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Sep 2, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mercer Bears on the sideline during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
On Saturday afternoon, the Alabama Crimson Tide will officially return home for the first time since their impressive road victory over the LSU Tigers in Week 11, as the program gets set to take on the Mercer Bears in non-conference action.
An opponent from the FCS level, the Bears are currently in the midst of a strong 2024 season, and will come to Tuscaloosa riding a three-game winning streak. The Bears are also ranked among the top FCS teams in the country, sporting only one loss so far this season.
Ahead of Saturday’s matchup in Tuscaloosa, here is everything you need to know about the 2024 Mercer Bears before of their trip to Alabama to face the Crimson Tide:
Team Overview
Team Name: Mercer Bears
Conference: Southern
Stadium: Five Star Stadium, Macon, Georgia
2024 Record: 9-1 overall (6-1 in Southern)
Ranking: No. 9 in FCS Coaches Poll
As mentioned previously, the Mercer Bears are an opponent from the FCS level where they play in the Southern Conference. So far this season, Mercer sits with a 9-1 overall record where their lone loss came on the road at Samford, 55-35, and are currently ranked No. 9 nationally according to the latest FCS Coaches Poll.
Coaching Staff
Sep 2, 2023; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mercer Bears wide receiver Devron Harper (1) runs after a catch during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
The head coach at Mercer is Mike Jacobs, who is currently in his first season with the Bears after four seasons in Division II at Lenior-Rhyne. Mercer also has a pair of coordinators in Anthony Soto and Jahmal Brown who are in their first season…
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Author : Roll Tide Wire
Publish date : 2024-11-14 23:10:00
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