Bucknell Football Notes 10/8/22

Date

Sept. 3 TOWSON L, 13-14 (OT)

Sept. 10 at VMI L, 14-24

Sept. 17 at Central Michigan L, 0-41

Oct. 1 LAFAYETTE* (HC) L, 14-24

Oct. 8 at Holy Cross* 4 p.m.

Oct. 15 at Yale 12 p.m.

Oct. 22 at Lehigh* 12 p.m.

Oct. 29 COLGATE* 1 p.m.

Nov. 5 FORDHAM* 1 p.m.

Nov. 12 at Georgetown* 12:30 p.m.

Nov. 19 MARIST 1 p.m.

* Patriot League game; HC Homecoming Home games in CAPS and played at Christy Mathewson-Memorial

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MEDIA INFORMATION

MID-WEEK INTERVIEWS: All interview requests for Cecchini and Bison players should be directed to Ben Blumenthal at beb019@bucknell.edu or 570-577-1835.

POST-GAME INTERVIEWS: After the NCAA-mandat ed 10-minute “cooling off” period, Cecchini and Bison players will be available for interviews. Check with the host SID for interview location. Please submit player requests to Blumenthal no later than five minutes before the end of regulation.

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Lost

Game 5: Bucknell Bison at Holy Cross Crusaders

Streak

5

Dave Cecchini

Head Coach

Bob Chesney 6-24 (4th season)

Record at School 30-16 (5th season) 23-62 (9th season)

Ethan Grady (507 yards)

Rushawn Baker (218 yards)

Career Record 97-41 (13th season)

Leading Passer Matthew Sluka (1,176 yards)

Leading Rusher Matthew Sluka (352)

Damian Harris (106 yards)

Leading Tackler Jacob Dobbs (38)

Leading Receiver Jalen Coker (517) Brent Jackson (41 tackles)

PROJECTED BUCKNELL STARTERS

OFFENSE

Pos. No. Name

Cl. Ht. Wt. Fast Fact

QB 12 Ethan Grady So. 6-2 215 Nine straight starts. Leads the team in passing yards (507) this season

RB 3 Coleman Bennett Jr. 5-11 185 Leads the team in all-purpose yards (99.8/game)

SE 29 Okeyo Ayungo Fr. 6-1 185 Two starts this season, second on team in receiving (9 rec., 95 yards)

WR 1 Marques Owens So. 5-10 170 Leading receiver in 2021, five receptions for 51 yards this year

WR 11 Damian Harris Jr. 6-0 185 Team leader in receiving (8 rec., 106 yards), three catches at CMU

LT 77 Ethan Pitzel Jr. 6-4 275 Team captain, has made 17 career starts at left tackle

LG 70 R.J. Mehan Sr. 6-4 305 Has made 15 starts, including five in a row dating back to last season

C 75 Jake Guy So. 6-2 285 Nine career starts at center, missed two games this season

RG 71 Fredrick Sturgis So. 6-4 285 12 games played, including five starts at right guard

RT 65 Zack Tarburton Jr. 6-3 275 Started eight games, seeing time at right tackle, left tackle and center

TE 87 Kyle Fontes So. 6-4 220 Started last two games, four receptions for 20 yards and a TD

Pos. No. Name

DEFENSE

Cl. Ht. Wt. Fast Fact

DE 2 Tyler Alston Jr. 6-2 230

Fifth on the team in tackles (20), 1.5 sacks vs. Lafayette last game

DT 0 Connor Carretta Jr. 6-2 280 14 career starts, nine tackles this season

DT 90 Aneesh Vyas So. 6-2 265 Started all four games this season, 10 tackles DE 44 Mike Bright Jr. Jr. 6-4 225 14 career starts, eight tackles in two starts this season

ILB 34 Blake Leake Jr. 6-1 215 Second on the team in tackles (33), 2.5 TFL in 2022

ILB 30 Ben Allen Sr. 6-1 220 Team captain, third on the team in tackles (32), 2.5 TFLs

OLB 45 John Schlendorf So. 5-10 180 Started all four games, fourth on the team in tackles (21), four pass breakups SS 21 Jonathan Searcy Sr. 6-2 190 Team captain, 14 tackles and one TFL, 14 career starts

FS 31 Brent Jackson Sr. 6-2 205 Team captain, T-2nd in FCS with 7.2 solo tackles/game

CB 17 Gavin Pringle Sr. 6-0 180 Preseason All-League, an interception and seven pass breakups in 2022

26 Ethan Robinson So. 6-0 175 10 straight starts, 16 tackles and an interception in 2022

SPECIAL TEAMS

Pos. No. Name Cl. Ht. Wt.

BISON NOTESQUICK FACTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

Location Lewisburg, Pa.

Founded (Enrollment) 1846 (3,724)

Affiliation NCAA Division I

Nickname Bison

Colors Blue and Orange Conference The Patriot League President Dr. John C. Bravman Director of Athletics Jermaine Truax

ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS

Football Contact Ben Blumenthal

E-Mail beb019@bucknell.edu

Office 570-577-1835

Cell 703-618-5139

Web BucknellBison.com

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COACHING & SUPPORT STAFF

Head Coach Dave Cecchini

Alma Mater Lehigh University, ‘95

Record at Bucknell 6-24 (4th season)

Career Record 23-62 (9 seasons)

Offensive Coordinator Jason Miran Defensive Coordinator Chris Bowers Special Teams Coordinator Colin Schaeffer Assistant Coaches Kevin Bracken, Marco Butler, Vinny Giacalone, Jordan Johnson, Greg Parker, Erik Pratt, Ryan Redd Strength & Conditioning Coach Mark Kulbis Student Assistants Daniel Docal, Robert Schwartz, Thomas Vella Video Coordinator Zach Fanelli Athletic Trainers Kaiti Hager, Rayna Murphy Equipment Manager Liel Karstetter

FOOTBALL HISTORY

First Season 1883

All-Time Record 608-618-51

All-Time Patriot League Record 79-120-1 Patriot League Championships 1 (1996) MAC Championships 1 (1965) Lambert Cup Titles 2 (1960,1964)

AP All-Americans 59 (most recent Alex Pechin, ‘19)

AFCA All-Americans 12 (most recent Alex Pechin, ‘19)

Academic All-Americans 25 (most recent Rick Mottram, ‘19)

NFL Draft

TEAM INFORMATION

2022 Patriot League

Patriot League

Base Offense

Defense

Offensive Starters Returning/Lost

Bucknell heads to Worcester, Mass. to take on three-peat Patriot League champion

Cross in the EBW Classic at Polar Park this Saturday. Polar Park, the home of the Worcester Red Sox Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, will transform into a gridiron

a second consecutive season to host the Bison and the Crusaders.

Bucknell will challenge nationally ranked No. 10/9 Holy Cross for its second Patriot League game of the season after falling to Lafayette last weekend. The Bison square off with the Crusaders for a 37th consecutive season.

WITH A VICTORY BUCKNELL WOULD...

• improve to 14-25 in the all-time series with Holy Cross

• snap an 11-game losing skid that dates back to last season

• defeat a nationally ranked opponent for the first time since 2013

• move to 1-1 in Patriot League play

BUCKNELL AT A GLANCE

• Bucknell is 0-4 (0-1 PL) this season following a 24-14 loss to Lafayette last Saturday.

• Bucknell was picked to finish seventh in the Patriot League based on a vote by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors ahead of the 2022 season.

• The Bison finished 1-10 overall in the 2021 season and went 0-6 against league opponents. They were picked in the same spot prior to the shortened 2021 spring season before capturing the Patriot League South Division title and earning a spot in the first-ever Patriot League Championship. Bucknell eventually fell to Holy Cross in the title game that spring, and the Crusaders were picked to win the league again in 2022 as the three-time defending champions.

• Senior defensive back Gavin Pringle was voted to the 2022 Preseason All-Patriot League Team for a third time in his career. Pringle is a two-time All-Patriot League selec tion and tied for the team lead in pass breakups last year despite missing more than half the season with injury.

• The Bison returned a staggering 51 letterwinners in 2022, as dozens of underclassmen gained playing experience during an injury-plagued season last fall. The young group of returning lettermen include 18 sophomores, 23 juniors and 10 seniors. Five seniors are three-time letterwinners: Pringle, DB Jonathan Searcy, LB Ben Allen, DB Brent Jackson and DL Cooper Kim.

• Bucknell’s lone victory during the 2021 campaign came at home in week 4 against Cor nell. The Bison scored two unanswered touchdowns in the fourth quarter and generated four turnovers during Homecoming Weekend. Quarterback Nick Semptimphelter connect ed with tight end Christian Spugnardi for the go-ahead touchdown. Semptimphelter later ran for a two-yard touchdown.

• Bucknell is in its fourth season under head coach Dave Cecchini, who spent the previous five years at Valparaiso. For leading the Bison to a spot in the Patriot League Championship Game during the 2021 spring season, he was voted as the Patriot League Dick Biddle Coach of the Year.

• Searcy, Allen, Jackson and junior OL Ethan Pitzel were selected as team captains for the 2022 season.

INSIDE THE LAFAYETTE BOX SCORE

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• Rushawn Baker barreled two yards into the end zone to give Bucknell a 6-3 lead late in the second quarter of Saturday’s Homecoming game against Lafayette, but the Leopards went on to score 21 unanswered. Coleman Bennett added another Bison touchdown and a two-point conversion late, but it wasn’t enough as the Leopards held on for a 24-14 victory at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium last Saturday.

• Baker led the team with 71 yards on 15 carries, including a long of 33. Bennett added 34 yards on the ground on nine rushing attempts.

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Defensive Starters Returning/Lost 8/3

Letterwinners Returning/Lost 51/14

Captains Ben Allen, Brent Jackson, Ethan Pitzel, Jonathan Searcy Returning All-Patriot League Selections Gavin Pringle (1st in ‘21S; 2nd in ‘19)

2021 Preseason All-Patriot League Selections

Pringle

• Quarterback Ethan Grady took every snap under center for a second time this season and completed a career-high 20 passes on 40 attempts for 199 yards. He also threw three interceptions in the game while also adding the two-point conversion completion.

• Nine different Bison caught passes, including three each for Marques Owens, Josh Gary and Derrick Anderson Jr. Owens led the way with 44 yards receiving, including a 20-yard catch. Gary had the longest reception of the day at 22 yards.

• Bucknell posted three sacks in the game, including 1.5 for Tyler Alston. Patrick Quinlivan added his third sack of the season as well.

• Ben Allen led the team in tackles with 10. Two others added nine tackles apiece, including Brent Jackson, who has posted eight or more tackles every game this season.

• Bucknell came up with one turnover, a fumble recovery by Caleb Gillen on a punt late in the second quarter that led to the Bison’s first touchdown.

• Lafayette QB Rent Montie scored two rushing touchdowns in the game while throwing for 122 yards. His 42-yard touchdown run in the third quarter pushed the lead to 17-6.

• Lafayette RB Jamar Curtis posted a team-high 56 rush yards.

COLEMAN BENNETT (3) 2022

INDIVIDUAL HONORS & AWARDS START CHART

• Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar 2021

• Preseason All-Patriot League

MIKE BRIGHT JR. (48) 2021 Spring

• Patriot League Rookie of the Week (4/5)

JUSTIN FISHER (99) 2021

• Patriot League Rookie of the Week (9/6)

• HM STATS National Freshman of the Week (9/6)

ETHAN GRADY (12) 2021

• Patriot League Rookie of the Week (10/25)

BRENT JACKSON (31) 2022

• William V. Campbell Trophy Semifinalist

• Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar 2021

• Academic All-Patriot League

GAVIN PRINGLE (17) 2022

• Preseason All-Patriot League 2021

• Preseason All-Patriot League 2021 Spring

• All-Patriot League 1st Team

• Preseason All-Patriot League 2019

• All-Patriot League 2nd Team

• HM Hero Sports Freshman All-America Team

• HM STATS National Freshman of the Week (11/18)

JONATHAN SEARCY (21) 2021

• Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week (10/4)

• Bison Athlete of the Week (10/4)

• HM STATS Defensive Player of the Week (10/4)

Gavin Pringle 20 (4)

Ethan Pitzel 17 (4)

Brent Jackson 16 (15)

Ben Allen 15 (15)

R.J. Mehan 15 (6)

Connor Carretta 14 (12)

Damian Harris 14 (6)

Jonathan Searcy 14 (5)

Zack Tarburton 14 (2)

Mike Bright Jr. 14 (1)

Coleman Bennett 14 (0)

Blake Leake 13 (11)

Tyler Alston 11 (3)

Ethan Robinson 10 (10)

Ethan Grady 9 (9)

Jake Guy 9 (1)

Will Ohler 9 (0)

Aneesh Vyas 8 (4)

Harrison Shepherd 7 (0)

Connor Holmes 7 (0)

Mason Taylor 7 (0)

Christian Spugnardi 6 (0)

Fredrick Sturgis 5 (4)

Marques Owens

5 (0)

John Schlendorf 4 (4)

Sean Quarterman 4 (0)

Rushawn Baker 3 (1)

Mason Muir 3 (0)

Alex Smith Jr. 3 (0)

Tyler Beverett 3 (0)

Matt McCreight 3 (0)

Casey Stephenson 3 (0)

Okeyo Ayungo 2 (2)

Kyle Fontes 2 (2)

Josh Gary 2 (1)

Colby Grames 2 (0)

Nathaniel Carson 2 (0)

Nick Semptimphelter 2 (0)

Charlie Shadek 2 (0)

Adam Barakat 1 (0)

Danny Meuser 1 (0)

Note: Number in parentheses indicates streak of consecutive starts

BISON NOTES

• Lafayette’s Saiku White led the team in tackles with seven, and defensive back A.T. Ntantang grabbed two of the three interceptions. His 80-yard pick six in the fourth quarter extended the deficit to 24-6.

• Bucknell held a 307-259 advantage in total offense, and the Bison made five total trips to the red zone.

HOLY CROSS AT A GLANCE

• Holy Cross is a perfect 5-0 (1-0 PL) following last week’s 30-21 win at Harvard. The Crusaders also have wins over Yale, Colgate, Merrimack and FBS team Buffalo this fall.

• Holy Cross came in at No. 9 on the latest Stats Perform FCS rankings and No. 10 in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll.

• The Crusaders have won 11 straight Patriot League games, dating back to 2019. They finished 6-0 in league play in 2021 before earning their first FCS playoff win over Sacred Heart and eventually falling to Villanova in the second round. Holy Cross was picked as the preseason favorite this fall and has been crowned league champion in three consecutive seasons.

• Holy Cross currently ranks third in FCS in turnover margin (+1.40), 11th in total offense (449.6), seventh in passing efficiency (173.46), 22nd in scoring offense (34.2), 20th in scoring defense (18.6) and 21st in rushing offense (193.2).

• Holy Cross returned 16 All-Patriot League honorees from 2021, and 14 were selected to Pre season All-Patriot League Teams. Most notable among the group is three-time All-Patriot League honoree and 2021 Stats Perform First Team All-American linebacker Jacob Dobbs, who missed the Crusaders’ last game at Harvard.

• Holy Cross junior quarterback Matthew Sluka, who was named Patriot League Rookie of the Year in 2020 and a Second Team All-League selection last season, has thrown for 1,176 yards and 11 touchdowns this fall while running for 352 yards and five more scores.

• The Crusaders have 14 seniors and six juniors expected to start on offense and defense on Saturday. Nine sophomores and no freshmen appear on the two deep, and just two sophomores are expected to start.

• Holy Cross head coach Bob Chesney is in his fifth season with the program and is 30-16 in Worcester. He previously spent five seasons at Assumption College and three seasons at Salve Regina University. Chesney is 97-41 overall in his coaching career and is a two-time Patriot League Coach of the Year.

THE BUCKNELL/HOLY CROSS SERIES

• Saturday will be the 39th all-time meeting between the Bison and the Crusaders. The series began on Oct. 31, 1925, and the two teams have met annually since 1986.

• Between 1925 and 1986, Bucknell and Holy Cross met only once: in 1953.

• The Crusaders lead the all-time series 25-13 and are 13-6 when the games are played in Worcester.

• Bucknell is 3-7 over the last 10 meetings, and Holy Cross has taken each of the last three: 2021 (45-6), Spring 2021 (33-10), 2019 (21-14). The Spring 2021 game was for the Patriot League title.

• Bucknell’s last win over the Crusaders was a 19-16 decision in Worcester on Sept. 29, 2018. The Bison built a 19-7 lead during the fourth quarter before the Crusaders respond ed with a safety and a touchdown to draw within a field goal with under seven minutes to play, but Bucknell’s defense held on and Holy Cross missed a late 43-yard field goal attempt that would have tied the game.

THE LAST MEETING WITH THE CRUSADERS

• Holy Cross won 45-6 at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium on Nov. 20, 2021.

• The Crusaders built a 31-0 halftime lead, notably holding Bucknell to just 26 yards of total offense and six first downs through the first two quarters.

• The Bison got on the board at the third quarter’s 2:09 mark, with Mason Muir hauling in his second career touchdown reception from Nick Semptimphelter, a 23-yard score. In addition to catching a touchdown pass, Muir led all Bison receivers with a career-best 50 yards on five catches.

• Blake Leake led the Bison defensively in the game, recording a career-high 16 tackles and one sack.

• The Crusaders held advantages in total offense (512-87), first downs (28-10) and time of possession (38:32-21:28). They generated four turnovers during the contest, with two coming on interceptions and two coming on fumble recoveries.

EBW CLASSIC AT POLAR PARK

• Holy Cross and the Worcester Red Sox baseball team, the Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, are teaming up for a second consecutive season to host the 2022 EBW Classic at Polar Park. It was a sellout crowd of 9,508 fans during the first-ever football game played at Polar Park in 2021.

• The contest is named the EBW Classic in honor of prominent Holy Cross alum Edward Bennett Williams, who was a high-profile trial attorney who owned several professional

PATRIOT LEAGUE STANDINGS

Overall Patriot League Streak

W-L Pct. W-L Pct.

Holy Cross 5-0 1.000 1-0 1.000 W5

Fordham 4-1 .800 1-0 1.000

Lafayette 2-3 .400 1-0 1.000

Lehigh 1-4 .200 1-0 1.000

Colgate 1-4 .200 0-1 .000

Bucknell 0-4 .000 0-1 .000

Georgetown 1-4 .200 0-2 .000

PATRIOT LEAGUE SCHEDULE/RESULTS

Saturday, Oct. 1

Monmouth 35, Lehigh 7

Cornell 34, Colgate 31

Holy Cross 30, Harvard 21

Fordham 59, Georgetown 38

Lafayette 24, Bucknell 14

Saturday, Oct. 8

Fordham at Lehigh, 12 Princeton at Lafayette 12:30

Penn at Georgetown, 2 Bucknell at Holy Cross 4

Saturday, Oct. 15

Colgate at Army, 12

Bucknell at Yale, 12 Lehigh at Cornell, 1 Stony Brook at Fordham, 6

PATRIOT LEAGUE PRESEASON POLL

‘21 League ‘21 Overall Points W-L Place W-L

Holy Cross (11) 6-0 1st 10-3

Fordham (2) 4-2 3rd

Colgate (1) 5-1

Lafayette 2-4

Lehigh 3-3

Georgetown 1-5

Bucknell

LEAGUE PLAYERS OF THE

sports teams.

BISON NOTES

• Holy Cross defeated Colgate 42-10 on oct. 23, 2021 in the first EBW Classic last season.

INSIDE THE BUCKNELL DEPTH CHART

• Bucknell’s projected starters on offense have made a combined 106 starts. All 11 projected offensive starters have made at least one start.

• Bucknell’s projected starters on defense have made a combined 139 starts. All 11 projected starters on defense have made at least one start.

• On offense, one senior (OL R.J. Mehan), four juniors, five sophomores and one freshman (WR Okeyo Ayungo) are expected to start. Junior LT Ethan Pitzel leads the offensive group with 17 starts under his belt.

• On defense, four seniors, four juniors and three sophomores are expected to start. DB Gavin Pringle leads the entire roster in career starts (20).

• 14 Bison currently have at least 10 career starts: DB Gavin Pringle (20), OL Ethan Pitzel (17), DB Brent Jackson (16), LB Ben Allen (15), OL R.J. Mehan (15), DL Mike Bright Jr. (14), OL Zack Tarburton (14), RB Coleman Bennett (14), DL Connor Carretta (14), WR Damian Harris (14), ILB Blake Leake (13), DB Jonathan Searcy (14) and DL Tyler Alston (11) and DB Ethan Robinson (10). Of that group, five are seniors, eight are juniors and one is a sophomore.

• Only Allen and Jackson started all 11 of Bucknell’s 2021 games. On the offensive side of the ball, Harris, Pitzel and Mehan each made 10 starts last season.

• Five Bison currently boast starting streaks in the double digits: Allen (15), Jackson (15), Carretta (12), Leake (11) and Robinson (10).

• Only two seniors have played in all 30 of Bucknell’s games during their time in Lewisburg to date: Allen and Searcy.

• Two juniors have played in all 19 of Bucknell’s games during their time in Lewisburg to date: DL Tyler Alston and P/K Ruben Anderson.

• In 2021, a staggering 30 players each made their first career start. The total of 30 represented just over 34 percent of that team’s roster; two were seniors, four were juniors, 12 were sopho mores and 12 were freshmen.

MILESTONES MET LAST WEEK

• DB Gavin Pringle made the 20th start of his career

• LB Blake Leake made the 100th tackle of his career

MILESTONES TO WATCH

• S Jonathan Searcy needs seven tackles to reach 100 for his career

• RB Rushawn Baker needs 47 rush yards to reach 500 for his career

BISON AWARD WINNERS

Senior DB Brent Jackson was named a semifinalist for the 2022 William V. Campbell Trophy®, the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) announced last week. Only Buck nell and Dayton have had a Campbell Trophy semifinalist each of the past 17 years.

• The Bison returned one All-Patriot League player in DB Gavin Pringle (1st in ‘21S, 2nd in ‘19).

• Pringle has been voted to the Preseason All-Patriot League Team in three consecutive seasons, and RB Coleman Bennett was voted to the 2021 Preseason All-Patriot League Team, represent ing Bucknell as a return specialist.

• The Bison graduated All-Patriot League honorees RB Jared Cooper and WR Dominic Lyles following the 2021 season.

• DB Brent Jackson was voted to the 2021 Academic All-Patriot League Team, earning the award for the first time in his career.

• Bennett and Jackson were named 2022 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars by the publication Diverse: Issues in Higher Education in May. The award recognizes undergraduate students of color who have excelled in the classroom as well as on the athletic fields.

HEAD COACH DAVE CECCHINI

• Dave Cecchini, one of the all-time great wide receivers in Patriot League history who has since gone on to achieve tremendous success in the coaching ranks, was named the 27th Bob Odell Head Football Coach at Bucknell University on February 6, 2019.

• Cecchini was voted as the 2021 Spring Patriot League Dick Biddle Coach of the Year for guiding the team to a spot in the Patriot League Championship Game. In addition, he was selected as a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Award, presented by STATS to the FCS Coach of the Year, for the second time in his career.

• In his first season at the helm, Cecchini led the Bison to a third-place finish in the Patriot League, their highest placement since they were the 2014 runners-up. Their Patriot League victories came over defending champion Colgate (32-14), rival Lehigh (20-10) and Georgetown (20-17); two of their three league losses came by a touchdown or less.

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• In 2017 while at Valparaiso, Cecchini was a finalist for the American Football Coaches Association’s FCS National Coach of the Year and the STATS FCS Coach of the Year awards; he was also voted

PLAYERS

Okeyo Ayungo

Adam Barakat

uh-KAY-oh uh-YOUNG-go

BEAR-a-CAT

Tyler Beverett BEV-er-it.

Aidan Catania cuh-TAN-ee-ah

Duncan Cloniger

CLAW-ni-jer

Kieran Coscia KAH-shuh

Kyle Fontes

Brad Jamison

FON-tess

JAM-uh-sin

Ryan Jedlicka jed-LICK-uh

Matt Karic CARE-ic

Charlie Kreinbucher

KRINE-bucker

Matt McCreight mic-CRATE

Danny Meuser MUE-ser

Mason Muir MEWR

Nathan Natoli na-TOLL-ee

Nick Niemynski Na-MIN-ski

Jeff Odongo Oh-DONG-oh

Will Ohler OH-ler

John Ohnegian oh-NEE-gin

Marques Owens MARCUS

Bradley Pao POW

Ethan Pitzel PIT-zuhl

James Poulos POO-los

Patrick Quinlivan quin-LIV-in

Ryan Schatzel SHAT-zul

John Schlendorf

SCHLEN-dorf

Jonathan Searcy SEAR-see

Ashton Sempervive semper-VEE-vay

Nick Semptimphelter SEMP-tim-fel-ter

Charlie Shadek SHAD-eck

Daniel Sierk SEER-k

Finn Sposato spo-SA-to

Christian Spugnardi spug-NAR-dee

Aneesh Vyas uh-NEESH VEE-yas

COACHES

Dave Cecchini cha-KEE-nee

Vinny Giacalone JACK-a-loan

Mark Kulbis KUL-bis

Jason Miran MEER-in

BISON NOTES

as the Pioneer Football League Coach of the Year and the AFCA FCS Region 4 Coach of the Year.

INSIDE THE 2022 SCHEDULE

• This is the 137th season of football at Bucknell. The Bison played their first game in 1883 and have played continuously since 1887.

• Bucknell’s challenging 2022 schedule includes trips to FBS program Central Michigan and Ivy League opponent Yale. Central Michigan marks the third FBS team the Bison have scheduled in four seasons.

• Bucknell’s 2022 opponents went a combined 58-64 in 2021, with Central Michigan winning its Sun Bowl game and Holy Cross advancing to the FCS playoffs for the third-straight season. VMI earned a spot in the 2021 spring FCS playoffs on the strength of its first conference title since 1977 while Towson, which did not compete during the 2020-21 school year, won seven games in both 2019 and 2018, advancing to the 2018 FCS playoffs.

• Bucknell begins Patriot League action at home against Lafayette on Oct. 1.

• Bucknell’s other home contests include on Colgate on Oct. 29, Fordham on Nov. 5, and Pioneer Football League member Marist for Senior Day on Nov. 19 to close out the regular season on 19.

FACILITY UPGRADES

• Thanks to the support of the Pascucci family, Bucknell’s new artificial turf practice field was broken in during preseason camp. Offering additional training and practice space for several men’s and women’s teams, the new field provides even greater training opportunities for a variety of programs beyond the ones that call Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium home.

• The stadium’s new, state-of-the-art video board made its debut last season, greatly heightening the fan experience at home events.

• Future additions to The Pascucci Team Center include a new strength and conditioning center, a men’s lacrosse locker room, and a team meeting and event space.

• In recognition of Pascucci’s historic commitment to both financial aid and athletics, the area of campus that includes the stadium and the Christy Mathewson Gates has been named the Pascucci Family Athletics Complex.

• The picturesque Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium was dedicated in 1924 and was known originally as Memorial Stadium as a tribute to Bucknell’s numerous war veterans. The stadium underwent a major renovation in 1989, and at that time it was rededicated to honor the iconic Christy Mathewson, who was a three-sport star and model student-athlete during his playing days at Bucknell.

HOW TO FOLLOW THE BISON

• All of Bucknell’s home games and its road contests at VMI, Yale, Holy Cross, Lehigh and Georgetown will air on ESPN+, which became home of the Patriot League Network ahead of the 2020-21 school year.

• The Bison’s game at FBS foe Central Michigan will be broadcast on ESPN3.

• All of the Bison’s games will be broadcast on 100.9 The Valley (WVLY). The broadcast will also be available on WVLY.com/The__Valley and BucknellBison.com.

• Bucknell is active on Twitter (@Bucknell_FB) and Instagram (Bucknell_FB). Interact with the team using the hashtags #ACT and #rayBucknell.

UP NEXT

• Bucknell heads to New Haven, Conn. to face Yale on Saturday, Oct. 15. It’s the fourth of five non-conference opponents the Bison have on the schedule this season.

BUCKNELL TWO DEEP VS. HOLY CROSS

DEFENSE SPECIAL TEAMS

WIDE RECEIVER (SPLIT END)

29 — Okeyo Ayungo (Fr. / 6-1 / 185 / Rockville, Md.)

— Adam Barakat (Jr. / 6-3 / 220 / Los Angeles, Calif.)

LEFT TACKLE

77 — Ethan Pitzel (Jr. / 6-4 / 275 / Solon, Ohio)

— Gavin Kennedy (Fr. / 6-5 / 295 / Turnersville, N.J.)

LEFT GUARD

70 — R.J. Mehan (Sr. / 6-4 / 305 / Worthington, Ohio) OR

— Casey Stephenson (Jr. / 6-2 / 290 / Philadelphia, Pa.)

CENTER

75 — Jake Guy (So. / 6-2 / 285 / Philadelphia, Pa.)

59 — Sean Quarterman (Jr. / 6-3 / 260 / Chicago, Ill.)

RIGHT GUARD

71 — Fredrick Sturgis (So. / 6-4 / 285 / Cincinnati, Ohio)

68 — D.K. Kim (Fr. / 6-5 / 290 / Gimpo, South Korea)

RIGHT TACKLE

65 — Zack Tarburton (Jr. / 6-3 / 275 / Perkasie, Pa.)

— Harrison Shepherd (Jr. / 6-5 / 280 / Wyoming, Ohio)

TIGHT END

87 — Kyle Fontes (So. / 6-4 / 220 / York, Pa.)

81 — Christian Spugnardi (So. / 6-6 / 215 / Bethlehem, Pa.)

WIDE RECEIVER

1 — Marques Owens (So. / 5-10 / 170 / Austell, Ga.)

5 — Christian Tait (Jr. / 6-3 / 185 / Staten Island, N.Y.)

WIDE RECEIVER (FLANKER)

11 — Damian Harris (Jr. / 6-0 / 185 / Durham, N.C.)

24 — Josh Gary (Fr. / 5-11 / 190 / Upper Marlboro, Md.)

RUNNING BACK

3 — Coleman Bennett (Jr. / 5-11 / 185 / Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)

23 — Rushawn Baker (So. / 5-11 / 225 / Victor, N.Y.)

QUARTERBACK

12 — Ethan Grady (So. / 6-2 / 215 / Manhattan Beach, Calif.)

14 — Nick Semptimphelter (Jr. / 6-1 / 190 / Franklin, Tenn.)

DEFENSIVE END

44 — Mike Bright Jr. (Jr. / 6-4 / 225 / Woodland Park, N.J.)

51 — Will Ohler (So. / 6-3 / 235 / Sudbury, Mass.)

DEFENSIVE TACKLE

0 — Connor Carretta (Jr. / 6-2 / 280 / Columbus, Ohio)

15 — Cade Rooney (So. / 6-3 / 250 / Berwyn, Pa.)

DEFENSIVE TACKLE

90 — Aneesh Vyas (So. / 6-2 / 265 / West Chester, Pa.)

95 — Grant Laws (So. / 6-3 / 280 / Halifax, Mass.)

DEFENSIVE END

2 — Tyler Alston (Jr. / 6-2 / 230 / Downingtown, Pa.)

52 — Jack Barnes (So. / 6-2 / 220 / Fayetteville, N.C.)

INSIDE LINEBACKER

34 — Blake Leake (Jr. / 6-1 / 215 / Culpeper, Va.)

7 — Quentin Lemon (Jr. / 6-1 / 200 / West Orange, N.J.)

INSIDE LINEBACKER

30 — Ben Allen (Sr. / 6-1 / 220 / Whitehouse, Ohio)

53 — Cooper Kim (Sr. / 6-1 / 230 / Moorestown, N.J.)

OUTSIDE LINEBACKER

45 — John Schlendorf (So. / 5-10 / 180 / Toms River, N.J.)

28 — Chris Sims (So. / 5-9 / 170 / Haverford, Pa.)

STRONG SAFETY

21 — Jonathan Searcy (Sr. / 6-2 / 190 / Medford, N.J.)

6 — Alex Smith Jr. (So. / 6-2 / 185 / Charlotte, N.C.)

FREE SAFETY

31 — Brent Jackson (Sr. / 6-2 / 205 / Denton, Texas)

36 — Justin Murray (Sr. / 6-1 / 225 / Coppell, Texas)

CORNERBACK

17 — Gavin Pringle (Sr. / 6-0 / 180 / Baltimore, Md.)

14 — Roman Pearson (Fr. / 6-2 / 180 / Pickerington, Ohio)

CORNERBACK

26 — Ethan Robinson (So. / 6-0 / 175 / Montgomery, N.Y.)

16 — Caleb Gillen (Jr. / 5-11 / 185 / White Plains, N.Y.)

GAME-BY-GAME STARTERS

PLACE KICKER

10 — Ryan Schatzel (Jr. / 6-0 / 160 / Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.)

94 — Nick Niemynski (So. / 6-2 / 180 / Blue Bell, Pa.)

PUNTER

98 — Ruben Anderson (Jr. / 6-2 / 215 / Lenexa, Kan.)

62 — Matt Schearer (Fr. / 5-11 / 170 / Canonsburg, Pa.)

LONG SNAPPER

93 — Aidan Davenport (Jr. / 6-3 / 210 / Chatham, N.J.)

61 — Ryan Jedlicka (Fr. / 5-10 / 180 / Greenwich, Conn.)

HOLDER

98 — Ruben Anderson (Jr. / 6-2 / 215 / Lenexa, Kan.)

91 — Matt Karic (Fr. / 5-8 / 170 / Los Altos, Calif.)

KICKOFF RETURN 1

11 — Damian Harris (Jr. / 6-0 / 185 / Durham, N.C.)

3 — Coleman Bennett (Jr. / 5-11 / 185 / Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)

KICKOFF RETURN 2

24 — Josh Gary (Fr. / 5-11 / 190 / Upper Marlboro, Md.)

— Gavin Pringle (Sr. / 6-0 / 180 / Baltimore, Md.)

PUNT RETURN

— Gavin Pringle (Sr. / 6-0 / 180 / Baltimore, Md.)

— Damian Harris (Jr. / 6-0 / 185 / Durham, N.C.)

WR RB

Sturgis

Grames Owens Harris Bennett Grady

Sturgis Shepherd Grames Owens Harris Bennett Grady

Bennett

Harris Baker Grady

Connor Carretta

Marques Owens

Tyler Alston

Coleman Bennett

Danny Meuser

Christian Tait Jr.

Alex Smith Jr. So.

Quentin Lemon Jr.

2022 BUCKNELL ROSTER

Columbus, Ohio / St. Charles

Austell, Ga.

6-2

Jeff Odongo Jr. S 6-2

Alex Brown Fr.

6-3 195

Connor Holmes Sr. WR 5-10 170

Ryan Schatzel Jr. P/K 6-0 160

Harrison

Downingtown, Pa. / Archbishop Carroll

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / Cardinal Gibbons

Dallas, Pa. / Dallas

Staten Island, N.Y. / Monsignor Farrell

Charlotte, N.C. / Hickory Ridge

West Orange, N.J. / Saint Peter’s Prep

Tampa, Fla. / Berkeley Prep

Rumson, N.J. / Red Bank Catholic

Parlin, N.J. / Sayreville War Memorial

Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. / Sleepy Hollow

Damian Harris Jr. WR 6-0 185 Durham, N.C. / Hillside

Ethan Grady

QB 6-2 215 Manhattan Beach, Calif. / St. Monica Catholic

Luke Freeman Fr. S 6-2 190 Tulsa, Okla. / Victory Christian School

Matt McCreight Sr. WR 6-3 190 Chandler, Ariz. / Valley Christian

Nick Semptimphelter Jr. QB 6-1 190

Franklin, Tenn. / Battle Ground Academy

Roman Pearson Fr. CB 6-2 180 Pickerington, Ohio / Pickerington Central

Cade Rooney So. DL 6-3 250 Berwyn, Pa. / St. Joseph’s Prep

Caleb Gillen Jr. CB/S 5-11 185 White Plains, N.Y. / White Plains

Gavin Pringle Sr. CB/S 6-0 180 Baltimore, Md. / Mount Saint Joseph

Tyler Beverett Jr. QB 6-3 205 Scottsdale, Ariz. / Saguaro

Bradley Pao Fr. CB 6-0 175 Mays Landing, N.J. / St. Augustine Prep

Michael Hardyway So. QB 6-0 180 Oceanside, Calif. / Oceanside

Mason Taylor So. S 6-2 185 San Pedro, Calif. / Adelanto

Jonathan Searcy (C) Sr. S 6-2 190 Medford, N.J. / Shawnee

Mikey Neal Sr. RB 5-6 170 Baltimore, Md. / Calvert Hall

Rushawn Baker So. RB 5-11 225 Victor, N.Y. / Victor

Josh Gary Fr. WR 5-11 190 Upper Marlboro, Md. / St. John’s College HS

Derrick Anderson Jr. Fr. WR 6-3 175 Fort Washington, Md. / Episcopal (Va.)

Ethan Robinson So. CB 6-0 175 Montgomery, N.Y. / Iona Prep

Ray Russell So. CB 6-1 185 Broadlands, Va. / Briar Woods

* Chris Sims So. CB 5-9 170 Haverford, Pa. / Haverford School

Okeyo Ayungo Fr. WR 6-1 185 Rockville, Md. / Rockville

Ben Allen (C) Sr. LB 6-1 220 Whitehouse, Ohio / Anthony Wayne

*** Brent Jackson (C) Sr. S 6-2 205 Denton, Texas / John H. Guyer

Duncan Cloniger Fr. QB 6-2 190 St. Louis, Mo. / John Burroughs

Brad Jamison So. LB 6-2 220 Upper Township, N.J. / Ocean City

** Blake Leake Jr. LB 6-1 215 Culpeper, Va. / Eastern View

Paul Neel So. RB 5-10 190 Charlotte, N.C. / Charlotte Catholic

Justin Murray Sr. S 6-1 225 Coppell, Texas / Coppell

Kyle Dowgin Jr. LS 5-10 195 Hamilton, N.J. / Notre Dame HS

Finn Sposato Fr. DB 5-11 195 Farmington, Conn. / Farmington

Sam DeLuca Fr. LB 6-2 210 Mechanicsburg, Pa. / Mechanicsburg Area

Donquarius Parker Fr. DL 6-1 220 Durham, N.C. / Hillside

Mike Bright Jr. Jr. DL 6-4 225 Woodland Park, N.J. / Hotchkiss School (Conn.)

John Schlendorf So. S 5-10 180 Toms River, N.J. / Donovan Catholic/Olympus (Utah)

Mack

Tyler Bower Jr.

Jack Goheen

Will Ohler

6-3 200

N.J. / Seton Hall Prep

5-11 215 Weston, Conn. / Weston

LB 6-2 210 Fishers, Ind. / Cathedral

6-3 235 Sudbury, Mass. / Lincoln-Sudbury Regional

Jack Barnes So. DL 6-2 220 Fayetteville, N.C.

Pa.

Mass.

D.C.

Jake Guy So. OL 6-2 285

Ashton Sempervive Fr. DL 6-2 260

Ethan Pitzel (C) Jr. OL 6-4 275

John Ohnegian Fr. OL 6-2 285

Philadelphia, Pa. / Don Bosco Prep (N.J.)

New Egypt, N.J. / New Egypt

Solon, Ohio / Solon

Ramsey, N.J. / Saint Joseph Regional

Rowan McGwin Fr. OL 6-6 274 Rochester, N.Y. / Irondequoit

Christian Spugnardi So. TE 6-6 215

Bethlehem, Pa. / Allentown Central Catholic

Charlie Kreinbucher Fr. TE 6-5 230 Butler, Pa. / Butler Area

Mason Muir So. WR 6-5 195 Greenwich, Conn. / Greenwich

Adam Barakat Jr. WR 6-3 220 Los Angeles, Calif. / St. Francis

Charlie Shadek Sr. TE 6-3 225 Wellesley, Mass. / Kent School (Conn.)

Kyle Fontes So. TE 6-4 220 York, Pa. / Central York

Colby Grames Jr. TE 6-3 225

Redlands, Calif. / Citrus Valley

Aneesh Vyas So. DL 6-2 265 West Chester, Ohio / Lakota West

Matt Karic Fr. P/K 5-8 170 Los Altos, Calif. / Saint Francis

Daniel Sierk

DL 6-5 250 Greensburg, Pa. / Hempfield Area

Aidan Davenport Jr. LS 6-3 210 Chatham, N.J. / Chatham

Nick Niemynski So. P/K 6-2 180 Blue Bell, Pa. / Germantown Academy

Grant Laws So. DL 6-3 280 Halifax, Mass. / Xaverian Brothers / UMass

Patrick Quinlivan So. DL 6-2

Nathaniel Carson Jr.

Anderson

Fisher

Head Coach: Dave Cecchini (Lehigh ’95)

6-6

Medway, Mass. / Milton Academy

N.C.

Kan.

Reagan

Shawnee Mission West

of Prussia, Pa. / Upper Merion Area

COACHING & SUPPORT STAFF

Chris Bowers (Wittenberg ’99) (Defensive); Jason Miran (Penn ’09) (Offensive/QB); Colin Schaeffer (Juniata College ‘16) (Special Teams/DL)

Assistant Coaches: Vinny Giacalone (Carnegie Mellon ’10) (OL/Operations); Jordan Johnson (Buffalo ’16) (RB); Erik Pratt (East Stroudsburg ‘16) (TE/Recruiting Coordinator/Tackles) Ryan Redd (Miami of Ohio ’06) (WR)

Defensive Assistant Coaches: Kevin Bracken (Moravian ’15) (LB/Run Game); Marco Butler (Western Carolina ‘00) (DB); Greg Parker (University of Phoenix) (OLB) Student Assistants: Daniel Docal, Robert Schwartz, Thomas Vella Strength & Conditioning Coach: Mark Kulbis (Bowling Green ’13) Sport Administrator: Tim Pavlechko (Bucknell ’91) (Deputy AD) Support Staff: Doug Birdsong (Marshall ’87) (Voice of the Bison); Ben Blumenthal (Longwood ’16) (Athletic Communications); Jon Terry (Bucknell ‘93) (Athletic Communi cations); Zach Fanelli (William Paterson ’20) (Video); Kaiti Hager (Cal U (Pa.) ’12) (Athletic Training); Rayna Murphy (Ball State ’17) (Athletic Training); Liel Karstetter (Lock Haven ’10) (Equipment); Tom Ford (Cazenovia College ’19) (Ticketing)

Allen, Ben

Alston, Tyler

Anderson Jr., Derrick

Anderson, Ruben

Okeyo

Adam

Barnes,

Coleman

Tyler

Jr., Mike

Alex

Carretta, Connor

Nathaniel

Aidan

Duncan

Coscia, Kieran

Aidan

Sam

Dowgin,

Colby

Harris, Damian

Holmes, Connor

Jackson, Brent

Brad

Jedlicka, Ryan

Jones, Mason

Karic, Matt....................................................P/K

Kennedy, Gavin

Cooper

Kim, D.K.

Grant

Leake, Blake

Charlie

Quentin

Mack, Aidan

Matt

McGwin, Rowan

Mehan, R.J.

Meuser, Danny

Muir, Mason

Murray, Justin

Natoli, Nathan

Neal, Mikey

Neel, Paul

Niemynski, Nick

Odongo, Jeff

Ohler, Will

Ohnegian, John

Owens, Marques

Pao, Bradley

Parker, Donquarius

Pearson, Roman

Ethan

Poulos, James

Pringle, Gavin

Sean

Patrick

Robinson, Ethan

Rooney, Cade

Russell, Ray

Schatzel, Ryan

Schearer, Matt

Schlendorf, John

Scott, Kenneth

Searcy, Jonathan

Sempervive, Ashton

Nick

Charlie

Harrison

Sierk, Daniel

Sims, Chris

Jr., Alex

Benji

Finn

Spugnardi, Christian

Stephenson, Casey

Sturgis, Fredrick

Christian

Tarburton, Zack

Taylor, Mason

Vyas, Aneesh

HEAD COACH DAVE CECCHINI

Dave Cecchini, one of the all-time great wide re ceivers in Patriot League history who has since gone on to achieve tremendous success in the coaching ranks, was named the 27th Bob Odell Head Football Coach at Bucknell University on February 6, 2019.

During the 2021 spring campaign, Cecchini was voted as the Patriot League Dick Biddle Coach of the Year for leading the Bison to a spot in the first-ever Patriot League Championship Game. Bucknell, which was picked to finish last in the Patriot League presea son poll, knocked off Pennsylvania rivals Lafayette (38-13) and Lehigh (6-0) to earn a date with defend ing champion Holy Cross. In addition, Cecchini was selected as a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Award, presented by STATS to the FCS Coach of the Year, for the second time in his career.

Cecchini’s Bison placed 11 on the 2021 Spring All-Patriot League Team, headlined by a school-re cord seven First Team selections. Senior linebacker Simeon Page became the fifth Bison to make four All-Patriot League Teams; he later joined Patriot League Scholar-Athlete of the Year Rick Mottram on the Academic All-Patriot League Team.

In 2019, Cecchini led the Bison to a third-place finish in the Patriot League, their highest placement since they were the 2014 runners-up. Their Patriot League victories came over defending champion Colgate (32-14), rival Lehigh (20-10) and Georgetown (20-17); two of their three league losses came by a touchdown or less. Bucknell faced a grueling non-conference schedule, featuring FBS opponent Temple and three nationally ranked FCS teams; the Bison ultimately finished the year with a 3-8 overall record.

Cecchini’s offense set school records in completions (229) and passing attempts (426) during the 2019 season. All-Patriot League First Team wide receiver Brandon Sanders became the sixth Bison to make at least 50 catches in a single campaign while quarterback Logan Bitikofer cracked Bucknell’s top 10 in single-season completions (8th, 175) and single-season passing attempts (t-8th, 305). Defensively, the Bison excelled, leading the Patriot League in conference action in yards per play allowed (4.4), takeaways (14), sacks (32) and defensive touchdowns (4); they also finished second in total defense (319.7) and rushing defense (96.3).

The head coach at Valparaiso University from 2014 to 2018, Cecchini has a long track record of building explosive offenses at elite academic institutions. Previously the offensive coordinator at Lehigh University, The Citadel and Harvard University, his offenses have shattered school records at his every stop, propelling his teams to a combined seven conference championships. An All-American wide receiver at Lehigh during his playing days in the early 1990s, Cecchini spent 13 of his previous 24 seasons as a coach at his alma mater.

In 2014, Cecchini took over a Valparaiso football program that had won just three games, all against the same opponent, in the four seasons before his arrival. The 2017 campaign saw Valparaiso reach new heights thanks to a potent offense that totaled 330 points and 4,398 yards, both good for second in school history. Picked to finish 10th of 11 teams in the Pioneer Football League, Valparaiso tied for third with a 5-3 record, its most league wins since 1961. Overall, Valparaiso finished above .500, at 6-5, for the first time since 2003.

For guiding Valparaiso’s turnaround, Cecchini was a finalist for the American Football Coaches Association’s FCS National Coach of the Year and the STATS FCS Coach of the Year awards; he was also voted as the Pio neer Football League Coach of the Year and the AFCA FCS Region 4 Coach of the Year.

Cecchini left Valparaiso as the program’s winningest coach through 50 games since 1986. Other highlights of his time at Valparaiso included defeating rival Butler in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2005, go ing 4-0 in conference games at Brown Field in 2017 and sending two student-athletes to the 2018 FCS National Bowl, which showcases the FCS’s top players.

Before becoming the 17th head football coach in Valparaiso history, Cecchini spent four seasons as the of fensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at Lehigh. During his second stint on the Mountain Hawk staff, Cecchini built one of the most proficient and explosive offenses in the nation. In 2011, Lehigh ranked in the FCS’s top five in total offense (469.6) and passing offense (340.6) while averaging a Patriot League-best 32.5 points per game. Ten offensive players captured All-Patriot League laurels that season, headlined by Offensive Player of the Year Chris Lum. Lum, who was also the runner-up for the Walter Payton Award, broke the Patriot League’s single-season record for passing yards (4,378) and touchdown passes (32). For his role in Lehigh’s success, Cecchini was a finalist for the FootballScoop FCS Coordinator of the Year award.

With Cecchini guiding the offense, the Mountain Hawks went a combined 39-9 and won two Patriot League titles. Wide receiver Lee Kurfis led the nation in receiving yards per game (122.8) in 2013 while quarterback Mike Colvin finished fifth nationally in total offense (326.64) the year before. Under Cecchini’s watch, four Mountain Hawks garnered All-America honors.

From 2007 to 2009, Cecchini served as The Citadel’s offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach. During his first season in Charleston, the Bulldogs finished with their best record in 15 years, bolstered by an offense that set 16 school records, including points per game (39.5) and total offense (437.6). Cecchini mentored wide receiver Andre Roberts, a First Team All-American who set Citadel records in single-season receptions (95), receiving yards (1,334) and touchdown catches (15). Roberts, who was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2010 National Football League Draft, is currently a member of the Houston Texans.

Beginning in 2003, Cecchini spent three seasons as the offensive coordinator/quarterbacks and wide receiv ers coach at Harvard. His fast-paced offense paid immediate dividends, as the Crimson averaged 461 yards per game during his first campaign, a figure good for fourth nationally. The next season, Harvard went 10-0 and won the Ivy League championship. After the Crimson led the Ivy League in aggregate offense, the AFCA selected Cecchini as its 2005 Mike Campbell Top Assistant Coach Award winner.

Under Cecchini’s tutelage, 14 Harvard records fell, including points per game (33.9). Among his charges was quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, the 2004 Ivy League Player of the Year who was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the 2005 NFL Draft. Fitzpatrick, who is currently a member of the Washington Football Team, has also spent time in eight other NFL organizations.

Before his tenure in Cambridge, Cecchini spent nine seasons on his alma mater’s staff. In 2000, Cecchini’s first campaign as offensive coordinator, Lehigh went 11-0 during the regular season and reached the Division I-AA (now FCS) quarterfinals. Following that season, Cecchini was promoted to assistant head coach while retaining his responsibilities as offensive coordinator. In 2001, his up-tempo offense averaged 38.3 points per game, helping the Mountain Hawks secure their second-straight undefeated regular season and championship quarterfinal appearance. In Cecchini’s first three seasons directing the offense, Lehigh posted a combined 31-6 record and captured two Patriot League titles.

During his playing days at Lehigh, Cecchini became a consensus First Team All-American after leading the nation in receptions and receiving yards per game in 1993. That season, he set Patriot League records in receptions (88), receiving yards (1,318) and touchdown receptions (15); his 15 touchdown catches remain the Patriot League standard to this day. Cecchini, who was later named to the Patriot League 15th Anniversary Team, graduated from Lehigh in 1995 with a bachelor of science degree in marketing.

Cecchini first joined the Mountain Hawk football staff as a tight ends coach. He also served as a running backs coach, quarterbacks coach and wide receiv ers coach before being promoted to offensive coordinator. During Cecchini’s first stint in Bethlehem, Lehigh averaged more than 350 yards of offense and over 26 points per game.

Cecchini and his wife, Tammy, have two sons: Evan and Will. Tammy is currently the head women’s tennis coach at Bucknell.

PERSONAL

Date of Birth: March 9, 1972

Hometown: Bloomington, Minnesota

Wife: Tammy (head women’s tennis coach at Bucknell)

Children: Sons Evan and Will

EDUCATION

Lehigh University, B.S. in marketing, 1995

HEAD COACHING CAREER

Year School Record Pct.

2014 Valparaiso 4-8 .333

2015 Valparaiso 1-9 .100

2016 Valparaiso 4-7 .364

2017 Valparaiso 6-5 .545

2018 Valparaiso 2-9 .182

2019 Bucknell 3-8 .273

2021 Spring Bucknell 2-2 .500

2021 Bucknell 1-10 .091

2022 Bucknell 0-4 .000

Totals 23-62 .279

COACHING EXPERIENCE

Years School Position

1994-02 Lehigh Tight Ends (1994)

Running Backs (1995)

Quarterbacks (1996)

Wide Receivers (1997-99)

Offensive Coordinator/WR (2000)

Assistant Head Coach/ Offensive Coordinator/QB (2001-02)

2003-05 Harvard Offensive Coordinator/QB/WR

2006-09 The Citadel Offensive Coordinator/WR

2010-13 Lehigh Offensive Coordinator/QB

2014-18 Valparaiso Head Coach

2019-pres. Bucknell Head Coach

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Winner of seven conference championships

• 2021 Spring Patriot League Dick Biddle Coach of the Year

• 2021 Spring STATS FCS National Coach of the Year Finalist

• 2017 AFCA FCS National Coach of the Year Finalist

• 2017 STATS FCS National Coach of the Year Finalist

• 2017 FCA FCS Region 4 Coach of the Year

• 2017 Pioneer Football League Coach of the Year

• 2011 FootballScoop FCS Coordinator of the Year

• Coached WR Andre Roberts, a 2010 NFL Draft pick, at The Citadel

• 2005 AFCA Mike Campbell Top Assistant Coach Award

• Coached QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, a 2005 NFL Draft pick, at Harvard

• 1993 consensus First Team All-American as Lehigh wide receiver

• Voted to the Patriot League 15th Anniversary Team

Shut out an opponent Apr. 3, 2021 at Lehigh (6-0)

Was shut out by an opponent Sept. 17, 2022 at Central Michigan (0-41)

Finished a game with a tie score Nov. 14, 1987 vs. Lehigh (21-21)

Scored 40-49 points Sept. 2, 2017 vs. Marist (45-6)

Scored 50-59 points Nov. 1, 2003 vs. Holy Cross (53-31)

Scored 60-69 points Oct. 24, 1987 vs. Columbia (62-20)

Scored 70-79 points Oct. 10, 1964 vs. Ohio Wesleyan in Newark, Del. (72-0)

Allowed 40-49 points Sept. 17, 2022 at Central Michigan (0-41)

Allowed 50-59 points Sept. 11, 2021 at Villanova (3-55)

Allowed 60-69 points Nov. 13, 2021 at Army West Point (10-63)

Allowed 70-79 points Nov. 25, 1916 at Georgetown (0-78)

Allowed 80+ points Oct. 8, 1966 at Temple (28-82)

Did not commit a turnover Sept. 3, 2022 vs. Towson (13-14)

Forced five turnovers Sept. 15, 2018 at Penn (2 INT, 3 fumbles) (17-34)

Forced six turnovers Sept. 3, 2016 at Marist (4 INT, 2 fumbles) (26-10)

Forced seven turnovers Oct. 29, 2011 at Lafayette (3 INT, 4 fumbles) (39-13)

Committed five or more turnovers Apr. 17, 2021 vs. Holy Cross (5 INT) (10-33)

Did not commit a penalty Sept. 19, 2009 at Cornell (9-33)

Was penalized for at least 100 yards Oct. 17, 2015 at Army West Point (105) (14-21)

Won an overtime game Oct. 21, 2017 at Lafayette (13-7)

Played an overtime game Sept. 3, 2022 vs. Towson (13-14)

Had two 100-yard rushers in the same game Sept. 26, 2007 vs. Marist (Terrance Wilson 108 & Justin Pulgrano 101) (17-16)

Had two 100-yard receivers in the same game Nov. 1, 2014 vs. Lafayette (Jake Hartman 134 & Will Carter 104) (27-24 OT)

Defeated a nationally ranked opponent

Oct. 26, 2013 vs. No. 15 Lehigh (48-10)

Played a nationally ranked opponent Sept.11, 2021 at No. 11/12 Villanova (3-55)

Played an FBS opponent Sept. 17, 2022 at Central Michigan (0-41)

Won 10 games 1997 (10-1)

Won eight games 2014 (8-3)

Had a winning season 2014 (8-3)

THE LAST TIME A BUCKNELL PLAYER...

Home 0-2

Away 0-2

Patriot League 0-1

Ranked Opponent 0-0

Leading after one quarter 0-0

Trailing after one quarter 0-1

Tied after one quarter 0-3

Leading at halftime 0-0

Trailing at halftime 0-3

Tied at halftime 0-1

Leading after three quarters 0-0

Trailing after three quarters 0-4

Tied after three quarters 0-0

Games decided in overtime 0-1

Bison score first 0-0

Opponent scores first 0-4

Bison lead in time of possession 0-1

Opponent leads in time of possession 0-3

Bison run more plays 0-1

Opponent runs more plays 0-3

Bison run at least 65 plays 0-3

Bison run fewer than 65 plays 0-1

Bison outgain opponent 0-1

Opponent outgains Bison 0-3

Bison rush for 200+ yards 0-0

Opponent rushes for 200+ yards 0-1

Bison pass for 200+ yards 0-0

Opponent passes for 200+ yards 0-2

Had 30 rushing attempts

Nov. 12, 2016 (Joey DeFloria (31) at Georgetown, 21-7)

Had 40 rushing attempts Oct. 29, 2011 (Tyler Smith (42) at Lafayette, 39-13)

Had 100 yards rushing Oct. 26, 2019 (Jared Cooper (103) at Lafayette, 17-21)

Had 200 yards rushing Nov. 12, 2011 (Tyler Smith (204) at Fordham, 21-0)

Had a 60+ yard run Sept. 3, 2022 (Rushawn Baker (69) vs. Towson, 13-14)

Had a 70+ yard run Nov. 4, 2017 (Chad Freshnock (85) vs. Lehigh, 21-42)

Had three rushing touchdowns Nov. 4, 2017 (Chad Freshnock vs. Lehigh, 21-42)

Had four rushing touchdowns Sept. 30, 2000 (Jabu Powell vs. Duquesne, 35-14)

Had five rushing touchdowns Nov. 13, 2004 (Daris Wilson vs. Colgate, 42-7)

Completed a 50+ yard pass Sept. 28, 2019 (Logan Bitikofer to Dominic Lyles (52) at Towson, 7-56)

Had three passing touchdowns Oct. 23, 2021 (Ethan Grady vs. Georgetown, 21-29)

Had four passing touchdowns Oct. 31, 2015 (R.J. Nitti at Lafayette, 35-24)

Had five passing touchdowns Sept. 24, 1994 (Rob Glus at Harvard, 42-23)

Had 20 completions Oct. 1, 2022 (Ethan Grady (20) vs. Lafayette, 14-24)

Had 30 completions Oct. 27, 2001 (Todd Wenrich (36) at Fordham, 12-17)

Had 50 passing attempts Nov. 23, 2019 (Logan Bitikofer (50) at Fordham, 14-31)

Had 60 passing attempts Oct. 27, 2001 (Todd Wenrich (67) at Fordham, 12-17)

Had 200 yards passing Nov. 23, 2019 (Logan Bitikofer (230) at Fordham, 14-31)

Had 300 yards passing Oct. 24, 2015 (R.J. Nitti (338) vs. Georgetown, 9-17)

Had 100 yards receiving Oct. 23, 2021 (Dominic Lyles (110) vs. Georgetown, 21-29)

Had 200 yards receiving Oct. 11, 2014 (Will Carter (246) at Lehigh, 45-24)

Had 10 receptions Apr. 3, 2021 (Dominic Lyles (14) at Lehigh, 6-0)

Had two touchdown receptions Sept. 3, 2022 (Christian Spugnardi vs. Towson, 13-14) Had three touchdown receptions Oct. 23, 2021 (Dominic Lyles vs. Georgetown, 21-29) Made a 40-yard field goal Nov. 6, 2021 (Ryan Schatzel (45) vs. Lehigh, 6-38) Made a 50-yard field goal Oct. 3, 1981 (Al Yuknus (52) vs. Davidson, 23-3)

Had three field goals in a game Nov. 18, 2017 (John Burdick at Fordham, 9-20) Had four field goals in a game Oct. 14, 2017 (John Burdick at Cornell, 26-18)

Bison have 400+ total yards 0-0

Opponent has 400+ total yards 0-1

Bison win turnover battle 0-2

Opponent wins turnover battle 0-1

Bison force at least two turnovers 0-2

Opponent forces at least two turnovers 0-3

Bison commit no turnovers 0-1

Opponent commits no turnover 0-0

Game is decided by more than 10 points 0-1

Game is decided by 10 or fewer points 0-3

Bison score 25 or more points 0-0

Opponent scores 25 or more points 0-1

Bison held under 25 points 0-4

Opponent held under 25 points 0-3

Day games 0-3

Night games 0-1

Games following a win 0-0 Games following a loss 0-3

Playing on grass 0-1

Playing on Astroturf 0-0

Playing on Fieldturf 0-3

FCS PLAYER RANKINGS

Passed for a two-point conversion

Oct. 10, 1964 (Mike Seigfried vs. Ohio Wesleyan in Newark, Del., 72-0)

Oct. 1, 2022 (Ethan Grady to Coleman Bennett vs. Lafayette, 14-24) Rushed for a two-point conversion Nov. 3, 2018 (Jared Cooper at Lehigh, 17-45) Made seven extra points Oct. 16, 1999 (Chris Lundberg vs. Duquesne, 49-20) Made 10 extra points

Had 10+ punts Oct. 19, 2019 (Alex Pechin (11) at Towson, 7-56)

Had a 70+ yard punt Nov. 23, 2019 (Alex Pechin (70) at Fordham, 14-31) Had an 80+ yard punt Sept. 22, 1984 (Mike Morrow (80) at Northeastern, 33-34)

Returned a punt for a touchdown Aug. 30, 2014 (Josh Brake (62) vs. VMI, 42-38)

Returned a kickoff for a touchdown Oct. 3, 2015 (Joey DeFloria (85) at VMI, 28-22 OT)

Returned an interception for a touchdown Mar. 27, 2021 (Blake Leake (41) vs. Lafayette, 38-13)

Returned a fumble for a touchdown Nov. 23, 2019 (Rick Mottram (5) at Fordham, 14-31)

Returned a blocked punt for a touchdown Oct. 13, 2018 (Gerrit Van Itallie (0) at Monmouth, 19-36)

Recorded two interceptions in a game Sept. 15, 2018 (Bryan Marine at Penn, 17-34)

Recorded three interceptions in a game Nov. 20, 2004 (Dante Ross at Duquesne, 30-20)

Recorded four interceptions in a game Sept. 30, 2000 (Kevin Eiben vs. Duquesne, 35-14)

Forced two fumbles in a game Oct. 16, 2021 (Ben Allen at Fordham, 22-66)

Recovered two fumbles in a game Oct. 16, 2021 (Aneesh Vyas at Fordham, 22-66)

Had 15 tackles in a game Nov. 20, 2021 (Blake Leake (16) vs. Holy Cross, 6-45)

Had two sacks in a game Sept. 10, 2022 (Patrick Quinlivan at VMI, 14-24)

Had three sacks in a game Nov. 23, 2019 (Grayson Cherubino at Fordham, 14-31)

Had four sacks in a game Nov. 18, 2017 (Simeon Page at Fordham, 9-20)

Had four tackles for a loss in a game Nov. 23, 2019 (Gerrit Van Itallie at Fordham, 14-31)

Blocked a punt Nov. 20, 2021 (Jack Barnes vs. Holy Cross, 6-45)

Blocked an extra point attempt Oct. 28, 2017 (Abdullah Anderson & Joe Lauro at Colgate, 3-40)

Blocked a field goal attempt Sept. 3, 2022 (Aneesh Vyas vs. Towson, 13-14)

Recorded a safety Nov. 19, 2016 vs. Fordham (22-36)

Individual (Top 30) Rank No./Avg.

Gavin Pringle (Passes Defended/Game) T-3rd

Ruben Anderson (Punting Average) T-26th

Patrick Quinlivan (Sacks/Game) T-16th

Brent Jackson (Solo Tackles/Game) T-2nd

Brent Jackson (Total Tackles/Game) T-12th

FOOTBALL INFORMATION

Head Coach: Bob Chesney

Record at Holy Cross: 1-3 (1st season)

Career Record: 30-16 (5th season)

Conference: Patriot League Stadium: Fitton Field Capacity: 23,500

Surface: Natural Grass

2021 Record: 10-3

Conference Record: 6-0 (1st, Patriot League)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Location: Worcester, Mass.

Founded: 1843

Enrollment: 3,000

Nickname: Crusaders

Colors: Purple, black & white

President: Vincent D. Rougeau

Athletic Director: Kit Hughes Website: GoHolyCross.com

SERIES INFORMATION

Series record 13-25

Last 10 meetings

3-7

First meeting Holy Cross 23, Bucknell 7 (Oct. 31,1925

Last meeting Holy Cross 45, Bucknell 6 (Nov. 20, 2021)

Record at home 7-12

Record on road 6-13

Record at neutral site 0-0

Streak

Holy Cross won three

Last meeting Nov. 20, 2021 in Lewisburg, Pa.

Holy Cross 45, Bucknell 6

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Last meeting in Lewisburg Nov. 20, 2021

Holy Cross 45, Bucknell 6

Last Bison win .................... Sept. 29, 2018 in Worcester, Mass.

Bucknell 19, Holy Cross 16

Last Crusaders win Nov. 20, 2021 in Lewisburg, Pa.

Holy Cross 45, Bucknell 6

ALL-TIME RESULTS

Year Site Result

1925 Worcester, MA HC, 23-7

1953 Worcester, MA HC, 40-0

1986 Worcester, MA HC, 17-10

1987 Lewisburg, PA HC, 48-10

1988 Worcester, MA HC, 38-7

1989 Lewisburg, PA HC, 35-6

1990 Worcester, MA HC, 43-14

1991 Lewisburg, PA HC, 42-6

1992 Worcester, MA HC, 27-12

1993 Lewisburg, PA BU, 33-23

1994 Worcester, MA HC, 27-20

Lewisburg, PA BU, 21-7

Worcester, MA BU, 38-7

Lewisburg, PA BU, 18-6

Worcester, MA BU, 30-14

Lewisburg, PA BU, 32-21

Worcester, MA HC, 10-9

Lewisburg, PA BU, 21-14

Worcester, MA HC, 38-21

Lewisburg, PA BU, 53-31

Worcester, MA BU, 42-27

Lewisburg, PA HC, 51-33

Worcester, MA HC, 27-10

Lewisburg, PA HC, 45-21

BUCKNELL

0-4

TALE OF THE TAPE

HOLY CROSS

Overall Record 5-0

League Record 1-0 PL 242.2 (116th)

0-1 PL

Total Offense 449.6 (11th) 77.5 (116th)

Rushing Offense 193.2 (21st) 164.8 (96th)

Passing Offense 256.4 (27th) 85.90 (119th)

Passing Efficiency 173.46 (7th) 10.2 (117th)

Scoring Offense 34.2 (22nd) .600 (111th)

Red Zone Offense .810 (53rd) 374.2 (54th)

Total Defense 333.2 (33rd) 190.0 (89th)

Rushing Defense 124.4 (41st) 184.2 (20th)

Passing Defense 208.8 (46th) 25.8 (43rd)

Scoring Defense 18.6 (20th)

Red Zone Defense .692 (17th) 37.96 (35th)

.733 (27th)

Net Punting 37.47 (43rd) 4.25 (86th)

Punt Returns 5.71 (72nd) 18.67 (79th)

Kickoff Returns 21.12 (39th)

Turnover Margin 1.40 (3rd) 2.0 (49th)

0.00 (54th)

Team Sacks 1.60 (80th) 27:53 (92nd)

Time of Possession 31:30 (31st) Ethan Grady (507 yards)

Leading Passer Matthew Sluka (1,176 yards) Rushawn Baker (218 yards) Leading Rusher Matthew Sluka (352 yards) Damian Harris (106 yards) Leading Receiver Jalen Coker (517 yards) Brent Jackson (41 tackles) Leading Tackler Jacob Dobbs (38 tackes)

FCS rank in parenthesis Top-30 marks in bold

ALL-TIME RESULTS (CONT.)

Worcester, MA HC, 34-17

Lewisburg, PA BU, 23-17

MA HC, 34-9

Lewisburg, PA HC, 16-13

Worcester, MA HC, 13-6

Lewisburg, PA HC, 51-27

Worcester, MA BU, 31-24 OT

Lewisburg, PA HC, 23-7

Worcester, MA BU, 21-20

Lewisburg, PA HC, 20-0

Worcester, MA BU, 19-16

Lewisburg, PA HC, 21-14

Spring Lewisburg, PA HC, 33-10*

Lewisburg, PA HC, 45-6

HOLY CROSS BUCKNELL

FIRST DOWNS 28 10

Rushing 19 0 Passing 9 5 Penalty 0 5

NET YARDS RUSHING 301 -1 Rushing Attempts 53 19 Average Per Rush 5.7 -0.1

Rushing Touchdowns 2 0 Yards Gained Rushing 328 34 Yards Lost Rushing 27 35

NET YARDS PASSING 211 88

Completions-Attempts-Int 13-26-0 13-28-2 Average Per Attempt 8.1 3.1 Average Per Completion 16.2 6.8 Passing Touchdowns 3 1

TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 512 87

Total offense plays 79 47

Average Gain Per Play 6.5 1.9

Fumbles: Number-Lost 0-0 3-2

Penalties: Number-Yards 10-120 3-30

PUNTS-YARDS 3-88 6-220

Average Yards Per Punt 29.3 36.7

Net Yards Per Punt 11.7 36.3

Inside 20 0 0

50+ Yards 0 0

Touchbacks 2 0 Fair catch 0 2

KICKOFF-YARDS 8-472 2-95

Average Yards Per Kickoff 59.0 47.5

Net Yards Per Kickoff 40.4 33.5

Touchbacks 0 0

Fair Catch Yards 19 0

Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD 2-2-0 1-15-0

Average Per Return 1.0 15.0

Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD 2-28-0 7-130-0

Average Per Return 14.0 18.6

Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD 2-45-1 0-0-0

Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD 0-0-0 0-0-0

Miscellaneous Yards

Possession Time 38:32 21:28

1st Quarter 12:27 02:33

2nd Quarter 05:38 09:22

3rd Quarter 08:56 06:04

4th Quarter 11:31 03:29

Third-Down Conversions 7-14 3-11

Fourth-Down Conversions 2-3 0-0

Red-Zone Scores-Chances 4-5 0-0

Touchdowns 4-5 0-0

Field goals 0-5 0-0

Sacks By: Number-Yards 3-26 4-24

PAT Kicks 6-6 0-0

Field Goals

Points

Football Falls to Patriot League Champion Holy Cross

The Bucknell football team fell to three-peat Patriot League champion Holy Cross, 45-6, on Satur day at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium at the Pascucci Family Athletics Complex.

The Crusaders (9-2, 6-0 PL) took advantage of stout defensive play and turnovers to run their road winning streak over the Bison (1-10, 0-6 PL) to seven games. They also set a new school record by winning their sixth Patriot League game of the season; the 2021 team joined the 1990 (5-0) and 1991 (5-0) squads as the only Holy Cross teams to go unbeaten in Patriot League action.

The Crusaders built a 31-0 halftime lead, notably holding Bucknell to just 26 yards of total offense and six first downs through the first two quarters. They set the tone for the game in the first quarter, turning their first drive into a 17-play, 69-yard scoring march that chewed 6:25 off of the game clock and saw them convert on one fourth down and two third downs. They then recovered a fumble during the resulting kickoff; they ultimately capitalized on their short, 26-yard field, scoring their second touch down in less than three minutes.

Holy Cross netted 17 more points in the second quarter, with one touchdown coming on a 45-yard pick six by Kamyrn Molton. The Bison got on the board at the third quarter’s 2:09 mark, with Mason Muir hauling in his second career touchdown reception from Nick Semptimphelter, a 23-yard score.

For Bucknell, Semptimphelter and Ethan Grady combined to complete 13 passes for 88 yards. In addition to catching a touchdown pass, Muir led all Bison receivers with a career-best 50 yards on five catches. Marques Owens recorded a career-high 128 all-purpose yards on a career-best 111 kickoff return yards and 17 receiving yards.

The Bison defense had four players reach the double digits in tackles: Blake Leake (16), John Schlendorf (14), Ben Allen (10) and Brent Jackson (10). Leake, Schlendorf and Jackson’s totals each represented a new career high, with Leake’s being the most registered by a Bison in 2021.

In addition, Bucknell posted four sacks, with Allen, Leake and Connor Carretta each logging one individually and Carretta teaming with Quentin Lemon for the fourth. This performance doubled the Bison’s home sack total, bringing it to eight in 2021.

GAME NOTES

• For Bucknell, QB Nick Semptimphelter completed 8 of 15 pass attempts, including a 23-yard touchdown pass to Mason Muir for the Bison’s only score.

• RB Jared Cooper ran 12 time for 18 yards to lead the rushing attack. RB Rushawn Baker also carried the ball four times for seven yards.

• LB Blake Leake led all Bison with a career-high 16 tackles as well as a sack for 10 yards. DL Connor Carretta posted seven tackles and 1.5 sacks.

• Holy Cross QB Marco Siderman completed 8 of 12 attempts for 165 yards and two touchdowns. QB Matthew Slu ka also threw one touchdown in the game.

• WR Justin Shorter caught two passes, each of which went for scores including a 36-yarder. Tenio Ayeni also caught a touchdown.

• Holy Cross racked up 301 yards on the ground, and four different players ran for over 60 yards. Jonathan Abrams led the way with 80 yards on 10 attempts.

• Peter Oliver and Jordan Fuller each scored rushing touchdowns.

• Holy Cross also scored one defensive touchdown, returning an interception 45 yards to the end zone.

• The loss concluded Buck nell’s 2021 season and was the team’s third straight loss to the Crusaders.

Alex Smith Jr. broke up a career-best two passes while Jack Barnes blocked a punt, which was recovered by Brad Jamison. Barnes became the second Bison in three games to block a punt, as Danny Meuser previously did so against Lehigh on Nov. 6.

For the Crusaders, Marco Siderman completed eight passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns. Jonathan Abrams paced all players with 80 rushing yards while Peter Oliver and Jordan Fuller ac counted for Holy Cross’s touchdowns on the ground.

Asante Ayir had four receptions for a game-best 81 yards while Justin Shorter caught two touch down passes. Jacob Dobbs led Holy Cross with eight tackles while Benton Whitley recorded a gamehigh three tackles for a loss of 16 yards and forced a fumble.

The Crusaders held advantages in total offense (512-87), first downs (28-10) and time of posses sion (38:32-21:28). They generated four turnovers during the contest, with two coming on intercep tions and two coming on fumble recoveries. They also held Bucknell to 3-of-11 on third downs while going 7-of-14 themselves. Most notably, they didn’t allow a single yard on the ground, keeping the Bison at -1 for the contest’s duration.

SCORING SUMMARY

Team

HC

HC

HC

HC

HC

HC

BU

HC

12:16

05:36

TEAM LEADERS

BUCKNELL

HOLY CROSS

17-69 6:25 0-7

2:07

7-75 3:54 0-21

0-28

5-36 0:36 0-31

3:01 0-38

8-71 3:19 6-38

4:22 6-45

Tackles

Tackles

BEN ALLEN (30)

LB | SR | 6-1 | 220

Tackles: 11 vs. Penn (9/18/21)

Tackles for Loss: 2 at Fordham (10/16/21)

Sacks: 1, 3 times (last vs. Holy Cross, 11/20/21)

Pass Breakups: 1 vs. Penn (9/18/21)

Forced Fumbles: 2 at Fordham (10/16/21)

Fumble Recoveries: 1 vs. Georgetown (10/23/21), vs. Cornell (10/2/21)

TYLER ALSTON (42)

LB | JR | 6-2 | 230

Tackles: 9 vs. Lafayette (10/1/22)

Sacks: 1.5 vs. Lafayette (10/1/22), vs. Towson (9/3/22)

Tackles for Loss: 2 vs. Towson (9/3/22)

DERRICK ANDERSON JR. (25)

WR | FR | 6-3 | 175

Receptions: 3 vs. Lafayette (10/1/22)

Receiving Yards: 32 vs. Lafayette (10/1/22)

Long Reception: 14 vs. Lafayette (10/1/22)

RUBEN ANDERSON (98)

P/K | JR | 6-2 | 215

Punt Average: 43.7 vs. Towson (9/3/22)

Long Punt: 58 vs. Towson (9/3/22)

Punt Attempts: 9 at Fordham (10/16/21)

Punts of 50+ Yards: 3 vs. Towson (9/3/22)

Punts Inside the 20: 3, 3 times (last at VMI, 9/10/22)

Kickoff Attempts: 1 vs. Holy Cross (4/17/21)

Kickoff Average: 52.0 vs. Holy Cross (4/17/21)

OKEYO AYUNGO (29)

WR | FR | 6-1 | 185

Receptions: 3 at Central Michigan (9/17/22)

Receiving Yards: 35 at VMI (9/10/22)

Long Reception: 34 at VMI (9/10/22)

RUSHAWN BAKER (23)

RB | SO | 5-11 | 225

Rushing Attempts: 15 vs. Lafayette (10/1/22), vs. Towson (9/3/22)

Rushing Yards: 95 vs. Towson (9/3/22)

Long Rush: 69 vs. Towson (9/3/22)

Rushing TDs: 1 vs. Lafayette (10/1/22), at Fordham (10/16/21)

Receptions: 4 at VMI (9/10/22)

Receiving Yards: 20 at VMI (9/10/22)

Receiving TDs: 1 at VMI (9/10/22)

Long Reception: 13 at VMI (9/10/22)

All-Purpose Yards: 95 vs. Towson (9/3/22)

ADAM BARAKAT (85)

TE | JR | 6-3 | 220

Receptions: 4 at Army West Point (11/13/21)

Receiving Yards: 44 at Army West Point (11/13/21)

Long Reception: 14 vs. Holy Cross (11/20/21), at Army West Point (11/13/21)

JACK BARNES (52)

DL | SO | 6-2 | 220

Tackles: 7 at Villanova (9/11/21)

Tackles for Loss: 0.5 at Villanova (9/11/21)

Forced Fumbles: 1 vs. Lafayette (10/1/22)

Blocked Punts: 1 vs. Holy Cross (11/20/21)

COLEMAN BENNETT (3)

RB/WR | JR | 5-11 | 185

Rushing Attempts: 15 at Lafayette (10/9/21)

Rushing Yards: 60 vs. Towson (9/3/22)

Long Rush: 23 vs. Fordham (4/10/21)

Rushing TDs: 1 vs. Lafayette (10/1/22), vs. Fordham (4/10/21)

Receptions: 4 vs. Lafayette (10/1/22)

Receiving Yards: 52 vs. Towson (9/3/22)

Long Reception: 38 vs. Towson (9/3/22)

Kickoff Returns: 4, 3 times (last vs. Georgetown, 10/23/21)

Kickoff Return Yards: 128 vs. Fordham (4/10/21)

Long Kickoff Return: 76 vs. Fordham (4/10/21)

Punt Returns: 1 at Lafayette (10/9/21)

Punt Return Yards: 4 at Lafayette (10/9/21)

Long Punt Return: 4 at Lafayette (10/9/21)

All-Purpose Yards: 186 vs. Fordham (4/10/21)

TYLER BEVERETT (18)

QB | JR | 6-3 | 205

Passing Attempts: 12 at Central Michigan (9/17/22), vs. Penn (9/18/21)

Passing Completions: 6 at Central Michigan (9/17/22), vs. Cornell (10/2/21)

Passing Yards: 61 vs. Cornell (10/2/21)

Long Pass: 28 vs. Cornell (10/2/21)

Rushing Attempts: 8 vs. Cornell (10/2/21)

Rushing Yards: 28 vs. Cornell (10/2/21)

Long Rush: 25 vs. Cornell (10/2/21)

Rushing TDs: 1 vs. Cornell (10/2/21), vs. Fordham (4/10/21)

TYLER BOWER (49)

LB | JR | 5-11 | 215

Tackles: 1 at Villanova (9/11/21)

MIKE BRIGHT JR. (44)

DL | JR | 6-4 | 225

Tackles: 6 vs. Lehigh (11/6/21)

Tackles for Loss: 2 at Lehigh (4/3/21) Sacks: 2 at Lehigh (4/3/21) Pass Breakups: 1 vs. Georgetown (10/23/21)

CONNOR CARRETTA (57)

DL | JR | 6-2 | 280

Tackles: 7 vs. Holy Cross (11/20/21), at Colgate (10/30/21)

Tackles for Loss: 1.5 vs. Holy Cross (11/20/21) Sacks: 1.5 vs. Holy Cross (11/20/21)

NATHANIEL CARSON (97)

DL | JR | 6-6 | 270

Tackles: 3 at Colgate (10/30/21) Pass Breakups: 1 vs. Cornell (10/2/21)

Fumble Recoveries: 1 at Sacred Heart (9/4/21)

AIDAN DAVENPORT (93)

LS | JR | 6-3 | 210

Tackles: 1 at Central Michigan (9/17/22)

SAM DELUCA (42)

LB | FR | 6-2 | 210

Tackles: 1 vs. Towson (9/3/22)

MARK DUNCKLE (55)

DL | JR | 5-9 | 220

Tackles: 1 at Army West Point (11/13/21)

JUSTIN FISHER (99)

DL | SO | 6-6 | 235

Tackles: 9 at Sacred Heart (9/4/21)

KYLE FONTES (87)

TE | SO | 6-4 | 220

Receptions: 3 at VMI (9/10/22)

Receiving Yards: 13 at VMI (9/10/22)

Receiving TDs: 1 at VMI (9/10/22)

Long Reception: 7 at Central Michigan (9/17/22)

LUKE FREEMAN (12)

S | FR | 6-2 | 190

Tackles: 2 at Central Michigan (9/17/22), at VMI (9/10/22)

JOSH GARY (24)

WR | FR | 5-11 | 190

Receptions: 3 vs. Lafayette (10/1/22)

Receiving Yards: 41 vs. Lafayette (10/1/22)

Long Reception: 22 vs. Lafayette (10/1/22)

CALEB GILLEN (16)

DB | JR | 5-11 | 185

Fumble Recoveries: 1 vs. Lafayette (10/1/22)

ETHAN GRADY (12)

QB | SO | 6-2 | 215

Passing Attempts: 40 vs. Lafayette (10/1/22)

Passing Completions: 20 vs. Lafayette (10/1/22)

Passing Yards: 199 vs. Lafayette (10/1/22)

Long Pass: 43 vs. Towson (9/3/22)

Passing TDs: 3 vs. Georgetown (10/23/21)

Rushing Attempts: 4 at Central Michigan (9/17/22)

COLBY GRAMES (88)

TE | JR | 6-3 | 225

Receptions: 1 vs. Fordham (4/10/21)

Receiving Yards: 1 vs. Fordham (4/10/21)

Long Reception: 1 vs. Fordham (4/10/21)

MICHAEL HARDYWAY (19)

QB | SO | 6-0 | 180

Rushing Attempts: 1 at Lafayette (10/9/21)

Rushing Yards: 6 at Lafayette (10/9/21)

Long Rush: 6 at Lafayette (10/9/21)

DAMIAN HARRIS (11)

WR | JR | 6-0 | 185

Rushing Attempts: 5 vs. Georgetown (10/23/21)

Rushing Yards: 19 vs. Georgetown (10/23/21)

Long Rush: 8 vs. Georgetown (10/23/21)

Receptions: 4 at Villanova (9/11/21)

Receiving Yards: 48 vs. Towson (9/3/22), vs. Penn (9/18/21)

Long Reception: 48 vs. Penn (9/18/21)

Punt Return Yards: 6 vs. Towson (9/3/22)

Kickoff Return Yards: 22 at VMI (9/10/22)

CONNOR HOLMES (9)

WR | SR | 5-10 | 170

Receptions: 8 vs. Princeton (9/28/19)

Receiving Yards: 88 vs. Princeton (9/28/19)

Long Reception: 21 vs. Princeton (9/28/19)

Receiving TDs: 1 vs. Princeton (9/28/19)

BRENT JACKSON (31)

S | SR | 6-2 | 205

Tackles: 12 at Central Michigan (9/17/22), vs. Towson (9/3/22)

Tackles for Loss: 1, 5 times (last at VMI, 9/10/22)

Sacks: 1 vs. Georgetown (11/16/19), vs. Lehigh (11/9/19)

Pass Breakups: 2 at Central Michigan (9/17/22)

Forced Fumbles: 1 at Fordham (10/16/21)

Fumble Recoveries: 1 at Fordham (10/16/21), vs. Holy Cross (4/17/21)

BRAD JAMISON (33)

LB | SO | 6-2 | 220

Tackles: 6 at Colgate (10/30/21)

Tackles for Loss: 0.5 at Villanova (9/11/21)

COOPER KIM (53)

LB | SR | 6-1 | 230

Tackles: 7 at Army West Point (11/13/21)

Tackles for Loss: 1 at Temple (8/31/19)

CHARLIE KREINBUCHER (34)

TE | FR | 6-5 | 230

Receptions: 1 vs. Lafayette (10/1/22), at VMI (9/10/22)

Receiving Yards: 19 at VMI (9/10/22)

Long Reception: 19 at VMI (9/10/22)

GRANT LAWS (95)

DL | SO | 6-3 | 280

Tackles: 1 at VMI (9/10/22)

Tackles for Loss: 0.5 at VMI (9/10/22)

BLAKE LEAKE (34)

LB | JR | 6-1 | 215

Tackles: 16 vs. Holy Cross (11/20/21)

Tackles for Loss: 1.5 vs. Towson (9/3/22)

Sacks: 1 vs. Holy Cross (11/20/21)

Pass Breakups: 1, 3 times (last vs. Lafayette, 10/1/22)

Interceptions: 1 vs. Lafayette (3/27/21)

Interception Return Yards: 41 vs. Lafayette (3/27/21)

Long Interception Return: 41 vs. Lafayette (3/27/21)

Interception Return TDs: 1 vs. Lafayette (3/27/21)

Forced Fumbles: 1 vs. Georgetown (10/23/21)

Fumble Recoveries: 1 at Fordham (10/16/21)

QUENTIN LEMON (7)

S | JR | 6-1 | 200

Tackles: 3 at Army West Point (11/13/21)

Tackles for Loss: 0.5 vs. Holy Cross (11/20/21)

Sacks: 0.5 vs. Holy Cross (11/20/21)

MATT McCREIGHT (13)

WR | SR | 6-3 | 190

Receptions: 4 vs. Cornell (10/2/21)

Receiving Yards: 31 vs. Cornell (10/2/21)

Long Reception: 15 vs. Cornell (10/2/21)

DANNY MEUSER (4)

RB | SO | 6-0 | 200

Rushing Attempts: 21 vs. Penn (9/18/21)

Rushing Yards: 90 vs. Penn (9/18/21)

Long Rush: 25 vs. Penn (9/18/21)

Rushing TDs: 1 at Fordham (10/16/21), vs. Penn (9/18/21)

Receptions: 2 vs. Penn (9/18/21)vs. Fordham (4/10/21)

Receiving Yards: 12 vs. Fordham (4/10/21)

Long Reception: 10 vs. Fordham (4/10/21)

Kickoff Returns: 1 vs. Cornell (10/2/21)

Kickoff Return Yards: 11 vs. Cornell (10/2/21)

Long Kickoff Return: 11 vs. Cornell (10/2/21)

Punt Returns: 1 vs. Lehigh (11/6/21)

Punt Return Yards: 19 vs. Lehigh (11/6/21)

Long Punt Return: 19 vs. Lehigh (11/6/21)

All-Purpose Yards: 92 vs. Penn (9/18/21)

Blocked Punts: 1 vs. Lehigh (11/6/21)

MASON MUIR (83)

WR | SO | 6-5 | 195

Receptions: 5 vs. Holy Cross (11/20/21)

Receiving Yards: 50 vs. Holy Cross (11/20/21)

Long Reception: 26 at Colgate (10/30/21)

Receiving TDs: 1 vs. Holy Cross (11/20/21), at Colgate (10/30/21)

JUSTIN MURRAY (36)

S | SR | 6-1 | 225

Tackles: 1 at Central Michigan (9/17/22)

MIKEY NEAL (22)

RB | SR | 5-6 | 170

Rushing Attempts: 3 at Villanova (9/11/21)

Rushing Yards: 14 vs. Lafayette (3/27/21)

Long Rush: 10 vs. Lafayette (3/27/21)

PAUL NEEL (35)

RB | SO | 5-10 | 190

Rushing Attempts: 3 vs. Penn (9/18/21)

Rushing Yards: 15 at Villanova (9/11/21)

Long Rush: 12 at Villanova (9/11/21)

Receptions: 1 vs. Penn (9/18/21), at Villanova (9/11/21)

Receiving Yards: 6 vs. Penn (9/18/21)

Long Reception: 6 vs. Penn (9/18/21)

JEFF ODONGO (8)

S | JR | 6-2 | 190

Tackles: 2 at Villanova (9/11/21)

WILL OHLER (51)

DL | SO | 6-3 | 235

Tackles: 6 at Lafayette (10/9/21), at VMI (9/10/22)

Tackles for Loss: 1 vs. Towson (9/3/22), vs. Cornell (10/2/21)

Pass Breakups: 1 at Lafayette (10/9/21)

Forced Fumbles: 1 vs. Towson (9/3/22)

MARQUES OWENS (1)

WR | SO | 5-10 | 170

Receptions: 4 vs. Lehigh (11/6/21)

Receiving Yards: 69 at Colgate (10/30/21)

Long Reception: 38 at Colgate (10/30/21)

Kickoff Returns: 7 vs. Holy Cross (11/20/21)

Kickoff Return Yards: 111 vs. Holy Cross (11/20/21)

Long Kickoff Return: 21 vs. Holy Cross (11/20/21)

All-Purpose Yards: 128 vs. Holy Cross (11/20/21)

GAVIN PRINGLE (17)

CB/S | SR | 5-11 | 175

Tackles: 9, 3 times (last vs. Fordham, 4/10/21)

Tackles for Loss: 1.5 vs. Cornell (10/2/21)

Pass Breakups: 4 at VMI (9/10/22)

Interceptions: 1, 3 times, last at VMI (9/10/22)

Interception Return Yards: 36 at Temple (8/31/19)

Long Interception Return: 36 at Temple (8/31/19)

Interception Return TDs: 1 at Temple (8/31/19)

Forced Fumbles: 1 vs. Georgetown (11/16/19) Fumble Recoveries: 1 vs. Georgetown (11/16/19) Fumble Return Yards: 55 vs. Georgetown (11/16/19)

Long Fumble Return: 55 vs. Georgetown (11/16/19) Fumble Return TDs: 1 vs. Georgetown (11/16/19) Kickoff Returns: 1 vs. Villanova (9/14/19), at Sacred Heart (9/7/19)

Kickoff Return Yards: 18 vs. Villanova (9/14/19)

Long Kickoff Return: 18 vs. Villanova (9/14/19)

Punt Returns: 4 vs. Lafayette (10/1/22)

Punt Return Yards: 27 vs. Lafayette (10/1/22)

Long Punt Return: 16 vs. Lafayette (10/1/22)

SEAN QUARTERMAN (59)

OL/DL | JR | 6-3 | 260

Tackles: 2 at Army West Point (11/13/21)

PATRICK QUINLIVIAN (96)

DL | SO | 6-2 | 205

Tackles: 2 at VMI (9/10/22)

Sacks: 2 at VMI (9/10/22)

Tackles for Loss: 2 at VMI (9/10/22)

Forced Fumbles: 1 at VMI (9/10/22)

Fumble Recoveries: at VMI (9/10/22)

ETHAN ROBINSON (26)

CB | SO | 6-0 | 175

Tackles: 15 at Fordham (10/16/21)

Tackles for Loss: 0.5 vs. Towson (9/3/22)

Pass Breakups: 3 vs. Georgetown (10/23/21)

Interceptions: 1 vs. Towson (9/3/22), vs. Cornell (10/2/21)

Forced Fumbles: 1 at Fordham (10/16/21), vs. Cornell (10/2/21)

CADE ROONEY (15)

DE | SO | 6-3 | 250

Tackles: 6 vs. Holy Cross (11/20/21)

RAY RUSSELL (27)

CB | SO | 6-1 | 185

Tackles: 1 at Central Michigan (9/17/22), at Villanova (9/11/21)

RYAN SCHATZEL (10)

P/K | JR | 6-0 | 160

PATs: 3 at Fordham (10/16/21), vs. Cornell (10/2/21)

Field Goals: 2 vs. Lehigh (11/6/21)

Long Field Goal: 45 vs. Lehigh (11/6/21)

Points: 6 vs. Lehigh (11/6/21)

Kickoff Attempts: 4, 3 times (last vs. Georgetown, 10/23/21)

Kickoff Average: 65.0 vs. Towson (9/3/22)

JOHN SCHLENDORF (45)

S | SO | 5-10 | 180

Tackles: 14 vs. Holy Cross (11/20/21)

Sacks: 1 vs. Towson (9/3/22)

Tackles for Loss: 1 at Central Michigan (9/17/22), vs. Towson (9/3/22)

Pass Breakups: 2 at VMI (9/10/22)

Fumble Recoveries: 1 at Army West Point (11/13/21)

JONATHAN SEARCY (21)

S | SR | 6-2 | 190

Tackles: 10 at Colgate (10/30/21)

Tackles for Loss: 1.5 at Fordham (10/16/21)

Sacks: 1 at Fordham (10/16/21), at Lafayette (10/9/21)

Pass Breakups: 1 vs. Cornell (10/2/21)

Interceptions: 1 vs. Cornell (10/2/21)

Interception Return Yards: 11 vs. Cornell (10/2/21)

Long Interception Return: 11 vs. Cornell (10/2/21)

Forced Fumbles: 1 vs. Cornell (10/2/21)

NICK SEMPTIMPHELTER (14)

QB | JR | 6-1 | 190

Passing Attempts: 24 at Fordham (10/16/21)

Pass Completions: 14 at Lafayette (10/9/21)

Passing Yards: 100 at Fordham (10/16/21)

Long Pass: 48 vs. Penn (9/18/21)

Passing TDs: 2 at VMI (9/10/22)

Rushing Attempts: 8 at Lafayette (10/9/21)

Rushing Yards: 3 at Lafayette (10/9/21)

Long Rush: 9 at Lafayette (10/9/21)

Rushing TDs: 1 vs. Cornell (10/2/21)

DANIEL SIERK (92)

DL | FR | 6-5 | 250

Tackles: 1 at Central Michigan (9/17/22)

CHRIS SIMS (28)

CB | SO | 5-9 | 170

Tackles: 5 vs. Towson (9/3/22)

Pass Breakups: 1 vs. Towson (9/3/22), at VMI (9/10/22)

ALEX SMITH JR. (6)

S | SO | 6-2 | 185

Tackles: 8 at Army West Point (11/13/21)

Tackles for Loss: 1 vs. Cornell (10/2/21), vs. Penn (9/18/21)

Interceptions: 1 at Central Michigan (9/17/22)

Sacks: 1 vs. Cornell (10/2/21)

Pass Breakups: 2 vs. Towson (9/3/22), vs. Holy Cross (11/20/21)

Forced Fumbles: 1 at Army West Point (11/13/21)

CHRISTIAN SPUGNARDI (81)

TE | SO | 6-6 | 215

Receptions: 5 at Army West Point (11/13/21)

Receiving Yards: 30 at Army West Point (11/13/21)

Long Reception: 9 vs. Lehigh (11/6/21)

Receiving TDs: 2 vs. Towson (9/3/22)

CHRISTIAN TAIT (5)

WR | JR | 6-3 | 185

Receptions: 4 at Central Michigan (9/17/22)

Receiving Yards: 35 at Central Michigan (9/17/22)

Long Reception: 17 at Villanova (9/11/21)

MASON TAYLOR (20)

S | SO | 6-2 | 185

Tackles: 4 vs. Cornell (10/2/21)

Tackles for Loss: 0.5 vs. Cornell (10/2/21)

Pass Breakups: 1, 3 times (last vs. Georgetown, 10/23/21)

ANEESH VYAS (90)

DL | SO | 6-2 | 265

Tackles: 6 vs. Lafayette (10/1/22)

Tackles for a Loss: 1 vs. Georgetown (10/23/21)

Sacks: 0.5 vs. Lafayette (10/1/22)

Forced Fumbles: 1 at Fordham (10/16/21)

Fumble Recoveries: 2 at Fordham (10/16/21)

TEAM STATISTICS

TOWSON BUCKNELL

FIRST DOWNS 27 14

Rushing 14 5 Passing 12 7 Penalty 1 2

NET YARDS RUSHING 158 149

Rushing Attempts 51 30

Average Per Rush 3.1 5.0

Rushing Touchdowns 2 0 Yards Gained Rushing 198 164 Yards Lost Rushing 40 15

NET YARDS PASSING 225 158

Completions-Attempts-Int 25-43-1 12-31-0

Average Per Attempt 5.2 5.1 Average Per Completion 9.0 13.2 Passing Touchdowns 0 2

TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 383 307

Total offense plays 94 61

Average Gain Per Play 4.1 5.0

Fumbles: Number-Lost 1-0 1-0

Penalties: Number-Yards 6-60 4-35

PUNTS-YARDS 5-194 6-262

Average Yards Per Punt 38.8 43.7

Net Yards Per Punt 36.8 46.3

Inside 20 3 3

50+ Yards 0 3

Touchbacks 0 0 Fair catch 0 1

KICKOFF-YARDS 2-125 2-130

Average Yards Per Kickoff 62.5 65.0

Net Yards Per Kickoff 32.5 39 Touchbacks 0 0 Fair Catch Yards 0 0

Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD 2--1-0 2-10-0

Average Per Return -0.5 5.0

Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD 2-52-0 2-60-0

Average Per Return 26.0 30.0

Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD 0-0-0 1-0-0

Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD 0-0-0 0-0-0

Miscellaneous Yards -7 0

Possession Time 38:35 21:25

1st Quarter 11:24 03:36

2nd Quarter 10:14 04:46

3rd Quarter 07:24 07:36

4th Quarter 09:33 05:27

Third-Down Conversions 10-20 4-14

Fourth-Down Conversions 1-3 0-2

Red-Zone Scores-Chances 2-5 2-2

Touchdowns 2-5 2-2

Field goals 0-5 0-2

Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 3-20

PAT Kicks 2-2 1-2

2Pts Conversions 0-0 0-0

Field Goals 0-2 0-2

Points off Turnover 0 0

GAME NOTES

• Towson scored a touchdown on its first possession of overtime, and Bucknell followed with a touchdown on its first possession, but the Bison missed the PAT to end the game.

• Both teams went scoreless until just over two minutes remained in the third quarter, when Bucknell and Towson swapped touchdowns in quick succession.

• Bucknell QB Eathan Grady hooked up with TE Christian Spugnardi for two touchdown passes.

• A 1-yard TD pass from Grady to Spugnardi, set up by a 69-yard run by Rushawn Baker down to the one, drew the Bison even 39 seconds into the fourth quarter.

• Towson converted a big 4th-and-8 on the first possession of overtime and then cashed in on a Devin Matthews touchdown to take a 14-7 lead.

• Bucknell RBs Baker and Coleman Bennett combined to get the Bison to the 4-yard line, and on 3rd-and-goal Grady dropped a pass over a defender to Spugnardi in the end zone in OT.

• Bucknell played turn over-free. while CB Ethan Robinson picked off a Towson pass.

Football Drops Overtime Heartbreaker to Towson, 14-13 in Season Opener

Ethan Grady hooked up with tight end Christian Spugnardi for the duo’s second touchdown of the night, pulling Bucknell within one point on the second possession of overtime, but the extra point was off the mark and Towson escaped with a 14-13 victory on Saturday night before a spirited crowd at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium.

The 2022 season opener for both teams was a defensive struggle throughout. The game re mained scoreless until just over two minutes remained in the third quarter, when Bison and Tigers swapped touchdowns in quick succession. A 1-yard TD pass from Grady to Spugnardi, set up by a 69yard run by Rushawn Baker down to the one, drew the Bison even 39 seconds into the fourth quarter.

Towson converted a big 4th-and-8 on the first possession of overtime and then cashed in on a Devin Matthews touchdown to take a 14-7 lead. Running backs Baker and Coleman Bennett com bined to get the Bison to the 4-yard line, and on 3rd-and-goal Grady dropped a pass over a defender to Spugnardi in the end zone.

Bucknell ran for 149 yards on the night, with Baker gaining 95 yards on 15 carries and Bennett 60 yards on 14 totes. Grady completed 12 of 31 passes for 158 yards and two touchdowns. The Bison did not turn the ball over.

Brent Jackson and Blake Leake made 12 tackles and Ethan Robinson picked off a pass to lead a stout defensive effort.

Bucknell’s defense forced Towson to punt on five of its 13 drives in the game and made two crucial fourth down stops.

Getting the Bucknell offense going in the first quarter, Grady connected with Damian Harris on a 43-yard flea flicker that set the Bison up at the Towson 29-yard line for Bucknell’s longest play of the first half. The second drive of the game stalled, however, and Bucknell failed to convert on fourth down.

Grady’s second-longest pass of the night was a 38-yard heave to Bennett down the sideline in the third quarter, and Bennett followed it up with a 12-yard scamper that took Bucknell to the Towson 31-yard line. Still, the game remained scoreless after a narrowly missed 45-yard field goal attempt.

Towson broke the tie following a seven-play, 72-yard drive as Matthews rushed five yards up the middle for a touchdown with 2:07 to go in the third.

On Bucknell’s next possession, Baker set up the tying touchdown by breaking a tackle and bounc ing it outside for the 69-yard rush, which was the longest play by either team throughout the night.

Towson threatened again on its next possession, driving 48 yards on 13 plays to the Bucknell 20-yard line, but Aneesh Vyas blocked a Tigers field goal attempt to preserve the 7-7 tie. Bucknell saw two more drives in the fourth quarter that each ended with punts.

Bucknell, which hadn’t played an overtime game since 2017, elected to give Towson the first of fensive series. The Tigers suffered a false start on 3rd-and-three, and after an incompletion faced the 4th-and-long. Tyrell Pigrome converted a 15-yard pass to set up the go-ahead 3-yard rush.

Baker ran for 11 yards in Bucknell’s overtime drive to put the Bison in position for the second Spugnardi touchdown. It was the sophomore’s third career TD reception.

Bucknell finished the game with three sacks for 20 yards, including 1.5 for Tyler Alston. Mean while, Robinson and Alex Smith Jr. combined for four of the team’s seven pass breakups.

SCORING SUMMARY

TEAM LEADERS

BUCKNELL

TOWSON

Rushing Att Yds

Pigrome

Smith

Passing

Avg

Receiving

Tackles

TEAM STATISTICS

BUCKNELL VMI

FIRST DOWNS 10 18

Rushing 2 8 Passing 6 8 Penalty 2 2

NET YARDS RUSHING 34 178

Rushing Attempts 30 42 Average Per Rush 1.1 4.2 Rushing Touchdowns 0 2 Yards Gained Rushing 60 195 Yards Lost Rushing 26 17

NET YARDS PASSING 149 148

Completions-Attempts-Int 19-38-2 15-28-1 Average Per Attempt 3.9 5.3 Average Per Completion 7.8 9.9 Passing Touchdowns 2 1

TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 183 326

Total offense plays 68 70

Average Gain Per Play 2.7 4.7

Fumbles: Number-Lost 1-0 3-2

Penalties: Number-Yards 3-24 8-65

PUNTS-YARDS 7-284 6-219

Average Yards Per Punt 40.6 36.5 Net Yards Per Punt 39.1 33.7

Inside 20 3 0

50+ Yards 1 1 Touchbacks 0 1 Fair catch 4 1

KICKOFF-YARDS 3-166 5-288

Average Yards Per Kickoff 55.3 57.6

Net Yards Per Kickoff 34.3 41.6 Touchbacks 0 1 Fair Catch Yards 0 0

Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD 2-3-0 2-10-0

Average Per Return -1.5 5.0

Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD 4-55-0 2-36-0

Average Per Return 13.8 18.0

Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD 1-17-0 2-7-0

Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD 0-0-0 0-0-0

Miscellaneous Yards 0 0

Possession Time 29:39 30:21

1st Quarter 06:34 08:26

2nd Quarter 08:16 06:44

3rd Quarter 08:40 06:20

4th Quarter 06:09 08:51

Third-Down Conversions 5-18 6-16

Fourth-Down Conversions 0-4 1-2

Red-Zone Scores-Chances 2-2 2-2

Touchdowns 2-2 2-2

Field goals 0-2 0-2

Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-13 1-5

PAT Kicks 0-0 3-3

2Pts Conversions 1-2 0-0

Field Goals 0-0 1-1

Points off Turnover 0 0

GAME NOTES

• Bucknell responded to a 21-0 halftime deficit and a 24-0 deficit in the third quarter with 14 unanswered points, but the Bison were unable to complete the comeback attempt.

• Nick Semptimphelter entered the game in the second half and threw two touchdown passes as well as a 2-point conversion to get within 10 points of tying.

• Bucknell’s defense settled in during the second half and limited VMI to just three points over the final two quarters.

• Bucknell won the turnover battle for a second consec utive week by recovering two VMI fumbles as well as a Gavin Pringle intercep tion.

• The Bison saw a number of chunk plays on offense, including a 34-yard recep tion by Okeyo Ayungo, a 21-yard reception by Damian Harris, a 19-yard completion to Charlie Krein bucher, and a 15-yard run by Rushawn Baker.

• The Keydets led 326 to 183 in total yards, racking up 195 on the ground.

Bucknell Football Downed at VMI, 24-14

Junior quarterback Nick Semptimphelter came off the bench to throw two second-half touchdown passes, but Bucknell could not climb all the way back from a 24-point deficit and fell 24-14 at VMI on Saturday at rain-soaked Foster Stadium.

Down 21-0 at the half and 24-0 after Jerry Rice’s 39-yard field goal with 9:33 left in the third quarter, the Bison got back into the game with a couple of scoring drives.

Semptimphelter capped an eight-play drive with a 13-yard touchdown pass to Rushawn Baker out of the backfield with 1:05 left in the third period. The two-point conversion was off the mark.

QB Seth Morgan had the ball slip out of his throwing hand on the second play of VMI’s next possession, and Patrick Quinlivan recovered at the Keydets’ 40-yard line. Moments after the turnover, Akeyo Ayungo made a spectacular catch on the right sideline with a defender in his face, moving the ball to the 5-yard line. On 3rd-and-goal from the 4, Semptimphelter picked out tight end Kyle Fontes in the back of the end zone.

This time the Bison hit the two-point conversion, with Josh Gary catching a pass in the flat before powering through a defender into the end zone to make it 24-14 with 13:04 to play.

The Bucknell defense forced a turnover on downs and a punt later in the fourth quarter but could not get any closer.

Semptimphelter ended up 9 for 18 passing while accumulating 95 yards, including 34 yards on the Ayungo connection. Ethan Grady, who started the game at quarterback, was 10 for 20 with 54 yards.

VMI ended up out-gaining the Bison 326 to 178, racking up 178 yards on the ground and 148 through the air. Bucknell ended up winning the turnover battle thanks to a Gavin Pringle interception with under two minutes remaining in the first half. The senior finished with four pass breakups as well.

Freshman Charlie Kreinbucher corralled a 19-yard pass during Bucknell’s opening series, but the drive ended with the Bison throwing an interception. The Keydets were forced to punt on their opening possession, but they marched 67 yards down the field on their second and were helped by a roughing the passer penalty that kept the drive alive. VMI opened the scoring with a 9-yard rushing touchdown up the middle with 7:37 to play in the quarter.

VMI doubled its lead three minutes later when Morgan threw a short pass out wide on 4th-and-2 from their own 45-yard line to Max Brimigion, who went 55 yards to the end zone. Opening the second quarter, VMI drove 73 yards on 11 plays and scored on a 2-yard rush by Hunter Rice to make it a 21-0 Bucknell deficit.

Pringle’s interception kept the VMI lead at three touchdowns in the first half as he stepped in front of a Keydet receiver and returned the pick 17 yards to midfield with 1:14 remaining.

After Bucknell turned it over on downs to open the second half, VMI added three more points with Rice’s only field goal attempts of the day, which capped a 9-play, 46-yard drive.

Momentum began to swing in Bucknell’s favor once the quarter hit the five-minute mark. Semptimphelter led a 43-yard drive that culminated with the Baker score with 1:05 to play in the third quarter. Baker finished the game with four receptions for 20 yards. It was just three minutes later that Fontes caught the first touchdown of his career. The two-point conversion brought Bucknell within 10. Bucknell was forced to punt on its next drive and turned it over on downs on the next two, resulting in the 24-14 final.

Senior safety Brent Jackson led the Bison with eight tackles, including six solo stops and a tackle for a loss. Blake Leake was second with seven tackles, including one for a loss. Also notable were three receptions for 38 yards for Damien Harris, one of which went for 21 yards.

SCORING SUMMARY

TEAM LEADERS

BUCKNELL

TOWSON

Rushing

Passing

TEAM STATISTICS

BUCKNELL CMU

FIRST DOWNS 12 29

Rushing 2 15 Passing 9 13 Penalty 1 1

NET YARDS RUSHING 21 287

Rushing Attempts 30 45

Average Per Rush 0.7 6.4 Rushing Touchdowns 0 4 Yards Gained Rushing 83 291 Yards Lost Rushing 62 4

NET YARDS PASSING 153 242

Completions-Attempts-Int 17-36-1 16-33-1 Average Per Attempt 4.2 7.3 Average Per Completion 9.0 15.1 Passing Touchdowns 0 2

TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 174 529

Total offense plays 66 78

Average Gain Per Play 2.6 6.8

Fumbles: Number-Lost 4-1 1-1

Penalties: Number-Yards 3-24 3-35

PUNTS-YARDS 9-351 2-92

Average Yards Per Punt 39.0 46.0

Net Yards Per Punt 32.9 36

Inside 20 1 1

50+ Yards 1 1 Touchbacks 1 1 Fair catch 2 1

KICKOFF-YARDS 1-59 7-426

Average Yards Per Kickoff 59.0 60.9 Net Yards Per Kickoff 18 39 Touchbacks 0 4 Fair Catch Yards 0 0

Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD 0-0-0 3-24-0

Average Per Return 0.0 8.0

Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD 2-38-0 1-41-0

Average Per Return 19.0 41.0

Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD 1-0-0 1-18-0

Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD 0-0-0 0-0-0

Miscellaneous Yards 0 0

Possession Time 31:30 28:30

1st Quarter 09:23 05:37

2nd Quarter 06:56 08:04

3rd Quarter 07:53 07:07

4th Quarter 07:18 07:42

Third-Down Conversions 2-16 6-13

Fourth-Down Conversions 0-1 2-2

Red-Zone Scores-Chances 0-1 5-5

Touchdowns 0-1 5-5

Field goals 0-1 0-5

Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 3-16

PAT Kicks 0-0 5-6

2Pts Conversions 0-0 0-0

Field Goals 0-1 0-3

Points off Turnover

Football Drops Road Game at FBS Opponent Central Michigan

The Bucknell defense limited Central Michigan to just seven points and grabbed an interception in a stout defensive effort over the first two quarters, but the Chippewas got hot in the second half and rattled off touchdowns on five consecutive drives to secure a 41-0 victory at Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday.

After Central Michigan punted, threw an interception and missed two field goals on its first four drives, the Chippewas broke the scoreless tie with 4:37 to play in the second quarter on a 10-yard touchdown pass from Daniel Richardson to Joel Wilson. It was the first of two passing TDs for the sophomore.

Bucknell’s best scoring chance was on a 10-play, 42-yard drive in the second quarter that ended up at the Central Michigan 28, but the Bison’s field goal attempt went wide. It was one of four missed field goals in the game, with the Chippewas missing the mark on three of them.

Central Michigan’s leading rusher, Lew Nichols III, cashed in on two rushing touchdowns in the third quarter, and quarterback Jase Bauer ran for two more in the fourth.

Ethan Grady, who started the game at quarterback for the Bison, finished 11 of 24 with 96 yards through the air and an interception. Tyler Beverett played most of the second half and went 6 for 12 for 57 yards. Christian Tait hauled in four receptions for 35 yards. Meanwhile, Rushawn Baker ran for a team-high 31 yards on eight attempts.

Safety Brent Jackson matched his career high with 12 tackles and two pass breakups. Alex Smith Jr. had the Bison interception, and Gavin Pringle posted three pass breakups and five tackles.

Bucknell saw several extended drives that ended in Central Michigan territory over the first half. The offense crossed midfield on its second possession of the game thanks to a 13-yard completion to Okeyo Ayungo, a seven-yard pass to Damian Harris and 11 yards on the ground by Coleman Bennett. The drive stalled at the CMU 47 and the Bison punted it away.

Bucknell’s next drive began with an 18-yard run by Beverett. Beverett later hit Josh Gary on an 18-yard completion down to the 19-yard line, but a fumbled snap backed the offense up to the 28, resulting in the 48-yard field goal attempt.

GAME NOTES

• The Bucknell defense limited Central Michigan to seven points in the first half and came away with two turnovers in the game, but the Chippewas ran away with 34 points in the second half to hand Bucknell its third loss of the season.

• Bucknell QB Ethan Grady went down in the third quarter and replaced by Tyler Beverett, who completed six passes for 57 yards. Grady finished the day with 96 yards on 11 completions.

• Bucknell struggled to run the ball, ending up with 21 net yards after being sacked three times for -16 yards and fumbling four times, losing one.

• Alex Smith Jr. grabbed his first career interception in the game, while Gavin Pringle stood out with three pass breakups. Also on the defensive side, Brent Jackson matched a career high with 12 tackles.

• The game saw a total of five missed kicks, including three field goals and a PAT by the Chippewas.

• CMU’s Daniel Richardson tossed two TDs, while Lew Nichols and Jase Bauer combined for four TDs on the ground.

Central Michigan’s first scoring drive went 80 yards and took 12 plays as well as two fourth-down conversions. Richardson’s pass initially bounced off one reciever’s hands and into another’s in the end zone.

The Bison piled up 103 yards to Central Michigan’s 177 over the first two quarters and posted nine first downs to CMU’s 12.

Central Michigan missed a field goal and punted on its first two possessions of the second half, but the Chippewas got right back into scoring position when a blocked punt set their offense up and Buck nell’s 25-yard line. It look Nichols just two rushes to get in the end zone and extend the lead to 13-0.

The Chippewas then scored on a six-play, 43-yard drive, a seven-play, 71-yard drive, a five-play, 72-yard drive and an eight-play, 67-yard drive on consecutive possessions. Sandwiched between the four rushing TDs by Nichols III and Bauer, Richardson connected with Langston Lewis for a 45-yard heave deep down the middle of the field.

The Bison nearly got on the board in the fourth quarter when Baker broke free down the sideline for a 14-yard gain, but he narrowly stepped out of bounds at the Central Michigan 35-yard line. Buck nell later turned it over on downs.

SCORING SUMMARY

Team

CMU

CMU

CMU

CMU

CMU

TEAM LEADERS

BUCKNELL

Tackles

Total

CENTRAL MICHIGAN

Rushing Att Yds TD Lg Avg

Nichols 30 166 2 31 5.5

Lukes

Bauer

0 30 15.7

7.8

Passing C-A-I Yds TD Lg Sack

Yds

Richardson 15-32-1

Receiving

2

0 Bauer

0

Tackles

Football Falls 24-14 at Home to Lafayette

Rushawn Baker barreled two yards into the end zone to give Bucknell a 6-3 lead late in the second quarter of Saturday’s Homecoming game against Lafayette, but the Leopards went on to score 21 unanswered. Coleman Bennett added another Bison touchdown and a two-point conversion late, but it wasn’t enough as the Leopards held on for a 24-14 victory at a rain-soaked Christy Mathewson-Me morial Stadium.

Lafayette quarterback Rent Montie ran for touchdowns in the second and third quarters, including one of 42 yards 3:11 into the second half. Lafayette put the lead just out of reach when defensive back A.T. Ntantang returned an interception 80 yards with 8:01 to play in the game to make the score 24-6. Bucknell quarterback Ethan Grady completed 20 of 40 attempts for 199 yards and three intercep tions. Baker finished with 71 yards rushing on 15 attempts. Marques Owens hauled in three catches for 44 yards, and Josh Gary caught three for 41 yards.

Bucknell piled up 307 yards for the game compared to 257 for the Leopards.

Bucknell saw several opportunities to score points in the first quarter, including on the opening kickoff of the game when Bennett ran it back 97 yards to the end zone, but a holding penalty wiped it off the board and pushed the Bison all the way back to their own 10-yard line. After forcing a Lafayette punt, Bucknell drove 45 yards on eight plays down to the five, but again it couldn’t capitalize and turned it over on downs.

The Leopards opened the scoring on their second possession, moving the ball 88 yards on 13 plays and settling for a 24-yard field goal to make it 3-0 at the 13:42 mark in the second quarter. La fayette had a chance to add on another field goal on its following drive, but the attempt hi the upright from 21 yards out.

The Bison caught a break when they punted the ball away from their own 27-yard line with 4:12 to go in the half and Lafayette’s returner dropped it, allowing Caleb Gillen to recover it at the Leopards’ 20. Bucknell took advantage, as Bennett hauled in a one-handed catch for 14 yards, and two plays later Baker turned in his second touchdown of the season. The extra point attempt was missed, how ever, and the Bison settled for a 6-3 lead.

TEAM STATISTICS

LAFAYETTE BUCKNELL

FIRST DOWNS 14 18

Rushing 7 8 Passing 7 10 Penalty 0 0

NET YARDS RUSHING 137 108

Rushing Attempts 43 27

Average Per Rush 3.2 4.0 Rushing Touchdowns 2 2 Yards Gained Rushing 173 126 Yards Lost Rushing 36 18

NET YARDS PASSING 122 199

Completions-Attempts-Int 16-21-0 20-40-3 Average Per Attempt 5.8 5.0 Average Per Completion 7.6 10.0 Passing Touchdowns 0 0

TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 259 307

Total offense plays 64 67

Average Gain Per Play 4.0 4.6

Fumbles: Number-Lost 2-1 0-0

Penalties: Number-Yards 4-30 4-35

PUNTS-YARDS 5-183 4-166

Average Yards Per Punt 36.6 41.5

Net Yards Per Punt 31.2 35.8

Inside 20 0 2 50+ Yards 0 1 Touchbacks 0 0 Fair catch 0 1

KICKOFF-YARDS 5-256 2-117

Average Yards Per Kickoff 51.2 58.5

Net Yards Per Kickoff 37.8 26.5 Touchbacks 0 0 Fair Catch Yards 6 0

Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD 2-23-0 4-27-0

Average Per Return 11.5 6.8

Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD 2-64-0 4-71-0

Average Per Return 32.0 17.8

Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD 3-85-1 0-0-0

Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD 0-0-0 1-0-0

Miscellaneous Yards

Possession Time 31:04 28:56

1st Quarter 06:28 08:32

2nd Quarter 10:45 04:15

3rd Quarter 06:55 08:05

4th Quarter 06:56 08:04

Third-Down Conversions 8-18 4-13

Fourth-Down Conversions 1-2 1-3

Red-Zone Scores-Chances 2-3 2-5

Touchdowns 1-3 2-5

Field goals 1-3 0-5

Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 3-28

PAT Kicks 3-3 0-1

2Pts Conversions 0-0 1-1

Field Goals 1-2 0-1

Points

Turnover 14 6

0

GAME NOTES

• The Bison scored two rushing touchdowns, including a 2-yarder by RB Rushawn Baker later in the second quarter and a 13-yarder by RB Coleman Bennett in the fourth quar ter. Bennett also caught a 2-point conversion.

• QB Ethan Grady took ev ery snap under center and completed a career-high 20 passes on 40 attempts while throwing for 199 yards.

• Grady threw three inter ceptions, and it was the first time the Bison lost the turnover battle this season.

• Nine different Bison caught passes, including three each for Marques Owens, Josh Gary and Derrick Anderson Jr. Owens led the way with 44 yards receiving, including a 20-yard catch.

• Bucknell posted three sacks in the game, includ ing 1.5 for Tyler Alston. Ben Allen led the team in tackles with 10.

• Lafayette QB Rent Montie scored two rushing touch downs in the game while throwing for 122 yards.

• Lafayette RB Jamar Curtis posted a team-high 56 rush yards.

With just 2:05 to play in the half, Lafayette drove 45 yards on seven plays and scored on a 1-yard run by Montie to make it 10-6 going into the locker rooms.

After forcing Lafayette to punt on its opening drive of the third quarter, the Bison gave it back three plays later as Ntantang grabbed his first of two interceptions in the game. It was on Lafayette’s second drive of the half that Montie ripped off the 42-yard run up the middle of the defense to push the lead to 17-6.

Bucknell saw another chance to score points two possessions later after moving the ball 36 yards on 13 plays down to the Lafayette 23, but a 40-yard field goal attempt was blocked with 4:14 to go in the third.

Lafayette added its final touchdown on the pick-six with just over eight minutes to play in the game. On Bucknell’s final drive, Grady connected with Derrick Anderson Jr. for 23 yards, Christian Tait for 12 yards, and Josh Gary for 14 yards down to the Lafayette 13. Bennett ran it in from there for his first score of the season. He also caught the two-point conversion and ran it in, making it 24-14 with 2:16 to go. The Bison were unable to get the ball back the rest of the way.

Ben Allen led Bucknell in tackles with 10, including one for a loss. Tyler Alston, who finished with nine tackles, posted 1.5 sacks. Patrick Quinlivan had a sack for 12 yards as well.

SCORING SUMMARY

TEAM LEADERS

BUCKNELL

LAFAYETTE

Rushing

2022-23 Bucknell Football

Overall Team Statistics

All games

Team Statistics

Oct

BUCK OPP

Scoring 41 103

Points per game 10.3 25.8

Points Off Turnovers 14 14

First Downs 54 88

Rushing 17 44

Passing 32 40 Penalty 5 4

Rushing Yardage 310 760

Yards gained rushing 432 857

Yards lost rushing 122 97

Rushing attempts 117 181

Average per rush 2.6 4.2

Average per game 77.5 190.0

TDs Rushing 2 10

Passing Yardage 659 737

Comp-Att-Int 68-145-6 72-125-3

Average per pass 4.5 5.9

Average per catch 9.7 10.2

Average per game 164.8 184.3

TDs Passing 4 3

Total offense 969 1497

Total plays 262 306 Average per play 3.7 4.9

Average per game 242.3 374.3

Kick returns: #-Yards 12-224 7-193

Punt returns: #-Yards 8-34 9-56 Int returns: #-Yards 3-17 6-110

Kick return average 18.7 27.6

Punt return average 4.3 6.2

Int return average 5.7 18.3

Fumbles-Lost 6-1 7-4

Penalties-Yards 14-118 21-190

Average per game 29.5 47.5

Punts-Yards 26-1063 18-688

Average per punt 40.9 38.2

Net punt average 38.1 34.1

Kickoffs-Yards 8-472 19-1095

Average per kick 59.0 57.6

Net kick average 31.5 38.7

Time of possession / game 27:53 32:08

3rd-down conversion 15/61 30/67

3rd-down pct 25% 45%

4rd-down conversion 1/10 5/9

(1-3)

(2-3)

BUCK

(11-15)

(10-15)

(13-14)

(0-0) 0%

2/13208

Score by Periods

Rushing

Player gp att gain loss net avg td lg avg/g

Rushawn Baker 4 48 238 20 218 4.5 1 69 54.5

Coleman Bennett 4 47 165 21 144 3.1 1 18 36.0

Tyler Beverett 1 6 14 25 -11 -1.8 0 14 -11.0

Ethan Grady 4 6 0 38 -38 -6.3 0 0 -9.5

Nick Semptimphelter 1 4 4 5 -1 -0.3 0 3 -1.0

Danny Meuser 3 4 8 4 4 1.0 0 5 1.3

Mikey Neal 3 1 3 0 3 3.0 0 3 1.0

Ruben Anderson 4 1 0 9 -9 -9.0 0 0 -2.3

Total 4 117 432 122 310 2.6 2 69 77.5

Opponents 4 181 857 97 760 4.2 10 42 190.0

Passing Player gp effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/g

Ethan Grady 4 80.2 53-115-5 46.1 507 2 43 126.8

Nick Semptimphelter 1 119.9 9-18-1 50.0 95 2 34 95.0

Tyler Beverett 1 89.9 6-12-0 50.0 57 0 18 57.0

Total 4 85.9 68-145-6 46.9 659 4 43 164.8

Opponents 4 110.2 72-125-3 57.6 737 3 55 184.3

Receiving

Player gp no. yds avg td lg avg/g

Coleman Bennett 4 11 93 8.5 0 38 23.3

Okeyo Ayungo 4 9 95 10.6 0 34 23.8

Damian Harris 4 8 106 13.3 0 43 26.5

Josh Gary 4 8 94 11.8 0 22 23.5

Christian Tait 4 6 56 9.3 0 13 14.0

Rushawn Baker 4 6 37 6.2 1 13 9.3

Marques Owens 4 5 51 10.2 0 20 12.8

Kyle Fontes 4 4 20 5.0 1 7 5.0

Adam Barakat 3 3 32 10.7 0 13 10.7

Derrick Anderson Jr. 1 3 32 10.7 0 14 32.0

Christian Spugnardi 4 2 5 2.5 2 4 1.3

Charlie Kreinbucher 2 2 29 14.5 0 19 14.5

Mason Muir 1 1 9 9.0 0 9 9.0

Total

Opponents

68 659 9.7 4 43 164.8

72 737 10.2 3 55 184.3

Punt Returns

Player no. yds avg

Gavin Pringle

lg

28 4.0 0 16

Damian Harris 1 6 6.0 0 6

Total

Opponents

Interceptions

34 4.3 0 16

56 6.2 0 26

Player no. yds avg td lg

Gavin Pringle 1 17 17.0 0 17

Ethan Robinson 1 0 0.0 0 0

Alex Smith Jr. 1 0 0.0 0

Total

Kick Returns

Player

17 5.7 0 17

110 18.3 1 80

yds avg td lg

Coleman Bennett 9 162 18.0 0 39

Damian Harris 3 62 20.7 0 22

Total 12 224 18.7 0 39 Opponents

Fumble Returns

193 27.6 0 50

Player no. yds avg td lg

Caleb Gillen 1 0 0.0 0 0

Jack Barnes 1 0 0.0 0 0

Patrick Quinlivan 1 0 0.0 0 0 Okeyo Ayungo 1 0 0.0 0 0

Total

Opponents

0 0.0 0 0

0 0.0 0 0

Scoring

Field Goals

Schearer

FG Sequence

Towson

Central Mich.

All Purpose

Player

Coleman Bennett

Rushawn Baker

Damian Harris

Okeyo Ayungo

Josh Gary

Christian Tait

Marques Owens

Gavin Pringle

Derrick Anderson

Adam Barakat

Charlie Kreinbucher

Kyle Fontes

Mason

Christian

Danny Meuser

Mikey Neal

Nick Semptimphelter

Ruben Anderson

Tyler Beverett

Ethan Grady

Total

Opponents

Total Offense

Player

plays

Ethan Grady 4 121 -38 507 469 117.3

Rushawn Baker 4 48 218 0 218 54.5

Coleman Bennett 4 47 144 0 144 36.0

Nick Semptimphelter 1 22 -1 95 94 94.0

Tyler Beverett 1 18 -11 57 46 46.0

Danny Meuser 3 4 4 0 4 1.3

Mikey Neal 3 1 3 0 3 1.0

Ruben Anderson 4 1 -9 0 -9 -2.3

Total 4 262 310 659 969 242.3

Opponents 4 306 760 737 1497 374.3

Punting

Player no. yds avg

Ruben Anderson 25 1052 42.1

Team 1 11 11.0

Total 26 1063 40.9

Opponents 18 688 38.2

Kickoffs

50+

1 8 9 6 0

1 8 9 6 1

2 4 2 0

Player no. yds avg tb ob retn net ydln

Bucknell Football

Ryan Schatzel 8 472 59.0 0 1

Statistics

Total 8 472 59.0

1 7 31.5 33 Opponents 19 1095 57.6 5 1 12 38.7

Team Defense

Tackles

Bucknell

Defense Statistics

games

Pass defense Fumbles blkd

## Player gp ua a tot tfl/yds no-yds int-yds brup qbh fr-yds

31 Brent Jackson 4 29 12 41 2-3

kick saf

. 4 . . . . .

34 Blake Leake 4 17 16 33 2.5-6 0.5-4 . 1 1 . . . .

30 Ben Allen 4 16 16 32 2.5-6

John Schlendorf 4 12 9 21 2-8 1-7 4

2 Tyler Alston 4 7 13 20 4-26 3-23

Ethan Robinson 4 12 4 16 0.5-2 1-0 2

Gavin Pringle 4 14 2 16 1.5-3 1-17 7

Jonathan Searcy 4 9 5 14 1-3

51 Will Ohler 4 9 3 12 1-15 . . . . . 1 . .

Brad Jamison 4 7 4 11 . . . . . . . . .

Jack Barnes 3 6 4 10 . . . . 1 1-0 1 . .

Aneesh Vyas 4 1 9 10 0.5-2 0.5-2 . . . . . 1 .

Chris Sims 4 8 1 9 . . . 2 . . . . .

Connor Carretta 4 4 5 9 . . . . 2 . . . .

Mike Bright Jr. 3 5 3 8 1

Justin Fisher 4 3 2 5

Luke Freeman 3 2 3 5

Alex Smith Jr. 4 3 1 4 1-0 2

Patrick Quinlivan 3 4 4 3-25 3-25 1-0 1

Cade Rooney 2 . 3 3 . . . . . . . . .

Quentin Lemon 4 2 1 3 . . . . . . . . .

Cooper Kim 4 1 1 2

Damian Harris 4 1 . 1

Connor Holmes 2 1 . 1

. . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . .

Daniel Sierk 3 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .

Matt McCreight 3 1 1

Grant Laws 2 1 1 0.5-0

Nathaniel Carson 2 1 1

Justin Murray 1 1 1

Sam DeLuca 3 1 1

Ray Russell 1 1 1

Rushawn Baker 4 1 . 1

Aidan Davenport 4 1 .

Okeyo Ayungo 4

Caleb Gillen

. . . . . 1 . .

. . . . . . . .

. . 1-0 . .

1-0

Bucknell Football Team Game Highs

All games

Bucknell - Game Highs

RUSHES 30 at VMI (09/10/2022) 30 at Central Mich. (09/17/2022) 30 Towson (09/03/2022)

YARDS RUSHING 149 Towson (09/03/2022)

YARDS PER RUSH 5.0 Towson (09/03/2022)

TD RUSHES 2 Lafayette (10/01/2022)

PASS ATTEMPTS 40 Lafayette (10/01/2022)

PASS COMPLETIONS 20 Lafayette (10/01/2022)

YARDS PASSING 199 Lafayette (10/01/2022)

YARDS PER PASS 5.1 Towson (09/03/2022)

TD PASSES 2 at VMI (09/10/2022) 2 Towson (09/03/2022)

TOTAL PLAYS 68 at VMI (09/10/2022)

TOTAL OFFENSE 307 Lafayette (10/01/2022) 307 Towson (09/03/2022)

YARDS PER PLAY 5.0 Towson (09/03/2022)

POINTS 14 Lafayette (10/01/2022) 14 at VMI (09/10/2022)

SACKS BY 3 Lafayette (10/01/2022)

3 Towson (09/03/2022)

FIRST DOWNS 18 Lafayette (10/01/2022)

PENALTIES 4 Lafayette (10/01/2022) 4 Towson (09/03/2022)

PENALTY YARDS 35 Lafayette (10/01/2022) 35 Towson (09/03/2022)

TURNOVERS 3 Lafayette (10/01/2022)

PUNTS 9 at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

PUNTING AVG 43.7 Towson (09/03/2022)

LONG PUNT 58 Towson (09/03/2022)

PUNTS INSIDE 20 3 at VMI (09/10/2022) 3 Towson (09/03/2022)

LONG PUNT RETURN 16 Lafayette (10/01/2022)

2022-23 Bucknell Football Opponent Match Highs

All games

Opponent - Game Highs

RUSHES 51 Towson (09/03/2022)

YARDS RUSHING 287 at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

YARDS PER RUSH 6.4 at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

TD RUSHES 4 at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

PASS ATTEMPTS 43 Towson (09/03/2022)

PASS COMPLETIONS 25 Towson (09/03/2022)

YARDS PASSING 242 at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

YARDS PER PASS 7.3 at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

TD PASSES 2 at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

TOTAL PLAYS 94 Towson (09/03/2022)

TOTAL OFFENSE 529 at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

YARDS PER PLAY 6.8 at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

POINTS 41 at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

SACKS BY 3 at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

FIRST DOWNS 29 at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

PENALTIES 8 at VMI (09/10/2022)

PENALTY YARDS 65 at VMI (09/10/2022)

TURNOVERS 3 at VMI (09/10/2022)

PUNTS 6 at VMI (09/10/2022)

PUNTING AVG 46.0 at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

LONG PUNT 52 at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

PUNTS INSIDE 20 3 Towson (09/03/2022)

LONG PUNT RETURN 26 Lafayette (10/01/2022)

Bucknell - Individual Game Highs

RUSHES

YARDS RUSHING

TD RUSHES

LONG RUSH

PASS ATTEMPTS

PASS COMPLETIONS

YARDS PASSING

TD PASSES

LONG PASS

RECEPTIONS

YARDS RECEIVING

TD RECEPTIONS

LONG RECEPTION

PUNTS

PUNTING AVG

Bucknell Football Individual Game Highs

games

Rushawn Baker vs Lafayette (10/01/2022)

Rushawn Baker vs Towson (09/03/2022)

Rushawn Baker vs Towson (09/03/2022)

Rushawn Baker vs Lafayette (10/01/2022)

Coleman Bennett vs Lafayette (10/01/2022)

Rushawn Baker vs Towson (09/03/2022)

Ethan Grady vs Lafayette (10/01/2022)

Ethan Grady vs Lafayette (10/01/2022)

Ethan Grady vs Lafayette (10/01/2022)

Nick Semptimphelter at VMI (09/10/2022)

Ethan Grady vs Towson (09/03/2022)

Ethan Grady vs Towson (09/03/2022)

Coleman Bennett vs Lafayette (10/01/2022)

Christian Tait at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

4 Rushawn Baker at VMI (09/10/2022)

Coleman Bennett vs Towson (09/03/2022)

Christian Spugnardi vs Towson (09/03/2022)

Damian Harris vs Towson (09/03/2022)

Ruben Anderson at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

Ruben Anderson vs Towson (09/03/2022)

LONG PUNT 58 Ruben Anderson vs Towson (09/03/2022)

PUNTS INSIDE 20

LONG PUNT RETURN

LONG KICKOFF RETURN

TACKLES

SACKS

TACKLES FOR LOSS

3 Ruben Anderson at VMI (09/10/2022)

3 Ruben Anderson vs Towson (09/03/2022)

Gavin Pringle vs Lafayette (10/01/2022)

Coleman Bennett vs Towson (09/03/2022)

Brent Jackson at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

Brent Jackson vs Towson (09/03/2022)

12 Blake Leake vs Towson (09/03/2022)

Patrick Quinlivan at VMI (09/10/2022)

Patrick Quinlivan at VMI (09/10/2022)

2 Tyler Alston vs Towson (09/03/2022)

Opponent - Individual Game Highs

RUSHES

YARDS RUSHING

TD RUSHES

LONG RUSH

PASS ATTEMPTS

PASS COMPLETIONS

YARDS PASSING

TD PASSES

LONG PASS

RECEPTIONS

YARDS RECEIVING

TD RECEPTIONS

LONG RECEPTION

FIELD GOALS

LONG FIELD GOALS

Match Highs

games

Lew Nichols at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

Lew Nichols at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

Rent Montie vs Lafayette (10/01/2022)

Jase Bauer at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

Lew Nichols at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

Devin Matthews vs Towson (09/03/2022)

Rent Montie vs Lafayette (10/01/2022)

Tyrrell Pigrome vs Towson (09/03/2022)

Tyrrell Pigrome vs Towson (09/03/2022)

Daniel Richardson at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

Daniel Richardson at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

Seth Morgan at VMI (09/10/2022)

Chance Knox at VMI (09/10/2022)

Isaiah Perkins vs Towson (09/03/2022)

1 Langston Lewis at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

1 Joel Wilson at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

1 Max Brimigion at VMI (09/10/2022)

Max Brimigion at VMI (09/10/2022)

1 Jakob Trestik vs Lafayette (10/01/2022)

1 Jerry Rice at VMI (09/10/2022)

Jerry Rice at VMI (09/10/2022)

PUNTS 6 Jack Culbreath at VMI (09/10/2022)

PUNTING AVG 46.0 Luke Elzinga at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

LONG PUNT 52 Luke Elzinga at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

PUNTS INSIDE 20

3 Riley Williams vs Towson (09/03/2022)

LONG PUNT RETURN 26 Jamar Curtis vs Lafayette (10/01/2022)

LONG KICKOFF RETURN 50 Neriyan Brown vs Lafayette (10/01/2022)

TACKLES 11 Stone Snyder at VMI (09/10/2022)

SACKS

TACKLES FOR LOSS

INTERCEPTIONS

Michael Heldman at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

Michael Heldman at Central Mich. (09/17/2022)

2 A.T. Ntantang vs Lafayette (10/01/2022)

2 Josh Knapp at VMI (09/10/2022)

Player GP-GS Towson VMI CMU

Connor Carretta 4/4 START START START START

Marques Owens 4/3 START START START

Tyler Alston 4/3 XXX START START START

Coleman Bennett 4/3 START START START

Danny Meuser 3/0 XXX XXX

Christian Tait 4/0 XXX XXX XXX

Alex Smith Jr. 4/0 XXX XXX XXX

Quentin Lemon 4/0 XXX XXX XXX

Alex Brown 0/0

Jeff Odongo 0/0 ... ... ...

Connor Holmes 2/0 XXX XXX

Ryan Schatzel 4/0 XXX XXX XXX XXX

Damian Harris 4/4 START START START START

Luke Freeman 3/0 XXX XXX XXX

Ethan Grady 4/4 START START START START

Matt McCreight 3/0 XXX XXX XXX

Nick Semptimphelter 1/0 ... XXX

Roman Pearson 1/0

Cade Rooney 2/0 XXX XXX

Caleb Gillen 3/0 XXX XXX XXX

Gavin Pringle 4/4 START START START START

Tyler Beverett 1/0 XXX

Bradley Pao 0/0

Michael Hardyway 0/0 ... ...

Mason Taylor 0/0

Jonathan Searcy 4/4 START START START START

Mikey Neal 3/0 XXX XXX XXX

Rushawn Baker 4/1 XXX XXX XXX START

Josh Gary 4/2 XXX START XXX START

Derrick Anderson Jr. 1/0 XXX

Ethan Robinson 4/4 START START START START

Ray Russell 1/0 XXX

Chris Sims 4/0 XXX XXX XXX XXX

Okeyo Ayungo 4/2 XXX XXX START START

Ben Allen 4/4 START START START START

Brent Jackson 4/4 START START START START

Duncan Cloniger 0/0

Brad Jamison 4/0 XXX XXX XXX XXX

Blake Leake 4/4 START START START START

Paul Neel 0/0

Justin Murray 1/0 XXX

Ethan Dominick 0/0

Kyle Dowgin 1/0 XXX

Finn Sposato 0/0

Sam DeLuca 3/0 XXX XXX XXX

Donquarius Parker 0/0

Mike Bright Jr. 3/2 START XXX START

John Schlendorf 4/4 START START START START

Aidan Mack 0/0

Tyler Bower 0/0

Jack Goheen 1/0 XXX

Will Ohler 4/3 START START START XXX

Jack Barnes 3/0 XXX XXX XXX

Cooper Kim 4/0 XXX XXX XXX

Harrison Shepherd 3/2 START START

Mark Dunckle 0/0

Benji Smith 0/0

Kenneth Scott 0/0

Aidan Catania 0/0

Sean Quarterman 2/2 START START

Games Played

games

Player

Kieran Coscia 0/0

Ryan Jedicka 0/0

Towson VMI CMU Laf

Matt Schearer 1/0 XXX

Zack Tarburton 3/2 XXX START START

Nathan Natoli 0/0

D.K. Kim 0/0

James Poulos 0/0

Mehan

START START START START

Sturgis 4/4 START START START START

Gavin Kennedy 0/0

Mason Jones 0/0

Casey Stephenson 2/0 XXX XXX

Jake Guy 2/2 START START

Ashton Sempervive 0/0

Ethan Pitzel 4/4 START START START START

John Ohnegian 0/0

Clay Morris 0/0

Christian Spugnardi 4/0 XXX XXX XXX XXX

Charlie Kreinbucher 2/0 XXX XXX

Mason Muir 1/1 START

Adam Barakat 3/0 XXX XXX XXX

Charlie Shadek 1/0 XXX

Kyle Fontes 4/2 XXX XXX START START

Colby Grames 4/2 START START XXX XXX

Reed Signer 0/0

Aneesh Vyas 4/4 START START START START

Matt Karic 0/0

Daniel Sierk 3/0 XXX XXX XXX

Aidan Davenport 4/0 XXX XXX XXX XXX

Nick Niemynski 0/0

Grant Laws 2/0 XXX XXX

Patrick Quinlivan 3/0 XXX XXX XXX

Nathaniel Carson 2/0 XXX XXX

Ruben Anderson 4/0 XXX XXX XXX XXX

Justin Fisher 4/0 XXX XXX XXX XXX

Games Played