Bucknell Bison vs. Colgate Raiders: 2023 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Bucknell Bison defeated Colgate Raiders 49–34 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Bucknell Bison 49, Colgate Raiders 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Bucknell Bison	6	24	9	6	49
Colgate Raiders	12	0	12	6	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ralph Rucker (Bucknell) — 365.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.39 EPA/play +17.90 EPA
• Jake Stearney (Colgate) — 45.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.87 EPA/play +6.98 EPA
• Rushawn Baker (Bucknell) — 6.0 yds · +1.02 EPA/play +1.02 EPA

Rushing

• Rushawn Baker (Bucknell) — 97.0 yds · 1 TD +0.56 EPA
• Coleman Bennett (Bucknell) — 91.0 yds · 2 TD +0.06 EPA
• Chris Gee (Colgate) — 106.0 yds · 1 TD +1.17 EPA

Receiving

• Eric Weatherly (Bucknell) — 10 rec · 132.0 yds +0.82 EPA
• Josh Gary (Bucknell) — 9 rec · 139.0 yds +0.49 EPA
• Max Hurleman (Colgate) — 7 rec · 74.0 yds +0.64 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ralph Rucker	Bucknell	46	73.9%	365	4	+0.39	+17.90
Jake Stearney	Colgate	8	87.5%	45	1	+0.87	+6.98
Rushawn Baker	Bucknell	1	100.0%	6	0	+1.02	+1.02
Michael Brescia	Colgate	34	61.8%	176	1	-0.04	-1.19
incomplete	Bucknell	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.01	-2.02
incomplete	Colgate	6	0.0%	0	0	-0.89	-5.35

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Bucknell	Colgate
Plays	88	71
EPA / play	+0.274	+0.226
Total EPA	+24.07	+16.01
Success rate	46.6%	47.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.345	+0.009
Rush EPA / play	+0.184	+0.677
Yards	573	450

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Colgate	8	75	+6.17	Rush TD
Q1	Bucknell	10	75	+6.98	Pass TD
Q1	Colgate	2	75	+5.93	Rush TD
Q1	Bucknell	15	70	+2.25	Missed FG
Q1	Colgate	3	-16	-4.17	Punt
Q2	Bucknell	3	57	+4.62	Rush TD
Q2	Colgate	6	25	-1.26	Punt
Q2	Bucknell	13	84	+6.50	Rush TD
Q2	Colgate	3	-3	-2.47	Punt
Q2	Bucknell	4	67	+5.32	Rush TD
Q2	Colgate	6	11	-4.23	Fumble
Q2	Bucknell	7	50	+4.64	Pass TD
Q2	Colgate	3	23	-0.73	Ended
Q3	Bucknell	3	3	-3.02	Punt
Q3	Colgate	9	63	+6.40	Pass TD
Q3	Bucknell	11	34	-1.79	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Colgate Raiders · Michael Brescia pass intercepted (-6.01 EPA)
2. Q3 · Colgate Raiders · Michael Brescia rushes 38 yards for a touchdown (+5.55 EPA)
3. Q1 · Colgate Raiders · Chris Gee rushes 68 yards for a touchdown (+5.27 EPA)
4. Q2 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker pass to Eric Weatherly for a touchdown (13 yards) (+4.82 EPA)
5. Q4 · Colgate Raiders · Jake Stearney pass to Max Hurleman for 15 yards (4th & 5) (+4.38 EPA)
6. Q3 · Colgate Raiders · Michael Brescia pass to Brady Hutchison for a touchdown (13 yards) (+4.21 EPA)
7. Q2 · Bucknell Bison · Coleman Bennett rushes 31 yards for a touchdown (+4.11 EPA)
8. Q4 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker pass to Eric Weatherly for a touchdown (35 yards) (+4.07 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Bucknell Bison controlled the final (49–34) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Ralph Rucker (Bucknell) — 365.0 yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: Bucknell at 0.274 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 Colgate Raiders?

Bucknell Bison 49, Colgate Raiders 34 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Bucknell Bison vs Colgate Raiders?

Bucknell Bison won with a final score of 49–34.

Where can I find the Bucknell Bison vs Colgate Raiders box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401540053.

Who led Bucknell Bison vs Colgate Raiders in passing?

Ralph Rucker (Bucknell) led passers with 365.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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