COLLEGE FOOTBALL · 2026
Mercyhurst Lakers
5th in NEC
1–52026 RECORD · GAMES REPORTED
Record1–56 completed games reported
Points per game18.5Calculated from reported scores
Points allowed / game43.8Calculated from reported scores
Offensive success rate—CollegeFootballData advanced metric
Across 6 completed games reported in 2026, Mercyhurst has scored 111 points and allowed 263. Its scoring margin is -25.3 points per game. Counts reflect the source’s coverage and may change after corrections.
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PROGRAM & BIOGRAPHY
About Mercyhurst
Intercollegiate American football team of Mercyhurst University
Mercyhurst Lakers competes in college football. This profile combines the 2026 schedule, the reported roster and season statistics with sourced program context.
The Mercyhurst Lakers football team represents Mercyhurst University in football. Mercyhurst is a member of the Northeast Conference (NEC).
Adapted from Mercyhurst Lakers football on Wikipedia ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Revision 1376077045 · Source revised
- Conference
- Not reported
- Latest ranking
- See the latest polls
- Home venue
- Saxon Stadium
- Next opponent
- Central Connecticut Blue Devils
COVERAGE FROM ESPN
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THE SEASON, GAME BY GAME
2026 schedule & results
THE PEOPLE IN THE PROGRAM
2026 roster
| 87 | Jacarri Anderson | WR | 5' 7" | 150 lbs | Freshman | Detroit, MI |
| 65 | Navi Arretche | OL | 6' 4" | 320 lbs | Junior | Ceres, CA |
| 32 | Jonathan Askew | RB | 5' 9" | 200 lbs | Junior | Mount Vernon, OH |
| 78 | Eugene Avei | OL | 6' 6" | 389 lbs | Senior | Victorville, CA |
| 55 | Colin Bruno | OL | 6' 2" | 315 lbs | Sophomore | North Huntingdon, PA |
| 85 | Anthony Budak | TE | 6' 4" | 210 lbs | Junior | Niles, OH |
| 21 | Byron Cardwell Jr. | RB | 6' 0" | 220 lbs | Senior | San Diego, CA |
| 86 | Carter Crozier | WR | Freshman | |||
| 16 | Turner Dolata | QB | 6' 5" | 215 lbs | Freshman | Valley City, OH |
| 88 | Keaton Duda | WR | 6' 3" | 205 lbs | Freshman | Shelby Township, MI |
| 82 | Obi Duru | WR | 5' 11" | 175 lbs | Freshman | Detroit, MI |
| 67 | Drew Dygert | OL | 6' 7" | 250 lbs | Freshman | Conneaut Lake, PA |
| 56 | Dylan Ellenberger | OL | 6' 3" | 280 lbs | Senior | Erie, PA |
| 75 | Talon Engasser | OL | 6' 3" | 315 lbs | Freshman | Clarence, NY |
| 23 | Dylan Evans | WR | 6' 3" | 195 lbs | Senior | Orchard Park, NY |
| 3 | Malte Feil | WR | 6' 4" | 210 lbs | Junior | Schenefeld |
| 17 | Shakile Ferguson | WR | 5' 11" | 175 lbs | Junior | Johnstown, PA |
| 74 | Luke Figueroa | OL | 6' 3" | 310 lbs | Junior | Oakland, CA |
| 9 | Emanuel Fincher | RB | 5' 10" | 200 lbs | Senior | McKinney, TX |
| 63 | Nicholas Flood | OL | 6' 4" | 265 lbs | Freshman | Clearfield, PA |
| 2 | Jameir Gamble | RB | 5' 10" | 190 lbs | Sophomore | Canton, OH |
| 12 | Alex Gevaudan | QB | 6' 3" | 195 lbs | Junior | Pittsburgh, PA |
| 6 | Sha'lik Hampton | TE | 6' 5" | 270 lbs | Sophomore | Charleston, WV |
| 71 | Cordell Heggenstaller | OL | 6' 2" | 290 lbs | Sophomore | Columbia, PA |
| 66 | Riley Hinterleiter | OL | 6' 0" | 300 lbs | Freshman | Erie, PA |
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PRODUCTION & EFFICIENCY
Season statistics
Passing
Completion Percentage53.1
Completions104
Interception Percentage5.10
Interceptions10
Longest Pass75
Net Passing Yards1,104
Net Passing Yards Per Game184.0
Passing Attempts196
Passing Touchdown %4.60
Passing Touchdowns9
Passer Rating105.1
Total Sacks11
Rushing
Rushing Attempts150
Rushing Yards439
Yards Per Rush Attempt2.9
Long Rushing35
20+ Yard Rushing Plays0
Rushing Touchdowns3
Rushing Yards Per Game73.2
Rushing Fumbles0
Rushing Fumbles Lost0
Rushing 1st downs26
Team Games Played6
Total Yards1,543
Receiving
Receptions104
Receiving Targets0
Receiving Yards1,104
Receiving Yards1,104
Receiving Touchdowns9
Long Reception75
20+ Yard Receiving Plays0
Receiving Yards Per Game184.0
Receiving Fumbles0
Receiving Fumbles Lost0
Receiving Yards After Catch281
Receiving First Downs52
Miscellaneous
Total 1st downs84
Rushing 1st downs26
Passing 1st downs52
1st downs by penalty6
Third Down Conversions24
Third Down Attempts76
3rd down %31.58
Fourth Down Conversions3
First Downs Attempts12
4th down %25.00
Total Penalties37
Total Penalty Yards318
Defense
Solo Tackles224
Assist Tackles232
Total Tackles456
Sacks10
Sack Yards67
Stuffs45
Passes Defended19
Average Interception Yards15.2
Long Interception55
Miscellaneous Touchdowns0
Kicks Blocked2
Tackles For Loss22
Defensive Interceptions
Interceptions5
Interception Yards76
Interception Touchdowns2
General
Fumbles12
Forced Fumbles7
Fumbles Recovered5
Fumbles Touchdowns1
Games Played6
Returning
Kick Returns18
Kick Return Yards207
Yards Per Kick Return11.5
Long Kick Return33
Kick Return Touchdowns0
Punt Returns5
Punt Return Yards12
Yards Per Punt Return2.4
Long Punt Return16
Punt Return Touchdowns0
Punt Return Fair Catches0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost0
Kicking
Field Goal Made2
Field Goal Attempts3
Field Goal Percentage66.7
Long Field Goal Made43
Field Goal Attempts 1-190
Field Goal Attempts 20-291
Field Goal Attempts 30-390
Field Goal Attempts 40-491
Field Goal Attempts 50+1
Extra Points Made15
Extra Point Attempts15
Extra Point Percentage100.0
Punting
Punts34
Punt Yards1,486
Long Punt58
Gross Average Punt Yards43.7
Net Average Punt Yards43.7
Punts Blocked0
Punts Inside 2011
Touchbacks1
Fair Catches8
Punt Returns13
Punt Return Yards0
Average Punt Return Yards0.0
Scoring
Rushing Touchdowns3
Receiving Touchdowns9
Return Touchdowns0
Total Touchdowns13
Field Goals2
Kick Extra Points15
Total Two Point Conversions0
Total Points111
Total Points Per Game18.5
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