Bucknell Bison vs. Holy Cross Crusaders: 2024 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Holy Cross Crusaders defeated Bucknell Bison 40–38 in Week 12, 2024. Final score: Bucknell Bison 38, Holy Cross Crusaders 40.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Bucknell Bison	12	6	15	12	38
Holy Cross Crusaders	0	9	6	9	40

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Joe Pesansky (Holy Cross) — 224.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.94 EPA/play +14.18 EPA
• Ralph Rucker IV (Bucknell) — 302.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.11 EPA/play +5.01 EPA
• incomplete (Holy Cross) — 0.0 yds · -0.88 EPA/play -3.52 EPA

Rushing

• Jayden Clerveaux (Holy Cross) — 91.0 yds · 2 TD -0.44 EPA
• Tariq Thomas (Bucknell) — 90.0 yds -0.01 EPA
• Joe Pesansky (Holy Cross) — 24.0 yds -0.11 EPA

Receiving

• Eric Weatherly (Bucknell) — 10 rec · 129.0 yds +0.86 EPA
• Jacob Petersen (Holy Cross) — 3 rec · 90.0 yds +0.14 EPA
• Max Mosey (Holy Cross) — 2 rec · 73.0 yds +0.98 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Joe Pesansky	Holy Cross	15	53.3%	224	1	+0.94	+14.18
Ralph Rucker IV	Bucknell	46	71.7%	302	5	+0.11	+5.01
incomplete	Holy Cross	4	0.0%	0	0	-0.88	-3.52

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Bucknell	Holy Cross
Plays	78	61
EPA / play	-0.120	-0.082
Total EPA	-9.38	-5.03
Success rate	44.9%	47.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.119	+0.561
Rush EPA / play	-0.123	-0.373
Yards	477	369

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Bucknell	3	-1	-3.83	Ended
Q1	Holy Cross	1	14	+1.29	Ended
Q1	Holy Cross	3	4	-2.32	Punt
Q1	Bucknell	7	41	-0.48	Pass TD
Q1	Holy Cross	3	8	-1.97	Punt
Q1	Bucknell	11	85	+4.91	Pass TD
Q1	Holy Cross	9	33	-5.05	Field goal
Q2	Bucknell	12	79	+4.66	Pass TD
Q2	Holy Cross	7	60	+0.71	Missed FG
Q2	Bucknell	5	25	-2.49	Interception
Q2	Holy Cross	8	43	+5.21	Rush TD
Q2	Bucknell	1	-10	-1.18	Ended
Q3	Holy Cross	3	42	+3.70	Pass TD
Q3	Bucknell	12	18	-5.20	Field goal
Q3	Holy Cross	4	9	-4.99	Ended
Q3	Bucknell	3	39	+2.86	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Bucknell Bison · Interception returned for a touchdown (-10.58 EPA)
2. Q3 · Bucknell Bison · Punt return touchdown (-6.79 EPA)
3. Q3 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Joe Pesansky pass to Jacob Petersen for 75 yards (1st & 10) (+5.48 EPA)
4. Q3 · Bucknell Bison · Punt for 34 yards (-4.16 EPA)
5. Q1 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Fumble (-4.06 EPA)
6. Q3 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Joe Pesansky pass to Max Mosey for a touchdown (35 yards) (+3.72 EPA)
7. Q2 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker IV pass to Eric Weatherly for a touchdown (18 yards) (+3.48 EPA)
8. Q2 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker IV pass intercepted (-3.45 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Holy Cross Crusaders controlled the final (40–38) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Joe Pesansky (Holy Cross) — 224.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Holy Cross at -0.082 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 Holy Cross Crusaders?

Bucknell Bison 38, Holy Cross Crusaders 40 in Week 12 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Bucknell Bison vs Holy Cross Crusaders?

Holy Cross Crusaders won with a final score of 38–40.

Where can I find the Bucknell Bison vs Holy Cross Crusaders box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401654639.

Who led Bucknell Bison vs Holy Cross Crusaders in passing?

Joe Pesansky (Holy Cross) led passers with 224.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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