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MER 38 vs ETSU 34
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East Tennessee State
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East Tennessee State vs Mercer Bears Betting Trends

Updated:Sep 26, 2025 7:26 AM EDT

The highly anticipated matchup between the East Tennessee State Buccaneers and the Mercer Bears on September 27, 2025, promises an exciting showdown in the NCAAF. This Saturday football game at William B. Greene Jr. Stadium in Johnson City, TN, will be broadcast on ESPN+. Both teams have had their fair share of wins and losses, with the Buccaneers aiming to leverage their home advantage. Looking at the recent performance, the Buccaneers' offense, led by their starting quarterback, has shown strength in passing yards, averaging 199.75 per game. However, their pass defense will be tested by the Bears, who have averaged 258.33 passing yards per game. The Bears, with a strong defensive record, will look to capitalize on their opponents' weaknesses, especially with their effective pass rush. The betting insights suggest a close game, with the spread favoring the home team by a narrow margin. The Buccaneers have a 2-2 straight-up record, while the Bears stand at 2-1, making this clash even more intriguing. In their last matchup on November 2, 2024, the Bears emerged victorious with a score of 37-31, showcasing their offensive prowess. Ready to bet smarter? Start your OddsTrader Turbo subscription now or place your bet with a U.S. regulated sportsbook and profit off the edge.

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ATS Records

Mercer

East Tennessee State

All
  • All
  • 1st half
  • 2nd half
  • 1st quarter
  • 2nd quarter
  • 3rd quarter
  • 4th quarter
7-5 (68th)Against the Spread4-8 (229th)
9-3 (38th)Straight Up7-5 (102nd)
-0.4Straight Up Units-0.7
8-4Over / Under6-5-1

TEAM MATCHUP

Mercer

East Tennessee State

OFF
DEF
OFF
DEF
36.2Points32.5
486.4Total Yards442.3
6.7Yards Per Play6.2
319.4Passing Yards244.2
24.7 - 37.8 (65.3%)Completions-Attempts20.2 - 31.2 (64.7%)
8.5Yards Per Passing Play7.8
1.5Sacks-Yards Lost5.3
167Rushing Yards198.2
33.9Attempts42.6
4.9Yards Per Rush4.7
25.11st Downs23.8
15.1Passing11.4
8.1Rushing10.1
1.9Penalties2.3
6.4 / 13.5 (47.5%)3rd Down5.9 / 14.6 (40.6%)
0.3 / 0.6 (57.1%)4th Down1.3 / 1.9 (65.2%)
3.4 / 3.9 (87.2%)Red Zone3.2 / 3.8 (84.4%)
5.8 (52.1)Penalties (Yards)6.8 (63.3)
1.1Interceptions0.8
0.4Fumbles Lost0.8
72.1Total Plays76.2
6.8Kickoffs5.4
1.8Returns1.3
36.5Yards26.6
20.9Yards Per Return19.9
4.2Punts4.6
1.4Returns1.3
15Yards16.3
10.6Yards Per Return12.2

Recent Results

Mercer

East Tennessee State

Game
Score
ATS
O/U
at Citadel
Sep 20, 2025
W
38-0
W
-2½
U
42½
vs Wofford
Sep 13, 2025
W
22-21
L
-10½
O
42½
vs Presbyterian
Aug 30, 2025
L
10-15
L
-22½
U
52½
at North Dakota State
Dec 14, 2024
L
7-31
L
+22½
U
54½
vs Rhode Island
Dec 7, 2024
W
17-10
L
-8½
U
49½
vs Furman
Nov 23, 2024
W
49-23
W
-14
O
51
at Alabama
Nov 16, 2024
L
7-52
L
+42½
O
58½
at Virginia Military Institute
Nov 9, 2024
W
34-0
W
-21½
U
47½
vs East Tennessee State
Nov 2, 2024
W
37-31
L
-6½
O
50½
vs Western Carolina
Oct 26, 2024
W
44-34
W
-3½
O
55½
Game
Score
ATS
O/U
vs Elon
Sep 20, 2025
W
26-16
W
-2½
U
56½
at West Georgia
Sep 13, 2025
L
31-35
L
+2½
O
53½
at Tennessee
Sep 6, 2025
L
17-72
L
+40½
O
59½
vs Murray State
Aug 30, 2025
W
45-17
L
-31½
O
55
at Virginia Military Institute
Nov 23, 2024
W
16-9
L
-15½
U
41½
vs Furman
Nov 16, 2024
L
21-24
L
-14½
U
50½
vs Western Carolina
Nov 9, 2024
W
24-21
L
-6½
U
58½
at Mercer
Nov 2, 2024
L
31-37
W
+6½
O
50½
at Wofford
Oct 26, 2024
W
24-7
W
-9½
U
49½
vs Samford
Oct 12, 2024
W
31-28
L
-7½
O
52½
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HEAD TO HEAD

Mercer

MER

East Tennessee State

ETSU
Matchup
SU
ATS
O/U
East Tennessee State @ MercerNov 2, 2024
31-37
MER
+6½
ETSU
50½
O
Mercer @ East Tennessee StateOct 7, 2023
24-6
MER
-15½
MER
54
U
East Tennessee State @ MercerOct 15, 2022
33-55
MER
-14
MER
52½
O
Mercer @ East Tennessee StateNov 20, 2021
35-38
ETSU
+5
MER
47½
O
East Tennessee State @ MercerApr 10, 2021
13-21
MER
-2
MER
46½
U

Mercer

UPCOMING SCHEDULE

East Tennessee State

Matchup
Date
Time
vs Samford
tvESPN+
Oct 4, 2025
16:00 EDT
at Princeton
tvESPN+
Oct 11, 2025
12:00 EDT
vs Virginia Military Institute
tvESPN+
Oct 25, 2025
15:00 EDT
at Furman
tvESPN+
Nov 1, 2025
14:00 EDT
at Western Carolina
tvESPN+
Nov 8, 2025
14:30 EST
Matchup
Date
Time
at Furman
tvESPN+
Oct 4, 2025
14:00 EDT
vs Virginia Military Institute
tvESPN+
Oct 11, 2025
15:30 EDT
at Chattanooga
tvESPN+
Oct 18, 2025
13:30 EDT
vs Wofford
tvESPN+
Oct 25, 2025
15:30 EDT
at Samford
tvESPN+
Nov 8, 2025
15:30 EST
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