Bucknell Bison vs. James Madison Dukes: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

James Madison Dukes defeated Bucknell Bison 38–3 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Bucknell Bison 3, James Madison Dukes 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Bucknell Bison	0	3	0	0	3
James Madison Dukes	3	12	6	12	38

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Jordan McCloud (James Madison) — 138.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.55 EPA/play +6.60 EPA
• Brett Griffis (James Madison) — 16.0 yds · +0.54 EPA/play +1.08 EPA
• Ralph Rucker (Bucknell) — 121.0 yds · -0.01 EPA/play -0.17 EPA

Rushing

• Kaelon Black (James Madison) — 125.0 yds +0.20 EPA
• Rushawn Baker (Bucknell) — 43.0 yds -0.42 EPA
• Latrele Palmer (James Madison) — 45.0 yds · 1 TD +0.02 EPA

Receiving

• Reggie Brown (James Madison) — 3 rec · 77.0 yds +1.88 EPA
• Damian Harris (Bucknell) — 3 rec · 61.0 yds +1.58 EPA
• Eric Weatherly (Bucknell) — 3 rec · 20.0 yds -0.32 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jordan McCloud	James Madison	12	58.3%	138	2	+0.55	+6.60
Brett Griffis	James Madison	2	100.0%	16	0	+0.54	+1.08
Ralph Rucker	Bucknell	20	65.0%	121	0	-0.01	-0.17
Nick Semptimphelter	Bucknell	6	33.3%	-14	0	-1.07	-6.41
Alonza Barnett III	James Madison	11	27.3%	15	0	-1.06	-11.71

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Bucknell	James Madison
Plays	57	65
EPA / play	-0.440	-0.030
Total EPA	-25.07	-1.95
Success rate	21.1%	49.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.253	-0.161
Rush EPA / play	-0.596	+0.052
Yards	193	436

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Bucknell	4	8	-4.83	Fumble
Q1	James Madison	3	2	-4.57	Interception
Q1	Bucknell	3	2	-3.12	Punt
Q1	James Madison	7	19	-1.53	Field goal
Q1	Bucknell	3	11	-1.52	Punt
Q1	James Madison	8	39	-2.89	Ended
Q1	Bucknell	7	71	-0.54	Ended
Q1	James Madison	3	77	+5.75	Rush TD
Q2	Bucknell	9	34	-2.27	Punt
Q2	James Madison	3	5	-2.20	Punt
Q2	Bucknell	6	20	-0.02	Punt
Q2	James Madison	4	45	+4.36	Rush TD
Q2	Bucknell	6	43	-0.26	Field goal
Q3	James Madison	3	3	-2.92	Punt
Q3	Bucknell	3	1	-3.36	Ended
Q3	James Madison	6	13	-3.16	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · James Madison Dukes · Brett Griffis rushes for 1 yard (1st & 3) (-6.18 EPA)
2. Q4 · James Madison Dukes · Jordan McCloud pass to Reggie Brown for a touchdown (57 yards) (+5.29 EPA)
3. Q1 · Bucknell Bison · Fumble (-4.82 EPA)
4. Q2 · James Madison Dukes · Latrele Palmer rushes 13 yards for a touchdown (+3.56 EPA)
5. Q1 · James Madison Dukes · Kaelon Black rushes for 57 yards (1st & 10) (+3.48 EPA)
6. Q1 · Bucknell Bison · Coleman Bennett rushes for no gain (4th & 1) (-3.41 EPA)
7. Q1 · James Madison Dukes · Alonza Barnett III pass intercepted (-3.15 EPA)
8. Q1 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker pass to Damian Harris for 32 yards (1st & 10) (+2.85 EPA)

Key takeaways

• James Madison Dukes controlled the final (38–3) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Jordan McCloud (James Madison) — 138.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: James Madison at -0.03 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Bucknell Bison vs James Madison Dukes?

Bucknell Bison 3, James Madison Dukes 38 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Bucknell Bison vs James Madison Dukes?

James Madison Dukes won with a final score of 3–38.

Where can I find the Bucknell Bison vs James Madison Dukes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401531837.

Who led Bucknell Bison vs James Madison Dukes in passing?

Jordan McCloud (James Madison) led passers with 138.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Bucknell Bison at James Madison Dukes in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.