VMI Keydets vs. Bucknell Bison: 2025 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Bucknell Bison defeated VMI Keydets 35–28 in Week 3, 2025. Final score: VMI Keydets 28, Bucknell Bison 35.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
VMI Keydets	6	0	6	12	28
Bucknell Bison	6	12	6	6	35

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Ralph Rucker IV (Bucknell) — 380.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.91 EPA/play +28.28 EPA
• Collin Shannon (VMI) — 359.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.41 EPA/play +15.92 EPA

Rushing

• Leo Boehling (VMI) — 66.0 yds -0.19 EPA
• Tariq Thomas (Bucknell) — 15.0 yds -0.58 EPA
• Ralph Rucker IV (Bucknell) — 41.0 yds -0.27 EPA

Receiving

• Owen Sweeney (VMI) — 6 rec · 95.0 yds +0.14 EPA
• Noah Grevious (VMI) — 6 rec · 163.0 yds +1.56 EPA
• Sam Milligan (Bucknell) — 7 rec · 192.0 yds +2.77 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Ralph Rucker IV	Bucknell	31	67.7%	380	5	+0.91	+28.28
Collin Shannon	VMI	39	53.8%	359	3	+0.41	+15.92

Team EPA comparison

Stat	VMI	Bucknell
Plays	66	63
EPA / play	+0.133	+0.219
Total EPA	+8.80	+13.78
Success rate	36.4%	39.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.408	+0.912
Rush EPA / play	-0.264	-0.453
Yards	447	466

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Bucknell	3	-6	-3.82	Punt
Q1	VMI	3	1	-3.32	Punt
Q1	Bucknell	3	8	-1.92	Punt
Q1	VMI	3	4	-2.49	Punt
Q1	Bucknell	1	45	+3.59	Pass TD
Q1	VMI	12	69	+6.29	Pass TD
Q1	Bucknell	3	24	-0.56	Punt
Q1	VMI	5	34	-0.66	Punt
Q2	Bucknell	15	104	+8.40	Pass TD
Q2	VMI	5	21	-0.84	Punt
Q2	Bucknell	10	85	+6.41	Pass TD
Q2	VMI	7	45	+0.20	Punt
Q3	Bucknell	4	39	+0.94	Ended
Q3	VMI	3	77	+7.14	Pass TD
Q3	Bucknell	3	4	-2.77	Punt
Q3	VMI	5	46	+0.78	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · VMI Keydets · Collin Shannon pass to Noah Grevious for a touchdown (73 yards) (+8.38 EPA)
2. Q3 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker IV pass to TJ Cadden for a touchdown (59 yards) (+5.59 EPA)
3. Q2 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker IV pass to Sam Milligan for a touchdown (34 yards) (+4.92 EPA)
4. Q4 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker IV pass to Sam Milligan for a touchdown (37 yards) (+4.8 EPA)
5. Q3 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker IV pass to Sam Milligan for 37 yards (3rd & 9) (+4.73 EPA)
6. Q3 · VMI Keydets · Collin Shannon pass to Owen Sweeney for 27 yards (3rd & 6) (+4.08 EPA)
7. Q1 · VMI Keydets · Collin Shannon pass to Owen Sweeney for a touchdown (18 yards) (+3.92 EPA)
8. Q1 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker IV pass to Sam Milligan for a touchdown (45 yards) (+3.6 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Bucknell Bison controlled the final (35–28) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: Ralph Rucker IV (Bucknell) — 380.0 yds, 5 TD.
• EPA edge: Bucknell at 0.219 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 VMI Keydets vs Bucknell Bison?

VMI Keydets 28, Bucknell Bison 35 in Week 3 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won VMI Keydets vs Bucknell Bison?

Bucknell Bison won with a final score of 28–35.

Where can I find the VMI Keydets vs Bucknell Bison box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767588.

Who led VMI Keydets vs Bucknell Bison in passing?

Ralph Rucker IV (Bucknell) led passers with 380.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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