St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas 23–30 Bucknell Bison: Final Score & Recap | Week 5, 2025

Quick answer

Bucknell Bison defeated St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas 30–23 in Week 5, 2025. Final score: St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas 23, Bucknell Bison 30.

Game summary

Bucknell Bison beat St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas 30–23 in Week 5 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Nick Whitfield Jr. (St. Francis (PA)) — 368.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.16 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Raph Ekechi — 54.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Peyton Nelson — 11 rec, 137.0 yds.
EPA edge: Bucknell (+0.204/play) vs St. Francis (PA) (+0.132/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas	0	12	3	6	23
Bucknell Bison	6	3	12	6	30

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

STSt. Joseph's (IN) Pumas

+3OPP 32

BUCKBucknell Bison

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Bucknell
Q1TD
TCTJ Cadden
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Ralph Rucker IV pass to TJ Cadden for a touchdown (17 yards)
St. Francis (PA)
Q2TD
RERaph Ekechi
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Raph Ekechi rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Bucknell
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
6-9
Field goal good from 49 yards
St. Francis (PA)
Q2TD
DMDJ Maultsby
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-9
Nick Whitfield Jr. pass to DJ Maultsby for a touchdown (10 yards)
St. Francis (PA)
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
15-9
Field goal good from 21 yards
Bucknell
Q3TD
RRRalph Rucker IV
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Ralph Rucker IV rushes 11 yards for a touchdown
Bucknell
Q3TD
MCMichael Cadden
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Michael Cadden rushes 20 yards for a touchdown
St. Francis (PA)
Q4TD
RERaph Ekechi
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-21
Raph Ekechi rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Bucknell
Q4TD
TTTariq Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-27
Tariq Thomas rushes 7 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Nick Whitfield Jr. (St. Francis (PA)) — 368.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.16 EPA/play +7.26 EPA
Ralph Rucker IV (Bucknell) — 180.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +2.41 EPA

Rushing

Raph Ekechi (St. Francis (PA)) — 54.0 yds · 2 TD +0.23 EPA
Tariq Thomas (Bucknell) — 95.0 yds · 1 TD +0.35 EPA
Ralph Rucker IV (Bucknell) — 69.0 yds · 1 TD +1.17 EPA

Receiving

Peyton Nelson (St. Francis (PA)) — 11 rec · 137.0 yds +0.24 EPA
DJ Maultsby (St. Francis (PA)) — 8 rec · 131.0 yds +0.58 EPA
TJ Cadden (Bucknell) — 6 rec · 78.0 yds +0.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Nick Whitfield Jr.	St. Francis (PA)	46	65.2%	368	1	+0.16	+7.26
Ralph Rucker IV	Bucknell	28	53.6%	180	1	+0.09	+2.41

Team EPA comparison

Stat	St. Francis (PA)	Bucknell
Plays	72	60
EPA / play	+0.132	+0.204
Total EPA	+9.53	+12.25
Success rate	45.8%	43.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.158	+0.086
Rush EPA / play	+0.087	+0.307
Yards	482	392

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Bucknell	3	7	-2.30	Punt
Q1	St. Francis (PA)	11	45	-2.40	Ended
Q1	Bucknell	10	72	+6.15	Pass TD
Q1	St. Francis (PA)	8	68	+5.94	Rush TD
Q2	Bucknell	8	33	-0.19	Punt
Q2	St. Francis (PA)	3	5	-2.17	Punt
Q2	Bucknell	6	23	-1.53	Field goal
Q2	St. Francis (PA)	4	40	+0.29	Punt
Q2	Bucknell	3	3	-0.61	Punt
Q2	St. Francis (PA)	4	39	+4.89	Pass TD
Q2	Bucknell	1	26	0.00	Ended
Q3	St. Francis (PA)	6	61	+1.17	Field goal
Q3	Bucknell	6	60	+5.92	Rush TD
Q3	St. Francis (PA)	4	25	-4.46	Fumble
Q3	Bucknell	6	44	+3.57	Rush TD
Q3	St. Francis (PA)	4	21	-0.59	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · St. Francis (PA) · Fumble (-5.97 EPA)
Q1 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker IV pass to TJ Cadden for a touchdown (17 yards) (+3.79 EPA)
Q3 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker IV rushes 11 yards for a touchdown (+3.57 EPA)
Q1 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker IV pass to Sam Milligan for 19 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.53 EPA)
Q2 · St. Francis (PA) · Nick Whitfield Jr. pass to DJ Maultsby for a touchdown (10 yards) (+3.47 EPA)
Q3 · Bucknell Bison · Ralph Rucker IV pass to Sam Milligan for 28 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.35 EPA)
Q4 · St. Francis (PA) · Nick Whitfield Jr. pass to Mike Darcy for 11 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.31 EPA)
Q4 · St. Francis (PA) · Nick Whitfield Jr. pass to DJ Maultsby for 25 yards (3rd & 4) (+3.22 EPA)

Key takeaways

Bucknell Bison controlled the final (30–23) in Week 5.
Passing edge: Nick Whitfield Jr. (St. Francis (PA)) — 368.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Bucknell at 0.204 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 St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas vs Bucknell Bison?

St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas 23, Bucknell Bison 30 in Week 5 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas vs Bucknell Bison?

Bucknell Bison won with a final score of 23–30.

Where can I find the St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas vs Bucknell Bison box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767665.

Who led St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas vs Bucknell Bison in passing?

Nick Whitfield Jr. (St. Francis (PA)) led passers with 368.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for St. Joseph's (IN) Pumas at Bucknell Bison in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.