FINAL SCORE
South Dakota
10-4 (6-2)
47
Mercer
9-3 (8-0)
0
2025 NCAA Division I Football Championship Second Round


December 06, 2025 • Five Star Stadium (Georgia)




FINAL STATISTICS

Game Summary
South Dakota vs. Mercer (Final)
12/6/2025 at Georgia
South Dakota (10-4; 6-2) vs. Mercer (9-3; 8-0)
Date: 12/6/2025 • Site: Georgia • Stadium: Five Star Stadium
Kickoff time: 12:03 PM EST • End of Game: 03:06 PM EST • Total elapsed time: 03:03
Attendance: 3042
Temperature: 49 • Wind: 6 west • Weather: rain
Scoring Summary
Score by Quarters1234Total
South Dakota141016747
Mercer00000

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st09:13USD - R.Watkins 8 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by W.Leyland GOOD) , 7-80 3:187-
1st03:58USD - L.Phillips Jr. 16 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by W.Leyland GOOD) , 7-48 4:0314-
2nd08:18USD - L.Phillips Jr. 15 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by W.Leyland GOOD) , 5-80 3:2021-
2nd03:07USD - W.Leyland 40 yd FG , 7-42 3:1324-0
3rd14:03USD - L.Fenner 66 yd TD PASS from A.Bouman (PAT KICK by W.Leyland GOOD) , 3-68 0:5131-
3rd10:41USD - T.Boze 63 yd TD PASS from A.Bouman (PAT KICK by W.Leyland GOOD) , 1-63 0:1138-
3rd01:34USD - 0 yd SAF , 40-0
4th09:27USD - T.Bryant 26 yd TD RUSH (PAT KICK by W.Leyland GOOD) , 6-42 3:3247-
Officials
Referee: James Brookhart
Umpire: Kelvin Woodburn
Head Linesman: Richard Walters
Line judge: Keith Johnson
Field judge: John Teague
Back judge: Brandon Boudreaux
Side judge: Christian Zamora
Center judge: Martin Schmidt

Team Statistics
South Dakota vs. Mercer (Final)
12/6/2025 at Georgia

USDMER
FIRST DOWNS2019
Rushing118
Passing710
Penalty21
NET YARDS RUSHING309129
Rushing Attempts3928
Average Per Rush7.94.6
Rushing Touchdowns40
Yards Gained Rushing317135
Yards Lost Rushing86
NET YARDS PASSING241148
Completions-Attempts-Int13-18-018-39-4
Average Per Attempt13.43.8
Average Per Completion18.58.2
Passing Touchdowns20
TOTAL OFFENSIVE YARDS550277
Total Offensive plays5767
Average Gain Per Play9.64.1
Fumbles: Number-Lost0-01-0
Penalties: Number-Yards4-407-60
PUNTS-YARDS3-1145-225
Average Yards Per Punt38.045.0
Net Yards Per Punt38.039.4
Inside 2033
50+ Yards01
Touchbacks01
Fair catch22
KICKOFFS-YARDS8-4972-113
Average Yards Per Kickoff62.156.5
Net Yards Per Kickoff56.319
Touchbacks10
Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD1-8-00-0-0
Average Per Return80
Kickoff returns: Number-Yards-TD2-47-04-75-0
Average Per Return23.518.8
Interceptions: Number-Yards-TD4-22-00-0-0
Fumble Returns: Number-Yards0-00-0
Miscellaneous Yards00
Possession Time31:2828:32
1st Quarter9:335:27
2nd Quarter9:055:55
3rd Quarter7:497:05
4th Quarter4:5510:05
Third-Down Conversions4 of 105 of 12
Fourth-Down Conversions1 of 10 of 2
Red Zone Scores-Chances4 of 50 of 1
Touchdowns30
Field Goals1 of 20 of 0
Sacks By: Number-Yards0-00-0
Tackles For Loss: Number-Yards4.0-56.0-10
Forced Three-And-Outs21
Total TDs60
Defensive TDs00
Special Teams TDs00
PAT Kicks6-60-0
Field Goals1-20-0
Points off turnovers240

Individual Statistics
South Dakota vs. Mercer (Final)
12/6/2025 at Georgia

South Dakota Mercer

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
L.Phillips Jr.16160016024110
C.Fletcher1311031070578.2
T.Bryant12602612626
R.Watkins721318182.6
TEAM202-200-1
Totals3931783094577.9
RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
C.Miller1810721050185.8
T.Doughty723320082.9
B.Atkinson2514052
T.Coard1000000
Totals2813561290184.6
PassingC-A-IYdsTDLongSack
A.Bouman13-18-02412660
Totals13-18-02412660
PassingC-A-IYdsTDLongSack
B.Atkinson18-39-41480180
Totals18-39-41480180
ReceivingNo.YardsTDLongTgtYAC
L.Fenner4100166541
J.Martens32901730
T.Boze2108163264
J.Miller180810
C.Fletcher100020
C.Frey100010
L.Phillips Jr.1-40020
TEAM000000
T.Bryant000010
Totals1324126617105
ReceivingNo.YardsTDLongTgtYAC
A.McDaniel43201692
B.Smith34201870
T.Solomon33501654
T.Jones22501329
T.Coard250322
K.Harris160650
T.Doughty120213
M.Simmons110110
C.Miller100022
TEAM000000
A.Dabbs000010
Totals181480183622
PuntingNo.YdsAvgLongIn20TB
TEAM13737.03710
T.Ebel27738.53920
Totals311438.03930
PuntingNo.YdsAvgLongIn20TB
J.McConnell522545.05331
Totals522545.05331
PuntKickoffIntercept
ReturnsNoYdsLgNoYdsLgNoYdsLg
J.Martens18812424000
G.Hardman0000001-20
M.Munn00000021212
R.Stewart00000011212
B.White00012323000
Totals1882472442212
PuntKickoffIntercept
ReturnsNoYdsLgNoYdsLgNoYdsLg
B.Smith00047529000
Totals00047529000
Field goalsQtrTimeDistResult
W.Leyland2nd03:0740GOOD
W.Leyland3rd05:5737MISSED
Field goalsQtrTimeDistResult
KickoffsNo.YardsAvgTBOB
W.Leyland1616100
Z.Mata743662.310
KickoffsNo.YardsAvgTBOB
R.Griffith211356.500
All-purposeRunRcvKRPRIR/FRTotal
L.Phillips Jr.160-4000156
T.Boze0108000108
C.Fletcher1070000107
L.Fenner0100000100
All-purposeRunRcvKRPRIR/FRTotal
B.Smith0427500117
C.Miller1050000105
T.Solomon03500035
A.McDaniel03200032
FumblesNo.Lost
FumblesNo.Lost
ATKINSON,B10

South Dakota Quarterback Progression
South Dakota vs. Mercer (Final)
12/6/2025 at Georgia


Bouman, Aidan
13 - 1872%241 yds2TD0INT221.4RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
+1-1151st2nd and 6 on USD24 (Q1 12:21) L.Fenner
1-21st and 10 on MER49 (Q1 10:41) L.Phillips Jr.
+2-3171st1st and 10 on MER48 (Q1 08:01) J.Martens
+3-402nd and 3 on MER24 (Q1 07:17) C.Frey2
+4-541st3rd and 3 on MER24 (Q1 06:23) J.Martens3
+5-6-41st and 10 on MER20 (Q1 05:43) L.Phillips Jr.4
+6-782nd and 14 on MER24 (Q1 05:01) J.Miller5
+7-881st and 10 on MER46 (Q1 02:07) J.Martens6
+8-903rd and 10 on MER46 (Q2 15:00) C.Fletcher7
+9-10451st2nd and 7 on USD23 (Q2 11:38) T.Boze8
+10-11141st2nd and 9 on MER24 (Q2 06:20) L.Fenner9
10-121st and 10 on MER10 (Q2 06:20) T.Bryant
10-132nd and 20 on MER20 (Q2 06:20) C.Fletcher-2
10-142nd and 8 on USD34 (Q3 14:45) L.Fenner-3
+11-1566TD3rd and 8 on USD34 (Q3 14:12) L.Fenner
+12-1663TD1st and 10 on USD37 (Q3 10:52) T.Boze2
+13-1751st and 10 on USD18 (Q3 04:28) L.Fenner3
13-183rd and 8 on MER43 (Q3 02:24)

Sacked 0 times for 0 yards lost
LostContext



Mercer Quarterback Progression
South Dakota vs. Mercer (Final)
12/6/2025 at Georgia


Atkinson, Braden
18 - 3946%148 yds0TD4INT57.5RTG

C-AYdsContextReceiver Stk
+1-1181st2nd and 8 on MER21 (Q1 14:46) B.Smith
1-21st and 10 on MER39 (Q1 14:17) K.Harris
1-31st and 10 on MER18 (Q1 09:07) C.Miller-2
1-4INT2nd and 8 on MER38 (Q1 08:37) -3
+2-522nd and 11 on MER22 (Q1 03:45) A.McDaniel
2-63rd and 9 on MER24 (Q1 03:00) K.Harris
2-72nd and 11 on MER7 (Q2 14:17) S.Albee-2
+3-8171st3rd and 11 on MER7 (Q2 14:17) B.Smith
3-9INT1st and 10 on MER36 (Q2 14:17) B.Smith
3-10INT1st and 20 on MER40 (Q2 08:18) A.Dabbs-2
3-111st and 10 on MER25 (Q2 03:07) A.McDaniel-3
3-121st and 10 on USD48 (Q2 03:07) B.Smith-4
3-133rd and 14 on MER48 (Q2 02:00) T.Solomon-5
+4-14121st2nd and 8 on MER27 (Q3 13:54) T.Jones
+5-15131st1st and 10 on MER39 (Q3 13:07) T.Jones2
+6-1661st and 10 on USD48 (Q3 12:41) K.Harris3
6-171st and 10 on USD37 (Q3 11:48) A.McDaniel
6-182nd and 10 on USD37 (Q3 11:06) A.McDaniel-2
6-193rd and 10 on USD37 (Q3 11:03) A.McDaniel-3
6-204th and 10 on USD37 (Q3 10:59) K.Harris-4
+7-2101st and 10 on MER31 (Q3 10:35) C.Miller
+8-2213rd and 8 on MER33 (Q3 09:49) M.Simmons2
+9-23161st1st and 10 on MER20 (Q3 05:57) T.Solomon3
9-241st and 10 on MER36 (Q3 05:34) A.McDaniel
9-253rd and 8 on MER38 (Q3 05:07) -2
+10-2661st2nd and 2 on MER35 (Q4 14:04) A.McDaniel
10-271st and 10 on MER41 (Q4 13:22) K.Harris
10-28INT2nd and 10 on MER41 (Q4 13:08) -2
+11-29121st2nd and 11 on MER24 (Q4 09:21) T.Solomon
+12-3032nd and 10 on MER46 (Q4 06:47) T.Coard2
+13-3181st3rd and 7 on MER49 (Q4 06:04) A.McDaniel3
+14-3222nd and 7 on USD40 (Q4 04:46) T.Doughty4
+15-3371st3rd and 5 on USD38 (Q4 04:08) B.Smith5
15-342nd and 12 on USD33 (Q4 02:56) B.Smith
+16-35161st3rd and 12 on USD33 (Q4 02:23) A.McDaniel
+17-3671st and 10 on USD17 (Q4 02:00) T.Solomon2
+18-3722nd and 8 on USD15 (Q4 01:53) T.Coard3
18-383rd and 6 on USD13 (Q4 01:37) T.Solomon
18-394th and 6 on USD13 (Q4 01:21) B.Smith-2

Sacked 0 times for 0 yards lost
LostContext




Defensive Statistics
South Dakota vs. Mercer (Final)
12/6/2025 at Georgia
#South DakotaSoloAstTotalSacks-YdsTFL-YdsFFFR-YdsInt-YdsBrUpQBH
1R.Tillmon3360.0-00.0-0---1-
0N.Ewell2350.0-00.0-0-----
3G.Hardman3250.0-00.0-0--1--2--
31D.Kennard1340.0-00.0-0-----
49W.Abrams3140.0-00.0-0-----
50C.Dixon2240.0-00.0-0-----
2D.Lewis3030.0-00.0-0-----
8N.Dickel1230.0-00.0-0-----
10C.Crawford2130.0-00.0-0---1-
25R.Stewart3030.0-02.0-2--1-121-
38L.Adams2130.0-01.0-1---2-
7A.Paine1120.0-00.0-0-----
11A.Rosetta0220.0-00.0-0-----
13M.Walsh0220.0-00.0-0-----
34B.Ryan2020.0-00.0-0-----
6T.Morris1010.0-00.0-0-----
12M.Munn0110.0-00.0-0--2-121-
46N.Laperi0110.0-00.0-0-----
52M.Newsom0110.0-00.0-0-----
53D.Hudgens0110.0-00.0-0-----
54C.Wallner0110.0-00.0-0-----
95C.Hooper1010.0-01.0-2-----
Totals3028580-04.0-500-04-2260

BLOCKED KICKS: none.

#MercerSoloAstTotalSacks-YdsTFL-YdsFFFR-YdsInt-YdsBrUpQBH
10J.Fox86140.0-02.5-3-----
51D.Clare64100.0-01.0-6-----
17K.Hutchinson2570.0-00.5-4-----
0A.Zock2460.0-00.0-0----1
4D.Watkins3250.0-00.0-0---2-
12T.Bliss1340.0-00.5-1-----
15K.McInnis0330.0-00.5-2----1
46I.Prince0330.0-00.5-1----1
91J.Swain0330.0-00.0-0-----
7C.O'neal1120.0-00.0-0-----
8K.Thomas2020.0-00.0-0-----
85S.Burt1120.0-00.0-0-----
94M.Landsfeld0220.0-00.0-0-----
96M.Dixon0220.0-00.5-1-----
7K.Harris1010.0-00.0-0-----
9B.Smith1010.0-00.0-0-----
33A.Butts Jr.1010.0-00.0-0-----
70X.Jennings0110.0-00.0-0-----
Totals2940690-06.0-1000-00-023

BLOCKED KICKS: none.

Participation Report
South Dakota vs. Mercer (Final)
12/6/2025 at Georgia

Starters
South Dakota

Pos##OFFENSE
WR1L.Fenner
QB2A.Bouman
WR15J.Martens
RB24L.Phillips Jr.
OL58W.Lawson
OL68S.Kohls
OL74A.Crim
OL75J.Arop
OL76B.Woolf
WR9T.Bryant
TE89Z.Witte
Pos##DEFENSE
LB0N.Ewell
DB1R.Tillmon
DB2D.Lewis
LB3G.Hardman
LB8N.Dickel
DL10C.Crawford
DB12M.Munn
DB13M.Walsh
DB25R.Stewart
DL50C.Dixon
DL52M.Newsom
Mercer

Pos##OFFENSE
WR7K.Harris
WR9B.Smith
QB11B.Atkinson
WR18A.Dabbs
RB22C.Miller
OL57T.Murray
OL60G.Marks
OL63J.Freeman
OL70X.Jennings
OL74A.Atchison
TE86S.Albee
Pos##DEFENSE
DL0A.Zock
DB4D.Watkins
S7C.O'neal
CB8K.Thomas
LB10J.Fox
S12T.Bliss
DL15K.McInnis
DB17K.Hutchinson
LB51D.Clare
DL91J.Swain
DL96M.Dixon
Substitutions
South Dakota:
6 T.Boze; 83 J.Miller; 0 A.Jacobs; 5 R.Watkins; 6 T.Morris; 7 A.Paine; 8 J.Phelps; 10 D.Holmes; 11 A.Rosetta; 15 W.Leyland; 17 T.Bounting; 21 J.Brown; 31 D.Kennard; 32 T.Ebel; 33 C.Fletcher; 34 B.Ryan; 38 L.Adams; 39 Z.Mata; 46 N.Laperi; 49 W.Abrams; 53 D.Hudgens; 54 C.Wallner; 55 B.Smith; 59 A.Hawkins; 67 B.Crispe; 72 G.Chapman; 78 G.Poncius; 81 M.Cowgill; 84 J.Accuardi; 85 B.White; 87 C.Frey; 91 E.Adams; 92 B.McGannon; 94 K.White; 95 C.Hooper; 97 A.Sager;
Mercer:
1 D.Hicks; 2 A.McDaniel; 3 A.Cook; 5 J.George; 9 J.Fraziars; 13 J.Johnson; 14 M.Simmons; 17 T.Jones; 19 J.McConnell; 20 R.McNally; 21 F.Scott; 22 C.Kermott; 23 T.Solomon; 25 T.Coard; 33 A.Butts Jr.; 34 M.Bradley; 46 I.Prince; 52 W.Hester; 53 J.Gilbert; 69 B.Martin; 80 T.Doughty; 82 C.Shaw; 83 C.Simmons; 85 S.Burt; 93 R.Griffith; 94 M.Landsfeld; 98 K.Wellington;
Did Not Play
South Dakota:
3 Pierre Jr., Charles; 4 Boehm-Peterson, Jaylen; 5 Clark, Jacob; 7 Jones-Logan, Keyondray; 9 White, Tim; 11 Streeter, Jamal; 12 Modrzewski, Austyn; 13 Cremascoli, Nevan; 14 Sechser, Dawson; 14 Hocker, Grant; 16 Robinson, Ty; 16 Brumfield, Torriq; 19 Sherrill, Grady; 19 Parks, Sam; 23 Owens, Mackenson; 26 Williams, Mark; 27 Williams, Jahiem; 28 Moore Jr., QJ; 34 Ellens, Julius; 35 Thome, Caisen; 37 Heier, Crew; 41 Viscum, Duncan; 42 Rus, Reed; 44 Hill, Lenard; 45 Hamilton, Ford; 47 Johnson Jr., Harry; 48 Herrin, Chris; 51 Thompson, Reese; 56 Rons, Jack; 60 Brands, JT; 65 Ellingson, Caden; 70 Lange, Caleb; 71 Feldkamp, Lucas; 77 Hawker, Sam; 79 Birge, Dylan; 80 Moss, Chase; 82 Graunke, Will; 88 Morris, Quinn; 90 Presser, Calen; 93 Bowie, Jeff; 96 Coles, Max; 98 Cowgill, Jackson; 99 Simmons Jr., Marcus;
Mercer:
1 Smith, DJ; 3 Weston, Myles; 4 Ison, Autavius; 5 Polke, Michael; 6 Pierre, Kims; 11 Holewski, Aiden; 12 Wilson, Jake; 13 Stewart, Braylon; 14 McDowell, Ethan; 16 Davis, Christian; 16 Maxwell, Jake; 18 Ferguson, Justin; 19 Pickles, JP; 20 Benjamin, Carlos; 23 Connell, Sam; 24 Douthit, Roman; 25 Cooper, Buck; 26 Mix, Tucker; 27 Bell, Micah; 28 Little, Rafael; 29 Taylor, Evan; 30 Dudley, Brayden; 31 Meincke, Markus; 32 Reyes, Kai; 35 Allbaugh, Cole; 36 Addison, Bryce; 39 Martin, Billy; 48 Wasson, Mic; 49 Allen, Max; 50 King, Darrian; 54 Brett, Justin; 55 Johnson-Kelley, Ean; 56 Hamilton, Jaiden; 58 Murray, Tyler; 64 Weisgerber, Garrett; 66 Degonia, Denver; 67 Sears, Pierson; 72 Horton, Michael; 73 Armstrong, Kurt; 75 Washington, Kelan; 76 Cotney, William; 77 Schultz, Luke; 84 Lowe, Zachary; 87 Berry, Cooper; 88 Everson, Ty; 89 Garcia, Ian; 90 Wilson, Tucker; 92 Croker, Sully; 95 Marcelus, Delano; 97 Arnold, Kody; 99 Camese, Caden;

Drive Chart (By Team)
South Dakota vs. Mercer (Final)
12/6/2025 at Georgia

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
USD1stUSD2012:31PUNTMER009:13 *TD7 - 803:18
USD1stMER4808:01INTMER003:58 *TD7 - 484:03
USD1stUSD3802:12PUNTMER4614:17PUNT4 - 162:55
USD2ndUSD2011:38INTMER008:18 *TD5 - 803:20
USD2ndUSD3606:20INTMER2203:07 *FG7 - 423:13
USD2ndUSD1601:49PUNTUSD290:00HALF4 - 131:49
USD3rdUSD3214:54KOMER014:03 *TD3 - 680:51
USD3rdUSD3710:52DOWNSMER010:41 *TD1 - 630:11
USD3rdUSD2008:20PUNTMER1905:57FGA5 - 612:23
USD3rdUSD1804:28PUNTMER3801:38PUNT5 - 442:50
USD3rdUSD4701:29KOMER4814:54PUNT3 - 51:35
USD4thMER4212:59INTMER009:27 *TD6 - 423:32
USD4thUSD1301:17DOWNSUSD110:00HALF2 - -21:17

1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd
South Dakota1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr1st Half2nd HalfTotal
Time of possession9:339:057:494:5518:3812:4431:28
3rd down conversions2-21-31-40-13-51-54-10
4th down conversions0-00-00-01-10-01-11-1

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
MER1stMER1914:54KOMER4712:31PUNT5 - 282:23
MER1stMER1809:07KOMER3808:01INT4 - 201:06
MER1stMER2303:54KOMER2402:12PUNT3 - 11:42
MER2ndMER814:17PUNTMER3611:38INT7 - 282:39
MER2ndMER2508:18KOMER4006:20INT4 - 151:58
MER2ndMER2503:07KOMER4801:49PUNT5 - 231:18
MER3rdMER2514:03KOUSD3710:52DOWNS9 - 383:11
MER3rdMER3110:35KOMER3408:20PUNT3 - 32:15
MER3rdMER2005:57FGAMER3804:28PUNT4 - 181:29
MER3rdMER101:38PUNTMER101:34 *SAF1 - 00:04
MER4thMER914:54PUNTMER4112:59INT5 - 321:55
MER4thMER2509:27KOUSD1301:17DOWNS17 - 628:10

1st2nd3rd4th1st2nd
Mercer1st Qtr2nd Qtr3rd Qtr4th Qtr1st Half2nd HalfTotal
Time of possession5:275:557:0510:0511:2217:1028:32
3rd down conversions0-22-30-33-42-53-75-12
4th down conversions0-00-00-10-10-00-20-2

Drive Chart (By Quarter)
South Dakota vs. Mercer (Final)
12/6/2025 at Georgia

Drive StartedDrive EndedConsumed
TeamQtrSpotTimeObtainedSpotTimeHow lostPl-YdsTOP
MER1stMER1914:54KOMER4712:31PUNT5 - 282:23
USD1stUSD2012:31PUNTMER009:13*TD7 - 803:18
MER1stMER1809:07KOMER3808:01INT4 - 201:06
USD1stMER4808:01INTMER003:58*TD7 - 484:03
MER1stMER2303:54KOMER2402:12PUNT3 - 11:42
USD1stUSD3802:12PUNTMER4614:17PUNT4 - 162:55
MER2ndMER814:17PUNTMER3611:38INT7 - 282:39
USD2ndUSD2011:38INTMER008:18*TD5 - 803:20
MER2ndMER2508:18KOMER4006:20INT4 - 151:58
USD2ndUSD3606:20INTMER2203:07*FG7 - 423:13
MER2ndMER2503:07KOMER4801:49PUNT5 - 231:18
USD2ndUSD1601:49PUNTUSD290:00HALF4 - 131:49
USD3rdUSD3214:54KOMER014:03*TD3 - 680:51
MER3rdMER2514:03KOUSD3710:52DOWNS9 - 383:11
USD3rdUSD3710:52DOWNSMER010:41*TD1 - 630:11
MER3rdMER3110:35KOMER3408:20PUNT3 - 32:15
USD3rdUSD2008:20PUNTMER1905:57FGA5 - 612:23
MER3rdMER2005:57FGAMER3804:28PUNT4 - 181:29
USD3rdUSD1804:28PUNTMER3801:38PUNT5 - 442:50
MER3rdMER101:38PUNTMER101:34*SAF1 - 00:04
USD3rdUSD4701:29KOMER4814:54PUNT3 - 51:35
MER4thMER914:54PUNTMER4112:59INT5 - 321:55
USD4thMER4212:59INTMER009:27*TD6 - 423:32
MER4thMER2509:27KOUSD1301:17DOWNS17 - 628:10
USD4thUSD1301:17DOWNSUSD110:00HALF2 - -21:17

Play-by-Play Summary (1st quarter)
South Dakota vs. Mercer (Final)
12/6/2025 at Georgia

-Start of 1st quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
South Dakota won the toss and has deferred to the second half. MER will receive and USD will defend the north goal.
(15:00) LEYLAND, Will kickoff 61 yards from the USD35 to the MER4, SMITH, Brayden returned 15 yards to the MER19 (WALLNER, Cain;ROSETTA, Austin), clock 14:54.
MER drive start at 14:54
1-10MER19(14:52) [NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the MER21 (NEWSOM, Mosai;HARDMAN, Gabriel), clock 14:46. [14:46]
2-8MER21(14:23) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep to the left complete for 18 yards to SMITH, Brayden to the MER39, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 14:17. [14:17]P
1-10MER39(14:02) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right incomplete intended for HARRIS, Kendall thrown to the MER45, clock 14:00. [14:00]
2-10MER39(13:55) [NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the MER42 (WALSH, Matt;DICKEL, Nyle), clock 13:52. [13:52]
3-7MER42(13:18) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden scrambles up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the MER47 (TILLMON, Roman;DICKEL, Nyle), clock 13:03. [13:03]
4-2MER47(12:36) MCCONNELL, John punt 53 yards to the USD0, Touchback, clock 12:31. [12:31]
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 28 yards, 2:23
1-10H20Timeout Official, clock 12:31. [12:31]
USD drive start at 12:31
1-10USD20(12:31) [NHSG] PHILLIPS JR., L.J. rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the USD24 (CLARE, Drew;BLISS, Tommy), clock 12:21. [12:21]
2-6USD24(11:54) [NHSG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass to the right complete for 15 yards to FENNER, Larenzo caught at the USD34 and advanced to the USD39 (HUTCHINSON, Kaleb;CLARE, Drew), 1ST DOWN, clock 11:46. [11:46]P
1-10USD39(11:25) [NHSG] PHILLIPS JR., L.J. rush up the middle for a gain of 7 yards to the USD46 (FOX, Julian), clock 11:16. [11:16]
2-3USD46(10:50) [NHSG] PHILLIPS JR., L.J. rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the MER49 (FOX, Julian), 1ST DOWN, clock 10:41. [10:41]R
1-10MER49(10:12) [NH] BOUMAN, Aidan pass to the left incomplete intended for PHILLIPS JR., L.J. broken up by WATKINS, Donovan at the MER49; QB hurried by MCINNIS, Kobe, clock 10:07. [10:07]
2-10MER49(10:07) [NHSG] PHILLIPS JR., L.J. rush up the middle for a gain of 41 yards to the MER8 (WATKINS, Donovan), 1ST DOWN, clock 09:57. [09:57]R
1-8MER8(09:19) [NHSG] WATKINS, Reid rush to the left for a gain of 8 yards to the MER0, TOUCHDOWN USD, clock 09:13 (Scoring play confirmed). [09:13]
0-0MER3LEYLAND, Will PAT kick attempt is good.
South Dakota 7, Mercer 0
Drive Summary: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:18
(09:13) MATA, Zeke kickoff 61 yards from the USD35 to the MER4, SMITH, Brayden returned 14 yards to the MER18 , out of bounds, clock 09:07.
MER drive start at 09:07
1-10MER18[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short to the left incomplete dropped by MILLER, CJ thrown to the MER21, clock 09:04. [09:04]
2-10MER18(09:04) [NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 18 yards to the MER36 (TILLMON, Roman), 1ST DOWN, clock 08:54. [08:54]R
1-10MER36(08:45) [NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush to the left for a gain of 2 yards to the MER38 (DIXON, Chris;HUDGENS, Dylan), clock 08:37. [08:37]
2-8MER38[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right intercepted by HARDMAN, Gabriel at the MER46. Hardman return for -2 yards to the MER48 (SMITH, Brayden), out of bounds, clock 08:01. [08:01]
Drive Summary: 4 plays, 20 yards, 1:06
USD drive start at 08:01
1-10MER48(07:53) [NHSG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass deep to the left complete for 17 yards to MARTENS, Jack to the MER31 (O'NEAL, Carmelo), 1ST DOWN, clock 07:43. [07:43]P
1-10MER31(07:21) [NHSG] PHILLIPS JR., L.J. rush to the left for a gain of 7 yards to the MER24 (CLARE, Drew), out of bounds, clock 07:17. [07:17]
2-3MER24(06:48) [NH] BOUMAN, Aidan pass to the right complete for 0 yards to FREY, Caden to the MER24 (CLARE, Drew), clock 06:23. [06:23]
3-3MER24(06:14) [NH] BOUMAN, Aidan pass short to the right complete for 4 yards to MARTENS, Jack to the MER20, End of Play, 1ST DOWN, clock 05:43. [05:43]P
1-10MER20(05:28) [NH] BOUMAN, Aidan pass to the right complete for -4 yards to PHILLIPS JR., L.J. to the MER24 (CLARE, Drew;HUTCHINSON, Kaleb), clock 05:01. [05:01]
2-14MER24(04:45) [NH] BOUMAN, Aidan pass up the middle complete for 8 yards to MILLER, Jesse to the MER16 (BUTTS JR., Antonio), clock 04:28. [04:28]
3-6MER16(04:04) [NH] PHILLIPS JR., L.J. rush to the left for a gain of 16 yards to the MER0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USD, clock 03:58 (Scoring play confirmed). [03:58]R
0-0MER3LEYLAND, Will PAT kick attempt is good.
South Dakota 14, Mercer 0
Drive Summary: 7 plays, 48 yards, 4:03
(03:58) MATA, Zeke kickoff 59 yards from the USD35 to the MER6, SMITH, Brayden returned 17 yards to the MER23 (RYAN, Beau), clock 03:54.
MER drive start at 03:54
1-10MER23(03:52) [NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the MER22 (STEWART, RJ), clock 03:45. [03:45]
2-11MER22(03:11) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short to the right complete for 2 yards to MCDANIEL, Adonis caught at the MER23 and advanced to the MER24 (DIXON, Chris;CRAWFORD, Caden), clock 03:00. [03:00]
3-9MER24(02:36) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep to the left incomplete intended for HARRIS, Kendall broken up by STEWART, RJ at the USD47, clock 02:32. [02:32]
4-9H24Timeout South Dakota, clock 02:23. [02:23]
4-9MER24(02:17) MCCONNELL, John punt 46 yards to the USD30, MARTENS, Jack returned 8 yards to the USD38 (O'NEAL, Carmelo;SWAIN, Jordan), clock 02:12. [02:12]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 1 yards, 1:42
USD drive start at 02:12
1-10USD38(02:12) [NHSG] PHILLIPS JR., L.J. rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the USD39 (FOX, Julian;PRINCE, Isaac), clock 02:07. PENALTY MER Face mask on FOX, Julian enforced 15 yards from the end of the play at the USD39 to the MER46 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN. [02:07]E
1-10MER46(01:49) [NHSG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass to the left complete for 8 yards to MARTENS, Jack to the MER38 (HUTCHINSON, Kaleb), out of bounds, clock 01:32. [01:32]
2-2MER38(01:11) PHILLIPS JR., L.J. rush to the right for no gain to the MER38 (CLARE, Drew;HUTCHINSON, Kaleb), clock 01:05. PENALTY USD Holding on FENNER, Larenzo enforced 10 yards from the MER38 to the MER48 [NH]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [01:05]
2-12MER48(00:44) [NHSG] FLETCHER, Carson rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the MER46 (ZOCK, Andrew;FOX, Julian), clock 00:00. [00:00]
-End of 1st quarter, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 1st QUARTER: South Dakota 14, Mercer 0

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
South Dakota149:3333172-20-09-917-8-0-481-10
Mercer05:2711020-20-06-292-6-1-201-15

Quickie Statistics (1st Quarter only)
South Dakota vs. Mercer (Final)
12/6/2025 at Georgia
USDMER
Score140
FIRST DOWNS72
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)9-916-29
PASSING-YARDS (NET)4820
Passes Att-Comp-Int8-7-06-2-1
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS17-13912-49
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards1-80-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-03-46
Interception Returns-Yards1--20-0
Punts (Number-Avg)0-02-49.5
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards1-101-15
Possession Time9:335:27
Third-Down Conversions2-20-2
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-0

South Dakota

Mercer

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
L.Phillips Jr.781081111.641
C.Fletcher1202022
R.Watkins1808188

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
C.Miller525-12404.818
B.Atkinson1505055

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
A.Bouman7-8-0480170

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Atkinson2-6-1200180

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
L.Fenner1150115
J.Martens3290317
L.Phillips Jr.1-402-4

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
A.McDaniel12012
B.Smith1180118

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
J.McConnell29949.55300

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
J.Martens1808

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
B.Smith346017

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
R.Tillmon1-11.50.00.0
N.Dickel0-21.00.00.0
R.Stewart1-01.00.01.0
B.Ryan1-01.00.00.0
C.Dixon0-21.00.00.0
G.Hardman0-10.50.00.0
C.Crawford0-10.50.00.0
A.Rosetta0-10.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
D.Clare2-33.50.00.5
J.Fox2-23.00.00.0
K.Hutchinson1-22.00.00.5
C.O'neal1-11.50.00.0
D.Watkins1-01.00.00.0
B.Smith1-01.00.00.0
A.Butts Jr.1-01.00.00.0
A.Zock0-10.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st09:13USD - R.Watkins 8 yd TD RUSH (KICK by W.Leyland) , 7-80 3:187-
1st03:58USD - L.Phillips Jr. 16 yd TD RUSH (KICK by W.Leyland) , 7-48 4:0314-

Play-by-Play Summary (2nd quarter)
South Dakota vs. Mercer (Final)
12/6/2025 at Georgia

-Start of 2nd quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
3-10MER46[NHSG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass to the right complete for 0 yards to FLETCHER, Carson to the MER46 (FOX, Julian).
4-10MER46EBEL, Tyler punt 38 yards to the MER8, fair catch by SMITH, Brayden, clock 14:17. [14:17]
MER drive start at 14:17
1-10MER8[NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the MER7 (STEWART, RJ).
2-11MER7[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short to the right incomplete intended for ALBEE, Samuel broken up by TILLMON, Roman at the MER12.
3-11MER7[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep to the left complete for 17 yards to SMITH, Brayden to the MER24, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.P
1-10MER24[NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 9 yards to the MER33 (DIXON, Chris).
2-1MER33[NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush to the right for no gain to the MER33 (EWELL, Nate;LAPERI, Nathan).
3-1MER33[NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the MER36 (LEWIS, Dejuan), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10MER36[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep up the middle intercepted by MUNN, Mikey at the USD20 intended for SMITH, Brayden. Munn return for 0 yards to the USD20, End of Play, clock 11:38. [11:38]
Drive Summary: 7 plays, 28 yards, 2:39
USD drive start at 11:38
1-10USD20[NHSG] PHILLIPS JR., L.J. rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the USD23 (SWAIN, Jordan;ZOCK, Andrew).
2-7USD23[NH] BOUMAN, Aidan pass deep up the middle complete for 45 yards to BOZE, Tysen caught at the MER35 and advanced to the MER32 (THOMAS, KJ), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10MER32[NHSG] PHILLIPS JR., L.J. rush to the right for a gain of 16 yards to the MER16 (THOMAS, KJ), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10MER16[NHSG] PHILLIPS JR., L.J. rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the MER10 (ZOCK, Andrew).
2-4MER10PENALTY Before the snap, USD False Start on BOUMAN, Aidan enforced 5 yards from the MER10 to the MER15.
2-9MER15[NHSG] PHILLIPS JR., L.J. rush to the left for a gain of 15 yards to the MER0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USD, clock 08:18 (Scoring play confirmed). [08:18]R
0-0MER3LEYLAND, Will PAT kick attempt is good.
South Dakota 21, Mercer 0
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 80 yards, 3:20
MATA, Zeke kickoff 65 yards from the USD35 to the MER0, Touchback , clock 08:18.
MER drive start at 08:18
1-10MER25[NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 9 yards to the MER34 (CRAWFORD, Caden).
2-1MER34PENALTY Before the snap, MER False Start on MARKS, Gavin enforced 5 yards from the MER34 to the MER29.
2-6MER29[NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 10 yards to the MER39 (STEWART, RJ), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10MER39[NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush to the left for a gain of 11 yards to the MER50 (EWELL, Nate;WALSH, Matt), 1ST DOWN.R
1-10MER50MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the USD46 (DIXON, Chris). PENALTY MER Holding on ATCHISON, Amarii enforced 10 yards from the MER50 to the MER40 [NHSG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
1-20MER40[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep up the middle intercepted by STEWART, RJ at the USD24 intended for DABBS, Adjatay. Stewart return for 12 yards to the USD36 (HARRIS, Kendall), clock 06:20. [06:20]
Drive Summary: 4 plays, 15 yards, 1:58
USD drive start at 06:20
1-10USD36[NHSG] PHILLIPS JR., L.J. rush up the middle for a gain of 24 yards to the MER40 (WATKINS, Donovan), 1ST DOWN. PENALTY MER Face mask on WATKINS, Donovan enforced 15 yards from the end of the play at the MER40 to the MER25 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN.R
1-10MER25[NH] FLETCHER, Carson rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the MER24 (FOX, Julian).
2-9MER24[NH] BOUMAN, Aidan pass to the right complete for 14 yards to FENNER, Larenzo to the MER10 (BLISS, Tommy), 1ST DOWN.P
1-10MER10[NH] BOUMAN, Aidan pass to the left incomplete intended for BRYANT, Tennel; QB hurried by PRINCE, Isaac.
2-10MER10PHILLIPS JR., L.J. rush to the right for no gain to the MER10 (HUTCHINSON, Kaleb). PENALTY USD Holding on BOZE, Tysen enforced 10 yards from the MER10 to the MER20 [SG]. NO PLAY (replay the down).
2-20MER20[NHSG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass up the middle incomplete dropped by FLETCHER, Carson thrown to the MER10.
3-20MER20[NHSG] FLETCHER, Carson rush to the right for a loss of 2 yards to the MER22 (CLARE, Drew;MCINNIS, Kobe).
4-22MER22LEYLAND, Will field goal attempt from 40 yards GOOD [kick was spotted at MER30], clock 03:07. [03:07]
South Dakota 24, Mercer 0
Drive Summary: 7 plays, 42 yards, 3:13
MATA, Zeke kickoff 62 yards from the USD35 to the MER3, fair catch by SMITH, Brayden , clock 03:07.
MER drive start at 03:07
1-10MER25[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right incomplete intended for MCDANIEL, Adonis thrown to the MER40. PENALTY USD Pass Interference on STEWART, RJ enforced 15 yards to the MER40 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN.E
1-10MER40[NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush to the right for a gain of 12 yards to the USD48 (TILLMON, Roman), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.R
1-10USD48[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for SMITH, Brayden broken up by MUNN, Mikey at the USD21, clock 02:28. [02:28]
2-10USD48(02:28) [NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the USD47 (EWELL, Nate), clock 02:19. [02:19]
3-9V47Timeout Official, clock 02:00. [02:00]
3-9USD47PENALTY Before the snap, MER False Start on MARKS, Gavin enforced 5 yards from the USD47 to the MER48, clock 02:00. [02:00]
3-14MER48(02:00) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep up the middle incomplete dropped by SOLOMON, Travion thrown to the USD33, clock 01:55. [01:55]
4-14MER48(01:53) MCCONNELL, John punt 36 yards to the USD16, fair catch by MARTENS, Jack, clock 01:49. [01:49]
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 23 yards, 1:18
USD drive start at 01:49
1-10USD16(01:49) [NHSG] PHILLIPS JR., L.J. rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the USD17 (ZOCK, Andrew;SWAIN, Jordan), clock 01:42. [01:42]
2-9USD17(01:09) [SG] PHILLIPS JR., L.J. rush to the right for a gain of 8 yards to the USD25 (HUTCHINSON, Kaleb), out of bounds, clock 01:01. [01:01]
3-1USD25(01:01) PHILLIPS JR., L.J. rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the USD29 (CLARE, Drew), 1ST DOWN, clock 00:56. [00:56]R
1-10USD29(00:25) FLETCHER, Carson rush up the middle for no gain to the USD29 (CLARE, Drew), clock 00:00. [00:00]
Drive Summary: 4 plays, 13 yards, 1:49
-End of first half, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 2nd QUARTER: South Dakota 24, Mercer 0

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
South Dakota109:0542171-30-011-763-5-0-593-30
Mercer05:5541162-30-09-541-7-2-174-35

Quickie Statistics (Halftime Cumulative)
South Dakota vs. Mercer (Final)
12/6/2025 at Georgia
USDMER
Score240
FIRST DOWNS148
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)20-16715-83
PASSING-YARDS (NET)10737
Passes Att-Comp-Int13-10-013-3-3
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS33-27428-120
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards1-80-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-03-46
Interception Returns-Yards3-100-0
Punts (Number-Avg)0-02-49.5
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards4-405-50
Possession Time18:3811:22
Third-Down Conversions3-52-5
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-0

South Dakota

Mercer

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
L.Phillips Jr.15158015824110.5
C.Fletcher43-21020.3
R.Watkins1808188

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
C.Miller1380-1790186.1
T.Doughty10-1-10-1
B.Atkinson1505055

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
A.Bouman10-13-01070450

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Atkinson3-13-3370180

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
L.Fenner2290215
J.Martens3290317
T.Boze1450145
L.Phillips Jr.1-402-4

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
A.McDaniel12022
B.Smith2350418
T.Solomon0001

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
T.Ebel13838.03800

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
J.McConnell313545.05300

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
J.Martens1808

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
B.Smith468022

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
R.Stewart3-03.00.02.0
R.Tillmon2-12.50.00.0
N.Ewell1-22.00.00.0
C.Dixon1-22.00.00.0
C.Crawford1-11.50.00.0
D.Lewis1-01.00.00.0
N.Dickel0-21.00.00.0
M.Walsh0-21.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
D.Clare4-46.00.01.5
J.Fox4-25.00.00.0
K.Hutchinson2-23.00.00.5
A.Zock1-32.50.00.0
D.Watkins2-02.00.00.0
K.Thomas2-02.00.00.0
C.O'neal1-11.50.00.0
T.Bliss1-11.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st09:13USD - R.Watkins 8 yd TD RUSH (KICK by W.Leyland) , 7-80 3:187-
1st03:58USD - L.Phillips Jr. 16 yd TD RUSH (KICK by W.Leyland) , 7-48 4:0314-
2nd08:18USD - L.Phillips Jr. 15 yd TD RUSH (KICK by W.Leyland) , 5-80 3:2021-
2nd03:07USD - W.Leyland 40 yd FG , 7-42 3:1324-0

Quickie Statistics (2nd Quarter only)
South Dakota vs. Mercer (Final)
12/6/2025 at Georgia

USDMER
Score100
FIRST DOWNS76
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)11-769-54
PASSING-YARDS (NET)5917
Passes Att-Comp-Int5-3-07-1-2
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS16-13516-71
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards2-120-0
Punts (Number-Avg)1-38.01-36.0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards3-304-35
Possession Time9:055:55
Third-Down Conversions1-32-3
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-0

South Dakota

Mercer

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
L.Phillips Jr.87707719.624
C.Fletcher31-2-10-0.31

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
C.Miller85505506.912
T.Doughty10-1-10-1

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
A.Bouman3-5-0590450

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Atkinson1-7-2170170

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
L.Fenner1140114
T.Boze1450145

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
A.McDaniel0001
B.Smith1170317
T.Solomon0001

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
T.Ebel13838.03800

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
J.McConnell13636.03600

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
B.Smith122022

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
N.Ewell1-22.00.00.0
R.Stewart2-02.00.01.0
R.Tillmon1-01.00.00.0
D.Lewis1-01.00.00.0
C.Crawford1-01.00.00.0
C.Dixon1-01.00.00.0
M.Walsh0-10.50.00.0
N.Laperi0-10.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
D.Clare2-12.50.01.0
A.Zock1-22.00.00.0
K.Thomas2-02.00.00.0
J.Fox2-02.00.00.0
D.Watkins1-01.00.00.0
K.Harris1-01.00.00.0
T.Bliss1-01.00.00.0
K.Hutchinson1-01.00.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
2nd08:18USD - L.Phillips Jr. 15 yd TD RUSH (KICK by W.Leyland) , 5-80 3:2021-
2nd03:07USD - W.Leyland 40 yd FG , 7-42 3:1324-0

Play-by-Play Summary (3rd quarter)
South Dakota vs. Mercer (Final)
12/6/2025 at Georgia

At the start of the second half, USD will receive and MER will defend the south goal.
-Start of 3rd quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
(15:00) GRIFFITH, Reice kickoff 57 yards from the MER35 to the USD8, MARTENS, Jack returned 24 yards to the USD32 (BURT, Sawyer), clock 14:54.
USD drive start at 14:54
1-10USD32(14:49) [SG] PHILLIPS JR., L.J. rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the USD34 (MCINNIS, Kobe;HUTCHINSON, Kaleb), clock 14:45. [14:45]
2-8USD34(14:25) [SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for FENNER, Larenzo broken up by WATKINS, Donovan at the MER34, clock 14:12. [14:12]
3-8USD34(14:12) [SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass deep to the right complete for 66 yards to FENNER, Larenzo caught at the MER34 and advanced to the MER0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USD, clock 14:03 (Scoring play confirmed). [14:03]P
0-0MER3LEYLAND, Will PAT kick attempt is good.
South Dakota 31, Mercer 0
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 68 yards, 0:51
MATA, Zeke kickoff 63 yards from the USD35 to the MER2, fair catch by SMITH, Brayden , clock 14:03.
MER drive start at 14:03
1-10MER25(14:03) [NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the MER27 (CRAWFORD, Caden), clock 13:54. [13:54]
2-8MER27(13:27) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass up the middle complete for 12 yards to JONES, Trenton caught at the MER35 and advanced to the MER39 (TILLMON, Roman;KENNARD, DJ), 1ST DOWN, clock 13:07. [13:07]P
1-10MER39(12:57) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right complete for 13 yards to JONES, Trenton caught at the MER47 and advanced to the USD48 (PAINE, Ashton), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:41. [12:41]P
1-10USD48(12:30) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass up the middle complete for 6 yards to HARRIS, Kendall to the USD42 (PAINE, Ashton;KENNARD, DJ), clock 12:12. [12:12]
2-4USD42(11:52) [NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 5 yards to the USD37 (MUNN, Mikey;TILLMON, Roman), 1ST DOWN, clock 11:48. [11:48]R
1-10USD37(11:11) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass up the middle incomplete intended for MCDANIEL, Adonis, clock 11:06. [11:06]
2-10USD37(11:05) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the left incomplete intended for MCDANIEL, Adonis thrown to the USD27, clock 11:03. [11:03]
3-10USD37(11:01) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep up the middle incomplete intended for MCDANIEL, Adonis thrown to the USD12, clock 10:59. [10:59]
4-10USD37(10:59) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass up the middle incomplete intended for HARRIS, Kendall thrown to the USD22; MER turnover on downs, clock 10:52. [10:52]
Drive Summary: 9 plays, 38 yards, 3:11
USD drive start at 10:52
1-10USD37(10:52) [SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass short to the left complete for 63 yards to BOZE, Tysen caught at the USD39 and advanced to the MER0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USD, clock 10:41 (Scoring play confirmed). [10:41]P
0-0MER3LEYLAND, Will PAT kick attempt is good.
South Dakota 38, Mercer 0
Drive Summary: 1 plays, 63 yards, 0:11
(10:41) MATA, Zeke kickoff 63 yards from the USD35 to the MER2, SMITH, Brayden returned 29 yards to the MER31 (ADAMS, Lincoln), clock 10:35.
MER drive start at 10:35
1-10MER31(10:35) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right complete for 0 yards to MILLER, CJ caught at the MER29 and advanced to the MER31 (HARDMAN, Gabriel), clock 10:14. [10:14]
2-10MER31(09:54) [NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the MER33 (EWELL, Nate;HARDMAN, Gabriel), clock 09:49. [09:49]
3-8MER33(09:20) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short to the left complete for 1 yard to SIMMONS, Malik to the MER34 (LEWIS, Dejuan), clock 08:58. [08:58]
4-7MER34(08:32) MCCONNELL, John punt 46 yards to the USD20 downed by MCDANIEL, Adonis, clock 08:20. [08:20]
Drive Summary: 3 plays, 3 yards, 2:15
USD drive start at 08:20
1-10USD20[SG] FLETCHER, Carson rush to the right for a gain of 57 yards to the MER23 (WATKINS, Donovan), 1ST DOWN, clock 08:09. [08:09]R
1-10MER23(07:51) [SG] WATKINS, Reid rush to the right for a loss of 1 yard to the MER24 (FOX, Julian), clock 07:45. [07:45]
2-11MER24(07:12) [SG] WATKINS, Reid rush up the middle for a gain of 6 yards to the MER18 (FOX, Julian), clock 07:03. [07:03]
3-5MER18(06:54) FLETCHER, Carson rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the MER19 (DIXON, Myles;PRINCE, Isaac), clock 06:23. [06:23]
4-6MER19LEYLAND, Will field goal attempt from 37 yards NO GOOD (wide left) [kick was spotted at MER27], clock 05:57. [05:57]
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 61 yards, 2:23
MER drive start at 05:57
1-10MER20(05:57) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass up the middle complete for 16 yards to SOLOMON, Travion caught at the MER34 and advanced to the MER36 (DIXON, Chris), 1ST DOWN, clock 05:34. [05:34]P
1-10MER36(05:20) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the left incomplete intended for MCDANIEL, Adonis thrown to the MER50, clock 05:17. [05:17]
2-10MER36(05:16) [NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush to the left for a gain of 2 yards to the MER38 (EWELL, Nate), clock 05:07. [05:07]
3-8MER38(04:37) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short up the middle incomplete broken up by CRAWFORD, Caden at the MER40, clock 04:35. [04:35]
4-8MER38(04:34) MCCONNELL, John punt 44 yards to the USD18, fair catch by MARTENS, Jack, clock 04:28. [04:28]
Drive Summary: 4 plays, 18 yards, 1:29
USD drive start at 04:28
1-10USD18(04:26) BOUMAN, Aidan pass short to the left complete for 5 yards to FENNER, Larenzo caught at the USD21 and advanced to the USD23 (FOX, Julian;WATKINS, Donovan), clock 04:14. [04:14]
2-5USD23(03:52) FLETCHER, Carson rush to the right for a gain of 32 yards to the MER45 (CLARE, Drew), 1ST DOWN, clock 03:40. [03:40]R
1-10MER45(03:13) WATKINS, Reid rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the MER46 (FOX, Julian), clock 03:05. [03:05]
2-11MER46(02:29) WATKINS, Reid rush to the left for a gain of 3 yards to the MER43 (MCINNIS, Kobe;HUTCHINSON, Kaleb), clock 02:24. [02:24]
3-8MER43(01:56) [SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass short up the middle incomplete thrown to the MER40; QB hurried by ZOCK, Andrew, clock 01:53. [01:53]
4-8MER43(01:49) EBEL, Tyler punt 43 yards to the MER0, Touchback, clock 01:45. PENALTY MER Offsides on SWAIN, Jordan enforced 5 yards from the MER43 to the MER38 [FAKE PUNT]. NO PLAY (replay the down). [01:45]
4-3MER38(01:45) punt 37 yards to the MER1 downed by MARTENS, Jack, clock 01:38. [01:38]
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 44 yards, 2:50
MER drive start at 01:38
1-10MER1(01:38) [NHSG] QB Keeper ATKINSON, Braden rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard, ATKINSON, Braden fumbled at MER0 , recovered by MER ATKINSON, Braden at the MER0 to the MER1. USD SAFETY, clock 01:34 (Scoring play confirmed). [01:34]
South Dakota 40, Mercer 0
Drive Summary: 1 plays, 0 yards, 0:04
GRIFFITH, Reice free kick 56 yards from the MER20 to the USD24, WHITE, Brayden returned 23 yards to the USD47 (CLARE, Drew), clock 01:29.
USD drive start at 01:29
1-10USD47(01:25) [NHSG] FLETCHER, Carson rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the USD48 (FOX, Julian;DIXON, Myles), clock 01:22. [01:22]
2-9USD48(00:43) [NHSG] FLETCHER, Carson rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the MER49 (HUTCHINSON, Kaleb;WATKINS, Donovan), clock 00:38. [00:38]
3-6MER49(00:03) [NHSG] FLETCHER, Carson rush up the middle for a gain of 1 yard to the MER48 (FOX, Julian;BLISS, Tommy), clock 00:00. [00:00]
-End of 3rd quarter, clock 0:00. [0:00]
END OF 3rd QUARTER: South Dakota 40, Mercer 0

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
South Dakota167:4922041-40-011-1023-5-0-1340-0
Mercer07:0513040-30-15-106-12-0-481-5

Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter Cumulative)
South Dakota vs. Mercer (Final)
12/6/2025 at Georgia

USDMER
Score400
FIRST DOWNS1812
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)31-26920-93
PASSING-YARDS (NET)24185
Passes Att-Comp-Int18-13-025-9-3
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS49-51045-178
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards1-80-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards2-474-75
Interception Returns-Yards3-100-0
Punts (Number-Avg)0-02-49.5
Fumbles-Lost0-01-0
Penalties-Yards4-406-55
Possession Time26:2718:27
Third-Down Conversions4-92-8
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-1

South Dakota

Mercer

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
L.Phillips Jr.16160016024110
C.Fletcher1097-3940579.4
R.Watkins517-215183

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDLgAvg
C.Miller1689-1880185.5
T.Doughty22-11020.5
B.Atkinson25-14152

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
A.Bouman13-18-02412660

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Atkinson9-25-3850180

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
L.Fenner41001566
J.Martens3290317
T.Boze21081263
L.Phillips Jr.1-402-4

ReceivingNo.YdsTDTgtLg
A.McDaniel12062
B.Smith2350418
T.Solomon1160216
T.Jones2250213

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
T.Ebel13838.03800

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLgIn20TB
J.McConnell522545.05300

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
J.Martens1808

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
J.Martens124024
B.White123023

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
B.Smith6120029

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
N.Ewell2-33.50.00.0
R.Tillmon2-33.50.00.0
R.Stewart3-03.00.02.0
C.Dixon2-23.00.00.0
C.Crawford2-12.50.00.0
D.Lewis2-02.00.00.0
G.Hardman1-22.00.00.0
A.Paine1-11.50.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Fox7-59.50.02.0
D.Clare6-48.00.01.5
K.Hutchinson2-54.50.00.5
D.Watkins3-24.00.00.0
A.Zock1-32.50.00.0
K.Thomas2-02.00.00.0
T.Bliss1-22.00.00.0
C.O'neal1-11.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
1st09:13USD - R.Watkins 8 yd TD RUSH (KICK by W.Leyland) , 7-80 3:187-
1st03:58USD - L.Phillips Jr. 16 yd TD RUSH (KICK by W.Leyland) , 7-48 4:0314-
2nd08:18USD - L.Phillips Jr. 15 yd TD RUSH (KICK by W.Leyland) , 5-80 3:2021-
2nd03:07USD - W.Leyland 40 yd FG , 7-42 3:1324-0
3rd14:03USD - L.Fenner 66 yd TD PASS from A.Bouman (KICK by W.Leyland) , 3-68 0:5131-
3rd10:41USD - T.Boze 63 yd TD PASS from A.Bouman (KICK by W.Leyland) , 1-63 0:1138-
3rd01:34USD - 0 yd SAF , 40-0

Quickie Statistics (3rd Quarter only)
South Dakota vs. Mercer (Final)
12/6/2025 at Georgia

USDMER
Score160
FIRST DOWNS44
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)11-1025-10
PASSING-YARDS (NET)13448
Passes Att-Comp-Int5-3-012-6-0
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS16-23617-58
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards2-471-29
Interception Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punts (Number-Avg)1-37.02-45.0
Fumbles-Lost0-01-0
Penalties-Yards0-01-5
Possession Time7:497:05
Third-Down Conversions1-40-3
Fourth-Down Conversions0-00-1

South Dakota

Mercer

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
L.Phillips Jr.1202022
C.Fletcher694-193015.557
R.Watkins49-2701.86

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
C.Miller3909035
T.Doughty1202022
B.Atkinson10-1-11-1

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
A.Bouman3-5-01342660

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Atkinson6-12-0480160

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
L.Fenner2711366
T.Boze1631163

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
A.McDaniel0004
T.Solomon1160116
T.Jones2250213

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
J.McConnell29045.04600

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
J.Martens124024
B.White123023

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
B.Smith252029

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
N.Ewell1-11.50.00.0
G.Hardman1-11.50.00.0
A.Paine1-11.50.00.0
R.Tillmon0-21.00.00.0
D.Lewis1-01.00.00.0
C.Crawford1-01.00.00.0
D.Kennard0-21.00.00.0
L.Adams1-01.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
J.Fox3-34.50.02.0
D.Watkins1-22.00.00.0
D.Clare2-02.00.00.0
K.Hutchinson0-31.50.00.0
K.McInnis0-21.00.00.0
S.Burt1-01.00.00.0
M.Dixon0-21.00.01.0
T.Bliss0-10.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
3rd14:03USD - L.Fenner 66 yd TD PASS from A.Bouman (KICK by W.Leyland) , 3-68 0:5131-
3rd10:41USD - T.Boze 63 yd TD PASS from A.Bouman (KICK by W.Leyland) , 1-63 0:1138-
3rd01:34USD - 0 yd SAF , 40-0

Play-by-Play Summary (4th quarter)
South Dakota vs. Mercer (Final)
12/6/2025 at Georgia

-Start of 4th quarter, clock 15:00. [15:00]
4-5MER48(15:00) EBEL, Tyler punt 39 yards to the MER9, fair catch by SMITH, Brayden, clock 14:54. [14:54]
MER drive start at 14:54
1-10MER9(14:45) [NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 18 yards to the MER27 (LEWIS, Dejuan), 1ST DOWN, clock 14:42. [14:42]R
1-10MER27(14:13) [NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush up the middle for a gain of 8 yards to the MER35 (TILLMON, Roman), clock 14:04. [14:04]
2-2MER35(13:42) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass up the middle complete for 6 yards to MCDANIEL, Adonis to the MER41 (HARDMAN, Gabriel), 1ST DOWN, clock 13:22. [13:22]P
1-10MER41(13:12) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short to the left incomplete dropped by HARRIS, Kendall thrown to the MER46, clock 13:08. [13:08]
2-10MER41(13:02) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right intercepted by MUNN, Mikey at the USD46. Munn return for 12 yards to the MER42 (BURT, Sawyer;JENNINGS, Xavier), clock 12:59. [12:59]
Drive Summary: 5 plays, 32 yards, 1:55
USD drive start at 12:59
1-10MER42(12:14) [NHSG] FLETCHER, Carson rush up the middle for a gain of 7 yards to the MER35 (FOX, Julian), clock 12:12. [12:12]
2-3MER35(12:06) [NHSG] FLETCHER, Carson rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the MER32 (ZOCK, Andrew), 1ST DOWN, clock 12:03. [12:03]R
1-10H32Timeout South Dakota, clock 11:39. [11:39]
1-10MER32(11:38) [NH] WATKINS, Reid rush up the middle for a gain of 4 yards to the MER28 (LANDSFELD, Marius;PRINCE, Isaac), clock 11:31. [11:31]
2-6MER28(10:53) [NH] WATKINS, Reid rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the MER29 (BLISS, Tommy;FOX, Julian), clock 10:47. [10:47]
3-7MER29(10:11) [NH] FLETCHER, Carson rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the MER26 (LANDSFELD, Marius;ZOCK, Andrew), clock 10:06. [10:06]
4-4MER26(09:33) [NHSG] BRYANT, Tennel rush to the right for a gain of 26 yards to the MER0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USD, clock 09:27 (Scoring play confirmed). [09:27]R
0-0MER3LEYLAND, Will PAT kick attempt is good.
South Dakota 47, Mercer 0
Drive Summary: 6 plays, 42 yards, 3:32
MATA, Zeke kickoff 63 yards from the USD35 to the MER2, fair catch by SMITH, Brayden , clock 09:27.
MER drive start at 09:27
1-10MER25(09:27) [NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a loss of 1 yard to the MER24 (ADAMS, Lincoln), clock 09:21. [09:21]
2-11MER24(08:48) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the left complete for 12 yards to SOLOMON, Travion to the MER36 (MORRIS, Ty), 1ST DOWN, clock 08:29. [08:29]P
1-10MER36(08:08) [NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush up the middle for a gain of 2 yards to the MER38 (ABRAMS, Wade), clock 08:02. [08:02]
2-8MER38(07:31) [NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush up the middle for a gain of 8 yards to the MER46 (ABRAMS, Wade;ADAMS, Lincoln), 1ST DOWN, clock 07:28. [07:28]R
1-10MER46(06:57) [NHSG] COARD, Tyrell rush up the middle for no gain to the MER46 (ABRAMS, Wade), clock 06:47. [06:47]
2-10MER46(06:22) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short to the right complete for 3 yards to COARD, Tyrell caught at the MER48 and advanced to the MER49 (ABRAMS, Wade), clock 06:04. [06:04]
3-7MER49(05:40) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right complete for 8 yards to MCDANIEL, Adonis to the USD43 (HARDMAN, Gabriel), 1ST DOWN, clock 05:23. [05:23]P
1-10USD43(05:01) [NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush up the middle for a gain of 3 yards to the USD40 (KENNARD, DJ), clock 04:46. [04:46]
2-7USD40(04:26) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the left complete for 2 yards to DOUGHTY, Ty caught at the USD41 and advanced to the USD38 (KENNARD, DJ;ROSETTA, Austin), clock 04:08. [04:08]
3-5USD38(03:39) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass up the middle complete for 7 yards to SMITH, Brayden to the USD31, End of Play, 1ST DOWN, clock 03:24. [03:24]P
1-10USD31(03:00) [NHSG] DOUGHTY, Ty rush up the middle for a loss of 2 yards to the USD33 (HOOPER, Carter), clock 02:56. [02:56]
2-12USD33(02:26) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass up the middle incomplete intended for SMITH, Brayden broken up by ADAMS, Lincoln at the USD22, clock 02:23. [02:23]
3-12USD33(02:23) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right complete for 16 yards to MCDANIEL, Adonis caught at the USD18 and advanced to the USD17, End of Play, 1ST DOWN, clock 02:08. [02:08]P
1-10V17Timeout South Dakota, clock 02:00. [02:00]
1-10USD17(01:57) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short to the left complete for 7 yards to SOLOMON, Travion caught at the USD12 and advanced to the USD10 (RYAN, Beau), clock 01:53. [01:53]
2-3USD10PENALTY Before the snap, MER False Start on COARD, Tyrell enforced 5 yards from the USD10 to the USD15, clock 01:53. [01:53]
2-8USD15(01:53) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass short up the middle complete for 2 yards to COARD, Tyrell caught at the USD14 and advanced to the USD13 (DICKEL, Nyle), clock 01:37. [01:37]
3-6USD13[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass up the middle incomplete intended for SOLOMON, Travion broken up by ADAMS, Lincoln, clock 01:21. [01:21]
4-6USD13(01:19) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass up the middle incomplete intended for SMITH, Brayden thrown to the USD6; MER turnover on downs, clock 01:17. [01:17]
Drive Summary: 17 plays, 62 yards, 8:10
USD drive start at 01:17
1-10USD13(01:14) [NH] Kneel down by TEAM at USD12 (team loss of 1), clock 01:04. [01:04]
2-11USD12(00:42) [NH] Kneel down by TEAM at USD11 (team loss of 1), clock 00:00. [00:00]
Drive Summary: 2 plays, -2 yards, 1:17
2-11USD11End of game, clock 0:00.
FINAL SCORE: South Dakota 47, Mercer 0

Time1st DownsConversions
Quarter SummaryScorePossRPXT3rd4thRushingPassingPenalties
South Dakota74:5520020-11-18-400-0-0-00-0
Mercer010:0525073-40-18-369-14-1-631-5

Quickie Statistics (4th Quarter only)
South Dakota vs. Mercer (Final)
12/6/2025 at Georgia

USDMER
Score70
FIRST DOWNS27
RUSHES-YARDS (NET)8-408-36
PASSING-YARDS (NET)063
Passes Att-Comp-Int0-0-014-9-1
TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS8-4022-99
Fumble Returns-Yards0-00-0
Punt Returns-Yards0-00-0
Kickoff Returns-Yards0-00-0
Interception Returns-Yards1-120-0
Punts (Number-Avg)1-39.00-0
Fumbles-Lost0-00-0
Penalties-Yards0-01-5
Possession Time4:5510:05
Third-Down Conversions0-13-4
Fourth-Down Conversions1-10-1

South Dakota

Mercer

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
C.Fletcher31301304.37
T.Bryant12602612626
R.Watkins24-1301.54

RushingNo.GainLossNetTDAvgLg
C.Miller218-11708.518
T.Doughty521-21903.88
T.Coard100000

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack

PassingC-A-IYdsTDLgSack
B.Atkinson9-14-1630160

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg

ReceivingNo.YardsTDTgtLg
A.McDaniel3300316
B.Smith17037
T.Solomon2190312

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB
T.Ebel13939.03900

PuntingNo.YdsAvgLngIn20TB

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Punt ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg

Kick ReturnsNo.YardsTDLg
B.Smith123023

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
W.Abrams3-13.50.00.0
G.Hardman2-02.00.00.0
D.Kennard1-11.50.00.0
L.Adams1-11.50.01.0
R.Tillmon1-01.00.00.0
D.Lewis1-01.00.00.0
T.Morris1-01.00.00.0
N.Dickel1-01.00.00.0

TacklesUA-ATotalSacksTFL
A.Zock1-11.50.00.0
J.Fox1-11.50.01.0
M.Landsfeld0-21.00.00.0
T.Bliss0-10.50.01.0
I.Prince0-10.50.00.0
X.Jennings0-10.50.00.0
S.Burt0-10.50.00.0

QtrTimeScoring PlayV-H
4th09:27USD - T.Bryant 26 yd TD RUSH (KICK by W.Leyland) , 6-42 3:3247-

South Dakota Explosive Plays
South Dakota vs. Mercer (Final)
12/6/2025 at Georgia

South Dakota

Passing Plays Gain of 15+
5 Plays for 206 total yards (91% of total passing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
66
3
3rd and 8 on USD34
(14:03) (14:12) [SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass deep to the right complete for 66 yards to FENNER, Larenzo caught at the MER34 and advanced to the MER0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USD, clock 14:03 (Scoring play confirmed).
63
3
1st and 10 on USD37
(10:41) (10:52) [SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass short to the left complete for 63 yards to BOZE, Tysen caught at the USD39 and advanced to the MER0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USD, clock 10:41 (Scoring play confirmed).
45
2
2nd and 7 on USD23
[NH] BOUMAN, Aidan pass deep up the middle complete for 45 yards to BOZE, Tysen caught at the MER35 and advanced to the MER32 (THOMAS, KJ), 1ST DOWN.
17
1
1st and 10 on MER48
(07:43) (07:53) [NHSG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass deep to the left complete for 17 yards to MARTENS, Jack to the MER31 (O'NEAL, Carmelo), 1ST DOWN, clock 07:43.
15
1
2nd and 6 on USD24
(11:46) (11:54) [NHSG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass to the right complete for 15 yards to FENNER, Larenzo caught at the USD34 and advanced to the USD39 (HUTCHINSON, Kaleb;CLARE, Drew), 1ST DOWN, clock 11:46.


Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
8 Plays for 227 total yards (73% of total rushing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
57
3
1st and 10 on USD20
(08:09) [SG] FLETCHER, Carson rush to the right for a gain of 57 yards to the MER23 (WATKINS, Donovan), 1ST DOWN, clock 08:09.
41
1
2nd and 10 on MER49
(09:57) (10:07) [NHSG] PHILLIPS JR., L.J. rush up the middle for a gain of 41 yards to the MER8 (WATKINS, Donovan), 1ST DOWN, clock 09:57.
32
3
2nd and 5 on USD23
(03:40) (03:52) FLETCHER, Carson rush to the right for a gain of 32 yards to the MER45 (CLARE, Drew), 1ST DOWN, clock 03:40.
26
4
4th and 4 on MER26
(09:27) (09:33) [NHSG] BRYANT, Tennel rush to the right for a gain of 26 yards to the MER0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USD, clock 09:27 (Scoring play confirmed).
24
2
1st and 10 on USD36
[NHSG] PHILLIPS JR., L.J. rush up the middle for a gain of 24 yards to the MER40 (WATKINS, Donovan), 1ST DOWN. PENALTY MER Face mask on WATKINS, Donovan enforced 15 yards from the end of the play at the MER40 to the MER25 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN.
16
1
3rd and 6 on MER16
(03:58) (04:04) [NH] PHILLIPS JR., L.J. rush to the left for a gain of 16 yards to the MER0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USD, clock 03:58 (Scoring play confirmed).
16
2
1st and 10 on MER32
[NHSG] PHILLIPS JR., L.J. rush to the right for a gain of 16 yards to the MER16 (THOMAS, KJ), 1ST DOWN.
15
2
2nd and 9 on MER15
(08:18) [NHSG] PHILLIPS JR., L.J. rush to the left for a gain of 15 yards to the MER0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USD, clock 08:18 (Scoring play confirmed).


All Plays Gain of 20+
10 Plays for 514 total yards
Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
66
3
3rd and 8 on USD34
(14:03) (14:12) [SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass deep to the right complete for 66 yards to FENNER, Larenzo caught at the MER34 and advanced to the MER0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USD, clock 14:03 (Scoring play confirmed).
63
3
1st and 10 on USD37
(10:41) (10:52) [SG] BOUMAN, Aidan pass short to the left complete for 63 yards to BOZE, Tysen caught at the USD39 and advanced to the MER0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USD, clock 10:41 (Scoring play confirmed).
57
3
1st and 10 on USD20
(08:09) [SG] FLETCHER, Carson rush to the right for a gain of 57 yards to the MER23 (WATKINS, Donovan), 1ST DOWN, clock 08:09.
45
2
2nd and 7 on USD23
[NH] BOUMAN, Aidan pass deep up the middle complete for 45 yards to BOZE, Tysen caught at the MER35 and advanced to the MER32 (THOMAS, KJ), 1ST DOWN.
41
1
2nd and 10 on MER49
(09:57) (10:07) [NHSG] PHILLIPS JR., L.J. rush up the middle for a gain of 41 yards to the MER8 (WATKINS, Donovan), 1ST DOWN, clock 09:57.
32
3
2nd and 5 on USD23
(03:40) (03:52) FLETCHER, Carson rush to the right for a gain of 32 yards to the MER45 (CLARE, Drew), 1ST DOWN, clock 03:40.
26
4
4th and 4 on MER26
(09:27) (09:33) [NHSG] BRYANT, Tennel rush to the right for a gain of 26 yards to the MER0, 1ST DOWN, TOUCHDOWN USD, clock 09:27 (Scoring play confirmed).
24
2
1st and 10 on USD36
[NHSG] PHILLIPS JR., L.J. rush up the middle for a gain of 24 yards to the MER40 (WATKINS, Donovan), 1ST DOWN. PENALTY MER Face mask on WATKINS, Donovan enforced 15 yards from the end of the play at the MER40 to the MER25 and results in automatic 1ST DOWN.
24
3
0th and 0 on MER35
(14:54) (15:00) GRIFFITH, Reice kickoff 57 yards from the MER35 to the USD8, MARTENS, Jack returned 24 yards to the USD32 (BURT, Sawyer), clock 14:54.
23
3
0th and 0 on MER20
(01:29) GRIFFITH, Reice free kick 56 yards from the MER20 to the USD24, WHITE, Brayden returned 23 yards to the USD47 (CLARE, Drew), clock 01:29.

Mercer Explosive Plays
South Dakota vs. Mercer (Final)
12/6/2025 at Georgia

Mercer

Passing Plays Gain of 15+
4 Plays for 67 total yards (70% of total passing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
18
1
2nd and 8 on MER21
(14:17) (14:23) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep to the left complete for 18 yards to SMITH, Brayden to the MER39, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN, clock 14:17.
17
2
3rd and 11 on MER7
[NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass deep to the left complete for 17 yards to SMITH, Brayden to the MER24, out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
16
3
1st and 10 on MER20
(05:34) (05:57) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass up the middle complete for 16 yards to SOLOMON, Travion caught at the MER34 and advanced to the MER36 (DIXON, Chris), 1ST DOWN, clock 05:34.
16
4
3rd and 12 on USD33
(02:08) (02:23) [NHSG] ATKINSON, Braden pass to the right complete for 16 yards to MCDANIEL, Adonis caught at the USD18 and advanced to the USD17, End of Play, 1ST DOWN, clock 02:08.


Rushing Plays Gain of 10+
5 Plays for 69 total yards (53% of total rushing yards)

Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
18
1
2nd and 10 on MER18
(08:54) (09:04) [NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 18 yards to the MER36 (TILLMON, Roman), 1ST DOWN, clock 08:54.
18
4
1st and 10 on MER9
(14:42) (14:45) [NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 18 yards to the MER27 (LEWIS, Dejuan), 1ST DOWN, clock 14:42.
12
2
1st and 10 on MER40
[NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush to the right for a gain of 12 yards to the USD48 (TILLMON, Roman), out of bounds, 1ST DOWN.
11
2
1st and 10 on MER39
[NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush to the left for a gain of 11 yards to the MER50 (EWELL, Nate;WALSH, Matt), 1ST DOWN.
10
2
2nd and 6 on MER29
[NHSG] MILLER, CJ rush up the middle for a gain of 10 yards to the MER39 (STEWART, RJ), 1ST DOWN.


All Plays Gain of 20+
4 Plays for 348 total yards
Yds
Qtr
Context/Play
29
3
0th and 0 on USD35
(10:35) (10:41) MATA, Zeke kickoff 63 yards from the USD35 to the MER2, SMITH, Brayden returned 29 yards to the MER31 (ADAMS, Lincoln), clock 10:35.
23
3
0th and 0 on USD35
(14:03) MATA, Zeke kickoff 63 yards from the USD35 to the MER2, fair catch by SMITH, Brayden , clock 14:03.
23
4
0th and 0 on USD35
(09:27) MATA, Zeke kickoff 63 yards from the USD35 to the MER2, fair catch by SMITH, Brayden , clock 09:27.
22
2
0th and 0 on USD35
(03:07) MATA, Zeke kickoff 62 yards from the USD35 to the MER3, fair catch by SMITH, Brayden , clock 03:07.