Bucknell Bison vs. VMI Keydets: 2024 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Bucknell Bison defeated VMI Keydets 35–28 in Week 2, 2024. Final score: Bucknell Bison 35, VMI Keydets 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Bucknell Bison	6	6	12	6	35
VMI Keydets	6	6	0	12	28

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ralph Rucker IV (Bucknell) — 336.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.44 EPA/play +16.59 EPA
• Chandler Wilson (VMI) — 37.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.89 EPA/play +4.42 EPA
• Collin Shannon (VMI) — 97.0 yds · -0.54 EPA/play -17.34 EPA

Rushing

• Hunter Rice (VMI) — 166.0 yds · 2 TD +0.87 EPA
• Tariq Thomas (Bucknell) — 31.0 yds -0.32 EPA
• Paul Neel (Bucknell) — 39.0 yds · 1 TD +0.10 EPA

Receiving

• Eric Weatherly (Bucknell) — 9 rec · 105.0 yds +0.96 EPA
• TJ Cadden (Bucknell) — 6 rec · 87.0 yds +1.19 EPA
• Ivan Thorpe (VMI) — 5 rec · 29.0 yds -0.04 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ralph Rucker IV	Bucknell	38	73.7%	336	3	+0.44	+16.59
Chandler Wilson	VMI	5	60.0%	37	1	+0.89	+4.42
Collin Shannon	VMI	32	62.5%	97	0	-0.54	-17.34

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Bucknell	VMI
Plays	71	63
EPA / play	+0.043	+0.034
Total EPA	+3.06	+2.17
Success rate	47.9%	36.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.205	-0.349
Rush EPA / play	-0.154	+0.580
Yards	513	353

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	VMI	4	18	-1.11	Punt
Q1	Bucknell	3	3	-2.82	Punt
Q1	VMI	3	8	-2.05	Punt
Q1	Bucknell	4	65	-8.20	Touchdown
Q1	Bucknell	6	30	-0.54	Punt
Q1	VMI	6	6	-2.78	Touchdown
Q1	VMI	3	8	-1.62	Punt
Q1	Bucknell	12	65	+4.92	Rush TD
Q2	VMI	3	12	-0.87	Punt
Q2	Bucknell	4	27	-0.15	Punt
Q2	VMI	4	59	+3.34	Rush TD
Q2	Bucknell	9	54	-1.56	Ended
Q2	VMI	3	3	-0.67	Punt
Q2	Bucknell	5	17	-2.30	Ended
Q3	Bucknell	8	81	+6.73	Pass TD
Q3	VMI	5	17	-1.73	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Bucknell Bison · Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.61 EPA)
2. Q3 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker IV pass to Josh Gary for a touchdown (41 yards) (+5.9 EPA)
3. Q3 · VMI Keydets · Collin Shannon pass intercepted (-5.77 EPA)
4. Q2 · VMI Keydets · Hunter Rice rushes 58 yards for a touchdown (+5.28 EPA)
5. Q4 · VMI Keydets · Chandler Wilson pass to Ryan von Brandt for a touchdown (17 yards) (+5.12 EPA)
6. Q1 · VMI Keydets · Punt return touchdown (-4.27 EPA)
7. Q2 · VMI Keydets · Penalty (4th & 14) (+3.06 EPA)
8. Q1 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker IV pass to Eric Weatherly for 20 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.01 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Bucknell Bison controlled the final (35–28) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Ralph Rucker IV (Bucknell) — 336.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Bucknell at 0.043 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 VMI Keydets?

Bucknell Bison 35, VMI Keydets 28 in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Bucknell Bison vs VMI Keydets?

Bucknell Bison won with a final score of 35–28.

Where can I find the Bucknell Bison vs VMI Keydets box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401654649.

Who led Bucknell Bison vs VMI Keydets in passing?

Ralph Rucker IV (Bucknell) led passers with 336.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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