Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeat Mercer Bears 44-11: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 · NCAAF · Mercer Bears 11, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 44
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets beat the Mercer Bears 44-11 on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The Mercer Bears covered the spread as 38.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 57.5, with 55 points combined.
Mercer Bears vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets final score and game recap
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets led 7-0 after the first quarter. They won the second quarter 17-3 to lead 24-3 at halftime. They outscored the Mercer Bears 20-8 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Zahmari Palode-Gary (Mercer Bears): 15 carries for 71 yards.
- Brayden Smith (Mercer Bears): 4 catches for 58 yards.
- Alberto Mendoza (Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets): 15/21 passing for 249 yards, 3 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Justice Haynes (Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets): 22 carries for 141 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
Who covered the spread in Mercer Bears vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?
The Mercer Bears covered the spread as 38.5-point underdogs, losing by 33 points.
Did Mercer Bears vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets go over or under the total?
The game went under: 55 points combined against a closing total of 57.5, under by 2.5. 27 of the 55 points came in the first half.
Mercer Bears vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets team total 48.5: the under, paying -115, with 44 scored.
- Mercer Bears team total 9.5: the over, paying -113, with 11 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won the first half.
- First-quarter moneyline: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won the first quarter.
- First-half spread: Mercer Bears +23.5 covered, paying -108.
- First-quarter total 14.5: the under, paying -175, with 7 points scored.
- First-half total 34.5: the under, paying -120, with 27 points scored.
Mercer Bears and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Mercer Bears 0-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.
This result left the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 1-2 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 2 times.
What's next for Mercer Bears and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?
Next for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: at the Stanford Cardinal on Saturday, September 26, 2026.