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JP Pickles helps Mercer edge Abilene Christian 34-17

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 27). JP Pickles helps Mercer edge Abilene Christian 34-17. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/jp-pickles-helps-mercer-edge-abilene-christian-34-17/article_ec732aca-af67-514d-a5ae-e666e399322c.html

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In a college football game on Saturday, JP Pickles led Mercer to a 34-17 victory over Abilene Christian in Texas. Pickles contributed significantly with both passing and rushing, throwing for 77 yards and one touchdown while also running for 130 yards and another score. After trailing 17-7 at halftime, Mercer outscored Abilene Christian 27 to zero the rest of the game, securing their win.

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On Saturday, JP Pickles led Mercer to a decisive victory against Abilene Christian with a combined performance of rushing for 130 yards and throwing for 77 yards. The Bears, ranked No. 25 in the Stats Perform poll, overcame an early deficit of 17-7 by scoring 27 unanswered points, ultimately winning 34-17. Pickles scored a touchdown on a two-yard run and threw another to Brayden Smith for 38 yards in the third quarter. Mercer forced five turnovers, including three interceptions with Cameron Goggins securing two of them. The win brings Mercer's season record to 3-2, while Abilene Christian falls to 1-4 after their quarterback Tucker Parks threw for 195 yards and three interceptions.

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ABILENE, Texas (AP) — JP Pickles threw for 77 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 130 yards and a score as Mercer scored 27 unanswered points to beat Abilene Christian 34-17 on Saturday. asserted

Mercer → throw → Saturday

The Bears (3-2), ranked No. 25 in the Stats Perform poll, trailed 17-7 in the second quarter before shutting out Abilene Christian the rest of the way. asserted

Bears → rank → way

Simon Zeidan made a 44-yard field goal before Pickles scored on a 2-yard run with 49 seconds left in the second quarter to tie the game at 17. asserted

Pickles → make → 17

Pickles connected with Brayden Smith for a 38-yard touchdown in the third quarter to give Mercer its first lead. asserted

Pickles → connect → lead

Zeidan added a 23-yard field goal before play was halted for more than an hour due to lightning. asserted

play → add → lightning

Mercer forced five turnovers, including three interceptions. asserted

Mercer → force → interceptions

Cameron Goggins had two interceptions, including his third of the season. asserted

Goggins → have → season

Devon Caldwell rushed for 132 yards on 23 carries for the Bears. asserted

Caldwell → rush → Bears

Smith caught six passes for 68 yards and a touchdown. asserted

Smith → catch → yards

Tucker Parks threw for 195 yards and three interceptions for Abilene Christian (1-4). asserted

Parks → throw → Christian

He also rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown. asserted

He → rush → yards

Abilene Christian: Hosts West Florida next Saturday. asserted

Christian → host → Florida

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