Bucknell Bison vs. Navy Midshipmen: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Navy Midshipmen defeated Bucknell Bison 49–21 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Bucknell Bison 21, Navy Midshipmen 49.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Bucknell Bison	6	0	6	6	21
Navy Midshipmen	6	18	6	12	49

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Blake Horvath (Navy) — 109.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.67 EPA/play +8.66 EPA
• Michael Hardyway (Bucknell) — 84.0 yds · +0.58 EPA/play +2.92 EPA
• Braxton Woodson (Navy) — 65.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.25 EPA/play +1.50 EPA

Rushing

• Paul Neel (Bucknell) — 60.0 yds · 1 TD -0.25 EPA
• Alex Tecza (Navy) — 40.0 yds · 1 TD +0.01 EPA
• Daba Fofana (Navy) — 82.0 yds · 1 TD +0.45 EPA

Receiving

• TJ Cadden (Bucknell) — 4 rec · 97.0 yds +0.77 EPA
• Eli Heidenreich (Navy) — 4 rec · 74.0 yds +2.07 EPA
• Nate Anderson (Bucknell) — 2 rec · 61.0 yds +3.21 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Blake Horvath	Navy	13	53.8%	109	2	+0.67	+8.66
Michael Hardyway	Bucknell	5	60.0%	84	0	+0.58	+2.92
Braxton Woodson	Navy	6	50.0%	65	1	+0.25	+1.50
Ralph Rucker IV	Bucknell	28	39.3%	100	1	-0.37	-10.30

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Bucknell	Navy
Plays	68	70
EPA / play	-0.163	+0.262
Total EPA	-11.09	+18.33
Success rate	27.9%	50.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.224	+0.535
Rush EPA / play	-0.106	+0.160
Yards	337	443

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Bucknell	4	65	+5.26	Pass TD
Q1	Navy	3	8	-2.17	Punt
Q1	Bucknell	3	1	-2.86	Punt
Q1	Navy	1	49	+4.25	Rush TD
Q1	Bucknell	13	61	-2.92	Ended
Q1	Navy	7	35	+0.56	Punt
Q1	Bucknell	1	7	-5.00	Fumble
Q1	Navy	5	23	+2.47	Rush TD
Q2	Bucknell	3	4	-2.56	Punt
Q2	Navy	4	17	-3.23	Interception
Q2	Bucknell	3	0	-2.54	Punt
Q2	Navy	9	59	+4.40	Pass TD
Q2	Bucknell	3	6	-1.31	Punt
Q2	Navy	7	35	+0.34	Punt
Q2	Bucknell	4	19	-0.21	Punt
Q2	Navy	1	42	+5.14	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker IV pass to Nate Anderson for a touchdown (47 yards) (+5.33 EPA)
2. Q2 · Navy Midshipmen · Blake Horvath pass to Brandon Chatman for a touchdown (42 yards) (+5.14 EPA)
3. Q1 · Bucknell Bison · Fumble (-5.0 EPA)
4. Q4 · Bucknell Bison · Michael Hardyway pass to TJ Cadden for 37 yards (4th & 4) (+4.78 EPA)
5. Q3 · Bucknell Bison · Blocked Field Goal (29 yards) (-4.52 EPA)
6. Q1 · Navy Midshipmen · Daba Fofana rushes 49 yards for a touchdown (+4.25 EPA)
7. Q2 · Navy Midshipmen · Penalty (2nd & 10) (+3.96 EPA)
8. Q2 · Navy Midshipmen · Blake Horvath pass to Eli Heidenreich for a touchdown (9 yards) (+3.64 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Navy Midshipmen controlled the final (49–21) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Blake Horvath (Navy) — 109.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Navy at 0.262 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 Navy Midshipmen?

Bucknell Bison 21, Navy Midshipmen 49 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Bucknell Bison vs Navy Midshipmen?

Navy Midshipmen won with a final score of 21–49.

Where can I find the Bucknell Bison vs Navy Midshipmen box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401645322.

Who led Bucknell Bison vs Navy Midshipmen in passing?

Blake Horvath (Navy) led passers with 109.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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