Milligan has career day, Bucknell scores late to defeat VMI 35-28

— Ralph Rucker IV connected with Sam Milligan on a 37-yard touchdown with 1:49 remaining to lift Bucknell past VMI 35-28 on Saturday.

Thomas scores twice and Bucknell defeats Marist 34-23

— Tariq Thomas rushed for two touchdowns and Ralph Rucker IV passed for 246 yards and ran for a score as Bucknell defeated Marist 34-23 on Saturday.

Harris scores 3 touchdowns, Air Force rolls past Bucknell 49-13

— Josh Johnson threw for two touchdowns, one to Cade Harris, and Harris ran for two and the Air Force Academy rolled to a 49-13 win over Bucknell on Saturday, the Falcons' 19th-straight season-opening victory.

Bucknell sued in death of freshman lineman Calvin Dickey Jr.

The parents of a Bucknell football player who died after a workout in July from complications of sickle cell-related rhabdomyolysis are suing the school and members of its administration and coaching staff.

Rucker throws for 5 TDs - again; sets records in Bucknell's 48-34 win over Colgate

— Ralph Rucker IV threw for 437 yards and five touchdowns and Bucknell beat Colgate 48-34 in a season ender for both teams on Saturday.

Daniel Porto field goal lifts Holy Cross to dramatic 40-38 win over Bucknell

— Holy Cross scored on a blocked punt and an interception return, and Daniel Porto kicked the go-ahead field goal with 59 seconds left to lift Holy Cross to a wild 40-38 victory over Bucknell on Saturday.

Bucknell holds off Fordham in 28-27 with Rucker throwing for 300-plus yards, 3TDs

— Ralph Rucker IV threw for 322 yards and three touchdowns and his last one with 2:35 remaining served as the game winner and Bucknell beat Fordham 28-27 on Saturday.

Ralph Rucker IV accounts for 3 touchdowns and Bucknell holds off Lafayette 21-14

— Ralph Rucker IV had two touchdown runs and his touchdown pass with 5 1/2 minutes remaining lifted Bucknell to a 21-14 victory over Lafayette on Saturday.

Lafayette lineman rolls ball to defense for fumble on wild play

Bucknell gets the fumble as a Lafayette offensive lineman catches a pass and rolls it to the defense.

Hart, Cox both run for over 100 yards, each score in Georgetown's 21-20 win over Bucknell

— Savion Hart and Bryce Cox each ran for over 100 yards and scored touchdowns and Georgetown rallied for a 21-20 win over Bucknell on Saturday.

Wang throws 3 TDs, Banbury adds interception return, Cornell beats Bucknell 34-21

— Jameson Wang threw three touchdown passes and Luke Banbury had a pick-6 to lead Cornell to a 34-21 win over Bucknell on Saturday.

Malachi Hosley rushes for 2 TDs and Penn beats Bucknell 31-21 for coach Ray Priore's 50th victory

— Malachi Hosley rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns, Aidan Sayin passed for 190 yards and a touchdown, and Pennsylvania beat Bucknell 31-21 on Saturday for coach Ray Priore's 50th victory with the Quakers.

Defense, special teams power Bucknell in 38-35 2OT win over Lehigh

— Gavin Willis recovered a fumble in the second overtime period, Bucknell scored on a kickoff return and an interception return, and the Bison defeated Lehigh 38-35 in a Patriotic League opener on Saturday.

Special teams and defensive touchdowns highlight Bucknell's 34-18 win over Marist

— TJ Cadden returned a punt for a touchdown, Alex Smith Jr. followed it up with a pick-6 and Bucknell beat Marist 34-18 on Saturday.

Jermaine Corbett runs for 166 yards and a TD as Merrimack beats Bucknell 31-21

— Jermaine Corbett ran for 166 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries, Ayden Pereira was 11-of-15 passing for 147 yards and a score and Merrimack beat Bucknell 31-21 Saturday.

Rucker has 3 TD passes, 340 yards to lead Bucknell past VMI 35-28

— Ralph Rucker IV threw for 340 yards and three touchdowns to lead Bucknell to a 35-28 win over VMI on Saturday.

Horvath, Heidenreich play big part in Navy's 49-21 season-opening win over Bucknell

— Blake Horvath threw two touchdowns passes, Eli Heidenreich caught two for scores and Navy opened its season with a 49-21 win over FCS Bucknell on Saturday.

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Parents of dead Bucknell football player seek 'accountability'

Bucknell University has told the parents of a freshman football player who died in July that it is investigating his death, but the player's parents say they are unsatisfied with the school's response.

Damian Harris sets program record with 15 catches as Bucknell beats Marist 38-21

— Ralph Rucker threw for 273 yards and three touchdowns — with 15 completions and 177 yards going to Damian Harris — and Bucknell beat Marist 38-21 on Saturday.

Georgetown tops Bucknell 50-47 in OT after giving up big lead

— Tyler Knoop threw four touchdown passes and Joshua Stakely scored on a 1-yard plunge in overtime to give Georgetown a 50-47 win over Bucknell on Saturday.

Montes spreads the wealth in Fordham's 27-21 win over Bucknell

— CJ Montes threw for 328 yards and three touchdowns to three different receivers and Fordham beat Bucknell 27-21 on Saturday.

Rucker, Bennett combine for 6 TDs to lead Bucknell past Colgate, 49-34

— Ralph Rucker threw four touchdown passes and Coleman Bennett ran for two scores as Bucknell used a 27-point second quarter to roll past Colgate 49-34 on Saturday afternoon.

Yoder has 138 yards and 2 TDs on 38 carries in Lehigh's 27-18 win over Bucknell

— Luke Yoder rushed for 138 yards on 38 carries, including two touchdowns, and Lehigh snapped a five-game losing streak with a 27-18 win over Bucknell on Saturday.

Bennett, Semptimphelter lead Bucknell to 21-13 win over Cornell

— Coleman Bennett ran for a career-high 157 yards, backup quarterback Nick Semptimphelter had a touchdown pass and Bucknell topped Cornell 21-13 on Saturday.

Jordan Fuller breaks free for four touchdowns, leads Holy Cross past Bucknell 55-27

— Jordan Fuller ran for four touchdowns, including a 70-yarder in the fourth quarter, and Holy Cross defeated Bucknell 55-27 on Saturday.

Lafayette beats Bucknell 56-22 behind DeNobile's four TD passes

— Dean DeNobile threw four touchdown passes to four different receivers — all in the second quarter — and Lafayette coasted to a 56-22 victory over Bucknell on Saturday in a Patriot League opener.

Rucker throws 2 TD passes, Baker runs for a TD as Bucknell beats VMI 31-13

— Ralph Rucker threw two touchdown passes, Rushawn Baker ran for 105 yards and a TD on 22 carries and Bucknell beat VMI 21-13 Saturday.

Black, James Madison run over Bucknell 38-3 in opener

— Kaelon Black ran for 125 yards on 10 carriers, three teammates scored rushing touchdowns and James Madison opened the season with a 38-3 win over FCS Bucknell on Saturday night.

Central Michigan converts deflected pass into a TD on 4th down

Central Michigan converts deflected pass into a TD on 4th down

Bucknell Bison vs Holy Cross Crusaders Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for November 20

The Holy Cross Crusaders (8-2, 5-0 Patriot) enter a matchup against the Bucknell Bison (1-9, 0-5 Patriot) on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium on a five-game winning streak.

Army overwhelms Bucknell 63-10, becomes bowl eligible

— Jabari Laws passed for a score, Tyson Riley was one of eight Black Knights to rush for a touchdown, and Army rolled over Bucknell 63-10 on Saturday.

Bucknell Bison vs Lehigh Mountain Hawks Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for November 6

The Bucknell Bison (1-7, 0-4 Patriot), losers of four games in a row, host the Lehigh Mountain Hawks (0-8, 0-3 Patriot), who have lost eight straight, on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium.

Colgate Raiders vs Bucknell Bison Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 30

A Pair of struggling teams meet at Crown Field at Andy Kerr Stadium on Saturday, October 30, 2021 when the Colgate Raiders (2-6, 2-1 Patriot) try to end their three-game lose streak against the Bucknell Bison (1-6, 0-3 Patriot), who have lost three...

Bucknell Bison vs Georgetown Hoyas Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 23

The Bucknell Bison (1-5, 0-2 Patriot) host a struggling Georgetown Hoyas (1-4, 0-2 Patriot) team on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium. The Hoyas have lost four games in a row.

Fordham Rams vs Bucknell Bison Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 16

The Fordham Rams (3-3, 1-0 Patriot) host the Bucknell Bison (1-4, 0-1 Patriot) on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Jack Coffey Field and will attempt to extend a three-game winning streak.

Lafayette Leopards vs Bucknell Bison Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 9

The Lafayette Leopards (1-4, 0-1 Patriot) square off against a familiar opponent when they host the Bucknell Bison (1-3, 0-0 Patriot) on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Fisher Stadium in a Patriot showdown.

Bucknell Bison vs Cornell Big Red Preview, Game Time, Matchup Statistics for October 2

The Bucknell Bison (0-3) will try to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Cornell Big Red (0-2) on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium.

Battle to replace Justin Fields as Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback to carry over into fall

C.J. Stroud, Jack Miller III and early-enrollee Kyle McCord all got plenty of action in Saturday's annual spring game, none gaining a clear edge.

Fordham recovers from miscues to down Bucknell 31-14

Trey Sneed ran for two touchdowns and Tim DeMorat threw for one and ran for another and Fordham beat Bucknell 31-14 on Saturday.

Bucknell rallies to beat Georgetown 20-17

Logan Bitikofer threw a 45-yard pass to Dominic Lyles for Bucknell’s second touchdown of the fourth quarter and the Bison rallied to beat Georgetown 20-17 on Saturday and keep their Patriot League title hopes alive.

Bitkofer, Bucknell stuff Lehigh for 20-10 win

Logan Bitikofer overcame two interceptions with two touchdown passes and Bucknell controlled Lehigh in a 20-10 win on Saturday.

Late rally lifts Lafayette over Bucknell 21-17 for first win

Keegan Shoemaker ran for a first-quarter touchdown and threw a 43-yard scoring strike to Nick Pearson in the fourth quarter and Selwyn Simpson scampered 22 yards for a TD with 6:58 left to play as Lafayette rallied for its first win of the season with...

Tom Flacco's 6 TDs power Towson in a 56-7 rout of Bucknell

Tom Flacco threw a school-record six touchdown passes in the first half, five to Shane Leatherbury, as Towson steamrolled Bucknell, 56-7 in a nonconference game on Saturday.

Bucknell rolls to 32-14 win over winless Colgate

Logan Bitikofer threw a pair of touchdown passes as Bucknell picked up its first win, rolling to a 32-14 victory over Colgate on Saturday.

Blocked field goal helps Holy Cross beat Bucknell 21-14

Connor Degenhardt threw a touchdown pass and ran for two scores and Holy Cross cashed in on a blocked field goal to beat winless Bucknell 21-14 in Saturday's Patriot League opener for both teams.

Davidson throws Princeton-record 7 TDs in 56-23 win

Kevin Davidson broke a single-game school record Saturday, throwing seven touchdown passes, to lead Princeton past Bucknell 56-23.

Smith with 4 TDs leads Villanova past Bucknell 45-10

Daniel Smith threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as Villanova took an early lead and held it to beat Bucknell 45-10 on Saturday.

Marchi, Chestnut spark Sacred Heart to 30-10 victory

Logan Marchi threw for 316 yards with three touchdowns, Julius Chestnut caught two scoring passes plus rushed for 162 yards and another TD as Sacred Heart walloped Bucknell 30-10 Saturday night.

Russo tosses 4 TDs as Temple routs Bucknell 56-12

— Anthony Russo passed for 409 yards and four touchdowns and Temple breezed to a 56-12 victory over Bucknell on Saturday in a season opener for both teams.