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Bucknell Bison vs. Marist Red Foxes: 2025 Week 2 Recap

Bison defeat Foxes 34–23 in Week 2

Sonny Mannino paced the box score as Bison closed out a 34–23 Week 2 finish.

Bucknell Bison 34 1-1 Winner
Final 34–23
Marist Red Foxes 23 1-1
Winner
Bucknell Bison
Final score
34–23
Top passer
Ralph Rucker IV
FantasyHQ MVP
Sonny Mannino

Top CFB performers · Bison

  • Ralph Rucker IV 228.0 yds · +0.07 EPA/play +1.6 EPA
  • Tariq Thomas 71.0 yds -0.2 EPA
  • Michael Cadden 19.0 yds -0.2 EPA

Top CFB performers · Foxes

  • Will O'Dell 33.0 yds · +0.39 EPA/play +1.6 EPA
  • Sonny Mannino 96.0 yds +11.0 EPA
  • Tristan Shannon 41.0 yds -0.3 EPA

Quick answer

Bucknell Bison defeated Marist Red Foxes 34–23 in Week 2, 2025. Final score: Bucknell Bison 34, Marist Red Foxes 23.

Game summary

Bucknell Bison beat Marist Red Foxes 34–23 in Week 2 of the 2025 season.

  • Passing leader: Ralph Rucker IV (Bucknell) — 228.0 pass yds, +0.07 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Sonny Mannino — 96.0 yds.
  • Receiving leader: TJ Cadden — 0 rec, 104.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Marist (+0.047/play) vs Bucknell (-0.104/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Bucknell Bison000034
Marist Red Foxes000023

No scoring plays were recorded for this game.

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Ralph Rucker IV (Bucknell) — 228.0 yds · +0.07 EPA/play +1.65 EPA
  • Will O'Dell (Marist) — 33.0 yds · +0.39 EPA/play +1.56 EPA
  • to Sonny Mannino (Marist) — 4.0 yds · -0.14 EPA/play -0.14 EPA

Rushing

  • Sonny Mannino (Marist) — 96.0 yds +0.73 EPA
  • Tariq Thomas (Bucknell) — 71.0 yds -0.03 EPA
  • Tristan Shannon (Marist) — 41.0 yds -0.04 EPA

Receiving

  • TJ Cadden (Bucknell) — 0 rec · 104.0 yds +0.86 EPA
  • Reed Shumpert (Marist) — 0 rec · 85.0 yds +0.81 EPA
  • Sam Milligan (Bucknell) — 0 rec · 87.0 yds +0.94 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Ralph Rucker IVBucknell220.0%2280+0.07+1.65
Will O'DellMarist40.0%330+0.39+1.56
to Sonny ManninoMarist10.0%40-0.14-0.14
Sonny ManninoMarist390.0%2480-0.07-2.65

Team EPA comparison

StatBucknellMarist
Plays5183
EPA / play-0.104+0.047
Total EPA-5.29+3.91
Success rate37.3%47.0%
Pass EPA / play+0.022-0.103
Rush EPA / play-0.207+0.225
Yards387502

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Marist33-0.94Punt
Q1Bucknell538+0.95Ended
Q1Marist650-0.49Interception
Q1Bucknell435-0.99Ended
Q1Marist1343+0.36Ended
Q1Bucknell630-6.64Interception
Q2Marist3-1-3.62Punt
Q2Bucknell310-3.08Punt
Q2Marist679+6.02Ended
Q2Bucknell8130+8.41Ended
Q2Marist1174+3.11Ended
Q2Bucknell41-3.97Punt
Q3Marist716-2.18Punt
Q3Bucknell848-0.20Ended
Q3Marist864+1.45Ended
Q3Bucknell246+3.17Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q1 · Marist Red Foxes · Sonny Mannino pass intercepted (-5.21 EPA)
  2. Q2 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker IV pass intercepted (-4.72 EPA)
  3. Q3 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker IV to TJ Cadden — Pass Completion (46 yards) (+3.89 EPA)
  4. Q4 · Marist Red Foxes · Sonny Mannino rushes for 7 yards (4th & 4) (+3.69 EPA)
  5. Q2 · Bucknell Bison · Rush (2nd & 7) (+3.66 EPA)
  6. Q1 · Bucknell Bison · Penalty (4th & 4) (+3.56 EPA)
  7. Q4 · Marist Red Foxes · Sack (4th & 6) (-3.41 EPA)
  8. Q3 · Marist Red Foxes · Sonny Mannino to Lance Martinez — Pass Completion (46 yards) (+3.28 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • Bucknell Bison controlled the final (34–23) in Week 2.
  • Passing edge: Ralph Rucker IV (Bucknell) — 228.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: Marist at 0.047 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 Marist Red Foxes?

Bucknell Bison 34, Marist Red Foxes 23 in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Bucknell Bison vs Marist Red Foxes?

Bucknell Bison won with a final score of 34–23.

Where can I find the Bucknell Bison vs Marist Red Foxes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767626.

Who led Bucknell Bison vs Marist Red Foxes in passing?

Ralph Rucker IV (Bucknell) led passers with 228.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Bucknell Bison

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

Marist Red Foxes

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L