Lions drop competitive bout with nationally-ranked Mercer at FCS Kickoff

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (August 26, 2023) – A competitive game against a nationally-ranked opponent opened the Brent Dearmon era and the United Athletic Conference era of North Alabama Football on Saturday, as the Lions fell to No. 20 Mercer by a 17-7 final at the FCS Kickoff inside the Historic Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala.