Total Yards
Alabama424
Mercer216
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2021)
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Mercer at Alabama
Sep 11, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 2
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Mercer
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Final Score
14 - 48
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Passing Yards
Alabama266
Mercer168
Rushing Yards
Alabama158
Mercer48
Turnovers
Alabama0
Mercer2
Game Conditions
Temperature86°F
Wind7 mph E
Humidity
50%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Alabama39:41
Mercer30:09
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Game Story
Alabama pulls away from Mercer 48-14
Alabama defeated Mercer 48-14 in Week 2 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 424-216 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Alabama set the terms early in a game that finished 48-14. TEAM punt blocked by Chris Braswell, Jase McClellan return for 33 yds for a TD, (Will Reichard KICK) came with {'seconds': 39, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Mercer the first major swing.
Alabama's box score carried the story: 424 total yards, 158 rushing yards, and 266 passing yards. Mercer finished with 216 total yards, including 48 on the ground and 168 through the air.
Alabama converted 5-13 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Alabama led 31-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Will Reichard 40 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Blocked Punt
TEAM punt blocked by Chris Braswell, Jase McClellan return for 33 yds for a TD, (Will Reichard KICK) (Mercer led 0-7 over Alabama).
Rushing Touchdown
Brian Robinson Jr. run for 4 yds for a TD, (Will Reichard KICK) (Alabama led 14-0 over Mercer).
Passing Touchdown
Bryce Young pass complete to Slade Bolden for 18 yds for a TD, (Will Reichard KICK) (Alabama led 21-0 over Mercer).
Field Goal Good
Will Reichard 30 yd FG GOOD (Alabama led 31-0 over Mercer).
Rushing Touchdown
Jase McClellan run for 5 yds for a TD, (Will Reichard KICK) (Alabama led 28-0 over Mercer).
Passing Touchdown
Bryce Young pass complete to Jameson Williams for 8 yds for a TD, (Will Reichard KICK) (Alabama led 38-0 over Mercer).
Stat Callouts
Final score
48-14
Alabama defeated Mercer.
Total yards
424-216
Alabama held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
158
Alabama averaged 4.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
266
Alabama averaged 8.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-13
Alabama's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-12
Mercer's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Alabama | Mercer |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 424 | 216 |
| Passing Yards | 266 | 168 |
| Rushing Yards | 158 | 48 |
| First Downs | 24 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 3-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-95 | 7-54 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-31 | 10-18 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 39:41 | 30:09 |