Bucknell Bison at VMI Keydets
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Rucker has 3 TD passes, 340 yards to lead Bucknell past VMI 35-28
Rucker's two scoring passes to Josh Gary in the third quarter were the difference as the teams traded touchdowns in the other three quarters until the Keydets added a touchdown in the last minute.
An onside kick attempt didn't cover 10 yards and Bucknell ran out the clock.
Rucker finished 27 of 36 with an interception that Asa Locks returned for the opening score of the game. The Bison got that back when T.J. Cadden returned a punt 40 yards for a touchdown.
The teams traded rushing touchdowns in the second quarter with VMI's Hunter Rice racing 58 yards for his score.
Rucker's 10-yard pass to Gary capped an 81-yard drive to open the second half and gave the Bison a 21-14 lead. The pair hooked up for a 41-yard score on the next drive.
Early in the fourth quarter Rucker found Cadden for 35 yards to make it 35-14.
The Keydets scored on a 2-yard run by Rice but turned the ball over on downs just past midfield on their next possession. They made it close with an 80-yard drive that ended with Chandler Wilson's 17-yard pass to Ryan von Brandt.
Rucker is only the second Bucknell quarterback to have three 300-yard passing games in his career. Eric Weatherly had nine catches for 105 yards for the Bison (1-1).
Rice ran for 166 yards for the Keydets (0-2).
How To Watch
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- TV Channel: Bison at Keydets 2021 College Football, week 2, is broadcasted on ESPN+.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 8:04 | Asa Locks 48 Yd Interception Return (Caden Beck Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 2:29 | TJ Cadden 40 Yd Punt Return (Matt Schearer Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 9:22 | Paul Neel 2 Yd Run (Matt Schearer Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 4:55 | Hunter Rice 58 Yd Run (Caden Beck Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 11:35 | Josh Gary 10 Yd pass from Ralph Rucker IV (Matt Schearer Kick) |
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TD | 3rd Period 6:35 | Josh Gary 41 Yd pass from Ralph Rucker IV (Matt Schearer Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 12:14 | TJ Cadden 35 Yd pass from Ralph Rucker IV (Matt Schearer Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 8:13 | Hunter Rice 2 Yd Run (Caden Beck Kick) |
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TD | 4th Period 0:29 | Ryan von Brandt 17 Yd pass from Chandler Wilson (Caden Beck Kick) |
Statistics
 BUCK |
 VMI |
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|---|---|---|
| 22 | 1st Downs | 20 |
| 6-15 | 3rd down efficiency | 3-13 |
| 1-2 | 4th down efficiency | 1-2 |
| 451 | Total Yards | 378 |
| 340 | Passing | 166 |
| 28/37 | Comp/Att | 24/37 |
| 9.2 | Yards per pass | 4.5 |
| 111 | Rushing | 212 |
| 34 | Rushing Attempts | 28 |
| 3.3 | Yards per rush | 7.6 |
| 6-60 | Penalties | 9-67 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 0 | Fumbles lost | 0 |
| 1 | Interceptions thrown | 1 |
| 29:14 | Possession | 30:46 |
Game Information
Location: Lexington, VA
Attendance: 6,295 · Capacity:
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