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Miller throws for 2 TDs, runs for another as North Dakota State tops Mercer 31-7 in FCS quarterfinal
FARGO, N.D. (AP) Cam Miller threw a pair of touchdown passes to Bryce Lance and ran for another to lead North Dakota State over Mercer 31-7 on Saturday and into the FCS semifinals.
The second-seeded Bison (12-2), in their 15th straight FCS playoffs and winner of nine titles, will play No. 3 seed South Dakota State, a 55-14 winner over Incarnate Word. The Bison beat the Jackrabbits 13-9 during the regular season.
NDSU, SDSU and and fourth-seeded South Dakota tied for the Missouri Valley Conference title. South Dakota will play top-seeded Montana State in the other semifinal.
Miller was 16 of 25 for 259 yards passing though he was intercepted twice by Myles Redding. Miller passed Easton Stick (11,216) for the school career total yards record with 11,406 after rolling up 299 Saturday. Mekhi Collins had 119 yards receiving.
Whitt Newbauer was 8 of 18 for only 90 yards with a touchdown to Kelin Parsons and an interception for the seventh-seeded Bears (11-3), champions of the Southern Conference making their first quarterfinals appearance.
Miller hit Lance down the left side for a 40-yard touchdown and less than three minutes later tossed a 4-yard score to Lance for a 14-0 first-quarter lead, the latter TD coming after Collins went 70 yards on a catch-and-run.
Newbauer found Parsons in the end zone for a 38-yard score to trail 14-7 after one quarter.
Miller raced down the left sideline for a 34-yard score and Griffin Crosa added a 38-yard field goal in the final seconds of the first half to go up 24-7.
Barika Kpeenu scored from a yard out with two minutes remaining for the second-half's only points.
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Key Players
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K. Parsons
13 WR 38 ReYds, ReTD, REC, 4 RuYds |
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C. Miller
7 QB 259 PaYds, 2 PaTDs, 2 INTs, 40 RuYds, RuTD |
1st Quarter
Touchdown
12:03
C.Miller pass complete. Catch made by B.Lance for 40 yards. TOUCHDOWN.
4
plays
50
yds
1:57
pos
0
6
Point After TD
12:03
G.Crosa extra point is good.
plays
yds
pos
0
7
Touchdown
9:31
C.Miller pass complete. Catch made by B.Lance for 4 yards. TOUCHDOWN.
2
plays
74
yds
00:30
pos
0
13
Point After TD
9:31
G.Crosa extra point is good.
plays
yds
pos
0
14
Touchdown
6:58
W.Newbauer pass complete. Catch made by K.Parsons for 38 yards. TOUCHDOWN.
5
plays
73
yds
2:30
pos
6
14
Point After TD
7:01
R.Griffith extra point is good.
plays
yds
pos
7
14
2nd Quarter
Touchdown
12:01
C.Miller rushed for 34 yards. TOUCHDOWN.
6
plays
55
yds
2:52
pos
7
20
Point After TD
12:01
G.Crosa extra point is good.
plays
yds
pos
7
21
Field Goal
0:12
G.Crosa 38 yard field goal attempt is good Center-C.Bowers Holder-K.Steindorf.
6
plays
55
yds
00:59
pos
7
24
3rd Quarter
No scoring this quarter
4th Quarter
Touchdown
1:58
B.Kpeenu rushed for 1 yards. TOUCHDOWN.
11
plays
58
yds
5:59
pos
7
30
Point After TD
1:57
G.Crosa extra point is good.
plays
yds
pos
7
31
| Team Stats | |
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| 1st Downs | 8 | 20 |
| Rushing | 6 | 9 |
| Passing | 2 | 9 |
| Penalty | 0 | 2 |
| 3rd Down Conv | 1-11 | 9-17 |
| 4th Down Conv | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Total Net Yards | 195 | 392 |
| Total Plays | 51 | 67 |
| Avg Gain | 3.8 | 5.9 |
| Net Yards Rushing | 109 | 133 |
| Rush Attempts | 31 | 41 |
| Avg Rush Yards | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Yards Passing | 86 | 259 |
| Comp. - Att. | 10-20 | 16-26 |
| Yards Per Pass | 2.0 | 7.9 |
| Penalties - Yards | 7-60 | 5-45 |
| Touchdowns | 1 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Other | 0 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Fumbles - Lost | 0-0 | 1-0 |
| Int. Thrown | 1 | 2 |
| Punts - Avg | 7-40.1 | 5-42.2 |
| Return Yards | 10 | 0 |
| Punts - Returns | 2-10 | 1-0 |
| Kickoffs - Returns | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Int. - Returns | 2-0 | 1-0 |
| Safeties | 0 | 0 |
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| Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
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W. NewbauerÂ
8 QB
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W. Newbauer | 9/19 | 87 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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D. SmithÂ
1 QB
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D. Smith | 1/1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG |
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D. McGeeÂ
3 RB
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D. McGee | 14 | 59 | 0 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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C. MillerÂ
22 RB
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C. Miller | 4 | 58 | 0 | 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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T. CoardÂ
25 RB
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T. Coard | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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D. SmithÂ
1 QB
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D. Smith | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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K. ParsonsÂ
13 WR
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K. Parsons | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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P. WrobleÂ
10 WR
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P. Wroble | 1 | -3 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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W. NewbauerÂ
8 QB
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W. Newbauer | 7 | -23 | 0 | 11 |
| Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG |
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K. ParsonsÂ
13 WR
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K. Parsons | 3 | 1 | 38 | 1 | 38 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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K. HarrisÂ
7 WR
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K. Harris | 2 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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S. AlbeeÂ
86 TE
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S. Albee | 2 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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A. DabbsÂ
18 WR
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A. Dabbs | 3 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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S. BurtÂ
85 TE
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S. Burt | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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P. WrobleÂ
10 WR
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P. Wroble | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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B. SmithÂ
21 WR
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B. Smith | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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D. SmithÂ
1 QB
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D. Smith | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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D. McGeeÂ
3 RB
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D. McGee | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Defense | T-A | SACK | INT |
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M. ThomasÂ
6 LB
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M. Thomas | 5-4 | 1.5 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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D. MillerÂ
11 CB
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D. Miller | 4-2 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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T. MooreÂ
8 CB
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T. Moore | 4-3 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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A. ZockÂ
94 DL
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A. Zock | 4-2 | 0.5 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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C. JoinesÂ
14 S
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C. Joines | 3-5 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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M. ReddingÂ
2 S
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M. Redding | 3-5 | 0.0 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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K. StandleyÂ
15 LB
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K. Standley | 2-2 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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A. NashÂ
1 DL
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A. Nash | 2-1 | 1.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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T. BlissÂ
45 S
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T. Bliss | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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I. DowlingÂ
3 LB
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I. Dowling | 2-4 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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C. CameseÂ
99 DL
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C. Camese | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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D. WatkinsÂ
4 DB
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D. Watkins | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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B. ManleyÂ
0 DL
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B. Manley | 1-2 | 1.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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M. JonesÂ
43 DL
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M. Jones | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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C. GriffinÂ
49 DL
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C. Griffin | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
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R. GriffithÂ
93 K
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R. Griffith | 0/0 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
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J. McConnellÂ
19 P
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J. McConnell | 7 | 40.1 | 1 | 43 |
| Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
| Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
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P. Wroble 10 WR
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P. Wroble | 2 | 5.0 | 10 | 0 |
| Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
| Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG |
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C. BrownÂ
25 RB
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C. Brown | 11 | 58 | 0 | 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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C. MillerÂ
7 QB
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C. Miller | 11 | 40 | 1 | 34 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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B. KpeenuÂ
8 RB
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B. Kpeenu | 16 | 32 | 1 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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T. MarshallÂ
28 RB
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T. Marshall | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG |
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M. CollinsÂ
15 WR
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M. Collins | 4 | 4 | 119 | 0 | 70 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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B. LanceÂ
5 WR
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B. Lance | 5 | 5 | 73 | 2 | 40 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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R. NelsonÂ
3 WR
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R. Nelson | 4 | 2 | 39 | 0 | 33 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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B. HendersonÂ
1 WR
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B. Henderson | 4 | 3 | 20 | 0 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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C. HarrisÂ
19 WR
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C. Harris | 3 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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J. StoffelÂ
82 TE
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J. Stoffel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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T. TerharkÂ
6 WR
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T. Terhark | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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C. WilliamsÂ
88 TE
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C. Williams | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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B. KpeenuÂ
8 RB
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B. Kpeenu | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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J. WilliamsÂ
81 WR
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J. Williams | 1 | 1 | -2 | 0 | -2 |
| Defense | T-A | SACK | INT |
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R. JonesÂ
27 S
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R. Jones | 3-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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E. SibomanaÂ
14 LB
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E. Sibomana | 3-0 | 1.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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D. GivanceÂ
29 S
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D. Givance | 3-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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A. Chideme-AlfaroÂ
24 CB
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A. Chideme-Alfaro | 3-3 | 0.0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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N. KubitzÂ
36 LB
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N. Kubitz | 2-3 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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M. GulleyÂ
0 LB
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M. Gulley | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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L. KoppÂ
43 LB
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L. Kopp | 2-1 | 1.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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K. McCaslinÂ
92 DE
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K. McCaslin | 1-1 | 1.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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L. LarsonÂ
94 DT
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L. Larson | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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L. RoquesÂ
56 DE
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L. Roques | 1-3 | 0.5 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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T. AneneÂ
93 DE
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T. Anene | 1-3 | 1.5 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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E. MostaertÂ
53 DT
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E. Mostaert | 1-3 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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K. HuismanÂ
50 DT
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K. Huisman | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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K. MenzÂ
55 DE
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K. Menz | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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J. AlexanderÂ
18 CB
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J. Alexander | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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O. BensonÂ
11 LB
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O. Benson | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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D. WoolenÂ
51 LB
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D. Woolen | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
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G. CrosaÂ
39 K
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G. Crosa | 1/1 | 38 | 4/4 | 7 |
| Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
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K. SteindorfÂ
41 P
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K. Steindorf | 5 | 42.2 | 1 | 54 |
| Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
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J. WilliamsÂ
81 WR
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J. Williams | 2 | 17.0 | 23 | 0 |
| Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
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J. Williams 81 WR
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J. Williams | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1st | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
| 15:00 | MERCER 31 | 1:00 | 3 | -4 | Punt |
| 12:03 | MERCER 25 | 2:02 | 3 | 6 | Punt |
| 9:31 | MERCER 27 | 2:30 | 5 | 73 | TD |
| 1:07 | MERCER 12 | 1:14 | 3 | 7 | Punt |
| 2nd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
| 12:01 | MERCER 48 | 2:20 | 6 | 2 | Downs |
| 7:37 | MERCER 30 | 1:25 | 3 | 2 | Punt |
| 2:32 | MERCER 20 | 1:22 | 5 | 29 | Punt |
| 0:11 | MERCER 19 | 0:11 | 1 | 9 | Half |
| 3rd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
| 11:23 | MERCER 18 | 3:05 | 5 | 15 | Punt |
| 5:33 | NDST 41 | 1:54 | 3 | 9 | INT |
| 4th | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
| 14:55 | MERCER 35 | 1:56 | 3 | 1 | Punt |
| 11:22 | MERCER 24 | 3:26 | 8 | 27 | Downs |
| 1:57 | MERCER 19 | 1:57 | 3 | 4 | Game |
| 1st | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
| 14:00 | NDST 50 | 1:57 | 4 | 50 | TD |
| 10:01 | NDST 26 | 0:30 | 2 | 74 | TD |
| 7:01 | NDST 37 | 5:54 | 11 | 39 | INT |
| 2nd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
| 14:53 | NDST 45 | 2:52 | 6 | 55 | TD |
| 9:41 | NDST 45 | 2:04 | 3 | -11 | Punt |
| 6:12 | NDST 28 | 3:40 | 5 | 18 | Punt |
| 1:10 | NDST 10 | 0:59 | 6 | 70 | FG |
| 3rd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
| 15:00 | NDST 30 | 3:37 | 6 | 7 | Punt |
| 8:18 | NDST 24 | 2:45 | 6 | 12 | INT |
| 3:39 | NDST 6 | 3:44 | 5 | 27 | Punt |
| 4th | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
| 12:59 | NDST 24 | 1:37 | 3 | -2 | Punt |
| 7:56 | NDST 49 | 5:59 | 11 | 58 | TD |
 - Punt (3 plays, -4 yards, 1:00 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| Kickoff | (15:00 - 1st) E.Ozick kicks 59 yards from NDS 35 to the MER 6. B.Smith returns the kickoff. Tackled by C.Harris at MER 31. |
| Sack | 1 & 10 - MERCER 31 (14:56 - 1st) W.Newbauer steps back to pass. Sacked at MER 27 for -4 yards (T.Anene). |
| No Gain | 2 & 14 - MERCER 27 (14:25 - 1st) W.Newbauer steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for D.McGee. |
| No Gain | 3 & 14 - MERCER 27 (14:16 - 1st) W.Newbauer steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for A.Dabbs. |
| Punt | 4 & 14 - MERCER 27 (14:10 - 1st) J.McConnell punts 38 yards to NDS 35 Center-A.Wilson. Downed by M.Redding. PENALTY on MER-P.Wroble Kick Catch Interference 15 yards accepted. |
 - Touchdown (4 plays, 50 yards, 1:57 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| +7 YD | 1 & 10 - NDST 50 (14:00 - 1st) B.Kpeenu rushed for 7 yards. Tackled by A.Zock at MER 43. |
| +5 YD | 2 & 3 - MERCER 43 (13:25 - 1st) C.Miller rushed for 5 yards. Tackled by M.Redding at MER 38. |
| -2 YD | 1 & 10 - MERCER 38 (12:46 - 1st) C.Miller pass complete. Catch made by J.Williams for -2 yards. Tackled by I.Dowling; M.Jones at MER 40. |
| +40 YD | 2 & 12 - MERCER 40 (12:10 - 1st) C.Miller pass complete. Catch made by B.Lance for 40 yards. TOUCHDOWN. |
| PAT Good | (12:03 - 1st) G.Crosa extra point is good. |
 - Punt (3 plays, 6 yards, 2:02 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| Kickoff | (12:03 - 1st) E.Ozick kicks 65 yards from NDS 35 to the MER End Zone. Touchback. |
| +7 YD | 1 & 10 - MERCER 25 (12:03 - 1st) D.McGee rushed for 7 yards. Tackled by E.Sibomana at MER 32. |
| +2 YD | 2 & 3 - MERCER 32 (11:22 - 1st) D.Smith rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by E.Mostaert; A.Chideme-Alfaro at MER 34. |
| -3 YD | 3 & 1 - MERCER 34 (10:46 - 1st) W.Newbauer pass complete. Catch made by B.Smith for -3 yards. Tackled by NDS at MER 31. |
| Punt | 4 & 4 - MERCER 31 (10:09 - 1st) J.McConnell punts 43 yards to NDS 26 Center-A.Wilson. J.Williams MUFFS catch. Fumble RECOVERED by NDS-J.Williams at NDS 26. Tackled by MER at NDS 26. |
 - Touchdown (2 plays, 74 yards, 0:30 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| +70 YD | 1 & 10 - NDST 26 (10:01 - 1st) C.Miller pass complete. Catch made by M.Collins for 70 yards. Tackled by C.Joines at MER 4. |
| +4 YD | 1 & Goal - MERCER 4 (9:35 - 1st) C.Miller pass complete. Catch made by B.Lance for 4 yards. TOUCHDOWN. |
| PAT Good | (9:31 - 1st) G.Crosa extra point is good. |
 - Touchdown (5 plays, 73 yards, 2:30 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| Kickoff | (9:31 - 1st) E.Ozick kicks 65 yards from NDS 35 to the MER End Zone. B.Smith returns the kickoff. Tackled by NDS at MER 27. |
| +5 YD | 1 & 10 - MERCER 27 (9:26 - 1st) C.Miller rushed for 5 yards. Tackled by L.Roques; N.Kubitz at MER 32. |
| +3 YD | 2 & 5 - MERCER 32 (8:54 - 1st) W.Newbauer scrambles for 3 yards. Tackled by NDS at MER 35. |
| +28 YD | 3 & 2 - MERCER 35 (8:09 - 1st) C.Miller rushed for 28 yards. Tackled by E.Sibomana at NDS 37. |
| -1 YD | 1 & 10 - NDST 37 (7:41 - 1st) D.Smith pass complete. Catch made by P.Wroble for -1 yards. Tackled by J.Duffie at NDS 38. |
| +38 YD | 2 & 11 - NDST 38 (7:08 - 1st) W.Newbauer pass complete. Catch made by K.Parsons for 38 yards. TOUCHDOWN. |
| PAT Good | (7:01 - 1st) R.Griffith extra point is good. |
 - Interception (11 plays, 39 yards, 5:54 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| Kickoff | (7:01 - 1st) S.Croker kicks 51 yards from MER 35 to the NDS 14. J.Williams returns the kickoff. Tackled by J.Fox; S.Croker at NDS 37. |
| +5 YD | 1 & 10 - NDST 37 (6:55 - 1st) B.Kpeenu rushed for 5 yards. Tackled by M.Thomas at NDS 42. |
| +2 YD | 2 & 5 - NDST 42 (6:16 - 1st) T.Marshall rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by A.Zock at NDS 44. |
| +6 YD | 3 & 3 - NDST 44 (5:40 - 1st) C.Miller pass complete. Catch made by R.Nelson for 6 yards. Tackled by M.Redding; C.Joines at NDS 50. |
| +5 YD | 1 & 10 - NDST 50 (5:04 - 1st) C.Brown rushed for 5 yards. Tackled by M.Thomas at MER 45. |
| +7 YD | 2 & 5 - MERCER 45 (4:21 - 1st) C.Brown rushed for 7 yards. Tackled by T.Moore at MER 38. |
| +5 YD | 1 & 10 - MERCER 38 (3:48 - 1st) C.Miller pass complete. Catch made by B.Henderson for 5 yards. Tackled by MER at MER 33. |
| No Gain | 2 & 5 - MERCER 33 (3:10 - 1st) R.Nelson steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for C.Harris. |
| +8 YD | 3 & 5 - MERCER 33 (3:01 - 1st) C.Miller rushed for 8 yards. Tackled by A.Zock at MER 25. |
| Penalty | 1 & 10 - MERCER 25 (2:16 - 1st) PENALTY on NDS-T.Fraley False Start 5 yards accepted. No Play. |
| No Gain | 1 & 15 - MERCER 30 (2:00 - 1st) C.Miller steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for C.Harris. |
| +6 YD | 2 & 15 - MERCER 30 (1:53 - 1st) C.Brown rushed for 6 yards. Tackled by C.Joines at MER 24. |
| Int | 3 & 9 - MERCER 24 (1:11 - 1st) C.Miller pass INTERCEPTED at MER 12. Intercepted by M.Redding at MER 12. Tackled by NDS at MER 12. |
 - Punt (3 plays, 7 yards, 1:14 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| +2 YD | 1 & 10 - MERCER 12 (1:07 - 1st) D.Smith rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by L.Roques at MER 14. |
| No Gain | 2 & 8 - MERCER 14 (0:35 - 1st) W.Newbauer steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for B.Smith. |
| +5 YD | 3 & 8 - MERCER 14 (0:31 - 1st) W.Newbauer pass complete. Catch made by S.Albee for 5 yards. Tackled by M.Gulley at MER 19. |
| Punt | 4 & 3 - MERCER 19 (15:00 - 2nd) J.McConnell punts 36 yards to NDS 45 Center-A.Wilson. Fair catch by J.Williams. |
 - Touchdown (6 plays, 55 yards, 2:52 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| No Gain | 1 & 10 - NDST 45 (14:53 - 2nd) C.Brown rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by C.Joines; A.Nash at NDS 45. |
| +6 YD | 2 & 10 - NDST 45 (14:18 - 2nd) C.Miller pass complete. Catch made by B.Lance for 6 yards. Tackled by D.Miller at MER 49. |
| +10 YD | 3 & 4 - MERCER 49 (13:36 - 2nd) C.Miller pass complete. Catch made by C.Harris for 10 yards. Tackled by D.Watkins at MER 39. |
| +5 YD | 1 & 10 - MERCER 39 (12:54 - 2nd) C.Brown rushed for 5 yards. Tackled by M.Redding; T.Moore at MER 34. |
| No Gain | 2 & 5 - MERCER 34 (12:19 - 2nd) C.Miller steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for T.Terhark. |
| +34 YD | 3 & 5 - MERCER 34 (12:10 - 2nd) C.Miller rushed for 34 yards. TOUCHDOWN. |
| PAT Good | (12:01 - 2nd) G.Crosa extra point is good. |
 - Downs (6 plays, 2 yards, 2:20 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| Penalty | (12:01 - 2nd) PENALTY on NDS-C.Harris Unsportsmanlike Conduct / Offense 15 yards accepted. |
| Kickoff | (12:01 - 2nd) E.Ozick kicks 66 yards from NDS 20 to the MER 14. B.Smith returns the kickoff. Tackled by M.Gulley at MER 48. |
| +1 YD | 1 & 10 - MERCER 48 (11:54 - 2nd) D.McGee rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by A.Chideme-Alfaro at MER 49. |
| +10 YD | 2 & 9 - MERCER 49 (11:21 - 2nd) D.McGee rushed for 10 yards. Tackled by D.Givance at NDS 41. |
| +1 YD | 1 & 10 - NDST 41 (10:49 - 2nd) D.McGee rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by N.Kubitz at NDS 40. |
| No Gain | 2 & 9 - NDST 40 (10:13 - 2nd) W.Newbauer steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for K.Parsons. |
| +4 YD | 3 & 9 - NDST 40 (10:02 - 2nd) W.Newbauer steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for B.Smith. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion and the play was overturned. W.Newbauer pass complete. Catch made by B.Smith for 4 yards. Tackled by R.Jones at NDS 36. |
| Sack | 4 & 5 - NDST 36 (9:49 - 2nd) W.Newbauer steps back to pass. Sacked at NDS 50 for -14 yards (L.Kopp). |
 - Punt (3 plays, -11 yards, 2:04 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| Penalty | 1 & 10 - NDST 50 (9:41 - 2nd) PENALTY on NDS-T.Fraley False Start 5 yards accepted. No Play. |
| -3 YD | 1 & 15 - NDST 45 (9:41 - 2nd) B.Kpeenu rushed for -3 yards. Tackled by I.Dowling at NDS 42. |
| +2 YD | 2 & 18 - NDST 42 (9:02 - 2nd) C.Brown rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by D.Miller at NDS 44. |
| Sack | 3 & 16 - NDST 44 (8:23 - 2nd) C.Miller steps back to pass. Sacked at NDS 34 for -10 yards (B.Manley). |
| Punt | 4 & 26 - NDST 34 (7:44 - 2nd) K.Steindorf punts 36 yards to MER 30 Center-C.Bowers. Downed by M.Gulley. PENALTY on MER-T.Slaton Running Into the Kicker 5 yards declined. |
 - Punt (3 plays, 2 yards, 1:25 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| +3 YD | 1 & 10 - MERCER 30 (7:37 - 2nd) D.McGee rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by L.Kopp; T.Anene at MER 33. |
| -1 YD | 2 & 7 - MERCER 33 (7:03 - 2nd) D.McGee rushed for -1 yards. Tackled by L.Kopp at MER 32. |
| No Gain | 3 & 8 - MERCER 32 (6:24 - 2nd) W.Newbauer steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for B.Smith. |
| Punt | 4 & 8 - MERCER 32 (6:18 - 2nd) J.McConnell punts 40 yards to NDS 28 Center-A.Wilson. Fair catch by J.Williams. |
 - Punt (5 plays, 18 yards, 3:40 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| +10 YD | 1 & 10 - NDST 28 (6:12 - 2nd) C.Miller pass complete. Catch made by B.Lance for 10 yards. Tackled by M.Thomas at NDS 38. |
| +10 YD | 1 & 10 - NDST 38 (5:34 - 2nd) C.Brown rushed for 10 yards. Tackled by M.Redding; D.Miller at NDS 48. |
| -2 YD | 1 & 10 - NDST 48 (4:54 - 2nd) T.Marshall rushed for -2 yards. Tackled by B.Manley; A.Zock at NDS 46. |
| +1 YD | 2 & 12 - NDST 46 (4:12 - 2nd) C.Miller scrambles for 1 yards. Tackled by M.Thomas at NDS 47. |
| Sack | 3 & 11 - NDST 47 (3:28 - 2nd) C.Miller steps back to pass. Sacked at NDS 46 for -1 yards (M.Thomas). |
| Punt | 4 & 12 - NDST 46 (2:44 - 2nd) K.Steindorf punts 44 yards to MER 10 Center-C.Bowers. P.Wroble returned punt from the MER 10. Tackled by N.Kubitz at MER 20. |
 - Punt (5 plays, 29 yards, 1:22 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| +4 YD | 1 & 10 - MERCER 20 (2:32 - 2nd) K.Parsons rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by J.Alexander; E.Mostaert at MER 24. |
| +23 YD | 2 & 6 - MERCER 24 (2:01 - 2nd) C.Miller rushed for 23 yards. Tackled by R.Jones at MER 47. |
| +2 YD | 1 & 10 - MERCER 47 (1:53 - 2nd) C.Miller rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by M.Gulley at MER 49. |
| No Gain | 2 & 8 - MERCER 49 (1:28 - 2nd) W.Newbauer steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for A.Dabbs. |
| No Gain | 3 & 8 - MERCER 49 (1:21 - 2nd) W.Newbauer steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for P.Wroble. |
| Punt | 4 & 8 - MERCER 49 (1:17 - 2nd) J.McConnell punts 41 yards to NDS 10 Center-A.Wilson. Fair catch by J.Williams. |
 - Field Goal (6 plays, 70 yards, 0:59 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| +33 YD | 1 & 10 - NDST 10 (1:10 - 2nd) C.Miller pass complete. Catch made by R.Nelson for 33 yards. Tackled by D.Miller at NDS 43. |
| Penalty | 1 & 10 - NDST 43 (1:02 - 2nd) C.Miller steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for B.Lance. PENALTY on MER-D.Miller Defensive Pass Interference 15 yards accepted. No Play. |
| +13 YD | 1 & 10 - MERCER 42 (0:55 - 2nd) C.Miller pass complete. Catch made by B.Lance for 13 yards. Tackled by T.Moore at MER 29. |
| No Gain | 1 & 10 - MERCER 29 (0:34 - 2nd) C.Miller steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for B.Henderson. |
| +8 YD | 2 & 10 - MERCER 29 (0:28 - 2nd) C.Miller pass complete. Catch made by M.Collins for 8 yards. Tackled by D.Miller at MER 21. |
| +1 YD | 3 & 2 - MERCER 21 (0:23 - 2nd) C.Miller scrambles for 1 yards. Tackled by K.Standley at MER 20. |
| Field Goal | 4 & 1 - MERCER 28 (0:15 - 2nd) G.Crosa 38 yard field goal attempt is good Center-C.Bowers Holder-K.Steindorf. |
 - End of Half (1 plays, 9 yards, 0:11 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| Kickoff | (0:11 - 2nd) E.Ozick kicks 64 yards from NDS 35 to the MER 1. P.Wroble returns the kickoff. Tackled by M.Gulley; T.Marshall at MER 19. |
| +9 YD | 1 & 10 - MERCER 19 (0:06 - 2nd) D.McGee rushed for 9 yards. Tackled by N.Kubitz; L.Roques at MER 28. |
 - Punt (6 plays, 7 yards, 3:37 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| Kickoff | (15:00 - 3rd) S.Croker kicks 46 yards from MER 35 to the NDS 19. J.Williams returns the kickoff. Tackled by T.Bliss at NDS 30. |
| No Gain | 1 & 10 - NDST 30 (14:56 - 3rd) C.Brown rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by K.Standley at NDS 30. |
| +3 YD | 2 & 10 - NDST 30 (14:22 - 3rd) B.Kpeenu rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by I.Dowling at NDS 33. |
| +14 YD | 3 & 7 - NDST 33 (13:42 - 3rd) C.Miller pass complete. Catch made by M.Collins for 14 yards. Tackled by M.Redding at NDS 47. |
| Sack | 1 & 10 - NDST 47 (13:04 - 3rd) C.Miller steps back to pass. Sacked at NDS 40 for -7 yards (A.Nash). |
| -3 YD | 2 & 17 - NDST 40 (12:26 - 3rd) B.Kpeenu rushed for -3 yards. Tackled by A.Nash at NDS 37. |
| No Gain | 3 & 20 - NDST 37 (11:39 - 3rd) C.Miller steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for C.Williams. |
| Punt | 4 & 20 - NDST 37 (11:30 - 3rd) K.Steindorf punts 45 yards to MER 18 Center-C.Bowers. P.Wroble returned punt from the MER 18. Tackled by B.Lance at MER 18. |
 - Punt (5 plays, 15 yards, 3:05 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| +8 YD | 1 & 10 - MERCER 18 (11:23 - 3rd) W.Newbauer pass complete. Catch made by A.Dabbs for 8 yards. Tackled by D.Givance at MER 26. |
| +3 YD | 2 & 2 - MERCER 26 (10:49 - 3rd) D.McGee rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by D.Givance at MER 29. |
| Sack | 1 & 10 - MERCER 29 (10:31 - 3rd) W.Newbauer steps back to pass. Sacked at MER 19 for -10 yards (E.Sibomana). |
| +8 YD | 2 & 20 - MERCER 19 (9:46 - 3rd) T.Coard rushed for 8 yards. Tackled by E.Mostaert; N.Kubitz at MER 27. |
| +6 YD | 3 & 12 - MERCER 27 (9:06 - 3rd) W.Newbauer pass complete. Catch made by P.Wroble for 6 yards. Tackled by N.Kubitz at MER 33. |
| Punt | 4 & 6 - MERCER 33 (8:26 - 3rd) J.McConnell punts 43 yards to NDS 24 Center-A.Wilson. Fair catch by J.Williams. |
 - Interception (6 plays, 12 yards, 2:45 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| +4 YD | 1 & 10 - NDST 24 (8:18 - 3rd) B.Kpeenu rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by T.Moore at NDS 28. |
| +4 YD | 2 & 6 - NDST 28 (7:49 - 3rd) B.Kpeenu rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by T.Bliss at NDS 32. |
| +4 YD | 3 & 2 - NDST 32 (7:10 - 3rd) C.Miller rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by M.Thomas; B.Manley at NDS 36. |
| No Gain | 1 & 10 - NDST 36 (6:18 - 3rd) B.Kpeenu rushed for 0 yards. Tackled by I.Dowling; C.Camese at NDS 36. |
| No Gain | 2 & 10 - NDST 36 (5:55 - 3rd) C.Miller steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for T.Terhark. |
| Int | 3 & 10 - NDST 36 (5:41 - 3rd) C.Miller pass INTERCEPTED at NDS 41. Intercepted by M.Redding at NDS 41. Tackled by NDS at NDS 41. |
 - Interception (3 plays, 9 yards, 1:54 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| +17 YD | 1 & 10 - NDST 41 (5:33 - 3rd) W.Newbauer pass complete. Catch made by K.Harris for 17 yards. Tackled by A.Chideme-Alfaro at NDS 24. |
| Penalty | 1 & 10 - NDST 24 (5:02 - 3rd) PENALTY on MER-I.Mukwiza False Start 5 yards accepted. No Play. |
| +2 YD | 1 & 15 - NDST 29 (4:45 - 3rd) D.Smith rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by K.McCaslin; D.Givance at NDS 27. |
| Penalty | 2 & 13 - NDST 27 (4:01 - 3rd) PENALTY on MER-T.Murray False Start 5 yards accepted. No Play. |
| Int | 2 & 18 - NDST 32 (3:45 - 3rd) W.Newbauer pass INTERCEPTED at NDS 6. Intercepted by A.Chideme-Alfaro at NDS 6. A.Chideme-Alfaro ran out of bounds. |
 - Punt (5 plays, 27 yards, 3:44 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| +7 YD | 1 & 10 - NDST 6 (3:39 - 3rd) C.Brown rushed for 7 yards. Tackled by T.Moore; C.Griffin at NDS 13. |
| +13 YD | 2 & 3 - NDST 13 (3:02 - 3rd) C.Brown rushed for 13 yards. Tackled by M.Redding; D.Miller at NDS 26. |
| +9 YD | 1 & 10 - NDST 26 (2:25 - 3rd) C.Miller pass complete. Catch made by B.Henderson for 9 yards. Tackled by M.Redding at NDS 35. |
| -3 YD | 2 & 1 - NDST 35 (1:44 - 3rd) B.Kpeenu rushed for -3 yards. Tackled by C.Camese at NDS 32. |
| Penalty | 3 & 4 - NDST 32 (1:02 - 3rd) PENALTY on NDS-G.Zabel False Start 5 yards accepted. No Play. |
| +6 YD | 3 & 9 - NDST 27 (0:39 - 3rd) C.Miller pass complete. Catch made by B.Henderson for 6 yards. Tackled by T.Bliss at NDS 33. |
| Punt | 4 & 3 - NDST 33 (15:00 - 4th) K.Steindorf punts 32 yards to MER 35 Center-C.Bowers. Out of bounds. |
 - Punt (3 plays, 1 yards, 1:56 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| +2 YD | 1 & 10 - MERCER 35 (14:55 - 4th) D.McGee rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by A.Chideme-Alfaro at MER 37. |
| Sack | 2 & 8 - MERCER 37 (14:25 - 4th) W.Newbauer steps back to pass. Sacked at MER 30 for -7 yards (K.McCaslin). |
| +6 YD | 3 & 15 - MERCER 30 (13:48 - 4th) W.Newbauer pass complete. Catch made by S.Albee for 6 yards. Tackled by M.Gulley; A.Chideme-Alfaro at MER 36. |
| Punt | 4 & 9 - MERCER 36 (13:09 - 4th) J.McConnell punts 40 yards to NDS 24 Center-A.Wilson. Fair catch by J.Williams. |
 - Punt (3 plays, -2 yards, 1:37 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| +3 YD | 1 & 10 - NDST 24 (12:59 - 4th) T.Marshall rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by A.Zock at NDS 27. |
| -5 YD | 2 & 7 - NDST 27 (12:23 - 4th) B.Kpeenu rushed for -5 yards. Tackled by M.Thomas; K.Standley at NDS 22. |
| No Gain | 3 & 12 - NDST 22 (11:42 - 4th) C.Miller steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for B.Kpeenu. |
| Punt | 4 & 12 - NDST 22 (11:32 - 4th) K.Steindorf punts 54 yards to MER 24 Center-C.Bowers. Downed by C.Bowers. |
 - Downs (8 plays, 27 yards, 3:26 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| No Gain | 1 & 10 - MERCER 24 (11:22 - 4th) W.Newbauer steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for D.Smith. |
| +11 YD | 2 & 10 - MERCER 24 (11:09 - 4th) D.McGee rushed for 11 yards. Tackled by E.Mostaert at MER 35. |
| No Gain | 1 & 10 - MERCER 35 (10:52 - 4th) W.Newbauer steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for K.Harris. |
| +11 YD | 2 & 10 - MERCER 35 (10:31 - 4th) D.McGee rushed for 11 yards. Tackled by R.Jones at MER 46. |
| -5 YD | 1 & 10 - MERCER 46 (10:01 - 4th) D.McGee rushed for -5 yards. Tackled by K.Huisman at MER 41. |
| Penalty | 2 & 15 - MERCER 41 (9:27 - 4th) PENALTY on MER-MER Delay of Game 5 yards accepted. No Play. |
| +6 YD | 2 & 20 - MERCER 36 (9:11 - 4th) W.Newbauer pass complete. Catch made by S.Burt for 6 yards. Tackled by J.Duffie at MER 42. |
| +11 YD | 3 & 14 - MERCER 42 (8:40 - 4th) W.Newbauer scrambles for 11 yards. Tackled by O.Benson; T.Anene at NDS 47. |
| No Gain | 4 & 3 - NDST 47 (8:02 - 4th) W.Newbauer steps back to pass. Sacked at NDS 49 for -2 yards (L.Roques; T.Anene). |
 - Touchdown (11 plays, 58 yards, 5:59 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| +10 YD | 1 & 10 - NDST 49 (7:56 - 4th) B.Kpeenu rushed for 10 yards. Tackled by T.Moore at MER 41. |
| Penalty | 1 & 10 - MERCER 41 (7:46 - 4th) PENALTY on NDS-M.Miller Personal Foul / Offense 15 yards accepted. |
| +3 YD | 1 & 25 - NDST 44 (7:31 - 4th) C.Brown rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by I.Dowling; C.Joines at NDS 47. |
| No Gain | 2 & 7 - NDST 47 (6:53 - 4th) C.Miller pass complete. Catch made by J.Stoffel for 1 yards. Tackled by D.Miller at NDS 48. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion and the play was overturned. C.Miller steps back to pass. Pass incomplete intended for J.Stoffel. |
| +27 YD | 3 & 10 - NDST 44 (6:13 - 4th) C.Miller pass complete. Catch made by M.Collins for 27 yards. Tackled by T.Moore; C.Joines at MER 29. |
| +5 YD | 1 & 10 - MERCER 29 (5:34 - 4th) B.Kpeenu rushed for 5 yards. Tackled by C.Joines; M.Redding at MER 24. |
| No Gain | 2 & 5 - MERCER 24 (4:56 - 4th) C.Miller steps back to pass. Sacked at MER 29 for -5 yards (M.Thomas; A.Zock). |
| +10 YD | 3 & 10 - MERCER 29 (4:13 - 4th) C.Miller scrambles for 10 yards. Tackled by MER at MER 19. |
| +1 YD | 1 & 10 - MERCER 19 (3:38 - 4th) B.Kpeenu rushed for 1 yards. Tackled by C.Joines at MER 18. PENALTY on MER-I.Dowling Personal Foul / Defense 10 yards accepted. |
| +2 YD | 1 & Goal - MERCER 9 (3:19 - 4th) B.Kpeenu rushed for 2 yards. Tackled by M.Thomas; T.Bliss at MER 7. |
| +4 YD | 2 & Goal - MERCER 7 (2:40 - 4th) B.Kpeenu rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by I.Dowling; K.Standley at MER 3. |
| Penalty | 3 & Goal - MERCER 3 (2:03 - 4th) PENALTY on MER-A.Zock Defensive Offside 5 yards accepted. No Play. |
| +1 YD | 3 & Goal - MERCER 1 (2:00 - 4th) B.Kpeenu rushed for 1 yards. TOUCHDOWN. |
| PAT Good | (1:57 - 4th) G.Crosa extra point is good. |
 - End of Game (3 plays, 4 yards, 1:57 poss)
| Result | Play |
|---|---|
| Kickoff | (1:57 - 4th) E.Ozick kicks 65 yards from NDS 35 to the MER End Zone. P.Wroble returns the kickoff. Tackled by NDS at MER 19. |
| -3 YD | 1 & 10 - MERCER 19 (1:53 - 4th) P.Wroble rushed for -3 yards. Tackled by L.Larson at MER 16. |
| +3 YD | 2 & 13 - MERCER 16 (1:23 - 4th) D.McGee rushed for 3 yards. Tackled by K.Menz at MER 19. |
| +4 YD | 3 & 10 - MERCER 19 (0:46 - 4th) D.McGee rushed for 4 yards. Tackled by A.Chideme-Alfaro; D.Woolen at MER 23. |
