Bucknell Bison vs. Air Force Falcons: 2025 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Air Force Falcons defeated Bucknell Bison 49–13 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: Bucknell Bison 13, Air Force Falcons 49.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Bucknell Bison	0	6	3	3	13
Air Force Falcons	12	12	6	6	49

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Josh Johnson (Air Force) — 108.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.58 EPA/play +4.66 EPA
• Liam Szarka (Air Force) — 47.0 yds · +1.53 EPA/play +3.06 EPA
• Christopher Dietrich (Bucknell) — 33.0 yds · +0.33 EPA/play +2.63 EPA

Rushing

• Tariq Thomas (Bucknell) — 80.0 yds -0.01 EPA
• Dylan Carson (Air Force) — 48.0 yds · 1 TD +0.24 EPA
• Cade Harris (Air Force) — 56.0 yds · 2 TD +0.48 EPA

Receiving

• TJ Cadden (Bucknell) — 2 rec · 21.0 yds +0.29 EPA
• Cade Harris (Air Force) — 3 rec · 83.0 yds +1.90 EPA
• Sam Milligan (Bucknell) — 2 rec · 31.0 yds +1.50 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Josh Johnson	Air Force	8	50.0%	108	2	+0.58	+4.66
Liam Szarka	Air Force	2	100.0%	47	0	+1.53	+3.06
Christopher Dietrich	Bucknell	8	75.0%	33	0	+0.33	+2.63
Ralph Rucker IV	Bucknell	22	45.5%	100	1	-0.29	-6.29

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Bucknell	Air Force
Plays	60	59
EPA / play	-0.058	+0.373
Total EPA	-3.47	+21.98
Success rate	38.3%	64.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.122	+0.772
Rush EPA / play	+0.006	+0.291
Yards	245	412

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Air Force	5	21	-1.70	Punt
Q1	Bucknell	7	33	-0.78	Punt
Q1	Air Force	6	75	+5.41	Pass TD
Q1	Bucknell	3	2	-2.88	Punt
Q1	Air Force	5	61	+4.28	Rush TD
Q1	Bucknell	11	65	+4.98	Pass TD
Q2	Air Force	10	61	+4.52	Rush TD
Q2	Bucknell	5	26	-5.41	Interception
Q2	Air Force	1	62	+4.85	Pass TD
Q2	Bucknell	3	7	-1.15	Punt
Q2	Air Force	12	47	-0.87	Missed FG
Q2	Bucknell	3	20	+0.73	Ended
Q3	Bucknell	4	9	+1.58	Fumble
Q3	Bucknell	3	-5	-3.16	Punt
Q3	Air Force	1	8	+1.61	Rush TD
Q3	Bucknell	10	54	+2.13	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker IV pass intercepted (-6.78 EPA)
2. Q2 · Air Force Falcons · Josh Johnson pass to Cade Harris for a touchdown (62 yards) (+4.85 EPA)
3. Q1 · Air Force Falcons · Josh Johnson pass to Quin Smith for a touchdown (40 yards) (+3.25 EPA)
4. Q3 · Bucknell Bison · Fumble (+2.95 EPA)
5. Q2 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker IV pass to Sam Milligan for a touchdown (12 yards) (+2.95 EPA)
6. Q3 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker IV pass to Sam Milligan for 19 yards (2nd & 9) (+2.68 EPA)
7. Q1 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker IV pass to TJ Cadden for 14 yards (3rd & 6) (+2.66 EPA)
8. Q4 · Air Force Falcons · Maguire Martin rushes 1 yard for a touchdown (+2.55 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Air Force Falcons controlled the final (49–13) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Josh Johnson (Air Force) — 108.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Air Force at 0.373 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 Air Force Falcons?

Bucknell Bison 13, Air Force Falcons 49 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Bucknell Bison vs Air Force Falcons?

Air Force Falcons won with a final score of 13–49.

Where can I find the Bucknell Bison vs Air Force Falcons box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401760359.

Who led Bucknell Bison vs Air Force Falcons in passing?

Josh Johnson (Air Force) led passers with 108.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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