COLLEGE FOOTBALL · 2026
Mercer Bears
4th in Southern
5–22026 RECORD · GAMES REPORTED
Record5–27 completed games reported
Points per game30.6Calculated from reported scores
Points allowed / game16.6Calculated from reported scores
Offensive success rate—CollegeFootballData advanced metric
Across 7 completed games reported in 2026, Mercer has scored 214 points and allowed 116. Its scoring margin is 14.0 points per game. Counts reflect the source’s coverage and may change after corrections.
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PROGRAM & BIOGRAPHY
About Mercer
Football program representing Mercer University
Mercer Bears competes in college football. This profile combines the 2026 schedule, the reported roster and season statistics with sourced program context.
The Mercer Bears football program is the intercollegiate football team of Mercer University located in Macon, Georgia, United States. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and is a member of the Southern Conference. The team plays its home games at the 10,200-seat Five Star Stadium on the university's Macon campus.
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- Conference
- Not reported
- Latest ranking
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- Home venue
- Five Star Stadium
- Next opponent
- Samford Bulldogs
COVERAGE FROM ESPN
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THE SEASON, GAME BY GAME
2026 schedule & results
THE PEOPLE IN THE PROGRAM
2026 roster
| 18 | Samuel Albee | TE | 6' 5" | 245 lbs | Senior | Dunwoody, GA |
| 51 | Jake Atha | OL | 6' 3" | 290 lbs | Sophomore | Bogart, GA |
| 77 | Brody Balliew | OL | 6' 5" | 305 lbs | Senior | Calhoun, GA |
| 27 | Micah Bell | RB | 5' 10" | 210 lbs | Senior | Mcdonough, GA |
| 87 | Cooper Berry | TE | 6' 2" | 235 lbs | Sophomore | Buford, GA |
| 81 | Wayne Blake II | WR | 6' 3" | 185 lbs | Freshman | Loganville, GA |
| 86 | Nick Buggie | TE | 6' 3" | 230 lbs | Freshman | Charleston, SC |
| 21 | Devon Caldwell | RB | 5' 9" | 190 lbs | Freshman | Dacula, GA |
| 4 | Kel Calixte | WR | 6' 4" | 210 lbs | Sophomore | Orlando, FL |
| 3 | Apollos Cook | WR | 6' 3" | 210 lbs | Senior | Lexington, SC |
| 55 | Abiathar Curry | OL | 6' 3" | 305 lbs | Senior | Janesville, WI |
| 38 | Malik Dryden | RB | 5' 11" | 210 lbs | Junior | Hoschton, GA |
| 85 | Jayden Futrell | WR | 6' 3" | 190 lbs | Freshman | Harlem, GA |
| 5 | Javarius George | WR | 5' 10" | 185 lbs | Junior | Dallas, GA |
| 17 | Asa Gregg | WR | 6' 1" | 190 lbs | Senior | Waldorf, MD |
| 88 | Kaden Hanson | TE | 6' 2" | 250 lbs | Sophomore | Senoia, GA |
| 8 | Cam Hill | QB | 6' 3" | 200 lbs | Freshman | Thomasville, GA |
| 74 | Jamarcus Hill | OL | 6' 5" | 295 lbs | Senior | Jefferson, GA |
| 72 | Michael Horton | OL | 6' 4" | 295 lbs | Junior | Macon, GA |
| 25 | Bryson James | RB | 5' 9" | 180 lbs | Senior | Cross Hill, SC |
| 59 | Macin James | OL | 6' 0" | 335 lbs | Freshman | Millbrook, AL |
| 2 | Jaylen King | QB | 6' 4" | 210 lbs | Senior | Folkston, GA |
| 62 | Gavin Kirkland | OL | 6' 4" | 260 lbs | Freshman | Cumming, GA |
| 14 | Jackson Kostmayer | TE | 6' 6" | 255 lbs | Senior | Biloxi, MS |
| 84 | Zachary Lowe | WR | 5' 8" | 175 lbs | Junior | Apex, NC |
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PRODUCTION & EFFICIENCY
Season statistics
Passing
Completion Percentage63.2
Completions103
Interception Percentage4.90
Interceptions8
Longest Pass63
Net Passing Yards1,240
Net Passing Yards Per Game177.1
Passing Attempts163
Passing Touchdown %8.00
Passing Touchdowns13
Passer Rating143.6
Total Sacks14
Rushing
Rushing Attempts295
Rushing Yards1,756
Yards Per Rush Attempt6.0
Long Rushing83
20+ Yard Rushing Plays0
Rushing Touchdowns10
Rushing Yards Per Game250.9
Rushing Fumbles0
Rushing Fumbles Lost0
Rushing 1st downs82
Team Games Played7
Total Yards2,996
Receiving
Receptions103
Receiving Targets0
Receiving Yards1,240
Receiving Yards1,240
Receiving Touchdowns13
Long Reception63
20+ Yard Receiving Plays0
Receiving Yards Per Game177.1
Receiving Fumbles0
Receiving Fumbles Lost0
Receiving Yards After Catch59
Receiving First Downs50
Miscellaneous
Total 1st downs139
Rushing 1st downs82
Passing 1st downs50
1st downs by penalty7
Third Down Conversions28
Third Down Attempts92
3rd down %30.43
Fourth Down Conversions8
First Downs Attempts10
4th down %80.00
Total Penalties60
Total Penalty Yards491
Defense
Solo Tackles225
Assist Tackles260
Total Tackles485
Sacks16
Sack Yards101
Stuffs65
Passes Defended17
Average Interception Yards8.9
Long Interception38
Miscellaneous Touchdowns0
Kicks Blocked1
Tackles For Loss35
Defensive Interceptions
Interceptions9
Interception Yards80
Interception Touchdowns1
General
Fumbles7
Forced Fumbles4
Fumbles Recovered5
Fumbles Touchdowns0
Games Played7
Returning
Kick Returns12
Kick Return Yards213
Yards Per Kick Return17.8
Long Kick Return68
Kick Return Touchdowns0
Punt Returns9
Punt Return Yards154
Yards Per Punt Return17.1
Long Punt Return45
Punt Return Touchdowns0
Punt Return Fair Catches0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost0
Kicking
Field Goal Made15
Field Goal Attempts18
Field Goal Percentage83.3
Long Field Goal Made55
Field Goal Attempts 1-190
Field Goal Attempts 20-296
Field Goal Attempts 30-395
Field Goal Attempts 40-495
Field Goal Attempts 50+2
Extra Points Made23
Extra Point Attempts23
Extra Point Percentage100.0
Punting
Punts32
Punt Yards1,346
Long Punt58
Gross Average Punt Yards42.1
Net Average Punt Yards42.1
Punts Blocked0
Punts Inside 209
Touchbacks0
Fair Catches13
Punt Returns8
Punt Return Yards0
Average Punt Return Yards0.0
Scoring
Rushing Touchdowns10
Receiving Touchdowns13
Return Touchdowns0
Total Touchdowns23
Field Goals15
Kick Extra Points23
Total Two Point Conversions0
Total Points214
Total Points Per Game30.6
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