Cornell Big Red vs. Bucknell Bison: 2024 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Cornell Big Red defeated Bucknell Bison 34–21 in Week 8, 2024. Final score: Cornell Big Red 34, Bucknell Bison 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Cornell Big Red	12	12	6	0	34
Bucknell Bison	6	6	0	6	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Michael Hardyway (Bucknell) — 205.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +8.03 EPA
• Jameson Wang (Cornell) — 274.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.08 EPA/play +3.69 EPA
• incomplete (Cornell) — 0.0 yds · -0.91 EPA/play -7.24 EPA

Rushing

• Ean Pope (Cornell) — 120.0 yds +0.14 EPA
• Jameson Wang (Cornell) — 68.0 yds +0.61 EPA
• Tariq Thomas (Bucknell) — 94.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Receiving

• Samuel Musungu (Cornell) — 14 rec · 109.0 yds -0.01 EPA
• TJ Cadden (Bucknell) — 6 rec · 72.0 yds +0.46 EPA
• Josh Gary (Bucknell) — 3 rec · 57.0 yds -0.28 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Michael Hardyway	Bucknell	30	66.7%	205	1	+0.27	+8.03
Jameson Wang	Cornell	44	75.0%	274	3	+0.08	+3.69
incomplete	Cornell	8	0.0%	0	0	-0.91	-7.24
incomplete	Bucknell	10	0.0%	0	0	-1.20	-11.98

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Cornell	Bucknell
Plays	93	68
EPA / play	-0.026	-0.336
Total EPA	-2.40	-22.86
Success rate	44.1%	27.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.068	-0.241
Rush EPA / play	+0.028	-0.481
Yards	469	350

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Cornell	7	84	+8.69	Pass TD
Q1	Bucknell	9	61	-0.83	Fumble
Q1	Cornell	10	95	-0.49	Interception
Q1	Bucknell	3	30	-7.18	Touchdown
Q1	Bucknell	3	4	-3.13	Punt
Q1	Cornell	10	63	+4.07	Pass TD
Q1	Bucknell	3	0	-3.40	Punt
Q2	Cornell	5	-5	-5.16	Punt
Q2	Bucknell	1	-4	-5.59	Fumble
Q2	Cornell	8	14	-0.22	Field goal
Q2	Bucknell	7	62	+6.22	Rush TD
Q2	Cornell	14	73	+0.85	Field goal
Q2	Bucknell	7	41	+1.81	Ended
Q2	Cornell	1	-1	-0.84	Ended
Q3	Bucknell	3	2	-2.10	Ended
Q3	Cornell	1	3	-2.17	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Cornell Big Red · Jameson Wang pass intercepted (-6.18 EPA)
2. Q1 · Bucknell Bison · Interception returned for a touchdown (-5.92 EPA)
3. Q2 · Bucknell Bison · Fumble (-5.58 EPA)
4. Q1 · Cornell Big Red · Ean Pope rushes for 54 yards (1st & 10) (+4.47 EPA)
5. Q3 · Bucknell Bison · Fumble (-4.41 EPA)
6. Q4 · Bucknell Bison · Michael Hardyway pass to Sam Milligan for a touchdown (28 yards) (+3.81 EPA)
7. Q4 · Bucknell Bison · Tariq Thomas rushes for 47 yards (1st & 10) (+3.23 EPA)
8. Q1 · Cornell Big Red · Jameson Wang pass to Parker Woodring for 32 yards (2nd & 30) (+3.17 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Cornell Big Red controlled the final (34–21) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Michael Hardyway (Bucknell) — 205.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Cornell at -0.026 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 Cornell Big Red vs Bucknell Bison?

Cornell Big Red 34, Bucknell Bison 21 in Week 8 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Cornell Big Red vs Bucknell Bison?

Cornell Big Red won with a final score of 34–21.

Where can I find the Cornell Big Red vs Bucknell Bison box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401654507.

Who led Cornell Big Red vs Bucknell Bison in passing?

Michael Hardyway (Bucknell) led passers with 205.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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