Bucknell Bison vs. Lafayette Leopards: 2023 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Lafayette Leopards defeated Bucknell Bison 56–22 in Week 5, 2023. Final score: Bucknell Bison 22, Lafayette Leopards 56.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Bucknell Bison	0	12	0	9	22
Lafayette Leopards	12	24	6	6	56

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Dean DeNobile (Lafayette) — 219.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.56 EPA/play +12.88 EPA
• Nick Semptimphelter (Bucknell) — 66.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.87 EPA/play +8.62 EPA
• Ralph Rucker (Bucknell) — 273.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +6.15 EPA

Rushing

• Jamar Curtis (Lafayette) — 114.0 yds · 1 TD +0.91 EPA
• Jermaine Conyers (Lafayette) — 43.0 yds · 1 TD +0.25 EPA
• Kente Edwards (Lafayette) — 42.0 yds · 1 TD +0.36 EPA

Receiving

• Eric Weatherly (Bucknell) — 6 rec · 122.0 yds +1.42 EPA
• Josh Gary (Bucknell) — 6 rec · 76.0 yds +0.46 EPA
• Damian Harris (Bucknell) — 5 rec · 49.0 yds +0.83 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Dean DeNobile	Lafayette	23	73.9%	219	4	+0.56	+12.88
Nick Semptimphelter	Bucknell	3	100.0%	66	1	+2.87	+8.62
Ralph Rucker	Bucknell	49	57.1%	273	1	+0.12	+6.15
incomplete	Lafayette	3	0.0%	0	0	-0.91	-2.73
incomplete	Bucknell	6	0.0%	0	0	-0.56	-3.34

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Bucknell	Lafayette
Plays	75	72
EPA / play	+0.020	+0.400
Total EPA	+1.47	+28.82
Success rate	38.7%	58.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.167	+0.390
Rush EPA / play	-0.571	+0.406
Yards	349	563

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Lafayette	3	3	-2.94	Punt
Q1	Bucknell	10	36	-0.93	Missed FG
Q1	Lafayette	10	76	+6.08	Rush TD
Q1	Bucknell	4	15	-2.25	Punt
Q1	Lafayette	4	83	+6.11	Rush TD
Q1	Bucknell	6	9	-2.83	Ended
Q2	Lafayette	3	12	-0.35	Ended
Q2	Lafayette	1	30	+2.38	Pass TD
Q2	Bucknell	3	-4	-5.76	Interception
Q2	Lafayette	6	20	+2.74	Pass TD
Q2	Bucknell	7	75	+7.34	Rush TD
Q2	Lafayette	5	73	+4.76	Pass TD
Q2	Bucknell	14	77	+6.89	Pass TD
Q2	Lafayette	4	87	+5.80	Pass TD
Q2	Bucknell	10	15	-1.53	Punt
Q3	Lafayette	12	60	+1.13	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Lafayette Leopards · Dean DeNobile pass to Elijah Steward for a touchdown (63 yards) (+5.53 EPA)
2. Q4 · Bucknell Bison · Nick Semptimphelter pass to Derrick Anderson Jr. for a touchdown (36 yards) (+5.45 EPA)
3. Q2 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker pass to Eric Weatherly for a touchdown (26 yards) (+5.38 EPA)
4. Q2 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker pass to Eric Weatherly for 47 yards (2nd & 7) (+4.11 EPA)
5. Q3 · Bucknell Bison · Kickoff (+3.83 EPA)
6. Q1 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker pass to Eric Weatherly for 34 yards (3rd & 17) (+3.77 EPA)
7. Q2 · Lafayette Leopards · Jamar Curtis rushes for 59 yards (3rd & 4) (+3.63 EPA)
8. Q1 · Bucknell Bison · Rush (3rd & 3) (-3.53 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Lafayette Leopards controlled the final (56–22) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Dean DeNobile (Lafayette) — 219.0 yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: Lafayette at 0.4 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 Lafayette Leopards?

Bucknell Bison 22, Lafayette Leopards 56 in Week 5 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Bucknell Bison vs Lafayette Leopards?

Lafayette Leopards won with a final score of 22–56.

Where can I find the Bucknell Bison vs Lafayette Leopards box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540049.

Who led Bucknell Bison vs Lafayette Leopards in passing?

Dean DeNobile (Lafayette) led passers with 219.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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