Presbyterian Falls to 15th-Ranked Mercer on the Road

MACON, Ga. – In the second weekend of the 2026 season, the Presbyterian College football team visited the two-time Southern Conference champion Mercer Bears and were defeated by a 62-3 final margin on Saturday night. The Blue Hose finished with just five fewer first downs than their opponent (who came into the game at #15 in the AFCA Coaches Poll and #19 in the Stats Perform rankings) but could not overcome 600 yards of total offense. Mercer was able to secure a touchdown in six of their first seven drives to create some early separation, scoring 20 points in the…