Mercer rolls up 658 yards offense on way to 54-3 victory over winless VMI

Lexington, Va. (AP) — In a 54-3 rout over winless VMI, Mercer's offensive unit delivered an impressive 658 yards of offense. Quarterbacks Jaylen King, JP Pickles, and Adrian Parker each contributed with touchdown passes, while the team showcased a dominant ground game led by players like Zahmari Palode-Gary and Karlise Price. With 14 completions on 23 attempts for 202 yards, King anchored the passing attack, while Pickles added 66 rushing yards, including a touchdown.

Palode-Gary rushed for 130 yards on 10 carries and scored, and Price also found the end zone. Mercer outgained VMI 658-102, and Pickles sealed the victory with a 3-yard touchdown pass to Jackson Kostmayer to end a 3-3 tie. The Bears, ranked No. 23 in the Stats Perform poll, claimed their fifth consecutive win against VMI.