JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2025) – Fresh off a 26-16 win over Elon on Saturday, the ETSU football team will begin its Southern Conference schedule on Saturday when it welcomes Mercer to Johnson City. Kickoff between the Bucs and Bears is set for 5:30 p.m. Head Coach Will Healy, wide receiver Karim Page, and safety Mike Jenkins talked to the media on Monday afternoon about the victory over the Phoenix and the upcoming clash with the Bears.  

Below are the comments from Coach Healy, Page, and Jenkins.

 

The "Voice of the Bucs" Jay Sandos and ETSU head football coach Will Healy will preview this week's game against Mercer on the ETSU Coaches' Show from Johnny Brusco's Pizza in Johnson City tonight. The show will air from 6-7 p.m. Fans are encouraged to submit questions, by phone at 423-430-8287, by tweeting to @bucsportsradio, commenting live on Facebook (@ETSUAthletics). The show can also be listened to via the Buccaneer Sports Network on WXSM-AM 640 The Sports Monster. 

Season, Individual and Group Tickets are on sale at etsutickets.com. Fans can also can the ticket office at 423-439-3878.

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