The second round of the FCS playoffs is here with two ranked teams matching up.
No. 7 Mercer earned a bye after securing the automatic bid from winning the Southern Conference championship. The Bears have a 10-2 record with their two losses coming against Samford and Alabama.
The Bears will host No. 10 Rhode Island in a one-game series. The winner will advance to the quarterfinals.
Rhode Island is coming off a 21-17 victory against Central Connecticut in the first round of the FCS playoffs. Malik Grant led the charge with 223 yards on 29 carries. The sixth-year running back has run for over 200 yards in two straight games.
Grant has 1,372 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns this season, averaging 5.3 yards per carry. It's his third collegiate season with over 1,000 rushing yards.
The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch Mercer vs. Rhode Island.
How to watch Mercer vs. Rhode Island today
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
The second-round matchup between Mercer and Rhode Island will not be available on TV, so fans can only watch via live stream.
For those looking to tune in, ESPN+ will have the stream on its platform.
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Mercer vs. Rhode Island start time
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 7
- Time: 2 p.m. ET
Mercer vs. Rhode Island kicks off on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. ET at Five Star Stadium.
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