Bucknell Bison vs. Cornell Big Red: 2023 Week 7 Recap

Quick answer

Bucknell Bison defeated Cornell Big Red 21–13 in Week 7, 2023. Final score: Bucknell Bison 21, Cornell Big Red 13.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Bucknell Bison	0	6	6	6	21
Cornell Big Red	3	3	6	0	13

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Nick Semptimphelter (Bucknell) — 54.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.79 EPA/play +8.38 EPA
• Ralph Rucker (Bucknell) — 122.0 yds · +0.40 EPA/play +4.76 EPA
• Jameson Wang (Cornell) — 184.0 yds · -0.01 EPA/play -0.14 EPA

Rushing

• Coleman Bennett (Bucknell) — 147.0 yds +0.09 EPA
• Jameson Wang (Cornell) — 51.0 yds · 1 TD +0.13 EPA
• Rushawn Baker (Bucknell) — 21.0 yds · 1 TD -0.32 EPA

Receiving

• Nicholas Laboy (Cornell) — 4 rec · 89.0 yds +0.65 EPA
• Eric Weatherly (Bucknell) — 1 rec · 51.0 yds +0.25 EPA
• Samuel Musungu (Cornell) — 4 rec · 12.0 yds -0.17 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nick Semptimphelter	Bucknell	3	100.0%	54	1	+2.79	+8.38
Ralph Rucker	Bucknell	12	50.0%	122	0	+0.40	+4.76
Jameson Wang	Cornell	21	76.2%	184	0	-0.01	-0.14
incomplete	Cornell	7	0.0%	0	0	-0.80	-5.62
incomplete	Bucknell	8	0.0%	15	0	-0.88	-7.05

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Bucknell	Cornell
Plays	66	54
EPA / play	+0.069	-0.147
Total EPA	+4.55	-7.96
Success rate	40.9%	38.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.265	-0.206
Rush EPA / play	-0.036	-0.085
Yards	383	292

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Bucknell	2	3	-1.95	Punt
Q1	Cornell	3	25	-3.20	Interception
Q1	Bucknell	6	14	-7.29	Interception
Q1	Cornell	5	12	-2.47	Field goal
Q1	Bucknell	6	28	-1.37	Punt
Q1	Cornell	4	13	-1.76	Punt
Q1	Bucknell	14	79	+4.69	Rush TD
Q2	Cornell	5	30	-3.11	Ended
Q2	Bucknell	6	24	-1.56	Punt
Q2	Cornell	2	7	-0.57	Punt
Q2	Bucknell	4	20	-0.39	Ended
Q2	Cornell	10	87	+5.73	Rush TD
Q3	Bucknell	5	34	-0.76	Punt
Q3	Cornell	10	72	+2.57	Missed FG
Q3	Bucknell	11	73	+6.13	Rush TD
Q3	Cornell	7	19	-3.15	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Cornell Big Red · Jameson Wang pass intercepted (-6.52 EPA)
2. Q1 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker pass intercepted (-5.04 EPA)
3. Q1 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker pass to Josh Gary for 32 yards (3rd & 9) (+4.61 EPA)
4. Q2 · Bucknell Bison · Coleman Bennett rushes for 27 yards (3rd & 14) (+4.33 EPA)
5. Q3 · Cornell Big Red · Kickoff (+4.15 EPA)
6. Q4 · Bucknell Bison · Nick Semptimphelter pass to Eric Weatherly for 36 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.88 EPA)
7. Q3 · Cornell Big Red · Davon Kiser rushes for 18 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.46 EPA)
8. Q1 · Cornell Big Red · Jameson Wang rushes for 20 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.25 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Bucknell Bison controlled the final (21–13) in Week 7.
• Passing edge: Nick Semptimphelter (Bucknell) — 54.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Bucknell at 0.069 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 Cornell Big Red?

Bucknell Bison 21, Cornell Big Red 13 in Week 7 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Bucknell Bison vs Cornell Big Red?

Bucknell Bison won with a final score of 21–13.

Where can I find the Bucknell Bison vs Cornell Big Red box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540051.

Who led Bucknell Bison vs Cornell Big Red in passing?

Nick Semptimphelter (Bucknell) led passers with 54.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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