FINAL SCORE
VMI
1-7 (0-4)
0
Mercer
6-1 (5-0)
62


October 25, 2025 • Five Star Stadium (Macon, Georgia)




FINAL STATISTICS

Game Summary
VMI vs. Mercer (Final)
10/25/2025 at Macon, Georgia
VMI (1-7; 0-4) vs. Mercer (6-1; 5-0)
Date: 10/25/2025 • Site: Macon, Georgia • Stadium: Five Star Stadium
Kickoff time: 04:02 PM ADT • End of Game: 07:10 PM ADT • Total elapsed time: 03:08
Attendance: 7009
Temperature: 76 • Wind: 8 east • Weather: sunny
Scoring Summary
Score by Quarters1234Total
VMI00000
Mercer311071462

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st14:50MER - B.Smith 75 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (PAT KICK by R.Griffith GOOD) , 1-75 0:10-7
1st10:28MER - B.Smith 32 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (PAT KICK by R.Griffith GOOD) , 5-80 1:57-14
1st07:46MER - C.Miller 59 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (PAT KICK by R.Griffith GOOD) , 5-80 1:54-21
1st02:56MER - R.Griffith 25 yd FG , 8-60 3:390-24
1st01:39MER - C.Miller 75 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by R.Griffith GOOD) , 1-75 0:13-31
2nd04:22MER - A.Dabbs 84 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (PAT KICK by R.Griffith GOOD) , 2-86 0:43-38
2nd00:00MER - R.Griffith 50 yd FG , 6-46 0:540-41
3rd00:53MER - A.McDaniel 51 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (PAT KICK by R.Griffith GOOD) , 4-76 1:45-48
4th08:16MER - T.Doughty 15 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by R.Griffith GOOD) , 10-94 5:50-55
4th03:52MER - C.Benjamin 58 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by R.Griffith GOOD) , 5-73 3:01-62
Officials
Referee: Michael Farmer
Umpire: Jay Crockett
Head Linesman: Klee Sellers
Line judge: Trey Robinson
Field judge: Patrick Jordan
Back judge: Brian Kovach
Side judge: Ryan Johnson
Center judge: John Pozsik

Team Statistics
VMI vs. Mercer (Final)
10/25/2025 at Macon, Georgia

VMIMER
FIRST DOWNS730
Rushing39
Passing320
Penalty11
NET YARDS RUSHING50248
Rushing Attempts2631
Average Per Rush1.98
Rushing Touchdowns03
Yards Gained Rushing96268
Yards Lost Rushing4620
NET YARDS PASSING105586
Completions-Attempts-Int11-29-033-39-0
Average Per Attempt3.615
Average Per Completion9.517.8
Passing Touchdowns05
TOTAL OFFENSIVE YARDS155834
Total Offensive plays5570
Average Gain Per Play2.811.9
Fumbles: Number-Lost1-00-0
Penalties: Number-Yards2-255-40
PUNTS-YARDS13-6454-185
Average Yards Per Punt49.646.3
Net Yards Per Punt46.644.3
Inside 2031
50+ Yards61
Touchbacks20
Fair catch63
KICKOFFS-YARDS1-6510-620
Average Yards Per Kickoff6562
Net Yards Per Kickoff-5362
Touchbacks13
Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD1-8-01--1-0
Average Per Return8-1
Kickoff returns: Number-Yards-TD6-118-00-0-0
Average Per Return19.70
Interceptions: Number-Yards-TD0-0-00-0-0
Fumble Returns: Number-Yards0-00-0
Miscellaneous Yards00
Possession Time25:4734:13
1st Quarter7:077:53
2nd Quarter7:577:03
3rd Quarter6:158:45
4th Quarter4:2810:32
Third-Down Conversions1 of 156 of 12
Fourth-Down Conversions0 of 00 of 0
Red Zone Scores-Chances0 of 02 of 3
Touchdowns01
Field Goals0 of 01 of 2
Sacks By: Number-Yards0-05-30
Tackles For Loss: Number-Yards10.0-2111.0-42
Forced Three-And-Outs38
Total TDs08
Defensive TDs00
Special Teams TDs00
PAT Kicks0-08-8
Field Goals0-12-3
Points off turnovers00

Individual Statistics
VMI vs. Mercer (Final)
10/25/2025 at Macon, Georgia

VMI Mercer

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
A.Shipe8614570337.1
L.Boehling6181170132.8
L.Schalow3909043
N.Utsey2844082
K.Johnson1000000
TEAM107-700-7
C.Shannon5030-3000-6
Totals269646500331.9
RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
C.Miller9108610217511.3
C.Benjamin66836515810.8
T.Doughty6463431187.2
T.Coard5212190173.8
T.Jones11301301313
J.Pickles211011085.5
A.McDaniel1101011
B.Smith106-600-6
Totals31268202483758
PassingC-A-IYdsTDLongSack
C.Shannon10-25-01040385
C.Wilson1-2-01010
N.Utsey0-2-00000
Totals11-29-01050385
PassingC-A-IYdsTDLongSack
B.Atkinson29-35-05385840
J.Pickles4-4-0480190
Totals33-39-05865840
ReceivingNo.YardsTDLongTgtYAC
O.Sweeney356038632
N.Grevious229028915
M.McPhaul240627
M.McNeely11301322
L.Boehling130314
C.Cox110142
A.Shipe1-10010
TEAM000000
H.Hardnett000020
T.Slaughter000010
Totals111050382862
ReceivingNo.YardsTDLongTgtYAC
B.Smith9155275964
A.Dabbs51491846122
A.McDaniel592151816
C.Miller4981594101
M.Simmons329016314
A.Cook233019231
C.Simmons22301526
T.Coard160618
T.Doughty120210
T.Jones1-10011
TEAM000000
Totals3358658438363
PuntingNo.YdsAvgLongIn20TB
B.Shrewsbury1364549.66032
Totals1364549.66032
PuntingNo.YdsAvgLongIn20TB
J.McConnell315050.05110
K.Arnold13535.03500
Totals418546.35110
PuntKickoffIntercept
ReturnsNoYdsLgNoYdsLgNoYdsLg
N.Grevious188000000
L.Boehling00012121000
A.Shipe00059726000
Totals188611826000
PuntKickoffIntercept
ReturnsNoYdsLgNoYdsLgNoYdsLg
B.Smith1-10000000
Totals1-10000000
Field goalsQtrTimeDistResult
J.Joyce2nd14:0341MISSED
Field goalsQtrTimeDistResult
R.Griffith1st02:5625GOOD
R.Griffith2nd00:0050GOOD
R.Griffith3rd05:0241BLKD
KickoffsNo.YardsAvgTBOB
J.Joyce1656510
KickoffsNo.YardsAvgTBOB
R.Griffith106206230
All-purposeRunRcvKRPRIR/FRTotal
A.Shipe57-19700153
O.Sweeney05600056
L.Boehling173210041
N.Grevious02908037
All-purposeRunRcvKRPRIR/FRTotal
C.Miller10298000200
A.Dabbs0149000149
B.Smith-61550-10148
A.McDaniel19200093
FumblesNo.Lost
TEAM10
FumblesNo.Lost

VMI Quarterback Progression
VMI vs. Mercer (Final)
10/25/2025 at Macon, Georgia


Shannon, Collin
10 - 2540%104 yds0TD0INT74.9RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
0-12nd and 8 on VMI27 (Q1 14:37) H.Hardnett
+1-2-11st and 10 on VMI42 (Q1 14:06) A.Shipe
1-31st and 10 on VMI25 (Q1 10:28) N.Grevious
1-43rd and 9 on VMI26 (Q1 10:17) M.McNeely-2
1-52nd and 7 on VMI19 (Q1 07:20) N.Grevious-3
1-61st and 10 on VMI17 (Q1 02:48) N.Grevious-4
1-73rd and 6 on VMI21 (Q1 02:37) C.Cox-5
+2-8381st1st and 10 on VMI25 (Q1 01:40) O.Sweeney
+3-9101st2nd and 9 on MER36 (Q1 00:46) O.Sweeney2
3-101st and 10 on MER26 (Q2 15:00) N.Grevious
3-113rd and 8 on MER24 (Q2 14:50) N.Grevious-2
3-121st and 10 on VMI14 (Q2 11:59) N.Grevious-3
+4-13281st3rd and 11 on VMI13 (Q2 11:48) N.Grevious
+5-14-21st and 10 on VMI41 (Q2 10:56) M.McPhaul2
+6-1512nd and 12 on VMI39 (Q2 10:32) N.Grevious3
6-163rd and 11 on VMI40 (Q2 09:43) C.Cox
+7-17133rd and 15 on VMI26 (Q2 06:04) M.McNeely
7-181st and 10 on VMI25 (Q2 04:16)
+8-1982nd and 10 on VMI25 (Q2 04:13) O.Sweeney
8-203rd and 2 on VMI33 (Q2 04:02) C.Cox
+9-2161st and 10 on VMI20 (Q2 01:54) M.McPhaul
9-222nd and 4 on VMI26 (Q2 01:48) O.Sweeney
+10-2333rd and 4 on VMI26 (Q2 01:45) L.Boehling
10-241st and 10 on MER45 (Q3 04:05) O.Sweeney
10-252nd and 10 on MER45 (Q3 03:33) O.Sweeney-2

Sacked 5 times for 30 yards lost
LostContext
-83rd and 11 on VMI41 (Q1 13:25)
-53rd and 7 on VMI19 (Q1 07:04)
-71st and 10 on VMI31 (Q2 07:38)
-13rd and 6 on MER48 (Q3 15:00)
-93rd and 10 on MER45 (Q3 03:31)




Wilson, Chandler
1 - 250%1 yds0TD0INT54.2RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
0-12nd and 17 on VMI22 (Q4 07:35) T.Slaughter
+1-213rd and 17 on VMI22 (Q4 07:35) C.Cox

Sacked 0 times for 0 yards lost
LostContext




Utsey, Nana
0 - 20%0 yds0TD0INT0RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
0-13rd and 6 on VMI38 (Q4 14:48) N.Grevious
0-22nd and 14 on VMI23 (Q4 03:30) H.Hardnett-2

Sacked 0 times for 0 yards lost
LostContext



Mercer Quarterback Progression
VMI vs. Mercer (Final)
10/25/2025 at Macon, Georgia


Atkinson, Braden
29 - 3583%538 yds5TD0INT259.1RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
+1-175TD1st and 10 on MER25 (Q1 15:00) B.Smith
+2-2251st1st and 10 on MER20 (Q1 12:25) A.Dabbs2
+3-3201st1st and 10 on MER45 (Q1 12:12) C.Miller3
+4-471st and 10 on VMI35 (Q1 11:51) B.Smith4
+5-532TD3rd and 7 on VMI32 (Q1 11:07) B.Smith5
+6-672nd and 11 on MER19 (Q1 09:32) M.Simmons6
+7-7151st3rd and 4 on MER26 (Q1 08:56) A.McDaniel7
7-81st and 10 on MER41 (Q1 08:20) A.McDaniel
+8-959TD2nd and 10 on MER41 (Q1 07:58) C.Miller
8-102nd and 6 on MER36 (Q1 06:29) T.Solomon
+9-11161st3rd and 6 on MER36 (Q1 06:00) A.Dabbs
+10-1272nd and 13 on VMI18 (Q1 04:48) B.Smith2
+11-1333rd and 6 on VMI11 (Q1 04:07) B.Smith3
11-141st and 10 on MER24 (Q2 14:03) A.McDaniel
+12-15121st2nd and 10 on MER24 (Q2 14:01) B.Smith
+13-16-11st and 10 on MER36 (Q2 13:46) T.Jones2
13-173rd and 11 on MER35 (Q2 12:40) A.McDaniel
+14-1852nd and 6 on MER24 (Q2 09:27) A.McDaniel
+15-1921st and 10 on MER14 (Q2 05:05) T.Doughty2
+16-2084TD2nd and 8 on MER16 (Q2 04:51) A.Dabbs3
+17-2131st and 10 on MER25 (Q2 03:18) A.McDaniel4
+18-2213rd and 6 on MER29 (Q2 02:36) B.Smith5
+19-23161st1st and 10 on MER22 (Q2 00:54) M.Simmons6
+20-2461st and 10 on MER38 (Q2 00:42) M.Simmons7
+21-2561st2nd and 4 on MER44 (Q2 00:35) A.Dabbs8
21-261st and 10 on MER50 (Q2 00:35)
+22-27181st2nd and 10 on MER50 (Q2 00:35) A.McDaniel
+23-2871st and 10 on MER34 (Q3 11:43) C.Miller2
+24-29142nd and 16 on MER38 (Q3 09:28) B.Smith3
+25-30121st3rd and 2 on VMI48 (Q3 09:04) C.Miller4
+26-31181st2nd and 10 on VMI36 (Q3 07:35) A.Dabbs5
26-322nd and 16 on VMI24 (Q3 06:19) A.Dabbs
+27-3343rd and 21 on VMI29 (Q3 05:45) B.Smith
+28-34141st1st and 10 on MER24 (Q3 02:38) A.Cook2
+29-3551TD2nd and 11 on MER49 (Q3 01:26) A.McDaniel3

Sacked 0 times for 0 yards lost
LostContext




Pickles, JP
4 - 4100%48 yds0TD0INT200.8RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
+1-1191st2nd and 6 on MER10 (Q4 13:52) A.Cook
+2-261st3rd and 3 on MER36 (Q4 11:52) T.Coard2
+3-381st2nd and 5 on VMI23 (Q4 09:31) C.Simmons3
+4-4151st2nd and 11 on MER26 (Q4 06:31) C.Simmons4

Sacked 0 times for 0 yards lost
LostContext




Defensive Statistics
VMI vs. Mercer (Final)
10/25/2025 at Macon, Georgia
#VMISoloAstTotalSacks-YdsTFL-YdsFFFR-YdsInt-YdsBrUpQBH
18S.Dean III65110.0-03.0-12-----
3A.Parker5380.0-00.5-1-----
26K.Crump3360.0-00.0-0-----
11R.Powell3360.0-00.0-0-----
23D.Hite0660.0-01.0-5-----
4I.Grevious3250.0-02.0-4-----
14E.Wilborne4040.0-00.0-0-----
21C.Clinton2130.0-01.5-2-----
43H.Berling1230.0-00.0-0-----
90E.Brooks2130.0-00.5-1-----
9L.English0330.0-00.0-0---1-
97C.Gue0220.0-00.5-1-----
92J.Moore0110.0-00.0-0-----
0N.Land1010.0-01.0-2-----
7C.Knight1010.0-00.0-0-----
12M.Holmes1010.0-00.0-0-----
21L.Schalow0110.0-00.0-0-----
24J.Ham1010.0-00.0-0-----
33S.Goode1010.0-00.0-0-----
34J.Garbett0110.0-00.0-0-----
39C.Watkins0110.0-00.0-0-----
46J.Covert1010.0-00.0-0-----
57D.Burnett0110.0-00.0-0-----
94J.Foster1010.0-00.0-0-----
Totals3636720-010.0-2100-00-010

BLOCKED KICKS: none.

#MercerSoloAstTotalSacks-YdsTFL-YdsFFFR-YdsInt-YdsBrUpQBH
10J.Fox4370.5-81.0-9-----
12T.Bliss3470.0-00.5-3---1-
46I.Prince2461.0-72.5-15---1-
4D.Watkins2240.0-02.0-4---2-
51D.Clare2241.0-11.0-1----1
82C.Shaw2130.0-00.0-0-----
91J.Swain1230.0-01.0-1---12
0A.Zock1121.5-131.5-13---12
33A.Butts Jr.2021.0-91.0-9-----
34M.Bradley1120.0-00.0-0-----
94M.Landsfeld1120.0-00.0-0-----
96M.Dixon1120.0-00.5-4-----
1D.Hicks0110.0-00.0-0---1-
7C.O'neal1010.0-00.0-0-----
8K.Thomas0110.0-00.0-0---2-
13J.Johnson1010.0-00.0-0-----
16C.Davis1010.0-00.0-0-----
20R.McNally0110.0-00.0-0-----
21F.Scott1010.0-00.0-0-----
53J.Gilbert0110.0-00.0-0-----
90T.Wilson1010.0-00.0-0-----
93R.Griffith0110.0-00.0-0-----
98K.Wellington0110.0-00.0-0-----
Totals2728555-3011.0-4200-00-094

BLOCKED KICKS: none.

Participation Report
VMI vs. Mercer (Final)
10/25/2025 at Macon, Georgia

Starters
VMI

Pos##OFFENSE
WR4M.McNeely
QB5C.Shannon
WR6N.Grevious
WR20O.Sweeney
RB21L.Schalow
OL52B.Burnett
OL53R.Dunn
OL56W.Dixon
OL73B.Witt
OL74T.Woodley
TE88M.McPhaul
Pos##DEFENSE
DB2A.Allen
DB6J.Comello
LB18S.Dean III
LB21C.Clinton
S26K.Crump
LB43H.Berling
DL90E.Brooks
DL92J.Moore
DL95O.Ham
S4I.Grevious
DB9L.English
Mercer

Pos##OFFENSE
WR7K.Harris
WR9B.Smith
QB11B.Atkinson
WR18A.Dabbs
OL57T.Murray
OL60G.Marks
OL63J.Freeman
OL70X.Jennings
OL74A.Atchison
RB80T.Doughty
TE86S.Albee
Pos##DEFENSE
DL0A.Zock
DE1D.Hicks
DB4D.Watkins
S7C.O'neal
CB8K.Thomas
LB10J.Fox
S12T.Bliss
DB17K.Hutchinson
LB51D.Clare
DL53J.Gilbert
DL91J.Swain
Substitutions
VMI:
3 A.Parker; 14 E.Wilborne; 0 N.Land; 3 C.Cox; 7 N.Lhotsky; 7 C.Knight; 9 L.Boehling; 11 C.Wilson; 11 R.Powell; 12 M.Holmes; 14 N.Utsey; 18 R.von Brandt; 22 K.Johnson; 23 D.Hite; 24 J.Ham; 25 A.Shipe; 25 A.Babich; 29 M.Berry; 30 R.Tasco; 33 S.Goode; 34 J.Garbett; 35 J.Joyce; 39 C.Watkins; 42 D.Robinson; 46 J.Covert; 48 B.McClung; 57 D.Burnett; 58 A.Jones; 77 T.Leible; 80 H.Hardnett; 84 T.Slaughter; 87 J.Tyree; 94 J.Foster; 97 C.Gue; 99 B.Shrewsbury;
Mercer:
2 A.McDaniel; 3 A.Cook; 5 J.George; 13 J.Johnson; 14 M.Simmons; 16 C.Davis; 17 T.Jones; 19 J.McConnell; 19 J.Pickles; 20 C.Benjamin; 20 R.McNally; 21 F.Scott; 22 C.Kermott; 22 C.Miller; 23 T.Solomon; 25 T.Coard; 27 M.Bell; 29 E.Taylor; 32 K.Reyes; 33 A.Butts Jr.; 34 M.Bradley; 46 I.Prince; 50 D.King; 64 G.Weisgerber; 67 P.Sears; 69 B.Martin; 72 M.Horton; 73 K.Armstrong; 77 L.Schultz; 82 C.Shaw; 83 C.Simmons; 85 S.Burt; 87 C.Berry; 90 T.Wilson; 93 R.Griffith; 94 M.Landsfeld; 96 M.Dixon; 97 K.Arnold; 98 K.Wellington;
Did Not Play
VMI:
1 Moore, Destin; 2 McCarthy, Ebenezer; 5 Haston, Ethan; 8 Riveros, Steven; 8 Crump, JoJo; 12 Pirtle, Zach; 13 Morris, James; 13 Horne, Ethen; 15 Reynolds, Ian; 15 Tolson, Jordan; 16 Baggett, Vann; 16 Dixon, Ashton; 17 Shelton, Cody; 17 Williams, Corey; 19 Artis, Dahmon; 19 Prinzivalli, Jadon; 20 Marshall, Logan; 22 Dobson, Tyrel; 23 Woody, Zion; 27 Fletcher, Austin; 28 Varner, Cole; 30 DiLoreto, TJ; 31 Miller, Omar; 32 Bowers, Zach; 32 McKenzie, Darian; 33 Friedman, Dylan; 36 Nicely, Jakari; 37 Burnett, Logan; 38 McPherson, Omar; 40 Ward, Phoenix; 40 Lees, William; 41 Webb, Dean; 44 Poley, Dylan; 45 Jones, DJ; 47 Cook, Derrick; 49 Terrell, Jalen; 50 Aslett, Chase; 54 Necessary, Baylor; 60 Payne, Nathan; 61 McCarthy, Ryan; 62 Elliott, Jonah; 63 Farah, Ayanle; 65 Bryie, Jackson; 66 Mulhern, Richard; 67 Cannon, Adam; 68 Sykes, Grayson; 69 Wavra, Matt; 70 Bass, Elijah; 72 Perry, Michael; 75 Marko, Carson; 76 Holland, Christian; 78 Joyce, Garrett; 81 Patterson, Brody; 82 Beckman, Ryan; 83 Carrecter, Julio; 85 Trump, Zion; 86 Beverly, JC; 89 Krush, Liden; 96 Ferguson, Will; 98 Navarro, Luis;
Mercer:
1 Smith, DJ; 3 Weston, Myles; 4 Ison, Autavius; 5 Polke, Michael; 6 Pierre, Kims; 9 Fraziars, Jayvyn; 11 Holewski, Aiden; 12 Wilson, Jake; 13 Stewart, Braylon; 14 McDowell, Ethan; 15 McInnis, Kobe; 16 Maxwell, Jake; 18 Ferguson, Justin; 23 Connell, Sam; 24 Douthit, Roman; 25 Cooper, Buck; 26 Mix, Tucker; 28 Little, Rafael; 30 Dudley, Brayden; 31 Meincke, Markus; 35 Allbaugh, Cole; 36 Addison, Bryce; 39 Martin, Billy; 48 Wasson, Mic; 49 Allen, Max; 52 Hester, Wyatt; 54 Brett, Justin; 55 Johnson-Kelley, Ean; 56 Hamilton, Jaiden; 58 Murray, Tyler; 66 Degonia, Denver; 75 Washington, Kelan; 76 Cotney, William; 84 Lowe, Zachary; 88 Everson, Ty; 89 Garcia, Ian; 92 Croker, Sully; 95 Marcelus, Delano; 99 Camese, Caden;

Drive Chart (By Team)
VMI vs. Mercer (Final)
10/25/2025 at Macon, Georgia

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
VMI1stVMI2514:50KOVMI3312:25PUNT5 - 82:25
VMI1stVMI2510:28KOVMI2609:40PUNT3 - 10:48
VMI1stVMI1607:41KOVMI1406:35PUNT3 - -21:06
VMI1stVMI1702:48KOVMI2101:52PUNT3 - 40:56
VMI1stVMI2501:40KOMER2414:03FGA7 - 512:37
VMI2ndVMI1411:59PUNTVMI4009:36PUNT6 - 262:23
VMI2ndVMI3107:38PUNTVMI3905:05PUNT3 - 82:33
VMI2ndVMI2504:16KOVMI3303:18PUNT3 - 80:58
VMI2ndVMI2001:54PUNTVMI2900:54PUNT3 - 91:00
VMI3rdVMI2515:00KOMER4912:02PUNT4 - 262:58
VMI3rdVMI2505:02FGAVMI4602:38PUNT5 - 212:24
VMI3rdVMI2100:46KOVMI3814:06PUNT4 - 171:40
VMI4thVMI2908:09KOVMI2306:53PUNT3 - -61:16
VMI4thVMI2703:46KOVMI3102:09PUNT3 - 41:37
VMI4thVMI4500:28PUNTVMI450:00HALF1 - 00:28

1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd
VMI1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr1st Half2nd HalfTotal
Time of possession7:077:576:154:2815:0410:4325:47
3rd down conversions0-41-60-20-31-100-51-15
4th down conversions0-00-00-00-00-00-00-0

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
MER1stMER2515:00KOVMI014:50 *TD1 - 750:10
MER1stMER2012:25PUNTVMI010:28 *TD5 - 801:57
MER1stMER2009:40PUNTVMI007:46 *TD5 - 801:54
MER1stMER3206:35PUNTVMI802:56 *FG8 - 603:39
MER1stMER2501:52PUNTVMI001:39 *TD1 - 750:13
MER2ndMER2414:03FGAMER3511:59PUNT5 - 112:04
MER2ndMER2009:36PUNTMER2807:38PUNT3 - 81:58
MER2ndMER1405:05PUNTVMI004:22 *TD2 - 860:43
MER2ndMER2503:18PUNTMER3001:54PUNT3 - 51:24
MER2ndMER2200:54PUNTVMI3200:00 *FG6 - 460:54
MER3rdMER2012:02PUNTVMI2505:02FGA12 - 557:00
MER3rdMER2402:38PUNTVMI000:53 *TD4 - 761:45
MER4thMER614:06PUNTVMI008:16 *TD10 - 945:50
MER4thMER2706:53PUNTVMI003:52 *TD5 - 733:01
MER4thMER1502:09PUNTMER2000:28PUNT3 - 51:41

1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd
Mercer1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr1st Half2nd HalfTotal
Time of possession7:537:038:4510:3214:5619:1734:13
3rd down conversions3-40-31-22-33-73-56-12
4th down conversions0-00-00-00-00-00-00-0

Drive Chart (By Quarter)
VMI vs. Mercer (Final)
10/25/2025 at Macon, Georgia

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
MER1stMER2515:00KOVMI014:50*TD1 - 750:10
VMI1stVMI2514:50KOVMI3312:25PUNT5 - 82:25
MER1stMER2012:25PUNTVMI010:28*TD5 - 801:57
VMI1stVMI2510:28KOVMI2609:40PUNT3 - 10:48
MER1stMER2009:40PUNTVMI007:46*TD5 - 801:54
VMI1stVMI1607:41KOVMI1406:35PUNT3 - -21:06
MER1stMER3206:35PUNTVMI802:56*FG8 - 603:39
VMI1stVMI1702:48KOVMI2101:52PUNT3 - 40:56
MER1stMER2501:52PUNTVMI001:39*TD1 - 750:13
VMI1stVMI2501:40KOMER2414:03FGA7 - 512:37
MER2ndMER2414:03FGAMER3511:59PUNT5 - 112:04
VMI2ndVMI1411:59PUNTVMI4009:36PUNT6 - 262:23
MER2ndMER2009:36PUNTMER2807:38PUNT3 - 81:58
VMI2ndVMI3107:38PUNTVMI3905:05PUNT3 - 82:33
MER2ndMER1405:05PUNTVMI004:22*TD2 - 860:43
VMI2ndVMI2504:16KOVMI3303:18PUNT3 - 80:58
MER2ndMER2503:18PUNTMER3001:54PUNT3 - 51:24
VMI2ndVMI2001:54PUNTVMI2900:54PUNT3 - 91:00
MER2ndMER2200:54PUNTVMI3200:00*FG6 - 460:54
VMI3rdVMI2515:00KOMER4912:02PUNT4 - 262:58
MER3rdMER2012:02PUNTVMI2505:02FGA12 - 557:00
VMI3rdVMI2505:02FGAVMI4602:38PUNT5 - 212:24
MER3rdMER2402:38PUNTVMI000:53*TD4 - 761:45
VMI3rdVMI2100:46KOVMI3814:06PUNT4 - 171:40
MER4thMER614:06PUNTVMI008:16*TD10 - 945:50
VMI4thVMI2908:09KOVMI2306:53PUNT3 - -61:16
MER4thMER2706:53PUNTVMI003:52*TD5 - 733:01
VMI4thVMI2703:46KOVMI3102:09PUNT3 - 41:37
MER4thMER1502:09PUNTMER2000:28PUNT3 - 51:41
VMI4thVMI4500:28PUNTVMI450:00HALF1 - 00:28

Play-by-Play Summary (1st quarter)
VMI vs. Mercer (Final)
10/25/2025 at Macon, Georgia

-Start of 1st quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
VMI won the toss and has deferred to the second half. MER will receive and VMI will defend the south goal.
JOYCE, Jack kickoff 65 yards from the VMI35 to the MER0, Touchback , clock 15:00.
MER drive start at 15:00
1-10MER25(15:00) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep up the middle complete for 75 yards to SMITH, Brayden caught at the VMI41 and advanced to the VMI0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 14:50 (Scoring play confirmed). [14:50]P
0-0VMI3GRIFFITH, Reice PAT kick attempt is good.
VMI 0, Mercer 7
Drive Summary: 1 plays, 75 yards, 0:10
GRIFFITH, Reice kickoff 65 yards from the MER35 to the VMI0, Touchback , clock 14:50.
VMI drive start at 14:50
1-10VMI25(14:50) [NHSG] SCHALOW, Luke rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the VMI27 (FOX, Julian), clock 14:37. [14:37]
2-8VMI27(14:08) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass short to the left incomplete intended for HARDNETT, Halim broken up by HICKS, Daniel at the VMI29, clock 14:06. [14:06]
3-8VMI27PENALTY MER Unnecessary Roughness on WATKINS, Donovan enforced 15 yards from the VMI27 to the VMI42 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG], clock 14:06. [14:06]E
1-10VMI42(14:06) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass to the right complete for -1 yard to SHIPE, Aslin to the VMI41 (WATKINS, Donovan;FOX, Julian), clock 13:50. [13:50]
2-11VMI41(13:31) [NHSG] SHIPE, Aslin rush to the left for no gain to the VMI41 (BLISS, Tommy;SWAIN, Jordan), clock 13:25. PENALTY VMI Illegal Shift on DIXON, William declined. [13:25]
3-11VMI41(13:13) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin sacked for a loss of 8 yards at the VMI33 (ZOCK, Andrew;FOX, Julian), clock 13:01. [13:01]
4-19VMI33(12:31) SHREWSBURY, Ben punt 47 yards to the MER20, fair catch by SMITH, Brayden, clock 12:25. [12:25]
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 8 yards, 2:25
MER drive start at 12:25
1-10MER20(12:25) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short to the left complete for 25 yards to DABBS, Adjatay caught at the MER24 and advanced to the MER45 (DEAN III, Stephen;PARKER, Amaje), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:12. [12:12]P
1-10MER45(11:56) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right complete for 20 yards to MILLER, CJ caught at the MER40 and advanced to the VMI35 (PARKER, Amaje), 1ST DOWN, clock 11:51. [11:51]P
1-10VMI35(11:49) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the left complete for 7 yards to SMITH, Brayden caught at the VMI37 and advanced to the VMI28 (CRUMP, Kouri;MOORE, Jacob), clock 11:42. [11:42]
2-3VMI28(11:15) [NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush to the right for a loss of 4 yards to the VMI32 (HITE, Derek;DEAN III, Stephen), clock 11:07. [11:07]
3-7VMI32(10:33) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass up the middle complete for 32 yards to SMITH, Brayden to the VMI0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 10:28 (Scoring play confirmed). [10:28]P
0-0VMI3GRIFFITH, Reice PAT kick attempt is good.
VMI 0, Mercer 14
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 80 yards, 1:57
GRIFFITH, Reice kickoff 65 yards from the MER35 to the VMI0, Touchback , clock 10:28.
VMI drive start at 10:28
1-10VMI25(10:26) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass up the middle incomplete intended for GREVIOUS, Noah broken up by WATKINS, Donovan at the VMI36, clock 10:25. [10:25]
2-10VMI25(10:25) [NHSG] BOEHLING, Leo rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the VMI26 (FOX, Julian;CLARE, Drew), clock 10:17. [10:17]
3-9VMI26[NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass to the right incomplete intended for MCNEELY, Malik thrown to the VMI40; QB hurried by ZOCK, Andrew and CLARE, Drew, clock 09:47. [09:47]
4-9VMI26(09:44) SHREWSBURY, Ben punt 54 yards to the MER20, fair catch by SMITH, Brayden, clock 09:40. [09:40]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 1 yards, 0:48
MER drive start at 09:40
1-10MER20(09:40) [NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the MER19 (GUE, Carson;HITE, Derek), clock 09:32. [09:32]
2-11MER19(09:06) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short up the middle complete for 7 yards to SIMMONS, Malik caught at the MER24 and advanced to the MER26 (HITE, Derek;DEAN III, Stephen), clock 08:56. [08:56]
3-4MER26(08:29) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the left complete for 15 yards to MCDANIEL, Adonis caught at the MER38 and advanced to the MER41 (PARKER, Amaje), 1ST DOWN, clock 08:20. [08:20]P
1-10MER41[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep to the right incomplete dropped by MCDANIEL, Adonis thrown to the VMI24, clock 07:58. [07:58]
2-10MER41(07:53) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the left complete for 59 yards to MILLER, CJ caught at the MER40 and advanced to the VMI0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 07:46 (Scoring play confirmed). [07:46]P
0-0VMI3GRIFFITH, Reice PAT kick attempt is good.
VMI 0, Mercer 21
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 80 yards, 1:54
(07:46) GRIFFITH, Reice kickoff 63 yards from the MER35 to the VMI2, SHIPE, Aslin returned 14 yards to the VMI16 (BRADLEY, Mac;SHAW, Cole), clock 07:41.
VMI drive start at 07:41
1-10VMI16(07:41) [NHSG] SCHALOW, Luke rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the VMI19 (LANDSFELD, Marius;PRINCE, Isaac), clock 07:20. [07:20]
2-7VMI19(07:07) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass up the middle incomplete intended for GREVIOUS, Noah thrown to the VMI28, clock 07:04. [07:04]
3-7VMI19(06:59) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin sacked for a loss of 5 yards at the VMI14 (ZOCK, Andrew), clock 06:57. [06:57]
4-12VMI14(06:41) SHREWSBURY, Ben punt 54 yards to the MER32, fair catch by SMITH, Brayden, clock 06:35. [06:35]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, -2 yards, 1:06
MER drive start at 06:35
1-10MER32(06:35) [NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the MER36 (DEAN III, Stephen), clock 06:29. [06:29]
2-6MER36(06:03) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the left incomplete intended for SOLOMON, Travion thrown to the MER45, clock 06:00. [06:00]
3-6MER36(06:00) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short up the middle complete for 16 yards to DABBS, Adjatay caught at the MER40 and advanced to the VMI48 (WILBORNE, EJ), 1ST DOWN, clock 05:51. [05:51]P
1-10VMI48(05:21) ATKINSON, Braden pass deep to the left incomplete intended for DABBS, Adjatay thrown to the VMI12, clock 05:17. PENALTY VMI Pass Interference on COMELLO, Joe enforced 15 yards to the VMI33 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [05:17]E
1-10VMI33(05:15) [NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush to the right for a gain of 18 yards to the VMI15 (DEAN III, Stephen), 1ST DOWN, clock 05:09. [05:09]R
1-10VMI15(04:50) [NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush up the middle for a loss of 3 yards to the VMI18 (GREVIOUS, Isaiah), clock 04:48. [04:48]
2-13VMI18(04:17) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right complete for 7 yards to SMITH, Brayden caught at the VMI12 and advanced to the VMI11 (POWELL, Robert), clock 04:07. [04:07]
3-6VMI11(03:37) [SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short to the right complete for 3 yards to SMITH, Brayden caught at the VMI9 and advanced to the VMI8 (WILBORNE, EJ), out of bounds, clock 03:22. [03:22]
4-3VMI8(02:59) GRIFFITH, Reice field goal attempt from 25 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at VMI15], clock 02:56. [02:56]
VMI 0, Mercer 24
Drive Summary: 8 plays, 60 yards, 3:39
(02:56) GRIFFITH, Reice kickoff 64 yards from the MER35 to the VMI1, SHIPE, Aslin returned 26 yards to the VMI27 (MCNALLY, Ryan;GRIFFITH, Reice), out of bounds, clock 02:48. PENALTY VMI Holding on GREVIOUS, Noah enforced 10 yards from the end of the play at the VMI27 to the VMI17.
VMI drive start at 02:48
1-10VMI17(02:46) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass short up the middle incomplete intended for GREVIOUS, Noah thrown to the VMI19, clock 02:45. [02:45]
2-10VMI17(02:45) [NHSG] SCHALOW, Luke rush to the left for a gain of 4 yards to the VMI21 (PRINCE, Isaac), clock 02:37. [02:37]
3-6VMI21(02:23) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass short up the middle incomplete intended for COX, Cade broken up by PRINCE, Isaac at the VMI25, clock 01:58. [01:58]
4-6VMI21(01:58) SHREWSBURY, Ben punt 54 yards to the MER25, fair catch by SMITH, Brayden, clock 01:52. [01:52]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 4 yards, 0:56
MER drive start at 01:52
1-10MER25(01:50) [SG] MILLER, CJ rush to the right for a gain of 75 yards to the VMI0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 01:39 (Scoring play confirmed). [01:39]R
0-0VMI3GRIFFITH, Reice PAT kick attempt is good.
VMI 0, Mercer 31
Drive Summary: 1 plays, 75 yards, 0:13
GRIFFITH, Reice kickoff 62 yards from the MER35 to the VMI3, fair catch by GREVIOUS, Noah , clock 01:40.
VMI drive start at 01:40
1-10VMI25(01:37) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass up the middle complete for 38 yards to SWEENEY, Owen caught at the VMI36 and advanced to the MER37 (WATKINS, Donovan), 1ST DOWN, clock 01:21. [01:21]P
1-10MER37(00:55) [NHSG] SHIPE, Aslin rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the MER36 (LANDSFELD, Marius), clock 00:46. [00:46]
2-9MER36(00:12) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass to the left complete for 10 yards to SWEENEY, Owen to the MER26 (O'NEAL, Carmelo), 1ST DOWN, clock 00:00. [00:00]P
-End of 1st quarter, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 1st QUARTER: VMI 0, Mercer 31

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
VMI07:0702130-40-08--23-9-0-472-25
Mercer317:53271103-40-06-8911-13-0-2661-15

Quickie Statistics (1st Quarter only)
VMI vs. Mercer (Final)
10/25/2025 at Macon, Georgia
VMIMER
Score031
FIRST DOWNS310
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)8--26-89
PASSING-YARDS (NET)47266
Passes Att-Comp-Int9-3-013-11-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS17-4519-355
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards2-400-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)4-52.30-0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards2-251-15
Possession Time7:077:53
Third-Down Conversions0-43-4
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-0

VMI

Mercer

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
A.Shipe210100.51
L.Boehling1101011
L.Schalow3909034

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
C.Miller375-570123.375
T.Doughty322-31906.318

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
C.Shannon3-9-0340382

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Atkinson11-13-02663750

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
O.Sweeney2480238
N.Grevious0003
C.Cox0001

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
B.Smith51242575
A.McDaniel1150215
A.Dabbs2410225
C.Miller2791259

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
B.Shrewsbury420952.35400

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
A.Shipe240026

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
S.Dean III2-33.50.01.0
A.Parker2-12.50.00.0
E.Wilborne2-02.00.00.0
D.Hite0-31.50.02.0
I.Grevious1-01.00.01.0
R.Powell1-01.00.00.0
K.Crump0-10.50.00.0
J.Moore0-10.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Fox1-32.50.51.0
A.Zock1-11.51.51.5
D.Watkins1-11.50.00.5
I.Prince1-11.50.00.0
M.Landsfeld1-11.50.00.0
C.O'neal1-01.00.00.0
T.Bliss0-10.50.00.0
R.McNally0-10.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st14:50MER - B.Smith 75 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (KICK by R.Griffith) , 1-75 0:10-7
1st10:28MER - B.Smith 32 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (KICK by R.Griffith) , 5-80 1:57-14
1st07:46MER - C.Miller 59 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (KICK by R.Griffith) , 5-80 1:54-21
1st02:56MER - R.Griffith 25 yd FG , 8-60 3:390-24
1st01:39MER - C.Miller 75 yd TD RUSH (KICK by R.Griffith) , 1-75 0:13-31

Play-by-Play Summary (2nd quarter)
VMI vs. Mercer (Final)
10/25/2025 at Macon, Georgia

-Start of 2nd quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
1-10MER26[NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for GREVIOUS, Noah thrown to the MER6, clock 14:57. [14:57]
2-10MER26(14:52) [NHSG] SHIPE, Aslin rush to the left for a gain of 2 yards to the MER24 (HICKS, Daniel;CLARE, Drew), clock 14:50. [14:50]
3-8MER24(14:11) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass up the middle incomplete intended for GREVIOUS, Noah; QB hurried by SWAIN, Jordan, clock 14:07. [14:07]
4-8MER24JOYCE, Jack field goal attempt from 41 yards NO GOOD (wide right) [kick was spotted at MER31], clock 14:03. [14:03]
MER drive start at 14:03
1-10MER24(14:03) [SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short up the middle incomplete intended for MCDANIEL, Adonis thrown to the MER28, clock 14:01. [14:01]
2-10MER24(13:58) [SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass up the middle complete for 12 yards to SMITH, Brayden caught at the MER34 and advanced to the MER36 (GOODE, Samuel), 1ST DOWN, clock 13:46. [13:46]P
1-10MER36(13:26) [SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right complete for -1 yard to JONES, Trenton caught at the MER34 and advanced to the MER35 (PARKER, Amaje;BROOKS, Elijah), clock 13:06. [13:06]
2-11MER35(12:51) [SG] COARD, Tyrell rush to the right for no gain to the MER35 (DEAN III, Stephen), clock 12:40. [12:40]
3-11MER35(12:12) [SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep to the right incomplete dropped by MCDANIEL, Adonis broken up by ENGLISH, Louis at the VMI30, clock 12:07. [12:07]
4-11MER35(12:04) MCCONNELL, John punt 51 yards to the VMI14, fair catch by GREVIOUS, Noah, clock 11:59. [11:59]
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 11 yards, 2:04
VMI drive start at 11:59
1-10VMI14[NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass short up the middle incomplete intended for GREVIOUS, Noah thrown to the VMI16, clock 11:57. [11:57]
2-10VMI14(11:57) [NHSG] SHIPE, Aslin rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the VMI13 (SWAIN, Jordan), clock 11:48. [11:48]
3-11VMI13(11:35) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass up the middle complete for 28 yards to GREVIOUS, Noah caught at the VMI26 and advanced to the VMI41 (BLISS, Tommy), 1ST DOWN, clock 10:56. [10:56]P
1-10VMI41(10:45) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass to the left complete for -2 yards to MCPHAUL, Morgan caught at the VMI40 and advanced to the VMI39 (WATKINS, Donovan), clock 10:32. [10:32]
2-12VMI39(10:17) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass short to the left complete for 1 yard to GREVIOUS, Noah to the VMI40, End of Play, clock 09:43. [09:43]
3-11VMI40[NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass short up the middle incomplete intended for COX, Cade broken up by WATKINS, Donovan at the VMI41, clock 09:43. [09:43]
4-11VMI40(09:43) SHREWSBURY, Ben punt 60 yards to the MER0, Touchback, clock 09:36. [09:36]
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 26 yards, 2:23
MER drive start at 09:36
1-10MER20(09:36) [SG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the MER24 (BERLING, Henry;ENGLISH, Louis), clock 09:27. [09:27]
2-6MER24(09:01) [SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short up the middle complete for 5 yards to MCDANIEL, Adonis caught at the MER28 and advanced to the MER29 (WILBORNE, EJ), clock 08:47. [08:47]
3-1MER29(08:24) [SG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the MER28 (DEAN III, Stephen;CLINTON, Camden), clock 08:11. [08:11]
4-2MER28(07:43) MCCONNELL, John punt 49 yards to the VMI23, GREVIOUS, Noah returned 8 yards to the VMI31, out of bounds, clock 07:38. [07:38]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 8 yards, 1:58
VMI drive start at 07:38
1-10VMI31(07:30) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin sacked for a loss of 7 yards at the VMI24 (PRINCE, Isaac), clock 07:26. [07:26]
2-17VMI24(06:45) [NHSG] BOEHLING, Leo rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the VMI26 (DIXON, Myles), clock 06:40. [06:40]
3-15V26Timeout VMI, clock 06:04. [06:04]
3-15VMI26(06:04) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass up the middle complete for 13 yards to MCNEELY, Malik caught at the VMI37 and advanced to the VMI39 (FOX, Julian), clock 05:50. [05:50]
4-2VMI39(05:15) SHREWSBURY, Ben punt 47 yards to the MER14 downed by COX, Cade, clock 05:05. [05:05]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 8 yards, 2:33
MER drive start at 05:05
1-10MER14(05:05) [SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short to the left complete for 2 yards to DOUGHTY, Ty to the MER16, End of Play, clock 04:51. [04:51]
2-8MER16(04:34) [SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass up the middle complete for 84 yards to DABBS, Adjatay caught at the MER13 and advanced to the VMI0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 04:22 (Scoring play confirmed). [04:22]P
0-0VMI3GRIFFITH, Reice PAT kick attempt is good.
VMI 0, Mercer 38
Drive Summary: 2 plays, 86 yards, 0:43
(04:22) GRIFFITH, Reice kickoff 57 yards from the MER35 to the VMI8, SHIPE, Aslin returned 17 yards to the VMI25 (BUTTS JR., Antonio), clock 04:16.
VMI drive start at 04:16
1-10VMI25(04:16) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass up the middle incomplete broken up by ZOCK, Andrew at the VMI38; QB hurried by ZOCK, Andrew, clock 04:13. [04:13]
2-10VMI25(04:11) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass short to the left complete for 8 yards to SWEENEY, Owen caught at the VMI28 and advanced to the VMI33 (BLISS, Tommy;THOMAS, KJ), clock 04:02. [04:02]
3-2VMI33(03:27) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass short to the left incomplete intended for COX, Cade broken up by THOMAS, KJ at the VMI37, clock 03:26. [03:26]
4-2VMI33(03:25) SHREWSBURY, Ben punt 41 yards to the MER26, SMITH, Brayden returned -1 yard to the MER25 (CLINTON, Camden), clock 03:18. [03:18]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 8 yards, 0:58
MER drive start at 03:18
1-10MER25(03:15) [SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short to the right complete for 3 yards to MCDANIEL, Adonis to the MER28 (CRUMP, Kouri;POWELL, Robert), clock 03:01. [03:01]
2-7MER28(02:41) [SG] MCDANIEL, Adonis rush to the right for a gain of 1 yard to the MER29 (PARKER, Amaje), clock 02:36. [02:36]
3-6MER29(02:02) [SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short to the left complete for 1 yard to SMITH, Brayden to the MER30 (CRUMP, Kouri), clock 02:00. [02:00]
4-5H30Timeout Official, clock 02:00. [02:00]
4-5MER30(02:00) MCCONNELL, John punt 50 yards to the VMI20, fair catch by GREVIOUS, Noah, clock 01:54. [01:54]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 5 yards, 1:24
VMI drive start at 01:54
1-10VMI20(01:54) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass to the right complete for 6 yards to MCPHAUL, Morgan caught at the VMI18 and advanced to the VMI26 (FOX, Julian), clock 01:48. [01:48]
2-4VMI26(01:48) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass short to the left incomplete intended for SWEENEY, Owen broken up by BLISS, Tommy at the VMI30, clock 01:45. [01:45]
3-4VMI26(01:45) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass up the middle complete for 3 yards to BOEHLING, Leo caught at the VMI25 and advanced to the VMI29 (FOX, Julian), clock 01:30. [01:30]
4-1VMI29(00:59) SHREWSBURY, Ben punt 49 yards to the MER22 downed by BOEHLING, Leo, clock 00:54. [00:54]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 9 yards, 1:00
MER drive start at 00:54
1-10MER22(00:54) [SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short to the left complete for 16 yards to SIMMONS, Malik caught at the MER26 and advanced to the MER38 (HITE, Derek;ENGLISH, Louis), 1ST DOWN, clock 00:42. [00:42]P
1-10H38Timeout Mercer, clock 00:42. [00:42]
1-10MER38(00:42) [SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the left complete for 6 yards to SIMMONS, Malik to the MER44 (ENGLISH, Louis;HITE, Derek), clock 00:35. [00:35]
2-4MER44[SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right complete for 6 yards to DABBS, Adjatay to the MER50 (COVERT, John), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10MER50[SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short to the left incomplete thrown to the VMI46.
2-10MER50(00:16) [SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep to the right complete for 18 yards to MCDANIEL, Adonis to the VMI32 (PARKER, Amaje), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 00:13. [00:13]P
1-10VMI32GRIFFITH, Reice field goal attempt from 50 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at VMI40], clock 00:00. [00:00]
VMI 0, Mercer 41
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 46 yards, 0:54
-End of first half, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 2nd QUARTER: VMI 0, Mercer 41

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
VMI07:5701011-60-04--47-14-0-570-0
Mercer107:0305050-30-04-411-14-0-1520-0

Quickie Statistics (Halftime Cumulative)
VMI vs. Mercer (Final)
10/25/2025 at Macon, Georgia
VMIMER
Score041
FIRST DOWNS415
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)12--610-93
PASSING-YARDS (NET)104418
Passes Att-Comp-Int23-10-027-22-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS35-9837-511
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards1-81--1
Kickoff Returns-Yards3-570-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)4-52.30-0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards2-251-15
Possession Time15:0414:56
Third-Down Conversions1-103-7
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-0

VMI

Mercer

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
A.Shipe43-12020.5
L.Boehling2303021.5
L.Schalow3909043

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
C.Miller579-67317514.6
T.Doughty322-3190186.3
T.Coard100000

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
C.Shannon10-23-0840383

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Atkinson22-27-04184840

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
O.Sweeney3560438
N.Grevious2290828
M.McPhaul24026
C.Cox0003

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
B.Smith71372775
A.McDaniel4410718
A.Dabbs41311484
C.Miller2791259

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
B.Shrewsbury840650.86000

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
J.McConnell315050.05100

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
N.Grevious1808

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
B.Smith1-10-1

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
A.Shipe357026

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
A.Parker4-25.00.00.5
S.Dean III3-45.00.02.0
E.Wilborne3-03.00.00.0
D.Hite0-52.50.02.0
K.Crump1-22.00.00.0
C.Clinton1-11.50.01.0
L.English0-31.50.00.0
R.Powell1-11.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Fox4-35.50.51.0
D.Watkins2-12.50.01.5
I.Prince2-12.51.01.0
T.Bliss1-22.00.00.0
A.Zock1-11.51.51.5
J.Swain1-11.50.01.0
M.Landsfeld1-11.50.00.0
C.O'neal1-01.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st14:50MER - B.Smith 75 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (KICK by R.Griffith) , 1-75 0:10-7
1st10:28MER - B.Smith 32 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (KICK by R.Griffith) , 5-80 1:57-14
1st07:46MER - C.Miller 59 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (KICK by R.Griffith) , 5-80 1:54-21
1st02:56MER - R.Griffith 25 yd FG , 8-60 3:390-24
1st01:39MER - C.Miller 75 yd TD RUSH (KICK by R.Griffith) , 1-75 0:13-31
2nd04:22MER - A.Dabbs 84 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (KICK by R.Griffith) , 2-86 0:43-38
2nd00:00MER - R.Griffith 50 yd FG , 6-46 0:540-41

Quickie Statistics (2nd Quarter only)
VMI vs. Mercer (Final)
10/25/2025 at Macon, Georgia

VMIMER
Score010
FIRST DOWNS15
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)4--44-4
PASSING-YARDS (NET)57152
Passes Att-Comp-Int14-7-014-11-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS18-5318-156
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards1-81--1
Kickoff Returns-Yards1-170-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)4-49.33-50.0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards0-00-0
Possession Time7:577:03
Third-Down Conversions1-60-3
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-0

VMI

Mercer

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
A.Shipe22-1100.52
L.Boehling1202022

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
C.Miller24-1301.54
T.Coard100000

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
C.Shannon7-14-0500281

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Atkinson11-14-01521840

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
O.Sweeney18028
N.Grevious2290528
M.McPhaul24026
C.Cox0002

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
B.Smith2130212
A.McDaniel3260518
A.Dabbs2901284

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
B.Shrewsbury419749.36000

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
J.McConnell315050.05100

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
N.Grevious1808

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
B.Smith1-10-1

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
A.Shipe117017

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
A.Parker2-12.50.00.5
S.Dean III1-11.50.01.0
C.Clinton1-11.50.01.0
K.Crump1-11.50.00.0
L.English0-31.50.00.0
E.Wilborne1-01.00.00.0
D.Hite0-21.00.00.0
S.Goode1-01.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Fox3-03.00.00.0
T.Bliss1-11.50.00.0
D.Watkins1-01.00.01.0
A.Butts Jr.1-01.00.00.0
I.Prince1-01.01.01.0
J.Swain1-01.00.01.0
M.Dixon1-01.00.00.0
D.Hicks0-10.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
2nd04:22MER - A.Dabbs 84 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (KICK by R.Griffith) , 2-86 0:43-38
2nd00:00MER - R.Griffith 50 yd FG , 6-46 0:540-41

Play-by-Play Summary (3rd quarter)
VMI vs. Mercer (Final)
10/25/2025 at Macon, Georgia

At the start of the second half, VMI 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 VMI0, Touchback , clock 15:00.
VMI drive start at 15:00
1-10VMI25[NHSG] SHIPE, Aslin rush to the right for a gain of 23 yards to the VMI48 (BLISS, Tommy), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.R
1-10VMI48PENALTY MER Offsides on HICKS, Daniel enforced 5 yards from the VMI48 to the MER47 [NHSG].
1-5MER47[NHSG] BOEHLING, Leo rush to the left for a loss of 1 yard to the MER48 (WATKINS, Donovan;PRINCE, Isaac).
2-6MER48[NHSG] BOEHLING, Leo rush up the middle for no gain to the MER48 (SWAIN, Jordan;GILBERT, Justin).
3-6MER48[NHSG] SHANNON, Collin sacked for a loss of 1 yard at the MER49 (CLARE, Drew).
4-7MER49SHREWSBURY, Ben punt 49 yards to the MER0, Touchback, clock 12:02. [12:02]
Drive Summary: 4 plays, 26 yards, 2:58
MER drive start at 12:02
1-10MER20(12:00) [SG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 14 yards to the MER34 (BROOKS, Elijah), 1ST DOWN, clock 11:43. [11:43]R
1-10MER34(11:17) [SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short to the right complete for 7 yards to MILLER, CJ caught at the MER36 and advanced to the MER41 (CRUMP, Kouri), clock 11:05. [11:05]
2-3MER41(10:40) [SG] MILLER, CJ rush to the right for a gain of 3 yards to the MER44 (GREVIOUS, Isaiah), 1ST DOWN, clock 10:35. [10:35]R
1-10MER44(10:06) [SG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the MER48 (DEAN III, Stephen;GREVIOUS, Isaiah), clock 10:03. [10:03]
2-6MER48(09:34) DOUGHTY, Ty rush to the right for no gain to the MER48 (ALLEN, Anthony), clock 09:28. PENALTY MER Holding on DABBS, Adjatay enforced 10 yards from the MER48 to the MER38 [SG]. [09:28]
2-16MER38(09:11) [SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right complete for 14 yards to SMITH, Brayden caught at the MER46 and advanced to the VMI48, out of bounds, clock 09:04. [09:04]
3-2VMI48(08:31) [SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short to the right complete for 12 yards to MILLER, CJ caught at the VMI47 and advanced to the VMI36 (HOLMES, Malik), 1ST DOWN, clock 08:14. [08:14]P
1-10VMI36(07:41) [SG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for no gain to the VMI36 (HITE, Derek;BURNETT, Donovan), clock 07:35. [07:35]
2-10VMI36(07:00) [SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep to the right complete for 18 yards to DABBS, Adjatay caught at the VMI20 and advanced to the VMI18, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 06:47. [06:47]P
1-10VMI18(06:29) [SG] SMITH, Brayden rush to the right for a loss of 6 yards to the VMI24 (DEAN III, Stephen), clock 06:19. [06:19]
2-16VMI24(05:53) [SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right incomplete dropped by DABBS, Adjatay thrown to the VMI10, clock 05:47. [05:47]
3-16VMI24(05:47) , clock 05:45. PENALTY Before the snap, MER False Start on MCDANIEL, Adonis enforced 5 yards from the VMI24 to the VMI29. [05:45]
3-21VMI29(05:45) [SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the left complete for 4 yards to SMITH, Brayden caught at the VMI29 and advanced to the VMI25 (CRUMP, Kouri;WATKINS, Camron), clock 05:31. [05:31]
4-17VMI25(05:07) GRIFFITH, Reice field goal attempt from 41 yards BLOCKED by COMELLO, Joe [kick was spotted at VMI31], out of bounds, clock 05:02. [05:02]
Drive Summary: 12 plays, 55 yards, 7:00
VMI drive start at 05:02
1-10VMI25(05:02) [NHSG] SHIPE, Aslin rush to the left for a loss of 3 yards to the VMI22 (PRINCE, Isaac;BLISS, Tommy), clock 04:54. [04:54]
2-13VMI22(04:09) [NHSG] SHIPE, Aslin rush to the right for a gain of 33 yards to the MER45 (BLISS, Tommy), 1ST DOWN, clock 04:05. [04:05]R
1-10MER45(03:36) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for SWEENEY, Owen broken up by THOMAS, KJ at the MER14, clock 03:33. [03:33]
2-10MER45(03:33) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass short to the right incomplete intended for SWEENEY, Owen broken up by SWAIN, Jordan at the MER40; QB hurried by SWAIN, Jordan, clock 03:31. [03:31]
3-10MER45(03:31) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin sacked for a loss of 9 yards at the VMI46 (BUTTS JR., Antonio), clock 03:24. [03:24]
4-19VMI46(02:47) SHREWSBURY, Ben punt 30 yards to the MER24 downed by KRUSH, Liden, clock 02:38. [02:38]
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 21 yards, 2:24
MER drive start at 02:38
1-10MER24(02:34) [SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right complete for 14 yards to COOK, Apollos caught at the MER23 and advanced to the MER38 (PARKER, Amaje), 1ST DOWN, clock 02:18. [02:18]P
1-10MER38(02:07) [SG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 12 yards to the MER50 (PARKER, Amaje;POWELL, Robert), 1ST DOWN, clock 01:55. [01:55]R
1-10MER50(01:31) [SG] COARD, Tyrell rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the MER49 (DEAN III, Stephen), clock 01:26. [01:26]
2-11MER49(00:59) [SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep to the right complete for 51 yards to MCDANIEL, Adonis caught at the VMI12 and advanced to the VMI0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 00:53 (Scoring play confirmed). [00:53]P
0-0VMI3GRIFFITH, Reice PAT kick attempt is good.
VMI 0, Mercer 48
Drive Summary: 4 plays, 76 yards, 1:45
(00:50) GRIFFITH, Reice kickoff 63 yards from the MER35 to the VMI2, SHIPE, Aslin returned 19 yards to the VMI21 (JOHNSON, Juwan), clock 00:46.
VMI drive start at 00:46
1-10VMI21(00:46) [NHSG] BOEHLING, Leo rush up the middle for a gain of 13 yards to the VMI34 (SCOTT, Fabian), 1ST DOWN, clock 00:37. [00:37]R
1-10VMI34(00:13) [NHSG] BOEHLING, Leo rush to the right for a gain of 2 yards to the VMI36 (BLISS, Tommy;WELLINGTON, Ke'Vion), clock 00:00. [00:00]
-End of 3rd quarter, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 3rd QUARTER: VMI 0, Mercer 48

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
VMI06:1530030-20-09-570-2-0-00-0
Mercer78:4534071-20-07-267-8-0-1203-20

Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter Cumulative)
VMI vs. Mercer (Final)
10/25/2025 at Macon, Georgia

VMIMER
Score048
FIRST DOWNS722
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)21-5117-119
PASSING-YARDS (NET)104538
Passes Att-Comp-Int25-10-035-29-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS46-15552-657
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards1-81--1
Kickoff Returns-Yards4-760-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)4-52.30-0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards2-254-35
Possession Time21:1923:41
Third-Down Conversions1-124-9
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-0

VMI

Mercer

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
A.Shipe759-4550337.9
L.Boehling618-1170132.8
L.Schalow3909043

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
C.Miller9108-610217511.3
T.Doughty426-3230185.8
T.Coard20-1-10-0.5

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
C.Shannon10-25-0740385

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Atkinson29-35-05385840

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
O.Sweeney3560638
N.Grevious2290828
M.McPhaul24026
C.Cox0003

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
B.Smith91552975
A.McDaniel5921851
A.Dabbs51491684
C.Miller4981459

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
B.Shrewsbury1048548.56000

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
J.McConnell315050.05100

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
N.Grevious1808

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
B.Smith1-10-1

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
A.Shipe476026

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
S.Dean III5-57.50.04.0
A.Parker5-36.50.00.5
K.Crump2-33.50.00.0
E.Wilborne3-03.00.00.0
D.Hite0-63.00.02.0
I.Grevious2-12.50.01.0
R.Powell1-22.00.00.0
C.Clinton1-11.50.01.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Fox4-35.50.51.0
T.Bliss3-45.00.01.0
I.Prince2-33.51.03.0
D.Watkins2-23.00.02.5
A.Butts Jr.2-02.01.01.0
D.Clare1-22.01.01.0
J.Swain1-22.00.01.0
A.Zock1-11.51.51.5

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st14:50MER - B.Smith 75 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (KICK by R.Griffith) , 1-75 0:10-7
1st10:28MER - B.Smith 32 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (KICK by R.Griffith) , 5-80 1:57-14
1st07:46MER - C.Miller 59 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (KICK by R.Griffith) , 5-80 1:54-21
1st02:56MER - R.Griffith 25 yd FG , 8-60 3:390-24
1st01:39MER - C.Miller 75 yd TD RUSH (KICK by R.Griffith) , 1-75 0:13-31
2nd04:22MER - A.Dabbs 84 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (KICK by R.Griffith) , 2-86 0:43-38
2nd00:00MER - R.Griffith 50 yd FG , 6-46 0:540-41
3rd00:53MER - A.McDaniel 51 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (KICK by R.Griffith) , 4-76 1:45-48

Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter only)
VMI vs. Mercer (Final)
10/25/2025 at Macon, Georgia

VMIMER
Score07
FIRST DOWNS37
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)9-577-26
PASSING-YARDS (NET)0120
Passes Att-Comp-Int2-0-08-7-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS11-5715-146
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards1-190-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)2-39.50-0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards0-03-20
Possession Time6:158:45
Third-Down Conversions0-21-2
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-0

VMI

Mercer

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
A.Shipe356-353017.733
L.Boehling415-11403.513

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
C.Miller42902907.314
T.Doughty1404044
T.Coard10-1-10-1

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
C.Shannon0-2-0-1002

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Atkinson7-8-01201510

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
O.Sweeney0002

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
B.Smith2180214
A.McDaniel1511151
A.Dabbs1180218
C.Miller2190212

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
B.Shrewsbury27939.54900

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
A.Shipe119019

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
S.Dean III2-12.50.02.0
A.Parker1-11.50.00.0
K.Crump1-11.50.00.0
I.Grevious1-11.50.00.0
E.Brooks1-01.00.00.0
M.Holmes1-01.00.00.0
R.Powell0-10.50.00.0
D.Hite0-10.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
T.Bliss2-23.00.01.0
J.Johnson1-01.00.00.0
F.Scott1-01.00.00.0
A.Butts Jr.1-01.01.01.0
I.Prince0-21.00.02.0
D.Clare1-01.01.01.0
D.Watkins0-10.50.01.0
J.Gilbert0-10.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
3rd00:53MER - A.McDaniel 51 yd TD PASS from B.Atkinson (KICK by R.Griffith) , 4-76 1:45-48

Play-by-Play Summary (4th quarter)
VMI vs. Mercer (Final)
10/25/2025 at Macon, Georgia

-Start of 4th quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
N.Utsey in at QB for VMI
2-8VMI36(14:57) [NHSG] SHIPE, Aslin rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the VMI38 (CLARE, Drew), clock 14:48. [14:48]
3-6VMI38[NHSG] UTSEY, Nana pass to the right incomplete intended for GREVIOUS, Noah thrown to the VMI44, clock 14:13. [14:13]
4-6VMI38(14:13) SHREWSBURY, Ben punt 56 yards to the MER6 out of bounds, clock 14:06. [14:06]
MER drive start at 14:06
J.Pickles in at QB for MER
1-10MER6(14:01) [SG] COARD, Tyrell rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the MER10 (DEAN III, Stephen), clock 13:52. [13:52]
2-6MER10(13:27) [SG] PICKLES, JP pass short to the right complete for 19 yards to COOK, Apollos caught at the MER13 and advanced to the MER29 (BROOKS, Elijah), 1ST DOWN, clock 13:14. [13:14]P
1-10MER29(12:48) [SG] COARD, Tyrell rush to the left for a loss of 1 yard to the MER28 (GREVIOUS, Isaiah), clock 12:42. [12:42]
2-11MER28(12:06) [SG] QB Keeper PICKLES, JP rush up the middle for a gain of 8 yards to the MER36 (CRUMP, Kouri), clock 11:52. [11:52]
3-3MER36(11:36) [SG] PICKLES, JP pass to the left complete for 6 yards to COARD, Tyrell caught at the MER34 and advanced to the MER42 (BERLING, Henry), 1ST DOWN, clock 11:26. [11:26]P
1-10MER42(10:51) [SG] JONES, Trenton rush up the middle for a gain of 13 yards to the VMI45 (POWELL, Robert), 1ST DOWN, clock 10:45. [10:45]R
1-10VMI45(10:21) [SG] COARD, Tyrell rush up the middle for a gain of 17 yards to the VMI28 (GREVIOUS, Isaiah;SCHALOW, Luke), 1ST DOWN, clock 10:10. [10:10]R
1-10VMI28(09:35) [SG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the VMI23 (POWELL, Robert;BERLING, Henry), clock 09:31. [09:31]
2-5VMI23(08:56) [SG] PICKLES, JP pass to the right complete for 8 yards to SIMMONS, Camauri caught at the VMI16 and advanced to the VMI15 (KNIGHT, Caleb), 1ST DOWN, clock 08:40. [08:40]P
1-10VMI15(08:19) [SG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush up the middle for a gain of 15 yards to the VMI0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 08:16 (Scoring play confirmed). [08:16]R
0-0VMI3GRIFFITH, Reice PAT kick attempt is good.
VMI 0, Mercer 55
Drive Summary: 10 plays, 94 yards, 5:50
(08:16) GRIFFITH, Reice kickoff 57 yards from the MER35 to the VMI8, BOEHLING, Leo returned 21 yards to the VMI29 (SHAW, Cole), clock 08:09.
VMI drive start at 08:09
C.Wilson in at QB for VMI
1-10VMI29(08:07) [NHSG] TEAM rush up the middle for a loss of 7 yards, fumbled at VMI22 , recovered by VMI WILSON, Chandler at the VMI22 to the VMI22, End of Play, clock 07:35. [07:35]
N.Utsey in at QB for VMI
2-17VMI22[NHSG] WILSON, Chandler pass up the middle incomplete dropped by SLAUGHTER, Traveion thrown to the VMI28, clock 07:35. [07:35]
3-17VMI22(07:35) [NHSG] WILSON, Chandler pass to the right complete for 1 yard to COX, Cade caught at the VMI21 and advanced to the VMI23 (DAVIS, Christian), clock 07:23. [07:23]
4-16VMI23(06:57) SHREWSBURY, Ben punt 50 yards to the MER27, fair catch by SMITH, Brayden, clock 06:53. [06:53]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, -6 yards, 1:16
MER drive start at 06:53
1-10MER27(06:51) [NHSG] BENJAMIN, Carlos rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the MER26 (CLINTON, Camden), clock 06:31. [06:31]
2-11MER26(06:18) [NHSG] PICKLES, JP pass to the right complete for 15 yards to SIMMONS, Camauri caught at the MER36 and advanced to the MER41 (POWELL, Robert), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 06:01. [06:01]P
1-10MER41(05:28) [NHSG] QB Keeper PICKLES, JP rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the MER44 (WILBORNE, EJ), clock 05:20. [05:20]
2-7MER44(04:56) [NHSG] BENJAMIN, Carlos rush to the left for a loss of 2 yards to the MER42 (LAND, Nic), clock 04:39. [04:39]
3-9MER42(04:08) [NHSG] BENJAMIN, Carlos rush to the left for a gain of 58 yards to the VMI0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 03:52 (Scoring play confirmed). [03:52]R
0-0VMI3GRIFFITH, Reice PAT kick attempt is good.
VMI 0, Mercer 62
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 73 yards, 3:01
(03:52) GRIFFITH, Reice kickoff 59 yards from the MER35 to the VMI6, SHIPE, Aslin returned 21 yards to the VMI27 (SHAW, Cole), out of bounds, clock 03:46.
VMI drive start at 03:46
1-10VMI27(03:46) [NHSG] QB Keeper UTSEY, Nana rush up the middle for a loss of 4 yards to the VMI23 (DIXON, Myles;PRINCE, Isaac), clock 03:30. [03:30]
2-14VMI23(03:01) [NHSG] UTSEY, Nana pass deep to the left incomplete intended for HARDNETT, Halim thrown to the MER40, clock 02:57. [02:57]
3-14VMI23(02:50) [NHSG] QB Keeper UTSEY, Nana rush to the left for a gain of 8 yards to the VMI31 (BRADLEY, Mac), out of bounds, clock 02:46. [02:46]
4-6VMI31(02:19) SHREWSBURY, Ben punt 54 yards to the MER15, fair catch by SMITH, Brayden, clock 02:09. [02:09]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 4 yards, 1:37
MER drive start at 02:09
J.Maxwell in at QB for MER
1-10MER15(02:09) [NHSG] BENJAMIN, Carlos rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the MER17 (FOSTER, Justice), clock 02:00. [02:00]
2-8H17Timeout Official, clock 02:00. [02:00]
J.Pickles in at QB for MER
2-8MER17(01:55) [NHSG] BENJAMIN, Carlos rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the MER20 (HAM, Jack), clock 01:48. [01:48]
3-5MER20PENALTY Before the snap, MER False Start on LOWE, Zachary enforced 5 yards from the MER20 to the MER15, clock 01:22. [01:22]
J.Maxwell in at QB for MER
3-10MER15(01:22) [NHSG] BENJAMIN, Carlos rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the MER20 (GUE, Carson;GARBETT, John), clock 01:15. [01:15]
4-5H20Timeout Mercer, clock 00:34. [00:34]
4-5MER20ARNOLD, Kody punt 35 yards to the VMI45, fair catch by GREVIOUS, Noah, clock 00:28. [00:28]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 5 yards, 1:41
VMI drive start at 00:28
I.Reynolds in at QB for VMI
1-10VMI45[NHSG] JOHNSON, Kam rush up the middle for no gain to the VMI45 (WILSON, Tucker), clock 00:00. [00:00]
Drive Summary: 1 plays, 0 yards, 0:28
1-10VMI45End of game, clock 0:00.
FINAL SCORE: VMI 0, Mercer 62

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
VMI04:2800000-30-05--11-4-0-10-0
Mercer1410:3244082-30-014-1294-4-0-481-5

Quickie Statistics (4th Quarter only)
VMI vs. Mercer (Final)
10/25/2025 at Macon, Georgia

VMIMER
Score014
FIRST DOWNS08
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)5--114-129
PASSING-YARDS (NET)148
Passes Att-Comp-Int4-1-04-4-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS9-018-177
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards2-420-0
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)3-53.31-35.0
Fumbles-Lost1-00-0
Penalties-Yards0-01-5
Possession Time4:2810:32
Third-Down Conversions0-32-3
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-0

VMI

Mercer

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
A.Shipe1202022
N.Utsey28-44028

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
C.Benjamin668-365110.858
T.Doughty22002011015
T.Coard321-12006.717

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
C.Wilson1-2-01010
N.Utsey0-2-0000

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
J.Pickles4-4-0480190

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
N.Grevious0001
C.Cox11011

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
B.Shrewsbury316053.35600

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
K.Arnold13535.03500

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
A.Shipe121021
L.Boehling121021

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
R.Powell2-12.50.00.0
H.Berling1-11.50.00.0
I.Grevious1-11.50.01.0
E.Wilborne1-01.00.00.0
S.Dean III1-01.00.00.0
C.Clinton1-01.00.01.0
K.Crump1-01.00.00.0
E.Brooks1-01.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
C.Shaw2-02.00.00.0
C.Davis1-01.00.00.0
M.Bradley1-01.00.00.0
D.Clare1-01.00.00.0
T.Wilson1-01.00.00.0
I.Prince0-10.50.01.0
M.Dixon0-10.50.01.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
4th08:16MER - T.Doughty 15 yd TD RUSH (KICK by R.Griffith) , 10-94 5:50-55
4th03:52MER - C.Benjamin 58 yd TD RUSH (KICK by R.Griffith) , 5-73 3:01-62

VMI Explosive Plays
VMI vs. Mercer (Final)
10/25/2025 at Macon, Georgia

VMI

Passing Plays Gain of 15+
2 Plays for 66 total yards (85% of total passing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
38
1
1st and 10 on VMI25
(01:21) (01:37) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass up the middle complete for 38 yards to SWEENEY, Owen caught at the VMI36 and advanced to the MER37 (WATKINS, Donovan), 1ST DOWN, clock 01:21.
28
2
3rd and 11 on VMI13
(10:56) (11:35) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass up the middle complete for 28 yards to GREVIOUS, Noah caught at the VMI26 and advanced to the VMI41 (BLISS, Tommy), 1ST DOWN, clock 10:56.


Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
3 Plays for 69 total yards (138% of total rushing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
33
3
2nd and 13 on VMI22
(04:05) (04:09) [NHSG] SHIPE, Aslin rush to the right for a gain of 33 yards to the MER45 (BLISS, Tommy), 1ST DOWN, clock 04:05.
23
3
1st and 10 on VMI25
[NHSG] SHIPE, Aslin rush to the right for a gain of 23 yards to the VMI48 (BLISS, Tommy), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
13
3
1st and 10 on VMI21
(00:37) (00:46) [NHSG] BOEHLING, Leo rush up the middle for a gain of 13 yards to the VMI34 (SCOTT, Fabian), 1ST DOWN, clock 00:37.


All Plays Gain of 20+
8 Plays for 454 total yards
Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
38
1
1st and 10 on VMI25
(01:21) (01:37) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass up the middle complete for 38 yards to SWEENEY, Owen caught at the VMI36 and advanced to the MER37 (WATKINS, Donovan), 1ST DOWN, clock 01:21.
33
3
2nd and 13 on VMI22
(04:05) (04:09) [NHSG] SHIPE, Aslin rush to the right for a gain of 33 yards to the MER45 (BLISS, Tommy), 1ST DOWN, clock 04:05.
28
2
3rd and 11 on VMI13
(10:56) (11:35) [NHSG] SHANNON, Collin pass up the middle complete for 28 yards to GREVIOUS, Noah caught at the VMI26 and advanced to the VMI41 (BLISS, Tommy), 1ST DOWN, clock 10:56.
26
1
0th and 0 on MER35
(02:48) (02:56) GRIFFITH, Reice kickoff 64 yards from the MER35 to the VMI1, SHIPE, Aslin returned 26 yards to the VMI27 (MCNALLY, Ryan;GRIFFITH, Reice), out of bounds, clock 02:48. PENALTY VMI Holding on GREVIOUS, Noah enforced 10 yards from the end of the play at the VMI27 to the VMI17.
23
3
1st and 10 on VMI25
[NHSG] SHIPE, Aslin rush to the right for a gain of 23 yards to the VMI48 (BLISS, Tommy), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
22
1
0th and 0 on MER35
(01:40) GRIFFITH, Reice kickoff 62 yards from the MER35 to the VMI3, fair catch by GREVIOUS, Noah , clock 01:40.
21
4
0th and 0 on MER35
(08:09) (08:16) GRIFFITH, Reice kickoff 57 yards from the MER35 to the VMI8, BOEHLING, Leo returned 21 yards to the VMI29 (SHAW, Cole), clock 08:09.
21
4
0th and 0 on MER35
(03:46) (03:52) GRIFFITH, Reice kickoff 59 yards from the MER35 to the VMI6, SHIPE, Aslin returned 21 yards to the VMI27 (SHAW, Cole), out of bounds, clock 03:46.

Mercer Explosive Plays
VMI vs. Mercer (Final)
10/25/2025 at Macon, Georgia

Mercer

Passing Plays Gain of 15+
14 Plays for 463 total yards (88% of total passing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
84
2
2nd and 8 on MER16
(04:22) (04:34) [SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass up the middle complete for 84 yards to DABBS, Adjatay caught at the MER13 and advanced to the VMI0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 04:22 (Scoring play confirmed).
75
1
1st and 10 on MER25
(14:50) (15:00) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep up the middle complete for 75 yards to SMITH, Brayden caught at the VMI41 and advanced to the VMI0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 14:50 (Scoring play confirmed).
59
1
2nd and 10 on MER41
(07:46) (07:53) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the left complete for 59 yards to MILLER, CJ caught at the MER40 and advanced to the VMI0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 07:46 (Scoring play confirmed).
51
3
2nd and 11 on MER49
(00:53) (00:59) [SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep to the right complete for 51 yards to MCDANIEL, Adonis caught at the VMI12 and advanced to the VMI0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 00:53 (Scoring play confirmed).
32
1
3rd and 7 on VMI32
(10:28) (10:33) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass up the middle complete for 32 yards to SMITH, Brayden to the VMI0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 10:28 (Scoring play confirmed).
25
1
1st and 10 on MER20
(12:12) (12:25) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short to the left complete for 25 yards to DABBS, Adjatay caught at the MER24 and advanced to the MER45 (DEAN III, Stephen;PARKER, Amaje), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:12.
20
1
1st and 10 on MER45
(11:51) (11:56) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right complete for 20 yards to MILLER, CJ caught at the MER40 and advanced to the VMI35 (PARKER, Amaje), 1ST DOWN, clock 11:51.
19
4
2nd and 6 on MER10
(13:14) (13:27) [SG] PICKLES, JP pass short to the right complete for 19 yards to COOK, Apollos caught at the MER13 and advanced to the MER29 (BROOKS, Elijah), 1ST DOWN, clock 13:14.
18
2
2nd and 10 on MER50
(00:13) (00:16) [SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep to the right complete for 18 yards to MCDANIEL, Adonis to the VMI32 (PARKER, Amaje), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 00:13.
18
3
2nd and 10 on VMI36
(06:47) (07:00) [SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep to the right complete for 18 yards to DABBS, Adjatay caught at the VMI20 and advanced to the VMI18, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 06:47.
16
1
3rd and 6 on MER36
(05:51) (06:00) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short up the middle complete for 16 yards to DABBS, Adjatay caught at the MER40 and advanced to the VMI48 (WILBORNE, EJ), 1ST DOWN, clock 05:51.
16
2
1st and 10 on MER22
(00:42) (00:54) [SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short to the left complete for 16 yards to SIMMONS, Malik caught at the MER26 and advanced to the MER38 (HITE, Derek;ENGLISH, Louis), 1ST DOWN, clock 00:42.
15
1
3rd and 4 on MER26
(08:20) (08:29) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the left complete for 15 yards to MCDANIEL, Adonis caught at the MER38 and advanced to the MER41 (PARKER, Amaje), 1ST DOWN, clock 08:20.
15
4
2nd and 11 on MER26
(06:01) (06:18) [NHSG] PICKLES, JP pass to the right complete for 15 yards to SIMMONS, Camauri caught at the MER36 and advanced to the MER41 (POWELL, Robert), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 06:01.


Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
8 Plays for 222 total yards (90% of total rushing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
75
1
1st and 10 on MER25
(01:39) (01:50) [SG] MILLER, CJ rush to the right for a gain of 75 yards to the VMI0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 01:39 (Scoring play confirmed).
58
4
3rd and 9 on MER42
(03:52) (04:08) [NHSG] BENJAMIN, Carlos rush to the left for a gain of 58 yards to the VMI0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 03:52 (Scoring play confirmed).
18
1
1st and 10 on VMI33
(05:09) (05:15) [NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush to the right for a gain of 18 yards to the VMI15 (DEAN III, Stephen), 1ST DOWN, clock 05:09.
17
4
1st and 10 on VMI45
(10:10) (10:21) [SG] COARD, Tyrell rush up the middle for a gain of 17 yards to the VMI28 (GREVIOUS, Isaiah;SCHALOW, Luke), 1ST DOWN, clock 10:10.
15
4
1st and 10 on VMI15
(08:16) (08:19) [SG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush up the middle for a gain of 15 yards to the VMI0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 08:16 (Scoring play confirmed).
14
3
1st and 10 on MER20
(11:43) (12:00) [SG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 14 yards to the MER34 (BROOKS, Elijah), 1ST DOWN, clock 11:43.
13
4
1st and 10 on MER42
(10:45) (10:51) [SG] JONES, Trenton rush up the middle for a gain of 13 yards to the VMI45 (POWELL, Robert), 1ST DOWN, clock 10:45.
12
3
1st and 10 on MER38
(01:55) (02:07) [SG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 12 yards to the MER50 (PARKER, Amaje;POWELL, Robert), 1ST DOWN, clock 01:55.


All Plays Gain of 20+
9 Plays for 479 total yards
Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
84
2
2nd and 8 on MER16
(04:22) (04:34) [SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass up the middle complete for 84 yards to DABBS, Adjatay caught at the MER13 and advanced to the VMI0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 04:22 (Scoring play confirmed).
75
1
1st and 10 on MER25
(14:50) (15:00) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep up the middle complete for 75 yards to SMITH, Brayden caught at the VMI41 and advanced to the VMI0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 14:50 (Scoring play confirmed).
75
1
1st and 10 on MER25
(01:39) (01:50) [SG] MILLER, CJ rush to the right for a gain of 75 yards to the VMI0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 01:39 (Scoring play confirmed).
59
1
2nd and 10 on MER41
(07:46) (07:53) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the left complete for 59 yards to MILLER, CJ caught at the MER40 and advanced to the VMI0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 07:46 (Scoring play confirmed).
58
4
3rd and 9 on MER42
(03:52) (04:08) [NHSG] BENJAMIN, Carlos rush to the left for a gain of 58 yards to the VMI0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 03:52 (Scoring play confirmed).
51
3
2nd and 11 on MER49
(00:53) (00:59) [SG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep to the right complete for 51 yards to MCDANIEL, Adonis caught at the VMI12 and advanced to the VMI0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 00:53 (Scoring play confirmed).
32
1
3rd and 7 on VMI32
(10:28) (10:33) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass up the middle complete for 32 yards to SMITH, Brayden to the VMI0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN MER, clock 10:28 (Scoring play confirmed).
25
1
1st and 10 on MER20
(12:12) (12:25) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short to the left complete for 25 yards to DABBS, Adjatay caught at the MER24 and advanced to the MER45 (DEAN III, Stephen;PARKER, Amaje), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:12.
20
1
1st and 10 on MER45
(11:51) (11:56) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right complete for 20 yards to MILLER, CJ caught at the MER40 and advanced to the VMI35 (PARKER, Amaje), 1ST DOWN, clock 11:51.