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Mercer uses all phases and holds off East Texas A&m 23-15
Jaylen King threw a touchdown pass and Cameron Goggins returned an interception for a score as Mercer’s defense helped secure the opener.
- Mercer defeated East Texas A&M 23-15 on Saturday night in a season opener, with quarterback Jaylen King throwing for a touchdown and Cameron Goggins returning an interception for a score.
- Zeidan added field goals of 21 and 33 yards to extend the lead to 16-0 with 30 seconds before halftime, establishing dominant first-half control.
- Goggins recorded a 38-yard pick-6 off Eric Rodriguez, extending the lead to 23 points and effectively clinching the victory for Mercer.
- The Lions rallied when Micah Simpson caught nine passes for 165 yards and a 48-yard touchdown from Rodriguez, with Quay Middlebrooks narrowing the final margin to 23-15.
- Ranked 21st in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 poll, the Bears enter the season with momentum from this opening victory to build on their national standing.
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Mercer uses all phases and holds off East Texas A&m 23-15
Jaylen King threw for a touchdown and Cameron Goggins had an interception return for a touchdown and Mercer held off East Texas A&M 23-15 in a season opener.
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