Holy Cross Crusaders vs. Bucknell Bison: 2025 Week 12 Recap

Quick answer

Holy Cross Crusaders defeated Bucknell Bison 37–20 in Week 12, 2025. Final score: Holy Cross Crusaders 37, Bucknell Bison 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Holy Cross Crusaders	0	6	12	15	37
Bucknell Bison	0	6	6	6	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Nicholas Penuvchev (Bucknell) — 80.0 yds · 2 TD · +4.35 EPA/play +8.69 EPA
• Huddle-Shotgun #10 R.Rucker IV (Bucknell) — 48.0 yds · +0.10 EPA/play +0.59 EPA
• Huddle-Shotgun #9 N.Penuvchev (Bucknell) — 123.0 yds · +0.00 EPA/play +0.06 EPA

Receiving

• Sam Milligan (Bucknell) — 2 rec · 80.0 yds +4.35 EPA
• #3 J.Gary caught at 38 (Bucknell) — 2 rec · 20.0 yds +0.43 EPA
• #13 M.Mosey caught at 18 (Holy Cross) — 1 rec · 34.0 yds +1.84 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nicholas Penuvchev	Bucknell	2	100.0%	80	2	+4.35	+8.69
Huddle-Shotgun #10 R.Rucker IV	Bucknell	6	83.3%	48	0	+0.10	+0.59
Huddle-Shotgun #9 N.Penuvchev	Bucknell	19	52.6%	123	0	+0.00	+0.06
No Huddle-Shotgun #10 R.Rucker IV	Bucknell	3	0.0%	-21	0	-1.69	-5.06
Huddle-Shotgun #19 D.Campanile	Holy Cross	16	56.2%	131	0	-0.32	-5.15
No Huddle-Shotgun #19 D.Campanile	Holy Cross	1	0.0%	-16	0	-5.67	-5.67

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Holy Cross	Bucknell
Plays	61	61
EPA / play	+0.050	-0.058
Total EPA	+3.03	-3.52
Success rate	49.2%	36.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.636	-0.027
Rush EPA / play	+0.315	-0.099
Yards	410	300

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Holy Cross	12	58	-6.09	Fumble
Q1	Bucknell	15	60	+4.41	Pass TD
Q2	Holy Cross	3	7	-2.28	Ended
Q2	Bucknell	3	4	-3.06	Punt
Q2	Holy Cross	3	8	-1.34	Ended
Q2	Bucknell	5	1	-3.18	Punt
Q2	Holy Cross	5	61	+5.47	Rush TD
Q2	Bucknell	10	48	-0.88	Ended
Q3	Bucknell	1	9	+1.71	Fumble
Q3	Holy Cross	3	6	-2.52	Field goal
Q3	Bucknell	5	15	-2.26	Punt
Q3	Holy Cross	7	73	+5.87	Rush TD
Q3	Bucknell	1	8	-5.32	Interception
Q3	Holy Cross	8	29	-1.00	Field goal
Q3	Bucknell	6	35	+2.04	Pass TD
Q3	Holy Cross	8	49	+0.39	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Bucknell Bison · Fumble (-6.24 EPA)
2. Q1 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Fumble (-5.67 EPA)
3. Q3 · Bucknell Bison · Huddle-Shotgun #9 N.Penuvchev pass intercepted (-5.33 EPA)
4. Q4 · Bucknell Bison · Nicholas Penuvchev pass to Sam Milligan for a touchdown (55 yards) (+4.99 EPA)
5. Q4 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Rushing touchdown (+4.7 EPA)
6. Q4 · Bucknell Bison · No Huddle-Shotgun #9 N.Penuvchev sacked for a loss of 11 yards (4th & 6) (-4.14 EPA)
7. Q3 · Bucknell Bison · Nicholas Penuvchev pass to Sam Milligan for a touchdown (25 yards) (+3.7 EPA)
8. Q1 · Holy Cross Crusaders · Huddle-Shotgun #19 D.Campanile to #81 L.Fisher thrown to 13 broken up by #14 T.Whitmore — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.24 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Holy Cross Crusaders controlled the final (37–20) in Week 12.
• Passing edge: Nicholas Penuvchev (Bucknell) — 80.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Holy Cross at 0.05 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 Holy Cross Crusaders vs Bucknell Bison?

Holy Cross Crusaders 37, Bucknell Bison 20 in Week 12 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Holy Cross Crusaders vs Bucknell Bison?

Holy Cross Crusaders won with a final score of 37–20.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767670.

Who led Holy Cross Crusaders vs Bucknell Bison in passing?

Nicholas Penuvchev (Bucknell) led passers with 80.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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