Mercer University's location is a key point of interest for Auburn's football opponent today, who has a lot of information to consider.

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Where is Mercer University located? Auburn's football opponent today has plenty to know image

TL;DR

  • Mercer University's main campus is in Macon, Georgia, with other campuses in Atlanta, Columbus, and Savannah.
  • Founded in 1833, Mercer is Georgia's oldest private university with around 9,000 students.
  • The Mercer Bears football team competes in the Southern Conference and was this season's champion.
  • Toby the Bear is the mascot for Mercer University's sports teams.

Mercer University is Auburn's football opponent on Saturday.

Typically, a late-season matchup of this nature results in a decisive victory for the SEC squad. However, in the initial stages, the Bears were keeping pace.

That had people wondering: Wait, what is Mercer University? Where is Mercer University?

We've got answers.

Mercer University's campus is situated in Macon, Georgia.

Mercer University's main campus is located in Macon, Georgia.

In addition to its campuses in Atlanta, Columbus, and Savannah, all located within Georgia, the school's football team, the Bears, operates out of Macon.

Key information regarding Mercer University

Here are a few other fun facts about Mercer:

  • It was founded in 1833, making it the oldest private university in Georgia.
  • It has about 9,000 students.
  • It's mascot is named Toby the Bear.
  • Its sports teams compete in the Southern Conference.

Mercer was the SoCon football champion this season, going 8-0 in league play.

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