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FINAL
Oct 4, 2025
Samford Bulldogs logo
0-6Samford
21
Mercer Bears logo
4-1Mercer
45

Box Score

1234T
SAM0014721
MER141414345

Game Recap

Freshman Atkinson throws 5 TD passes in Mercer's 45-21 win over Samford. Braden Atkinson had his best day in his young career, throwing for career highs of 365 yards and five touchdowns in a 45-21 win over Samford on Saturday.

Scoring Summary

SAMMER
  • Mercer Bears logo
    Q112:18
    Samuel Albee 64 Yd pass from Braden Atkinson (Reice Griffith Kick).
    07
  • Mercer Bears logo
    Q12:36
    Antonio Butts Jr. 1 Yd Run (Reice Griffith Kick).
    014
  • Mercer Bears logo
    Q211:09
    Javarius George 3 Yd pass from Braden Atkinson (Reice Griffith Kick).
    021
  • Mercer Bears logo
    Q26:00
    Brayden Smith 7 Yd pass from Braden Atkinson (Reice Griffith Kick).
    028
  • Samford Bulldogs logo
    Q312:50
    Preston Bird 63 Yd pass from Brady Stober (Colton Pace Kick).
    728
  • Mercer Bears logo
    Q310:57
    Brayden Smith 38 Yd pass from Braden Atkinson (Reice Griffith Kick).
    735
  • Mercer Bears logo
    Q35:30
    Ty Doughty 66 Yd pass from Braden Atkinson (Reice Griffith Kick).
    742
  • Samford Bulldogs logo
    Q32:44
    Cam Bland 13 Yd Run (Colton Pace Kick).
    1442
  • Samford Bulldogs logo
    Q411:29
    Sam Pickett III 77 Yd pass from Brady Stober (Colton Pace Kick).
    2142
  • Mercer Bears logo
    Q45:36
    Reice Griffith 34 Yd Field Goal.
    2145

Game Details

Saturday, October 4, 2025 · 4:00 PM
attendance: 9,461
tv: ESPN+