MACON, Ga. — Mercer football achieved history once again.

The Bears, after a 63-17 blowout over Chattanooga at home, clinched back-to-back SoCon titles, but that's not it. Mercer also, for the first time since the program was re-established in 2013, finished undefeated in conference play.

The Bears came out victorious against every single SoCon opponent they faced. Whether a dominant blowout or a hard-fought victory, Mercer found a way this season to take back-to-back conference titles.

Enter the Freshman

Mercer's route to winning another SoCon title was not a simple one. The team had a massive challenge of replacing freshman standout quarterback Whitt Newbauer, who transferred to Oklahoma in the spring.

DJ Smith returned as a potential option, but after the Bears' first and only lo

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