Bucknell 35-28 VMI (Sep 13, 2025) Sport Recap

LEWISBURG, Penn. — — Ralph Rucker IV linked with Sam Milligan on a 37-yard landing with 1:49 remaining to raise Bucknell previous VMI 35-28 on Saturday.

Rucker handed for 405 yards and 5 touchdowns, and Milligan set profession highs with seven receptions for 192 yards and 4 touchdowns. TJ Cadden had 5 catches for 123 yards and a landing for the Bison (2-1), who’re off to their finest begin in a full season since 2015.

Bucknell opened the scoring with a 45-yard cross from Rucker to Milligan halfway via the primary quarter, and didn’t path for the remainder of the sport.

The Keydets (1-2) rallied to tie 3 times, however Bucknell answered every rating to regain the lead. VMI tied the sport with 5:26 to go, however Bucknell took the lead for good with a two-minute drill rating.

VMI’s closing drive was successfully ended with an 11-yard loss on third-and-20, however the Keydets obtained inside 2 yards of the chains on fourth.

Collin Shannon threw for 362 yards and three touchdowns, finishing 21 of 38 passes for VMI.

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