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Bears Fall Hard, But Coach Believes | Macon News
Mercer’s football team suffered a heartbreaker in a 20-13 loss to Furman, their first conference defeat since 2024. Despite outgaining the Paladins in total yards, five turnovers and eleven penalties derailed their offense, with QB Jaylen King throwing four interceptions and fumbling once. Coach Joel Taylor took accountability, stressing missed opportunities inside the 40-yard line. The defense fought valiantly with four sacks and key turnovers, but collapsed late as Furman scored the go-ahead touchdown with 47 seconds left — and Mercer’s final Hail Mary fell short. Though the loss stings…
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