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Bucknell is set to host its final home game of the 2025 season on Saturday at noon against Holy Cross as it looks to put its record above .500. This will be the 42nd meeting between the two teams since they first met in 1925
Bucknell enters the game 5-5 (2-3 Patriot League) after an all-around effort led to a win over Fordham and Holy Cross enters the contest 1-9 (1-4) after a loss to fourth-ranked Lehigh.
In the Bison's last time out, they put together an all-around impressive performance with big plays from the offense, defense and special teams to break its three-game losing streak with a 37-19 victory over Fordham at Moglia Stadium. The Bison opened the game on a 17-0 run before the Rams put points on the board, and were able to maintain that lead throughout the game to get the win. Bucknell's offense found the spark that it's been missing in its last few games as Chris Dietrich started at quarterback for his fourth consecutive game and went 17 of 22 for 166 yards and three passing touchdowns.
Matt Schearer had a solid performance as he made three field goals; a 48-yarder, 37-yarder and a 42-yarder. Sam Milligan led the offense in receiving with four receptions for 77 yards and two touchdowns. Special teams had a stellar performance in the game as well, with both a blocked punt that was returned for a touchdown and a forced fumble that the Bison recovered.
In the Crusaders last time out, they had two interceptions on the day, from sophomore cornerback Amari Gardner and junior corner Eli Thompson. Thompson finished the day with a strong all-around defensive effort, also chipping in a seven-yard sack and five total tackles. Freshman running back Joseph Williams totaled a team-high 55 receiving yards and added in 14 rushing yards.
Sophomore receiver Alijah Cason caught four passes for 52 yards. Freshman quarterback Dominic Campanile, in his first career start, completed 19 of his 34 passes, totaling 195 yards in the air.
The Bison have had three Patriot League Players of the Week this season in Zachary Corna (Rookie of the Week on Sept. 15), James Schlendorf (Rookie of the Week on Oct. 6) and Ralph Rucker IV (Offensive Player of the Week on Oct. 6).