Mercer overwhelms VMI with 658 yards in 54-3 victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 9:20 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
On October 3, Mercer defeated VMI 54-3 in Lexington, Virginia. Mercer quarterbacks Jaylen King, JP Pickles, and Adrian Parker each threw touchdown passes as the Bears outgained the Keydets 658 yards to 102. Zahmari Palode-Gary rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown, contributing to Mercer's significant ground attack. The victory improved Mercer's record to 4-2, while VMI remained winless at 0-6. Mercer will next host Western Carolina, and VMI is set to face Wofford on October 17.
- •Mercer gains 658 total yards, VMI only 102
- •Ongoing losing streak for VMI now at six games
- •Mercer scores five rushing touchdowns
- •Palode-Gary leads with 130 rushing yards
- •Next game for Mercer against Western Carolina
- 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Mercer rolls up 658 yards offense on way to 54-3 victory over winless VMI
"(AP) — Mercer quarterbacks Jaylen King, JP Pickles and Adrian Parker all threw touchdown passes and the Bears rolled past winless VMI 54-3 on Saturday.King was 14 of 23 in throwing for 202 of the Bears' 256 yards passing while Pickles ran for 66 yards including a score.
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