Bucknell Bison vs. Cornell Big Red: 2025 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Cornell Big Red defeated Bucknell Bison 30–20 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Bucknell Bison 20, Cornell Big Red 30.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Bucknell Bison	0	6	0	12	20
Cornell Big Red	3	6	12	6	30

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Matt Schearer (Bucknell) — 15.0 yds · +4.61 EPA/play +4.61 EPA
• Christopher Dietrich (Bucknell) — 143.0 yds · +0.01 EPA/play +0.31 EPA
• Josh Gary (Bucknell) — 0.0 yds · -0.65 EPA/play -0.65 EPA

Rushing

• Jordan Triplett (Cornell) — 107.0 yds -0.01 EPA
• John McAuliffe (Cornell) — 89.0 yds +0.55 EPA
• Christopher Dietrich (Bucknell) — 31.0 yds -0.23 EPA

Receiving

• TJ Cadden (Bucknell) — 5 rec · 83.0 yds +0.37 EPA
• Doryn Smith (Cornell) — 5 rec · 46.0 yds +0.16 EPA
• Sam Milligan (Bucknell) — 6 rec · 63.0 yds +0.43 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Matt Schearer	Bucknell	1	100.0%	15	0	+4.61	+4.61
Christopher Dietrich	Bucknell	32	53.1%	143	0	+0.01	+0.31
Josh Gary	Bucknell	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.65	-0.65
Garrett Bass-Sulpizio	Cornell	25	52.0%	123	0	-0.04	-1.02

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Bucknell	Cornell
Plays	68	75
EPA / play	-0.019	+0.040
Total EPA	-1.29	+2.97
Success rate	44.1%	50.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.333	+0.064
Rush EPA / play	-0.415	+0.026
Yards	290	390

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Bucknell	3	3	-3.20	Ended
Q1	Cornell	13	65	+0.22	Field goal
Q1	Bucknell	8	45	-2.96	Ended
Q1	Cornell	8	20	-2.45	Ended
Q2	Bucknell	8	85	+6.84	Rush TD
Q2	Cornell	10	60	+4.13	Rush TD
Q2	Bucknell	8	29	-0.72	Punt
Q2	Cornell	9	61	-1.09	Ended
Q2	Bucknell	3	6	-0.71	Punt
Q3	Cornell	6	49	+3.08	Ended
Q3	Bucknell	1	5	+3.33	Ended
Q3	Cornell	1	2	+0.57	Rush TD
Q3	Bucknell	3	3	-2.17	Punt
Q3	Cornell	10	45	+3.26	Rush TD
Q3	Bucknell	7	24	-3.74	Fumble
Q3	Cornell	3	3	-2.81	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Bucknell Bison · Fumble (-6.9 EPA)
2. Q3 · Bucknell Bison · Uncategorized (no gain) (+5.29 EPA)
3. Q3 · Bucknell Bison · Matt Schearer pass to Kaleb Lampkins for 15 yards (4th & 5) (+4.61 EPA)
4. Q3 · Cornell Big Red · Fumble (-4.58 EPA)
5. Q4 · Bucknell Bison · Christopher Dietrich to Josh Gary — Pass Incompletion (a loss of 62 yards) (-4.16 EPA)
6. Q4 · Bucknell Bison · S. Milligan catch for a touchdown (15 yards) (+3.96 EPA)
7. Q4 · Bucknell Bison · M. Cadden catch for a touchdown (13 yards) (+3.75 EPA)
8. Q4 · Cornell Big Red · Fumble (-3.72 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Cornell Big Red controlled the final (30–20) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Matt Schearer (Bucknell) — 15.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Cornell at 0.04 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 Cornell Big Red?

Bucknell Bison 20, Cornell Big Red 30 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Bucknell Bison vs Cornell Big Red?

Cornell Big Red won with a final score of 20–30.

Where can I find the Bucknell Bison vs Cornell Big Red box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401767692.

Who led Bucknell Bison vs Cornell Big Red in passing?

Matt Schearer (Bucknell) led passers with 15.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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