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Mercer Bears vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers

College Football
Mercer
3-1
38-34
Final
ETSU
2-3
William B. Greene Jr. Stadium

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  • End of Game
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Who won: Mercer 38-34

The Mercer Bears beat the East Tennessee State Buccaneers 38-34 on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at William B. Greene Jr. Stadium. The Mercer outscored the ETSU 14-0 in the 4th quarter. Braden Atkinson led the Mercer in passing yards (18/26, 187 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT). Cade McNamara led the ETSU in passing yards (29/46, 398 YDS, 4 TD, 2 INT).

What it means

  • Mercer 2-0 on the road; ETSU 2-1 at home.

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Quarterbacks

Mercer4th in Southern
Braden Atkinson QB
Season passing leader · 187 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT
ETSU1st in Southern
Cade McNamara QB
Season passing leader · 398 YDS, 4 TD, 2 INT

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Game info

Venue
William B. Greene Jr. Stadium, Johnson City, TN · Turf · Attendance 10,567

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