Merrimack Warriors vs. Bucknell Bison: 2024 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Merrimack Warriors defeated Bucknell Bison 31–21 in Week 3, 2024. Final score: Merrimack Warriors 31, Bucknell Bison 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Merrimack Warriors	3	12	6	0	31
Bucknell Bison	6	6	6	6	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ayden Pereira (Merrimack) — 160.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.64 EPA/play +9.00 EPA
• Michael Hardyway (Bucknell) — 23.0 yds · 1 TD · +2.67 EPA/play +5.34 EPA
• incomplete (Merrimack) — 0.0 yds · -1.77 EPA/play -3.54 EPA

Rushing

• Jermaine Corbett (Merrimack) — 166.0 yds · 1 TD +0.87 EPA
• Brendon Wyatt (Merrimack) — 40.0 yds -0.07 EPA
• Tariq Thomas (Bucknell) — 51.0 yds -0.25 EPA

Receiving

• Eric Weatherly (Bucknell) — 6 rec · 92.0 yds +0.20 EPA
• Nate Anderson (Bucknell) — 2 rec · 36.0 yds +0.94 EPA
• Josh Gary (Bucknell) — 3 rec · 17.0 yds +0.14 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ayden Pereira	Merrimack	14	78.6%	160	1	+0.64	+9.00
Michael Hardyway	Bucknell	2	50.0%	23	1	+2.67	+5.34
incomplete	Merrimack	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.77	-3.54
Ralph Rucker IV	Bucknell	38	44.7%	139	2	-0.60	-22.76

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Merrimack	Bucknell
Plays	60	69
EPA / play	+0.247	-0.194
Total EPA	+14.84	-13.39
Success rate	48.3%	39.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.341	-0.436
Rush EPA / play	+0.213	+0.160
Yards	420	326

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Merrimack	8	43	+2.80	Ended
Q1	Bucknell	1	-6	-2.63	Ended
Q1	Merrimack	4	22	-0.86	Field goal
Q1	Bucknell	10	73	+5.95	Pass TD
Q1	Merrimack	5	30	-0.95	Punt
Q1	Bucknell	2	3	-1.83	Ended
Q2	Merrimack	8	78	+5.89	Ended
Q2	Bucknell	1	5	-0.94	Punt
Q2	Merrimack	1	2	+0.65	Rush TD
Q2	Bucknell	5	65	+5.20	Rush TD
Q2	Merrimack	3	3	-2.08	Punt
Q2	Bucknell	4	17	-2.31	Interception
Q2	Merrimack	7	73	+6.04	Rush TD
Q2	Bucknell	3	-5	-0.88	Ended
Q3	Bucknell	4	5	-2.87	Punt
Q3	Merrimack	6	70	+5.48	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Bucknell Bison · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-10.48 EPA)
2. Q4 · Bucknell Bison · Michael Hardyway pass to Sam Milligan for a touchdown (23 yards) (+6.03 EPA)
3. Q4 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker IV pass intercepted (-5.8 EPA)
4. Q2 · Merrimack Warriors · Ayden Pereira pass to Donovan Wadley for 57 yards (2nd & 13) (+5.12 EPA)
5. Q2 · Merrimack Warriors · Jermaine Corbett rushes 25 yards for a touchdown (+4.61 EPA)
6. Q1 · Merrimack Warriors · Kickoff (+3.88 EPA)
7. Q2 · Bucknell Bison · Punt (-3.76 EPA)
8. Q2 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker IV pass intercepted (-3.23 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Merrimack Warriors controlled the final (31–21) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Ayden Pereira (Merrimack) — 160.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Merrimack at 0.247 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 Merrimack Warriors vs Bucknell Bison?

Merrimack Warriors 31, Bucknell Bison 21 in Week 3 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Merrimack Warriors vs Bucknell Bison?

Merrimack Warriors won with a final score of 31–21.

Where can I find the Merrimack Warriors vs Bucknell Bison box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401654611.

Who led Merrimack Warriors vs Bucknell Bison in passing?

Ayden Pereira (Merrimack) led passers with 160.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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