.Atkinson1202022

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Stober2-3-1-50-10
Q.Crittendon8-11-0250284

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Atkinson16-24-02273640

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
P.Bird315037
C.Jones1280328
K.Cherry1-101-1

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
A.McDaniel3490521
K.Harris3280312
B.Smith214137
J.George20123

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
N.Jones623639.34500

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
J.McConnell27839.04700

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
B.Smith240028

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
C.Evans130030
E.Russell117017

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
B.Smith118018

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
C.Sloan4-14.50.01.0
M.Woodard2-33.50.00.0
N.Perkins3-03.00.00.0
L.Young3-03.00.00.0
M.Thornton3-03.00.00.0
J.Mosley1-32.50.02.0
Q.Gaskins2-12.50.00.0
D.Grayson0-31.50.01.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
D.Clare4-04.00.01.0
J.Fox3-13.50.00.0
D.Watkins3-03.00.00.0
J.Swain2-02.00.01.0
K.McInnis1-11.51.51.5
E.Johnson-Kelley0-31.50.50.5
A.Zock1-01.01.01.0
K.Thomas1-01.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st12:18MER - S.Albee 64 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (KICK by R.Griffith) , 1-64 0:09-7
1st02:36MER - A.Butts Jr. 1 yd TD RUSH (KICK by R.Griffith) , 6-48 2:37-14
2nd11:09MER - J.George 3 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (KICK by R.Griffith) , 13-97 5:36-21
2nd06:00MER - B.Smith 7 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (KICK by R.Griffith) , 9-63 4:01-28

Quickie Statistics (2nd Quarter only)
Samford vs. Mercer (Final)
10/4/2025 at Macon, Georgia

SAMMER
Score014
FIRST DOWNS28
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)6-227-28
PASSING-YARDS (NET)31105
Passes Att-Comp-Int7-5-112-8-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS13-5319-133
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-01-0
Punts (Number-Avg)1-34.00-0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards1-50-0
Possession Time6:398:21
Third-Down Conversions2-43-3
Fourth-Down Conversions0-10-0

Samford

Mercer

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
C.Bland1303033
K.Cherry4160160410

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
T.Doughty3150150510
B.Martin270703.55
J.Pickles1404044
B.Atkinson1202022

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Stober2-3-1-50-10
Q.Crittendon3-4-0360280

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Atkinson8-12-01052270

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
P.Bird28027
C.Jones1280228

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
A.McDaniel2380321
K.Harris1120112
B.Smith17117
J.George13113

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
N.Jones13434.03400

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
M.Woodard2-12.50.00.0
C.Sloan2-02.00.00.0
M.Thornton2-02.00.00.0
D.Grayson0-21.00.00.0
C.Cunningham0-21.00.00.0
L.Young1-01.00.00.0
J.Shannon1-01.00.00.0
J.Mosley0-10.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
D.Clare3-03.00.01.0
D.Watkins2-02.00.00.0
J.Fox1-11.50.00.0
E.McDowell1-01.00.00.0
K.Hutchinson1-01.00.00.0
R.Little1-01.00.01.0
J.Swain1-01.00.00.0
E.Johnson-Kelley0-10.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
2nd11:09MER - J.George 3 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (KICK by R.Griffith) , 13-97 5:36-21
2nd06:00MER - B.Smith 7 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (KICK by R.Griffith) , 9-63 4:01-28

Play-by-Play Summary (3rd quarter)
Samford vs. Mercer (Final)
10/4/2025 at Macon, Georgia

At the start of the second half, SAM will receive and MER will defend the north goal.
-Start of 3rd quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
GRIFFITH, Reice kickoff 65 yards from the MER35 to the SAM0, Touchback , clock 15:00.
SAM drive start at 15:00
1-10SAM25[SG] STOBER, Brady pass short to the right complete for 5 yards to JONES, Calvin caught at the SAM29 and advanced to the SAM30 (THOMAS, KJ).
2-5SAM30[SG] CHERRY, Ken rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the SAM33 (FOX, Julian).
3-2SAM33[SG] QB Keeper STOBER, Brady rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the SAM34 (FOX, Julian;HUTCHINSON, Kaleb).
4-1SAM34[SG] CHERRY, Ken rush to the right for a gain of 4 yards to the SAM38 (CLARE, Drew;THOMAS, KJ), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10SAM38[SG] STOBER, Brady pass to the right incomplete intended for BIRD, Preston thrown to the MER47.
2-10SAM38[SG] QB Keeper STOBER, Brady rush to the left for a loss of 1 yard to the SAM37 (ZOCK, Andrew;FOX, Julian).
3-11SAM37[SG] STOBER, Brady pass deep up the middle complete for 63 yards to BIRD, Preston caught at the MER42 and advanced to the MER0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN SAM, clock 12:50 (Scoring play confirmed). [12:50]P
0-0MER3PACE, Colton PAT kick attempt is good. [12:50]
Samford 7, Mercer 28
Drive Summary: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:10
0-0V35Timeout Official, clock 12:50. [12:50]
PACE, Colton kickoff 54 yards from the SAM35 to the MER11, SMITH, Brayden returned 13 yards to the MER24 (PERKINS, Nahil), clock 12:44.
MER drive start at 12:44
1-10MER24[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right complete for 11 yards to MCDANIEL, Adonis caught at the MER31 and advanced to the MER35 (MCKIM, Maddox), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10MER35[NHSG] MARTIN, Billy rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the MER38 (SLOAN, Carson;GASKINS, Quantaves).
2-7MER38[NHSG] MARTIN, Billy rush up the middle for a gain of 24 yards to the SAM38 (LENHARDT, Trey), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10SAM38[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the left incomplete thrown to the SAM26; QB hurried by WOODARD, Maxton.
2-10SAM38[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short to the right complete for 38 yards to SMITH, Brayden caught at the SAM34 and advanced to the SAM0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 10:57 (Scoring play confirmed). [10:57]P
0-0SAM3GRIFFITH, Reice PAT kick attempt is good.
Samford 7, Mercer 35
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 76 yards, 1:47
GRIFFITH, Reice kickoff 65 yards from the MER35 to the SAM0, JONES, Calvin returned 17 yards to the SAM17 (PRINCE, Isaac;BRADLEY, Mac), clock 10:51.
SAM drive start at 10:51
1-10SAM17[SG] BLAND, Cameron rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the SAM19 (CLARE, Drew).
2-8SAM19[SG] STOBER, Brady pass to the right complete for 7 yards to JONES, Calvin caught at the SAM18 and advanced to the SAM26 (CLARE, Drew).
3-1SAM26[SG] STOBER, Brady pass deep to the left complete for 30 yards to PICKETT III, Samuel caught at the SAM43 and advanced to the MER44 (HUTCHINSON, Kaleb), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10MER44[SG] STOBER, Brady pass short to the right incomplete intended for JONES, Calvin thrown to the MER40.
2-10MER44PENALTY Before the snap, SAM False Start on CRAYTON, Nick enforced 5 yards from the MER44 to the MER49.
2-15MER49[SG] STOBER, Brady scrambles up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the MER45 (JOHNSON-KELLEY, Ean).
3-11MER45[SG] BLAND, Cameron rush up the middle for no gain to the MER45 (FOX, Julian;HICKS, Daniel).
4-11MER45JONES, Noah punt 35 yards to the MER10, fair catch by SMITH, Brayden, clock 08:27. [08:27]
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 38 yards, 2:24
MER drive start at 08:27
1-10MER10[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right complete for 5 yards to SIMMONS, Malik caught at the MER9 and advanced to the MER15 (SLOAN, Carson).
2-5MER15[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass up the middle complete for 13 yards to SMITH, Brayden to the MER28 (YOUNG, Lashon), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10MER28[NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush up the middle for a gain of 12 yards to the MER40 (YOUNG, Lashon;GASKINS, Quantaves), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10MER40[NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush to the right for a loss of 5 yards to the MER35 (CALDWELL, Deuce).
2-15MER35[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass up the middle incomplete intended for SOLOMON, Travion thrown to the MER45.
3-15MER35[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep up the middle incomplete dropped by SMITH, Brayden thrown to the SAM28.
4-15MER35MCCONNELL, John punt 52 yards to the SAM13, BIRD, Preston returned 7 yards to the SAM20 (WESTON, Myles), out of bounds, clock 06:31. [06:31]
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 25 yards, 1:56
SAM drive start at 06:31
1-10SAM20[SG] STOBER, Brady pass deep to the right incomplete intended for JONES, Calvin thrown to the SAM50.
2-10SAM20PENALTY SAM Unsportsmanlike Conduct on WARD, Torrey enforced half the distance from the goal, 10 yards from the SAM20 to the SAM10 [SG].
2-20SAM10[SG] BLAND, Cameron rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the SAM12 (MCINNIS, Kobe).
3-18SAM12[SG] STOBER, Brady pass deep to the left incomplete thrown to the SAM30; QB hurried by HICKS, Daniel and CLARE, Drew.
4-18SAM12JONES, Noah punt 54 yards to the MER34 downed by THORNTON, Malik, clock 05:40. [05:40]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, -8 yards, 0:51
MER drive start at 05:40
1-10MER34[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right complete for 66 yards to DOUGHTY, Ty caught at the MER47 and advanced to the SAM0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 05:30 (Scoring play confirmed). [05:30]P
0-0SAM3GRIFFITH, Reice PAT kick attempt is good.
Samford 7, Mercer 42
Drive Summary: 1 plays, 66 yards, 0:10
GRIFFITH, Reice kickoff 60 yards from the MER35 to the SAM5, fair catch by JONES, Calvin , clock 05:30.
SAM drive start at 05:30
1-10SAM25[SG] STOBER, Brady pass short to the left complete for 11 yards to CRAYTON, Nick caught at the SAM30 and advanced to the SAM36 (CLARE, Drew;PRINCE, Isaac), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10SAM36[SG] BLAND, Cameron rush up the middle for a gain of 7 yards to the SAM43 (HUTCHINSON, Kaleb).
2-3SAM43[SG] BLAND, Cameron rush to the right for a gain of 11 yards to the MER46 (BLISS, Tommy;THOMAS, KJ), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10MER46[SG] STOBER, Brady pass to the left complete for 14 yards to DAVENPORT, Teddy caught at the MER40 and advanced to the MER32 (BLISS, Tommy), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10MER32[SG] STOBER, Brady pass to the right incomplete dropped by JONES, Calvin thrown to the MER34.
2-10MER32[SG] QB Keeper STOBER, Brady rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the MER30 (PRINCE, Isaac).
3-8MER30[SG] STOBER, Brady pass to the right complete for 8 yards to CRAYTON, Nick to the MER22, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.P
1-10MER22[SG] BLAND, Cameron rush to the right for a gain of 9 yards to the MER13 (HUTCHINSON, Kaleb;PRINCE, Isaac).
2-1MER13[SG] BLAND, Cameron rush up the middle for a gain of 13 yards to the MER0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN SAM, clock 02:44 (Scoring play confirmed). [02:44]R
0-0MER3PACE, Colton PAT kick attempt is good. [02:44]
Samford 14, Mercer 42
Drive Summary: 9 plays, 75 yards, 2:46
0-0V35Timeout Official, clock 02:44. [02:44]
PACE, Colton kickoff 55 yards from the SAM35 to the MER10, SMITH, Brayden returned 30 yards to the MER40 (JOHNSON, Jacob), clock 02:37. PENALTY MER Holding on PRINCE, Isaac enforced 10 yards from the MER27 to the MER17.
MER drive start at 02:37
1-10MER17[NHSG] MARTIN, Billy rush to the right for a gain of 7 yards to the MER24 (SLOAN, Carson).
2-3MER24[NHSG] MARTIN, Billy rush up the middle for no gain to the MER24 (WATTENBARGER, Luke).
3-3MER24[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the left incomplete intended for MCDANIEL, Adonis thrown to the MER39.
4-3MER24MCCONNELL, John punt 52 yards to the SAM24, BIRD, Preston returned 16 yards to the SAM40 (FOX, Julian), clock 01:13. [01:13]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 7 yards, 1:24
SAM drive start at 01:13
1-10SAM40[SG] JONES, Calvin rush to the left for a loss of 5 yards to the SAM35 (CLARE, Drew).
2-15SAM35[SG] STOBER, Brady sacked for a loss of 7 yards at the SAM28 (JOHNSON-KELLEY, Ean), clock 00:00. [00:00]
-End of 3rd quarter, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 3rd QUARTER: Samford 14, Mercer 42

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
Samford149:3035083-61-115-457-12-0-1382-15
Mercer145:3024060-20-06-415-9-0-1331-10

Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter Cumulative)
Samford vs. Mercer (Final)
10/4/2025 at Macon, Georgia

SAMMER
Score1442
FIRST DOWNS1019
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)29-5422-96
PASSING-YARDS (NET)180360
Passes Att-Comp-Int26-17-133-21-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS55-23455-456
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards2-232-40
Kickoff Returns-Yards3-643-61
Interception Returns-Yards0-01-0
Punts (Number-Avg)5-40.42-39.0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards5-402-25
Possession Time23:0022:00
Third-Down Conversions5-154-9
Fourth-Down Conversions1-20-1

Samford

Mercer

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
C.Bland8470471135.9
K.Cherry7260260103.7
C.Evans1505055
C.Jones10-5-50-5

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
T.Doughty1058-8500215
B.Martin841-2390244.9
J.Pickles1404044
B.Atkinson1202022

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Stober9-15-11261631
Q.Crittendon8-11-0250284

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Atkinson21-33-03605660

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
P.Bird4781563
C.Jones3400828
K.Cherry1-101-1
S.Pickett III1300130

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
A.McDaniel4600721
K.Harris3280312
B.Smith4652638
J.George20123

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
N.Jones832540.65400

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
J.McConnell418245.55200

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
P.Bird223016

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
B.Smith240028

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
C.Jones237020
C.Evans130030
E.Russell117017

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
B.Smith361030

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
C.Sloan6-27.00.01.0
L.Young4-14.50.00.0
N.Perkins4-04.00.00.0
Q.Gaskins2-33.50.00.0
M.Woodard2-33.50.00.0
M.Thornton3-03.00.00.0
J.Mosley1-32.50.02.0
D.Grayson0-31.50.01.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
D.Clare7-28.00.02.0
J.Fox5-47.00.01.0
K.Hutchinson3-24.00.00.0
I.Prince2-33.50.01.0
E.Johnson-Kelley2-33.51.51.5
D.Watkins3-03.00.00.0
K.Thomas2-23.00.00.0
K.McInnis2-12.51.51.5

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st12:18MER - S.Albee 64 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (KICK by R.Griffith) , 1-64 0:09-7
1st02:36MER - A.Butts Jr. 1 yd TD RUSH (KICK by R.Griffith) , 6-48 2:37-14
2nd11:09MER - J.George 3 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (KICK by R.Griffith) , 13-97 5:36-21
2nd06:00MER - B.Smith 7 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (KICK by R.Griffith) , 9-63 4:01-28
3rd12:50SAM - P.Bird 63 yd TD PASS from B.Stober (KICK by C.Pace) , 7-75 2:107-28
3rd10:57MER - B.Smith 38 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (KICK by R.Griffith) , 5-76 1:477-35
3rd05:30MER - T.Doughty 66 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (KICK by R.Griffith) , 1-66 0:107-42
3rd02:44SAM - C.Bland 13 yd TD RUSH (KICK by C.Pace) , 9-75 2:4614-42

Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter only)
Samford vs. Mercer (Final)
10/4/2025 at Macon, Georgia

SAMMER
Score1414
FIRST DOWNS86
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)15-456-41
PASSING-YARDS (NET)138133
Passes Att-Comp-Int12-7-09-5-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS27-18315-174
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards2-230-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards1-172-43
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)2-44.52-52.0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards2-151-10
Possession Time9:305:30
Third-Down Conversions3-60-2
Fourth-Down Conversions1-10-0

Samford

Mercer

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
C.Bland74404416.313
K.Cherry270703.54
C.Jones10-5-50-5

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
T.Doughty212-5703.512
B.Martin43403408.524

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Stober7-12-01311631

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Atkinson5-9-01332660

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
P.Bird1631263
C.Jones212057
S.Pickett III1300130

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
A.McDaniel1110211
B.Smith2511338

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
N.Jones28944.55400

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
J.McConnell210452.05200

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
P.Bird223016

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
C.Jones237020

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
B.Smith243030

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
C.Sloan2-12.50.00.0
L.Young1-11.50.00.0
N.Perkins1-01.00.00.0
Q.Gaskins0-21.00.00.0
L.Wattenbarger1-01.00.00.0
T.Lenhardt1-01.00.00.0
M.McKim1-01.00.00.0
D.Caldwell1-01.00.01.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
D.Clare3-24.00.01.0
J.Fox2-33.50.01.0
K.Hutchinson2-23.00.00.0
I.Prince1-32.50.00.0
K.Thomas1-22.00.00.0
E.Johnson-Kelley2-02.01.01.0
T.Bliss1-11.50.00.0
M.Weston1-01.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
3rd12:50SAM - P.Bird 63 yd TD PASS from B.Stober (KICK by C.Pace) , 7-75 2:107-28
3rd10:57MER - B.Smith 38 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (KICK by R.Griffith) , 5-76 1:477-35
3rd05:30MER - T.Doughty 66 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (KICK by R.Griffith) , 1-66 0:107-42
3rd02:44SAM - C.Bland 13 yd TD RUSH (KICK by C.Pace) , 9-75 2:4614-42

Play-by-Play Summary (4th quarter)
Samford vs. Mercer (Final)
10/4/2025 at Macon, Georgia

-Start of 4th quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
3-22SAM28[SG] STOBER, Brady pass to the right complete for -2 yards to CHERRY, Ken to the SAM26 (CLARE, Drew;FOX, Julian).
4-24SAM26JONES, Noah punt 39 yards to the MER35, fair catch by SMITH, Brayden, clock 14:18. [14:18]
MER drive start at 14:18
1-10MER35[NHSG] QB Keeper PICKLES, JP rush to the right for a gain of 8 yards to the MER43 (YOUNG, Lashon).
J.Pickles in at QB for MER
2-2MER43[NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the MER48 (WASHINGTON, Keshawn;JORDAN, Andrew), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10MER48[NHSG] QB Keeper PICKLES, JP rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the SAM46 (CALDWELL, Deuce;METHVIN, J.D.).
2-4SAM46[NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the SAM44 (YOUNG, Lashon).
3-2SAM44[NHSG] PICKLES, JP pass deep to the right intercepted by YOUNG, Lashon at the SAM26 intended for SOLOMON, Travion. Young return for 0 yards to the SAM26, End of Play, clock 11:56. [11:56]
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 21 yards, 2:22
SAM drive start at 11:56
1-10SAM26PENALTY Before the snap, SAM False Start on LOVING, Jadon enforced 5 yards from the SAM26 to the SAM21.
1-15SAM21[SG] STOBER, Brady pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for CRAYTON, Nick thrown to the MER32.
2-15SAM21[SG] BLAND, Cameron rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the SAM23 (JOHNSON-KELLEY, Ean;PRINCE, Isaac).
3-13SAM23[SG] STOBER, Brady pass deep to the left complete for 77 yards to PICKETT III, Samuel caught at the MER35 and advanced to the MER0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN SAM, clock 11:29 (Scoring play confirmed). [11:29]P
0-0MER3PACE, Colton PAT kick attempt is good.
Samford 21, Mercer 42
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 74 yards, 0:27
PACE, Colton kickoff 60 yards from the SAM35 to the MER5, fair catch by MCDANIEL, Adonis , clock 11:29.
MER drive start at 11:29
B.Atkinson in at QB for MER
1-10MER25[NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush to the left for a gain of 32 yards to the SAM43 (GRAYSON, Donovan;WATTENBARGER, Luke), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10SAM43[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short to the right complete for 5 yards to HARRIS, Kendall to the SAM38 (SLOAN, Carson;HENDERSON, Dylon).
2-5SAM38[NHSG] MARTIN, Billy rush to the left for a gain of 25 yards to the SAM13 (NEWSOME, Dee), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10SAM13[NHSG] MARTIN, Billy rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the SAM10 (WOODARD, Maxton).
2-7SAM10[NHSG] MARTIN, Billy rush up the middle for no gain to the SAM10 (WARREN, Corey;GRAYSON, Donovan).
3-7SAM10[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right incomplete intended for SMITH, Brayden broken up by NEWSOME, Dee.
4-7SAM10GRIFFITH, Reice field goal attempt from 27 yards NO GOOD (wide left) [kick was spotted at SAM17], clock 08:09. [08:09]
Drive Summary: 7 plays, 65 yards, 3:20
1-10V10Timeout Official, clock 08:09. [08:09]
SAM drive start at 08:09
1-10SAM20[SG] BLAND, Cameron rush to the right for a gain of 1 yard to the SAM21, out of bounds.
2-9SAM21[SG] STOBER, Brady pass deep to the right incomplete intended for JONES, Calvin thrown to the MER40.
3-9SAM21[SG] STOBER, Brady scrambles to the right for a gain of 4 yards to the SAM25 (CLARE, Drew;MCINNIS, Kobe).
4-5SAM25[SG] STOBER, Brady sacked for a loss of 7 yards at the SAM18 (MCINNIS, Kobe); SAM turnover on downs, clock 07:02. [07:02]
Drive Summary: 4 plays, -2 yards, 1:07
MER drive start at 07:02
J.Pickles in at QB for MER
1-10SAM18[NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush to the right for a gain of 1 yard to the SAM17 (WEBER, Hank).
2-9SAM17[NHSG] PICKLES, JP pass to the right incomplete intended for DOUGHTY, Ty.
3-9SAM17[NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush up the middle for no gain to the SAM17 (CALDWELL, Deuce).
4-9SAM17GRIFFITH, Reice field goal attempt from 34 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at SAM24], clock 05:36. [05:36]
Samford 21, Mercer 45
Drive Summary: 4 plays, 1 yards, 1:26
GRIFFITH, Reice kickoff 63 yards from the MER35 to the SAM2, JONES, Calvin returned 25 yards to the SAM27 (PRINCE, Isaac), clock 05:29. PENALTY SAM Holding on WARD, Torrey enforced 10 yards from the SAM20 to the SAM10.
SAM drive start at 05:29
1-10SAM10STOBER, Brady pass deep up the middle intercepted by BLISS, Tommy at the SAM32 intended for BIRD, Preston. Bliss return for 24 yards to the SAM8 (STOBER, Brady), clock 05:16. PENALTY MER Pass Interference on JONES, Trenton enforced 15 yards to the SAM25 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [SG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [05:16]E
1-10SAM25[SG] BLAND, Cameron rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the SAM27 (CLARE, Drew;PRINCE, Isaac).
2-8SAM27[SG] STOBER, Brady pass to the right complete for 15 yards to BEATTY, Jackson to the SAM42 (KERMOTT, Carter), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.P
1-10SAM42[SG] CHERRY, Ken rush up the middle for a gain of 10 yards to the MER48 (HUTCHINSON, Kaleb;PRINCE, Isaac), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10MER48[SG] STOBER, Brady pass short to the left complete for 6 yards to CHERRY, Ken caught at the MER45 and advanced to the MER42 (PRINCE, Isaac).
2-4MER42[SG] STOBER, Brady sacked for a loss of 8 yards at the MER50 (ZOCK, Andrew).
3-12MER50[SG] STOBER, Brady pass short to the left complete for 5 yards to PICKETT III, Samuel to the MER45 (O'NEAL, Carmelo).
4-7MER45[NHSG] QB Keeper STOBER, Brady rush to the right for a gain of 3 yards to the MER42 (PRINCE, Isaac); SAM turnover on downs, clock 02:33. [02:33]
Drive Summary: 7 plays, 48 yards, 2:56
MER drive start at 02:33
1-10MER42[NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush to the left for a gain of 8 yards to the MER50, out of bounds. [02:00]
2-2H50Timeout Official, clock 02:00. [02:00]
2-2MER50[NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush to the left for a gain of 4 yards to the SAM46 (NELSON, Jalen), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10SAM46[NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the SAM43 (JOHNSON, Jacob).
2-7SAM43[NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush up the middle for no gain to the SAM43 (DUNN, Caulen;JORDAN, Andrew).
3-7SAM43[NH] Kneel down by TEAM at SAM44 (team loss of 1), clock 00:00. [00:00]
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 14 yards, 2:33
3-7SAM44End of game, clock 0:00.
FINAL SCORE: Samford 21, Mercer 45

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
Samford75:1912141-40-28-75-7-0-1012-15
Mercer39:4140040-40-015-961-4-1-51-15

Quickie Statistics (4th Quarter only)
Samford vs. Mercer (Final)
10/4/2025 at Macon, Georgia

SAMMER
Score73
FIRST DOWNS44
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)8-715-96
PASSING-YARDS (NET)1015
Passes Att-Comp-Int7-5-04-1-1
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS15-10819-101
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards1-250-0
Interception Returns-Yards1-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)1-39.00-0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards2-151-15
Possession Time5:199:41
Third-Down Conversions1-40-4
Fourth-Down Conversions0-20-0

Samford

Mercer

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
C.Bland350501.72
K.Cherry11001001010

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
T.Doughty95505506.132
B.Martin32802809.325
J.Pickles214014078

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Stober5-7-0861772

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Atkinson1-2-05050
J.Pickles0-2-1000

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
C.Jones0001
K.Cherry24026
S.Pickett III2821277

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
K.Harris15015
B.Smith0001

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
N.Jones13939.03900

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
C.Jones125025

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
L.Young2-02.00.00.0
D.Caldwell1-11.50.00.0
J.Nelson1-01.00.00.0
H.Weber1-01.00.00.0
D.Grayson0-21.00.00.0
D.Newsome1-01.00.00.0
A.Jordan0-21.00.00.0
J.Johnson1-01.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
I.Prince3-34.50.00.0
K.McInnis1-11.51.01.0
D.Clare0-31.50.00.5
A.Zock1-01.01.01.0
C.O'neal1-01.00.00.0
C.Kermott1-01.00.00.0
J.Fox0-10.50.00.5
K.Hutchinson0-10.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
4th11:29SAM - S.Pickett III 77 yd TD PASS from B.Stober (KICK by C.Pace) , 3-74 0:2721-42
4th05:36MER - R.Griffith 34 yd FG , 4-1 1:2621-45

Samford Explosive Plays
Samford vs. Mercer (Final)
10/4/2025 at Macon, Georgia

Samford

Passing Plays Gain of 15+
5 Plays for 213 total yards (85% of total passing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
77
4
3rd and 13 on SAM23
(11:29) [SG] STOBER, Brady pass deep to the left complete for 77 yards to PICKETT III, Samuel caught at the MER35 and advanced to the MER0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN SAM, clock 11:29 (Scoring play confirmed).
63
3
3rd and 11 on SAM37
(12:50) [SG] STOBER, Brady pass deep up the middle complete for 63 yards to BIRD, Preston caught at the MER42 and advanced to the MER0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN SAM, clock 12:50 (Scoring play confirmed).
30
3
3rd and 1 on SAM26
[SG] STOBER, Brady pass deep to the left complete for 30 yards to PICKETT III, Samuel caught at the SAM43 and advanced to the MER44 (HUTCHINSON, Kaleb), 1ST DOWN.
28
2
3rd and 3 on SAM32
[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass deep to the right complete for 28 yards to JONES, Calvin to the MER40 (MCDOWELL, Ethan), 1ST DOWN.
15
4
2nd and 8 on SAM27
[SG] STOBER, Brady pass to the right complete for 15 yards to BEATTY, Jackson to the SAM42 (KERMOTT, Carter), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.


Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
4 Plays for 44 total yards (72% of total rushing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
13
3
2nd and 1 on MER13
(02:44) [SG] BLAND, Cameron rush up the middle for a gain of 13 yards to the MER0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN SAM, clock 02:44 (Scoring play confirmed).
11
3
2nd and 3 on SAM43
[SG] BLAND, Cameron rush to the right for a gain of 11 yards to the MER46 (BLISS, Tommy;THOMAS, KJ), 1ST DOWN.
10
2
1st and 15 on MER45
[NHSG] CHERRY, Ken rush to the right for a gain of 10 yards to the MER35 (HUTCHINSON, Kaleb).
10
4
1st and 10 on SAM42
[SG] CHERRY, Ken rush up the middle for a gain of 10 yards to the MER48 (HUTCHINSON, Kaleb;PRINCE, Isaac), 1ST DOWN.


All Plays Gain of 20+
7 Plays for 460 total yards
Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
77
4
3rd and 13 on SAM23
(11:29) [SG] STOBER, Brady pass deep to the left complete for 77 yards to PICKETT III, Samuel caught at the MER35 and advanced to the MER0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN SAM, clock 11:29 (Scoring play confirmed).
63
3
3rd and 11 on SAM37
(12:50) [SG] STOBER, Brady pass deep up the middle complete for 63 yards to BIRD, Preston caught at the MER42 and advanced to the MER0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN SAM, clock 12:50 (Scoring play confirmed).
30
1
0th and 0 on MER35
(12:10) GRIFFITH, Reice kickoff 64 yards from the MER35 to the SAM1, EVANS, CJ returned 30 yards to the SAM31 (KERMOTT, Carter), clock 12:10.
30
3
3rd and 1 on SAM26
[SG] STOBER, Brady pass deep to the left complete for 30 yards to PICKETT III, Samuel caught at the SAM43 and advanced to the MER44 (HUTCHINSON, Kaleb), 1ST DOWN.
28
2
3rd and 3 on SAM32
[NHSG] CRITTENDON, Quincy pass deep to the right complete for 28 yards to JONES, Calvin to the MER40 (MCDOWELL, Ethan), 1ST DOWN.
25
4
0th and 0 on MER35
(05:29) GRIFFITH, Reice kickoff 63 yards from the MER35 to the SAM2, JONES, Calvin returned 25 yards to the SAM27 (PRINCE, Isaac), clock 05:29. PENALTY SAM Holding on WARD, Torrey enforced 10 yards from the SAM20 to the SAM10.
20
3
0th and 0 on MER35
(05:30) GRIFFITH, Reice kickoff 60 yards from the MER35 to the SAM5, fair catch by JONES, Calvin , clock 05:30.

Mercer Explosive Plays
Samford vs. Mercer (Final)
10/4/2025 at Macon, Georgia

Mercer

Passing Plays Gain of 15+
7 Plays for 249 total yards (90% of total passing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
66
3
1st and 10 on MER34
(05:30) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right complete for 66 yards to DOUGHTY, Ty caught at the MER47 and advanced to the SAM0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 05:30 (Scoring play confirmed).
64
1
1st and 10 on MER36
(12:18) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep up the middle complete for 64 yards to ALBEE, Samuel caught at the SAM41 and advanced to the SAM0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 12:18 (Scoring play confirmed).
38
3
2nd and 10 on SAM38
(10:57) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short to the right complete for 38 yards to SMITH, Brayden caught at the SAM34 and advanced to the SAM0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 10:57 (Scoring play confirmed).
27
2
1st and 10 on MER37
[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep to the left complete for 27 yards to SIMMONS, Malik to the SAM36, End of Play, 1ST DOWN.
21
2
1st and 10 on SAM34
[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep up the middle complete for 21 yards to MCDANIEL, Adonis to the SAM13 (THORNTON, Malik), 1ST DOWN.
17
2
3rd and 7 on MER35
[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right complete for 17 yards to MCDANIEL, Adonis caught at the MER43 and advanced to the SAM48 (GRAYSON, Donovan;BRYANT, Mason), 1ST DOWN.
16
1
2nd and 4 on SAM42
[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep to the right complete for 16 yards to SOLOMON, Travion to the SAM26, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.


Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
6 Plays for 124 total yards (65% of total rushing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
32
4
1st and 10 on MER25
[NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush to the left for a gain of 32 yards to the SAM43 (GRAYSON, Donovan;WATTENBARGER, Luke), 1ST DOWN.
25
4
2nd and 5 on SAM38
[NHSG] MARTIN, Billy rush to the left for a gain of 25 yards to the SAM13 (NEWSOME, Dee), 1ST DOWN.
24
3
2nd and 7 on MER38
[NHSG] MARTIN, Billy rush up the middle for a gain of 24 yards to the SAM38 (LENHARDT, Trey), 1ST DOWN.
21
1
2nd and 8 on SAM24
[NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush to the left for a gain of 21 yards to the SAM3 (YOUNG, Lashon), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
12
3
1st and 10 on MER28
[NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush up the middle for a gain of 12 yards to the MER40 (YOUNG, Lashon;GASKINS, Quantaves), 1ST DOWN.
10
2
2nd and 10 on SAM13
[NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush to the left for a gain of 10 yards to the SAM3 (SHANNON, Joseph), 1ST DOWN.


All Plays Gain of 20+
12 Plays for 551 total yards
Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
66
3
1st and 10 on MER34
(05:30) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right complete for 66 yards to DOUGHTY, Ty caught at the MER47 and advanced to the SAM0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 05:30 (Scoring play confirmed).
64
1
1st and 10 on MER36
(12:18) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep up the middle complete for 64 yards to ALBEE, Samuel caught at the SAM41 and advanced to the SAM0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 12:18 (Scoring play confirmed).
38
3
2nd and 10 on SAM38
(10:57) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short to the right complete for 38 yards to SMITH, Brayden caught at the SAM34 and advanced to the SAM0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 10:57 (Scoring play confirmed).
32
4
1st and 10 on MER25
[NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush to the left for a gain of 32 yards to the SAM43 (GRAYSON, Donovan;WATTENBARGER, Luke), 1ST DOWN.
30
3
0th and 0 on SAM35
(02:37) PACE, Colton kickoff 55 yards from the SAM35 to the MER10, SMITH, Brayden returned 30 yards to the MER40 (JOHNSON, Jacob), clock 02:37. PENALTY MER Holding on PRINCE, Isaac enforced 10 yards from the MER27 to the MER17.
28
1
4th and 9 on SAM32
(10:37) JONES, Noah punt 40 yards to the MER28, SMITH, Brayden returned 28 yards to the SAM44, out of bounds, clock 10:37.
27
2
1st and 10 on MER37
[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep to the left complete for 27 yards to SIMMONS, Malik to the SAM36, End of Play, 1ST DOWN.
25
4
2nd and 5 on SAM38
[NHSG] MARTIN, Billy rush to the left for a gain of 25 yards to the SAM13 (NEWSOME, Dee), 1ST DOWN.
24
3
2nd and 7 on MER38
[NHSG] MARTIN, Billy rush up the middle for a gain of 24 yards to the SAM38 (LENHARDT, Trey), 1ST DOWN.
21
1
2nd and 8 on SAM24
[NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush to the left for a gain of 21 yards to the SAM3 (YOUNG, Lashon), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
21
2
1st and 10 on SAM34
[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep up the middle complete for 21 yards to MCDANIEL, Adonis to the SAM13 (THORNTON, Malik), 1ST DOWN.
20
4
0th and 0 on SAM35
(11:29) PACE, Colton kickoff 60 yards from the SAM35 to the MER5, fair catch by MCDANIEL, Adonis , clock 11:29.