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The Bears took on Eastern Tennessee State University on Saturday and won 55-33 against the Bucs. Fred Payton set a record for touchdown passes in one game, completing five in the game.
The offense had a great game with seven touchdowns, six of which came in their first nine drives of the first half.
McKee's big plays lead Mercer over ETSU 21-13 Associated Press Text size Copy shortlink: MACON, Ga. — Yahsyn McKee made a pair of big plays, Carter Peevy passed for a touchdown and ran for another, and Mercer beat East Tennessee State 21-13 on Saturday night. The Bears (5-5, 5-2 Southern Conference) beat their third straight opponent ranked in the FCS Top 25 despite getting outgained 382-219 in total offense by the No. 20 Buccaneers (4-2, 4-2). The Bears took a 7-0 lead on Peevy's 22-yard TD pass to...
The Citadel drops spring season opener at Mercer, 42-28 The Citadel dropped their spring season opener at Mercer on Saturday (Source: The Citadel Athletics) By Associated Press | February 27, 2021 at 11:49 PM EST - Updated February 27 at 11:49 PM MACON, Ga. (AP) — Carter Peevy threw three touchdown passes, and Mercer snapped a four-game losing streak with a 42-28 victory over The Citadel on Saturday. Peevy threw a 75-yard touchdown pass to Drake Starks on Mercer’s first play from scrimmage, and his 8-yard TD pass to Ethan Dirrim stretched the lead to 28-0 midway through the quarter...