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Mercer Clinches FCS Playoff Spot in Thrilling 49-47 Win

11/9/2025

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Mercer University defeated Western Carolina University 49-47 on November 8, 2025, earning an automatic bid to the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs.
Mercer stood at 7-1 this season.
Western Carolina University entered the game with a six-game win streak and a 6-3 record.
Western Carolina University quarterback Taron Dickens threw seven touchdown passes.
A missed field goal in the final seconds sealed Western Carolina University's loss.

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Mercer University defeated Western Carolina University 49-47 on November 8, 2025, earning an automatic bid to the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs.
Mercer stood at 7-1 this season.
Western Carolina University entered the game with a six-game win streak and a 6-3 record.
Western Carolina University quarterback Taron Dickens threw seven touchdown passes.
A missed field goal in the final seconds sealed Western Carolina University's loss.