BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY 2019 BISON FOOTBALL MEDIA NOTES Media Contact: Jen Dobias >> [email protected] >> 856-261-5620 (C) >> 570-577-3488 (O) VILLANOVA SCHEDULE/RESULTS Date Opponent Time/Result VS Aug. 31 Temple L, 12-56 Sep. 07 Sacred Heart L, 10-30 Sep. 14 #23/22 VILLANOVA 6 p.m. BUCKNELL Sep. 28 PRINCETON (FW) 3:30 p.m. Oct. 05 HOLY CROSS* (HC) 2 p.m. <<<< Game 3: No. 23/22 Villanova Wildcats vs. Bucknell Bison >>>> Oct. 12 Colgate* 1 p.m. Oct. 19 Towson 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 >> 6 p.m. >> Lewisburg, Pa. >> Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium Oct. 26 Lafayette* 3:30 p.m. 0-2...... Overall...... 2-0 Nov. 09 LEHIGH* 1 p.m. 0-0 PL...... League...... 0-0 CAA Nov. 16 GEORGETOWN* 1 p.m. 0-0...... Home...... 1-0 Nov. 23 Fordham* 1 p.m. 0-2...... Away...... 1-0 All times Eastern and subject to change Lost 2...... Streak...... Won 2 Home games in CAPS and played at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium * Patriot League; (HC) Homecoming; (FW) Family Weekend Dave Cecchini...... Head Coach...... Mark Ferrante 0-2 (1st season)...... Record at School...... 12-12 (3rd season) FOLLOW THE BISON 17-40 (6th season)...... Career Record...... Same John Chiarolanzio (210 yards)...... Leading Passer...... Daniel Smith (377 yards) Internet Video...... Patriot League Network Chad Freshnock (72 yards)...... Leading Rusher...... Justin Covington (243 yards) Internet Audio...... BucknellBison.com Brandon Sanders (163 yards)...... Leading Receiver...... Dez Boykin (62 yards) Radio...... Bison Sports Network Conner Romango (21 tackles)...... Leading Tackler...... Forrest Rhyne (18 tackles) Flagship...... Eagle 107 (107.3 WEGH.FM) Play-By-Play (Color)...... Doug Birdsong (Kevin Herr) PROJECTED BUCKNELL STARTERS Twitter...... @Bucknell_FB Instagram...... Bucknell_FB OFFENSE Pos. No. Name Cl. Ht. Wt. Fast Fact Hashtag...... #ACT | #rayBucknell QB ---- Jr. Logan Bitikofer (#12), Sr. John Chiarolanzio (#4) and So. Tarrin Earle (#10) are considered even on the depth chart Tickets...... Bucknell.edu/BoxOffice RB 20 Chad Freshnock Sr. 6-0 220 Back from injury that cost him 2018; team leader in rushing yards WR 13 Dominic Lyles So. 6-2 195 Posted career-high 98 yards on five catches at Sacred Heart MEDIA INFORMATION WR 5 Brandon Sanders So. 5-11 200 Registered career-high 115 yards on nine catches at Temple WR 19 John McGuire Jr. 6-1 200 Entered camp slotted third at split end, earned starting job at flanker BUCKNELL FOOTBALL LUNCHEONS: Every LT 72 Noah Sansalone So. 6-4 255 Made first career start at Sacred Heart Monday at noon during the season, the Bison Gridiron LG 74 P.J. Barr Jr. 6-3 285 Team leader with 21 career starts, all of which came in a row Club Football Luncheon will be held at Matty’s Sport- C 65 Zack Tarburton Fr. 6-3 265 First freshman to start at center for Dave Cecchini-led team house Grill on Route 15 in Lewisburg. Head coach RG 54 Jimmy Sheehan Sr. 6-2 270 Converted to OL from DL during camp; started first two games Dave Cecchini will speak at the event, and select RT 66 Michael Killiri So. 6-4 270 Started 2018 finale and 2019 opener at TR members of the Bison team will also be in attendance. TE 45 Alex Twiford Jr. 6-3 235 Solid blocking TE recorded 94 yards on 16 catches in 2018 Media members are invited free of charge. DEFENSE Pos. No. Name Cl. Ht. Wt. Fast Fact MID-WEEK INTERVIEWS: All interview requests for DE 47 Roger Mellado Jr. 6-1 235 Has started past 19 games dating back to 2017 Cecchini and Bison players should be directed to Jen DT 58 Nnamdi Unachukwu Jr. 6-7 270 Start against Villanova will be the 10th of his career Dobias at [email protected] or 856-261-5620. NG 55 John Hunt Sr. 6-0 300 First two career starts came in 2019 DE 50 Grayson Cherubino So. 6-4 255 Led all Bison DL with 35 tackles in 2018 POST-GAME INTERVIEWS: After the NCAA-mandat- WILL 7 Simeon Page Jr. 6-0 230 Needs two tackles to reach 100 in his career ed 10-minute “cooling off” period, Cecchini and Bison MIKE 52 Rick Mottram Jr. 6-1 230 Had 14 tackles in 2018 finale and 10 in 2019 opener players will be available for interviews. Check with the STAR 41 Sam Chitty Sr. 6-0 220 Captain; led Bison in TFL (13.5) and took second in sacks (3.5) in 2018 host SID for interview location. Please submit player SS 33 Conner Romango Jr. 5-11 190 Averaging 8.5 solo tackles per game, tied for sixth in the FCS requests to Dobias no later than five minutes before FS 3 Brandon Benson Jr. 6-0 210 Finished in Bucknell’s top five in tackles in both 2018 and 2017 the end of regulation. CB 2 Sterling Deary So. 5-10 160 Picked off two passes as a freshman, returning first for a TD CB 27 Eric Butler Jr. 5-10 170 Made first career start atTemple; missed Sacred Heart game CREDENTIAL REQUESTS: Requests for media SPECIAL TEAMS credentials for Bucknell home games are required and Pos. No. Name Cl. Ht. Wt. Fast Fact PK 96 Ethan Torres Jr. 6-0 195 8-for-12 on field goals and 7-10 on ATsP in career are issued to working members of the press only. Sea- KO 96 Ethan Torres Jr. 6-0 195 Has averaged 59.7 yards on 66 career kickoffs son credentials will be granted to media members who P 1 Alex Pechin 5th 6-0 210 Multi-time All-American on 2020 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List cover Bucknell football on a regular basis. Requests PR 21 Jared Cooper So. 5-7 180 RB took first three career punt returns atTemple in 2019 opener for single-game credentials should arrive no later than 5 Brandon Sanders So. 5-11 200 Returned first career punt 18 yards to midfield at Sacred Heart three days prior to the game. All single-game creden- KR 5 Brandon Sanders So. 5-11 200 Recorded 73 yards on five kickoff returns in 2018 tials may be picked up in the Christy Mathewson-Me- 21 Jared Cooper So. 5-7 180 RB has yet to take a kickoff return morial Stadium press box on game day. Please LS 90 Mike Colantuono Jr. 6-2 235 In second season as Bucknell’s primary LS contact Dobias to request a credential. H 1 Alex Pechin 5th 6-0 200 Captain; handles holds in addition to punting duties >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS IS BUCKNELL FOOTBALL >>>> ATTITUDE >>>> CHARACTER >>>> TOUGHNESS >>>> 1 2019 BUCKNELL FOOTBALL MEDIA NOTES >>>> 2 QUICK FACTS BISON NOTES GENERAL INFORMATION The Bucknell football team welcomes No. 23/22 Villanova to Christy Mathewson-Me- Location...... Lewisburg, Pa. morial Stadium for its first home game under head coach Dave Cecchini on Saturday, Founded (Enrollment)...... 1846 (3,600) Sept. 14. The Bison’s home opener, which doubles as their First Responder and Hero Affiliation...... NCAA Division I Appreciation Night and Youth Sports Night, is set to begin at 6 p.m. Nickname...... Bison Colors...... Blue and Orange Conference...... The Patriot League WITH A VICTORY THE BISON WOULD... President...... Dr. John C. Bravman • move to 98-34-1 in home openers Director of Athletics...... Jermaine Truax • knock off a ranked team for the first time since 2013 • top the Wildcats for the first time since 1944, snapping a seven-game losing streak ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS • defeat a current Colonial Athletic Association member for the first time since 2003 Football Contact...... Jen Dobias • help first-year head coach Dave Cecchini win his first game on the Bison sideline E-Mail...... [email protected] • snap an eight-game losing slide that dates back to 2018 Office...... 570-577-3488 Cell...... 856-261-5620 Press Box Phone...... 570-577-1519 BUCKNELL AT A GLANCE Web...... BucknellBison.com • The Bison are 0-2 (0-0 PL) following their 30-10 loss at Sacred Heart on Sept. 7. Athletics Twitter (Football Twitter)...... @Bucknell_Bison (@Bucknell_FB) • Bucknell wrapped up the 2018 campaign with a 1-10 (1-5 PL) record. The Bison, who Athletics Instagram (Football Instagram)...... BucknellBison (Bucknell_FB) took seventh in the Patriot League a year ago, were chosen to finish in the same spot Athletics Facebook...... Bucknell Athletics in the 2019 preseason poll. • Bucknell is in its first campaign under head coach Dave Cecchini, who spent the COACHING & SUPPORT STAFF previous six seasons at Valparaiso. Head Coach...... Dave Cecchini Alma Mater...... Lehigh University, ‘95 • The Bison returned a total of 52 letterwinners in 2019, a group that includes two Offensive Coordinator...... Jason Miran fifth years, 19 seniors, 21 juniors and 10 sophomores. Fifth-year P Alex Pechin is a Defensive Coordinator...... Ryan Manalac four-time letterwinner while six seniors—TE Marcus Ademilola, WR Justin Bethea, Assistant Coaches...... Kevin Bracken, Isaac Collins, Matt Ford, QB John Chiarolanzio, LB Sam Chitty, LB Jon Fox and DL John Hunt—are three-time ...... Vinny Giacalone, Keith Larson, Joe Lyberger, Blake Treadwell letterwinners. Volunteer Assistant Coach...... Brandon Corbin • Chitty and Pechin are serving as team captains in 2019. Strength & Conditioning Coach...... Mark Kulbis Manager of Video Operations...... Frank DeNick INSIDE THE SACRED HEART BOX SCORE Athletic Trainers...... Ian Wood, Kaiti Hager Equipment Manager...... Liel Karstetter • Sacred Heart used an explosive second quarter to power past Bucknell, 30-10, on Sept. 7 at Campus Field. The Pioneers scored three unanswered touchdowns in the FOOTBALL HISTORY final seven minutes of that frame to flip a 3-3 tie into a 23-3 advantage. First Season...... 1883 • RB Julius Chestnut was a standout performer for Sacred Heart, factoring into three All-Time Record...... 602-596-51 touchdowns. The sophomore ran for 162 yards and one touchdown and also caught All-Time Patriot League Record...... 74-109-1 two of QB Logan Marchi’s three touchdown throws. Marchi, a former Temple player, Patriot League Championships...... 1 (1996) finished the game with 316 yards on 21-for-37 passing. MAC Championships...... 1 (1965) • For the Bison, WR Dominic Lyles was a breakout performer, catching five passes for Lambert Cup Titles...... 2 (1960,1964) AP All-Americans...... 58 (most recent Alex Pechin, ‘18) 98 yards and a 50-yard touchdown. Lyles’s touchdown was the first of his collegiate AFCA All-Americans...... 11 (most recent Alex Pechin, ‘18) career and came directly following a dynamic 18-yard punt return by fellow sophomore Academic All-Americans...... 24 (most recent Matt DelMauro, ‘15) WR Brandon Sanders. NFL Draft Picks...... 7 (most recent Julién Davenport, ‘17) • QB Logan Bitikofer’s touchdown pass to Lyles was Bucknell’s first passing play of at least 50 yards since Bitikofer found RB Jared Cooper for a 74-yard touchdown against TEAM INFORMATION Monmouth on Oct. 13, 2018. 2019 Patriot League Preseason Poll...... 7th • While the Bison again utilized three quarterbacks, John Chiarolanzio proved the most 2018 Record...... 1-10 productive, throwing for 141 yards on 14-for-29 passing. 2018 Patriot League Record (Finish)...... 1-5 (7th) Base Offense...... Multiple O • Defensively, S Conner Romango led Bucknell in tackles for the second-straight Base Defense...... 4-2-5 game, finishing with nine (eight solo). S Brandon Benson also had a strong game, Lettermen Returning/Lost...... 52/17 totaling seven tackles (five solo) and a career-best three pass breakups. Offensive Starters Returning/Lost...... 9/2 • For Sacred Heart, WRs Naseim Brantley (96) and Tyrese Chambers (94) came close Defensive Starters Returning/Lost...... 6/5 to reaching 100 receiving yards. The Pioneers held a 507-311 edge in total offense. Newcomers...... 18 Captains...... Sam Chitty, Alex Pechin VILLANOVA AT A GLANCE Returning All-Americans...... Alex Pechin • Villanova was ranked No. 23 the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll and No. 22 in the STATS Returning All-Patriot League Selections...... Simeon Page (1st in ‘18, 2nd in ‘17), ...... Alex Pechin (1st in ‘18, ‘17 & ‘15) FCS Top 25 this week. 2019 Preseason All-Americans...... Alex Pechin • The Wildcats are 2-0 (0-0 CAA) following their 38-10 victory over Lehigh on Sept. 2019 Preseason All-Patriot League Honorees...... Simeon Page, Alex Pechin 7. They previously dispatched then No. 13 Colgate, the defending Patriot League champion, 34-14, on Aug. 24. • A year ago, Villanova went 5-6 (2-6 CAA). The Wildcats, who finished tied for 10th in the Colonial Athletic Association a year ago, were picked to place ninth in the 2019 preseason poll. • Villanova returned 2018 CAA Defensive Rookie Christian Benford, also an All-CAA Third Team selection as a freshman cornerback. Playing in just nine games, he paced his team with five interceptions and also registered 49 tackles (38 solo). • Through the 2019 campaign’s first two weeks, Villanova is in the FCS’s top 10 in red zone offense (t-1st, 1.000), scoring defense (t-4th, 12.0) and red zone defense (t-9th, .600). In addition, RB Justin Covington is in the FCS’s top five in rushing yards (3rd,

BUCKNELLBISON.COM >> @BUCKNELL_FB >> ATTITUDE >> CHARACTER >> TOUGHNESS 2019 BUCKNELL FOOTBALL MEDIA NOTES >>>> 3 INDIVIDUAL HONORS & AWARDS BISON NOTES BRANDON BENSON (3) Preseason All-America 1st Team 243) and rushing yards per carry (t-3rd, 9.0) while QB Daniel Smith is tied for fourth in ...... 2017...... • Preseason All-Patriot League passing touchdowns (6). • Patriot League Rookie of the • HM STATS FCS Special Teams Week (11/6) Player of the Week (9/24) THE BUCKNELL/VILLANOVA SERIES ...... 2017...... • While the Wildcats hold a slim 13-11-2 lead over the Bison in the all-time series, they SAM CHITTY (41) • STATS All-America 3rd Team are currently riding a series-best seven-game winning streak...... 2019...... • All-Patriot League 1st Team • Villanova and Bucknell met for the first time since 2005 a year ago at Villanova • Team Captain • All-ECAC 1st Team Stadium. The 2005 contest, a 38-10 Wildcat victory, took place at Christy Mathew- • Patriot League Football Schol- son-Memorial Stadium. JARED COOPER (21) ar-Athlete of the Year • The Bison and Wildcats first squared off in 1900. All but six of their contests occurred ...... 2018...... • Academic All-Patriot League Team before 1946. • Patriot League Rookie of the • FCS ADA Academic All-Star Team • Bucknell last topped Villanova in 1944, scoring a 27-6 victory in Villanova, Pa. Week (9/10, 10/1) ...... 2016...... • The Bison hold a 6-4 lead over the Wildcats at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadi- • HM STATS FCS Freshman Player • Preseason All-Patriot League um. All of Bucknell’s home victories occurred between 1902 and 1936. of the Week (10/1) ...... 2015...... • All-Patriot League 1st Team THE LAST MEETING WITH THE WILDCATS CHAD FRESHNOCK (20) • Patriot League Special Teams Bucknell 7 – No. 14/15 Villanova 49 (Sept. 22, 2018 – Villanova, Pa.) ...... 2016...... Player of the Week (11/21) • No. 14/15 Villanova downed Bucknell, 49-7. During the first quarter, the high-pow- • Patriot League Rookie of the ered Wildcats stormed out to a 28-0 lead. They needed just 12 offensive plays to score Week (9/5, 10/24, 11/14) GERRIT VAN ITALLIE (24) their four touchdowns, three of which came on the ground and one of which was a ...... 2018...... school-record 90-yard bomb by QB Zach Bednarczyk to WR Josh McGrigg. SIMEON PAGE (7) • Patriot League Special Teams • The Bison got on the board at the 7:56 mark of the second quarter, capitalizing on a ...... 2019...... Player of the Week (10/15) fumble during a punt return. LB Ryan Brida forced the fumble, and LS Mike Colan- • Preseason All-Patriot League • Bison Athlete of the Week (10/15) tuono came up with the ball at the Wildcat 12. Three plays later, QB Logan Bitikofer ...... 2018...... scored his first career rushing touchdown on a one-yard quarterback keeper. • All-Patriot League 1st Team • The Bison forced four turnovers, three of which came in the second quarter. In addi- ...... 2017...... tion to Colantuono’s fumble recovery, S Brice Sydnor picked off a pass and LBs Simeon • All-Patriot League 2nd Team Page and Matt Robinson forced fumbles that were recovered by CB Bryan Marine. • STATS National Freshman of the • S Conner Romango made a career-high 12 tackles in his first career start. He Week (11/20) entered the game with two career tackles, both of which came against Sacred Heart • Patriot League Defensive Player on Sept. 8, 2018. of the Week (11/20) • P Alex Pechin’s then career-high 51.0 punting average was one yard shy of Buck- • Patriot League Rookie of the nell’s school record, which was set in 1962. Of his nine punts, four landed inside the Week (9/4, 11/20) 20 and five sailed for at least 50 yards. • Bison Athlete of the Week (11/20) • Pechin’s 71-yard bomb that pinned the Wildcats at their two-yard line during the fourth quarter is tied for the third-longest punt in school history. ALEX PECHIN (1) • Villanova held advantages in total offense (609-128), first downs (28-8) and time of ...... 2019...... possession (37:10-22:50). At the half, the Wildcats were up, 434-61, in total offense. • Team Captain • STATS & Phil Steele Preseason BISON IN FIRST HOME GAMES All-America 1st Team • Bucknell is 97-34-1 (.739) all-time in its first home game of the season. • Member of the initial Reese’s Se- • The Bison are 6-4 in their past 10 home openers. Over that span, they have faced nior Bowl Watch List (one of seven Marist (three times), Cornell, Dartmouth, Duquesne, Lafayette, Robert Morris, VMI and punters included, only one in that William & Mary. group from the FCS ranks) • Member of the NFLPA Collegiate BUCKNELL VS. RANKED OPPONENTS Bowl Big Board • Villanova is Bucknell’s first ranked opponent of the 2019 campaign. • Member of the inaugural FCS • A year ago, the Bison faced two ranked teams: then No. 14/15 Villanova (L, 7-49) Punter of the Year Watch List and then No. 20/21 Colgate (L, 3-27). • Preseason All-Patriot League • Bucknell most recently upset a ranked foe on Oct. 26, 2013. In that game, a 48-10 ...... 2018...... victory over No. 15 Lehigh at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium, RB C.J. Williams • Team Captain rushed for 154 yards and three touchdowns, WR Will Carter caught six passes for 130 • STATS, Phil Steele & Hero Sports yards and QB Brandon Wesley completed 16-for-21 passes for 213 yards. All-America 1st Team • The Bison are 1-9 in their last 10 games against ranked opponents. • Athlon Sports All-America Team • AP & AFCA All-America 2nd Team Bucknell’s Wins Over Ranked Teams (since 2000) • All-Patriot League 1st Team Bucknell 31, No. 14 Fordham 10 (Oct. 4, 2003) • All-ECAC 1st Team Bucknell 42, No. 22 Colgate 7 (Nov. 13, 2004) • Patriot League Male Scholar-Ath- Bucknell 38, No. 18 Fordham 24 (Nov. 17, 2007) lete of the Year Bucknell 23, No. 13 Holy Cross 17 (Nov. 21, 2009) • Patriot League Football Schol- Bucknell 48, No. 15 Lehigh 10 (Oct. 26, 2013) ar-Athlete of the Year • Academic All-Patriot League Team BISON VS. THE COLONIAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION • FCS ADA Academic All-Star Team • Bucknell is 34-63-2 (.354) all-time against current Colonial Athletic Association teams. • STATS, Phil Steele & Hero Sports • The Bison have faced Delaware (11-23), Maine (3-3), New Hampshire (0-4), Rhode

BUCKNELLBISON.COM >> @BUCKNELL_FB >> ATTITUDE >> CHARACTER >> TOUGHNESS 2019 BUCKNELL FOOTBALL MEDIA NOTES >>>> 4 PATRIOT LEAGUE STANDINGS BISON NOTES League Overall Streak Island (1-1), Richmond (0-3), Stony Brook (0-2), Towson (8-8), Villanova (11-13-2) and W-L Pct. W-L Pct. William & Mary (0-6). Georgetown 0-0 .000 1-1 .500 W1 • Towson and Villanova are on Bucknell’s 2019 schedule. Holy Cross 0-0 .000 1-1 .500 W1 • The Bison last defeated a current CAA member in 2003, a 14-10 victory over Towson on Bucknell 0-0 .000 0-2 .000 L2 Homecoming weekend. They have lost 10-straight games to current CAA members. Colgate 0-0 .000 0-2 .000 L2 Fordham 0-0 .000 0-2 .000 L2 INSIDE THE BUCKNELL DEPTH CHART Lafayette 0-0 .000 0-2 .000 L2 • Excluding the quarterback position, Bucknell’s 10 projected starters on offense have made Lehigh 0-0 .000 0-2 .000 L2 a combined 67 starts, with OL P.J. Barr (21) and TE Alex Twiford (18) accounting for nearly 69 percent of them. PATRIOT LEAGUE SCHEDULE/RESULTS • At quarterback, junior Logan Bitikofer, senior John Chiarolanzio and sophomore Tarrin Earle are considered even on the depth chart; all three saw action in both 2019 games. Bucknell’s Saturday, Sept. 14 three quarterbacks have made a combined 21 starts. Catholic University at Georgetown, 12 p.m. • Bucknell’s 11 projected starters on defense have made a combined 94 starts; the group is Sacred Heart at Lafayette, 12:30 p.m. unchanged from week one. Fordham at Bryant, 1 p.m. • On offense, excluding the quarterback position, two seniors, three juniors, four sophomores Villanova at Bucknell, 6 p.m. and one freshman are expected to start. On defense, two seniors, seven juniors and two Colgate at William & Mary, 6 p.m. sophomores are projected to start. Lehigh at UC Davis, 10 p.m. (7 p.m. PT) • Two fifth years, nine seniors, 20 juniors, 10 sophomores and eight freshmen appear on this week’s two deep. Saturday, Sept. 7 • Ten Bison have at least 10 career starts: Barr (21), DL Roger Mellado (19), Twiford (18), Marist 3, Georgetown 43 WR Justin Bethea (17), LB Sam Chitty (14), LB Simeon Page (14), S Brandon Benson (13), Lafayette 21, Monmouth 24 QB John Chiarolanzio (11), OL Justis Peppers (11) and OL Erik Lukner (10). Of that group, New Hampshire 10, Holy Cross 13 six are juniors and four are seniors. Fordham 29, Ball State 57 • DL Nnamdi Unachukwu, who has started Bucknell’s past three games dating back to 2018, Lehigh 10, Villanova 38 is one start away from reaching the double digits in his career. OL Chuck Sanders and RB Bucknell 10, Sacred Heart 30 Jared Cooper, who have yet to start in 2019, have also started nine career games. • Barr (21), Mellado (19), Chitty (13) and Twiford (12) boast starting streaks in the double PATRIOT LEAGUE PRESEASON POLL digits. Of that group, three are juniors and one (Chitty) is a senior. ‘18 League ‘18 Overall Points • P Alex Pechin, who was granted a fifth year of eligibility due to a season-ending injury W-L Place W-L Pct. suffered as a sophomore, has a team-best 37 games under his belt. 1 Colgate (12) 6-0 1st 10-2 .833 72 • Two juniors, Barr and Mellado, have appeared in all 24 of the Bison’s games since they 2 Holy Cross (2) 4-2 t-2nd 5-6 .455 58 arrived in Lewisburg. 3 Georgetown 4-2 t-2nd 5-6 .455 51 • The following players made their first career start at Sacred Heart: CB Micah Dennis, OL 4 Fordham 2-4 t-4th 2-9 .182 39 Noah Sansalone and WR Steven Walier. To date, eight Bison have made their first career 5 Lehigh 2-4 t-4th 3-8 .273 38 start in 2019. 6 Lafayette 2-4 t-4th 3-8 .273 21 7 Bucknell 1-5 7th 1-10 .091 15 BISON IN THE NCAA FCS TOP 10 • P Alex Pechin: 1st in punting average (50.1), 1st in career punting average (44.1) • CB Gavin Pringle: t-1st in interception return touchdowns (1) • S Conner Romango: t-3rd in solo tackles (17), t-6th in solo tackles per game (8.5)

SCHOOL RECORD HOLDERS ON THE 2019 ROSTER • LB Simeon Page: Single Game Sacks (4.0, 11/18/17), Rookie Season Sacks (9.0, 2017) • P Alex Pechin: Career Punting Average (44.1), Season Punting Average (45.1, 2017)

MILESTONE WATCH • S Brandon Benson: Needs 20 tackles to reach 150 in his career Ryan Sakamoto, Patriot League Media Relations Director (FB) • LB Sam Chitty: Needs 11 tackles to reach 100 in his career [email protected] >> 610-289-1963 >> PatriotLeague.com • LB Simeon Page: Needs two tackles to reach 100 in his career • LB Simeon Page: Needs three sacks to crack Bucknell’s career top 10 with 16.5 • P Alex Pechin: Needs three punts to reach 250 in his career • S Conner Romango: Needs one tackle to match his 2018 total of 22 in just three games

BISON AWARD WINNERS • The Bison returned an All-American in P Alex Pechin. In 2018, Pechin captured six All-America awards, most notably becoming the first Bison specialist to make anAFCA or AP squad. In 2017, he was honored on the STATS Third Team. • Pechin was one of seven punters to make the initial watch list for the 2020 Reese’s Senior Bowl; of that group, he was the only one from the FCS ranks. • In addition, Pechin was named to the watch list for the FCS Punter of the Year Award and was tabbed as a 2019 Preseason First Team All-American by STATS and Phil Steele. • Bucknell returned two All-Patriot League players in Pechin (1st in ‘18, ‘17 & ‘15) and LB Simeon Page (1st in ‘18, 2nd in ‘17). Both were voted to the 2019 Preseason All-Patriot League Team.

BUCKNELLBISON.COM >> @BUCKNELL_FB >> ATTITUDE >> CHARACTER >> TOUGHNESS 2019 BUCKNELL FOOTBALL MEDIA NOTES >>>> 5 BUCKNELL’S RECORD WHEN... BISON NOTES Home...... • The Bison graduated All-Patriot League honorees WR Alan Butler (2nd in ‘18), OL Pat Finn Away...... 0-2 (2nd in ‘18) and CB Bryan Marine (1st in ‘16, 2nd in ‘18) following the 2018 season. Patriot League...... • At the conclusion of the 2018-19 school year, Pechin became the third football player to Non-Conference...... 0-2 be recognized as the Patriot League Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Earlier that year, he Ranked Opponent...... became the Patriot League’s fifth repeat Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year. • LB Rick Mottram captured CoSIDA Academic All-District II honors in 2018. At least one Leading after one quarter...... Bison has received this distinction 16 of the 19 seasons since 2000. Trailing after one quarter...... 0-1 Tied after one quarter...... 0-1 Leading at halftime...... HEAD COACH DAVE CECCHINI Trailing at halftime...... 0-2 • Dave Cecchini, the 27th head coach in program history, is in his first season at the helm. He Tied at halftime...... was announced as Bucknell’s head coach on Feb. 6, 2019. Leading after three quarters...... • Most recently the head coach at Valparaiso, Cecchini has a long track record of building Trailing after three quarters...... 0-2 explosive offenses at elite academic institutions. Previously the offensive coordinator at Le- Tied after three quarters...... high, The Citadel and Harvard, his offenses have shattered school records at his every stop, Games decided in overtime...... 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 Bison score first...... spent 13 of his previous 24 seasons as a coach at his alma mater. Opponent scores first...... 0-2 Bison lead in time of possession...... INSIDE THE 2019 SCHEDULE Opponent leads in time of possession...... 0-2 Bison run more plays...... 0-1 • This is the 134th season of football at Bucknell. The Bison played their first game in 1883 Opponent runs more plays...... 0-1 and have played continuously since 1887. Bison run at least 65 plays...... 0-2 • Bucknell’s 2019 opponents went a combined 65-59 (.524) a year ago, with its five non-con- Bison run fewer than 65 plays...... ference foes going an impressive 37-20 (.650). Colgate (10-2) and Princeton (10-0) reached Bison outgain opponent...... the 10-win threshold, each winning a league title. In addition, three other teams posted a Opponent outgains Bison...... 0-2 winning record while three finished a single game below .500. Bison rush for 200+ yards...... • Temple took part in the Walk-On’s Independence Bowl while Colgate and Towson made the Opponent rushes for 200+ yards...... NCAA Division I Football Championship. At various points in the 2018 campaign, Colgate, Bison pass for 200+ yards...... 0-1 Princeton, Towson and Villanova appeared in the FCS’s top 10. Opponent passes for 200+ yards...... 0-2 • Eight of the Bison’s 11 opponents from 2018 remained on their 2019 schedule, with Prince- Bison have 400+ total yards...... ton, Temple and Towson taking the place of Monmouth, Penn and William & Mary. Opponent has 400+ total yards...... 0-2 • Temple was Bucknell’s first FBS foe since 2015, when the Bison put up a strong fight in a Bison win turnover battle...... 0-1 21-14 loss at Army West Point. Opponent wins turnover battle...... 0-1 Bison force at least two turnovers...... • The Bison entered the season with a 178-253-120 (.417) record against their 2019 oppo- Opponent forces at least two turnovers...... 0-1 nents, including winning marks against Fordham (18-16), Georgetown (18-12-1) and Temple Bison commit no turnovers...... 0-1 (20-16-8). They are also .500 against Sacred Heart (2-2) and Towson (8-8). Opponent commits no turnover...... 0-1 HOW TO FOLLOW THE BISON Game is decided by more than 10 points...... 0-2 • Every game will be broadcast on Eagle 107 (WEGH 107.3) and BucknellBison.com. Game is decided by 10 or fewer points...... • All five of Bucknell’s home games and its road contests at Colgate, Lafayette and Fordham Bison score 25 or more points...... will air on the Patriot League Network (PatriotLeague.tv). Opponent scores 25 or more points...... 0-2 • Bucknell’s home contests against Princeton and Lehigh are among nine Patriot League tilts Bison held under 25 points...... 0-2 that will be carried on Stadium’s family of over-the-air channels and streaming services. Opponent held under 25 points...... • Bucknell’s game against Temple will be carried on ESPN3. The Bison’s contests at Sacred

Heart (NEC Front Row) and Towson (FloSports) will also be streamed live. Day games...... 0-1 Night games...... 0-1 • The Bison are active on Twitter (@Bucknell_FB) and Instagram (Bucknell_FB). Interact with Games following a win...... the team using the hashtags #ACT and #rayBucknell. Games following a loss...... 0-1 UP NEXT Playing on grass...... 0-1 • After enjoying their first of two bye weeks, the Bison return to action by hosting Princeton on Playing on Astroturf...... Saturday, Sept. 28 at 3:30 p.m. as part of Bucknell’s Family Weekend festivities. Playing on Fieldturf...... 0-1

BUCKNELLBISON.COM >> @BUCKNELL_FB >> ATTITUDE >> CHARACTER >> TOUGHNESS 2019 BUCKNELL FOOTBALL MEDIA NOTES >>>> 6 WEEK 3 BISON TWO DEEP OFFENSE DEFENSE SPECIAL TEAMS WIDE RECEIVER (SPLIT END) DEFENSIVE END PLACE KICKER 13 — Dominic Lyles (So. / 6-2 / 195 / Washington, D.C.) 47 — Roger Mellado (Jr. / 6-1 / 235 / Lorton, Va.) 96 — Ethan Torres (Jr. / 6-0 / 195 / Great Falls, Va.) 82 — Steven Walier (Sr. / 6-0 / 185 / Holmdel, N.J.) 38 — Joe Schiano (5th / 6-2 / 250 / Tampa, Fla.) PUNTER LEFT TACKLE DEFENSIVE TACKLE 1 — Alex Pechin (5th / 6-0 / 210 / Kennett Square, Pa.) 72 — Noah Sansalone (So. / 6-4 / 255 / Vineland, N.J.) 59 — Nnamdi Unachukwu (Jr. / 6-7 / 270 / Morganville, N.J.) 75 — Justis Peppers (Jr. / 6-4 / 330 / King George, Va.) 40 — Ryan Betz (So. / 6-3 / 270 / Phoenixville, Pa.) LONG SNAPPER 90 — Mike Colantuono (Jr. / 6-2 / 235 / Warren, N.J.) LEFT GUARD NOSE GUARD 29 — Hayden Snyder (Fr. / 6-0 / 195 / Elmhurst, Ill.) 74 — P.J. Barr (Jr. / 6-3 / 285 / North Brunswick, N.J.) 55 — John Hunt (Sr. / 6-0 / 300 / Braselton, Ga.) 58 — Alex Bolinger (Jr. / 6-2 / 285 / Haddonfield, N.J.) 99 — Clay Myers (Jr. / 6-1 / 265 / Pittsburgh, Pa.) KICKOFF RETURN 5 — Brandon Sanders (So. / 5-11 / 200 / Downingtown, Pa.) CENTER DEFENSIVE END 17 — Gavin Pringle (Fr. / 5-11 / 170 / Baltimore, Md.) 65 — Zack Tarburton (Fr. / 6-3 / 265 / Perkasie, Pa.) 50 — Grayson Cherubino (So. / 6-4 / 255 / Hampton Bays, N.Y.) 57 — Chuck Sanders (Sr. / 6-0 / 310 / Wexford, Pa.) 89 — Sean Naiman (Sr. / 6-3 / 245 / Little Silver, N.J.) KICKOFF RETURN 21 — Jared Cooper (So. / 5-7 / 180 / West Chester, Pa.) RIGHT GUARD WILL LINEBACKER 6 — Stefone Moore-Green (Sr. / 5-8 / 155 / Sicklerville, N.J.) 54 — Jimmy Sheehan (Sr. / 6-2 / 270 / Hershey, Pa.) 7 — Simeon Page (Jr. / 6-0 / 230 / Riverton, Utah) 58 — Alex Bolinger (Jr. / 6-2 / 285 / Haddonfield, N.J.) 48 — Ben Allen (Fr. / 6-1 / 220 / Whitehouse, Ohio) PUNT RETURN 21 — Jared Cooper (So. / 5-7 / 180 / West Chester, Pa.) RIGHT TACKLE MIKE LINEBACKER 5 — Brandon Sanders (So. / 5-11 / 200 / Downingtown, Pa.) 66 — Michael Killiri (So. / 6-4 / 270 / Allentown, Pa.) 52 — Rick Mottram (Jr. / 6-1 / 230 / Cream Ridge, N.J.) 70 — R.J. Mehan (Fr. / 6-4 / 270 / Worthington, Ohio) 53 — Cooper Kim (Fr. / 6-1 / 215 / Moorestown, N.J.) HOLDER 1 — Alex Pechin (5th / 6-0 / 210 / Kennett Square, Pa.) TIGHT END STAR LINEBACKER 45 — Alex Twiford (Jr. / 6-3 / 235 / Sinking Spring, Pa.) 41 — Sam Chitty (Sr. / 6-0 / 220 / West Linn, Ore.) PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 81 — Simon Behr (Jr. / 6-4 / 230 / Murrysville, Pa.) 24 — Gerrit Van Itallie (Jr. / 5-10 / 210 / Mahwah, N.J.) PLAYERS WIDE RECEIVER (SLOT) STRONG SAFETY Marcus Ademilola...... adam-uh-LOLE-uh 5 — Brandon Sanders (So. / 5-11 / 200 / Downingtown, Pa.) 33 — Conner Romango (Jr. / 5-11 / 190 / Pittsburgh, Pa.) Mike Balzofiore...... BAL-zo-fee-OR-ee 6 — Stefone Moore-Green (Sr. / 5-8 / 155 / Sicklerville, N.J.) 37 — Jonathan Searcy (Fr. / 6-1 / 185 / Medford, N.J.) Alex Barnard...... BUH-nard Simon Behr...... BEAR WIDE RECEIVER (FLANKER) FREE SAFETY Justin Bethea...... buh-THAY 19 — John McGuire (Jr. / 6-1 / 200 / Franklin Lakes, N.J.) 3 — Brandon Benson (Jr. / 6-0 / 210 / Triangle, Va.) Logan Bitikofer...... BIT-i-KOFF-er 9 — Blais Herman (Jr. / 6-1 / 185 / Austin, Texas) 31 — Brent Jackson (Fr. / 6-2 / 200 / Denton, Texas) Alex Bolinger...... BOWL-in-jer Ryan Brida...... BRIDE-uh RUNNING BACK CORNERBACK Max Bunzel...... bun-ZELL 20 — Chad Freshnock (Sr. / 6-0 / 220 / Middletown, N.J.) 2 — Sterling Deary (So. / 5-10 / 160 / Flower Mound, Texas) Mike Caruso...... cuh-ROO-soe 21 — Jared Cooper (So. / 5-7 / 180 / West Chester, Pa.) 17 — Gavin Pringle (Fr. / 5-11 / 170 / Baltimore, Md.) Grayson Cherubino...... GRAY-sun cher-uh-BEE-no John Chiarolanzio...... cher-LON-zee-o QUARTERBACK CORNERBACK Mike Colantuono...... ca-LONT-too-a-no 12* — Logan Bitikofer (Jr. / 6-3 / 210 / New Philadelphia, Ohio) 27 — Eric Butler (Jr. / 5-10 / 170 / Altamonte Springs, Fla.) Sterling Deary...... DEERY 4* — John Chiarolanzio (Sr. / 6-3 / 215 / Florham Park, N.J.) 8 — Micah Dennis (So. / 5-9 / 180 / Frisco, Texas) Micah Dennis...... MY-cah 10* — Tarrin Earle (So. / 6-3 / 195 / Montclair, N.J.) Tarrin Earle...... TARE-in EARL Justin Falcone...... fal-CONE * All three players listed above are considered even on the depth chart. Michael Killiri...... kah-LEER-ee Simon Krizak...... KRISH-ak Nick Lizana...... liz-ANNA Erik Lukner...... LUKE-nurr Matt McCreight...... mic-CRATE Roger Mellado...... me-YAH-doe Stefone Moore-Green...... ste-FON Sean Naiman...... NAY-mun Alex Pechin...... PEE-chun Conner Romango...... row-MAIN-go Joe Schiano...... shee-ANN-oh Jonathan Searcy...... SEAR-see Charlie Shadek...... SHAD-eck Daniel and Jimmy Sheehan...... SHEE-un Nnamdi Unachukwu...... NAHM-dee oo-na-CHOO-koo Steven Walier...... WALL-yer COACHES Dave Cecchini...... cha-KEE-nee Vinny Giacalone...... JACK-a-loan Mark Kulbis...... kul-BIS Ryan Manalac...... MAN-uh-lack Jason Miran...... MEER-in

BUCKNELLBISON.COM >> @BUCKNELL_FB >> ATTITUDE >> CHARACTER >> TOUGHNESS 2019 BUCKNELL FOOTBALL MEDIA NOTES >>>> 7 2019 BUCKNELL ROSTER No. Name Cl. Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown / High School 1 **** Alex Pechin (C) 5th P/K 6-0 210 Kennett Square, Pa. / Unionville 2 * Sterling Deary So. CB 5-10 160 Flower Mound, Texas / Flower Mound/Jireh Prep (N.C.) 3 ** Brandon Benson Jr. S 6-0 210 Triangle, Va. / C.D. Hylton 4 *** John Chiarolanzio Sr. QB 6-3 215 Florham Park, N.J. / Delbarton School/Kent School (Conn.) 5 * Brandon Sanders So. WR 5-11 200 Downingtown, Pa. / St. Joseph’s Prep 6 ** Stefone Moore-Green Sr. WR 5-8 155 Sicklerville, N.J. / Paul VI 7 ** Simeon Page Jr. LB 6-0 230 Riverton, Utah / Riverton/USAFA Prep (Colo.) 8 * Micah Dennis So. CB 5-9 180 Frisco, Texas / Independence 9 * Blais Herman Jr. WR 6-1 185 Austin, Texas / St. Andrew’s Episcopal/Loomis Chaffee (Conn.) 10 * Tarrin Earle So. QB 6-3 195 Montclair, N.J. / Montclair 11 *** Justin Bethea Sr. WR 6-3 180 Sanford, N.C. / Lee County 12 * Logan Bitikofer Jr. QB 6-3 210 New Philadelphia, Ohio / New Philadelphia 13 * Dominic Lyles So. WR 6-2 195 Washington, D.C. / DeMatha Catholic 14 * Mike Balzofiore Sr. WR 5-9 170 Holmdel, N.J. / Red Bank Catholic 15 Renn Lints So. WR 6-3 190 Norwalk, Conn. / King School 16 Keyshawn Copeland Fr. QB 6-2 160 Woodbridge, Va. / C.D. Hylton 17 Gavin Pringle Fr. CB 5-11 170 Baltimore, Md. / Mount Saint Joseph 18 Jake Wilson Sr. WR 6-2 205 Chesapeake, Va. / Western Branch 19 * John McGuire Jr. WR 6-1 200 Franklin Lakes, N.J. / Don Bosco Prep 20 ** Chad Freshnock Sr. RB 6-0 220 Middletown, N.J. / Middletown North 21 * Jared Cooper So. RB 5-7 180 West Chester, Pa. / West Chester East 22 Mikey Neal Fr. CB 5-6 170 Baltimore, Md. / Calvert Hall 23 Alex Barnard Fr. RB 5-10 170 Cincinnati, Ohio / Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy 24 ** Gerrit Van Itallie Jr. LB 5-10 210 Mahwah, N.J. / St. Joseph Regional 25 ** Mike Caruso Sr. CB 5-9 170 Rumson, N.J. / Rumson-Fair Haven 26 * Joe Fex Jr. RB/WR 5-9 180 Coppell, Texas / Coppell 27 * Eric Butler Jr. CB 5-10 170 Altamonte Springs, Fla. / Lake Brantley 28 Eric Holsinger Fr. CB 5-10 160 Columbus, Ohio / Dublin Scioto 29 Hayden Snyder Fr. LS 6-0 195 Elmhurst, Ill. / York Community 30 ** Blake Fletcher Sr. DL 6-1 235 West Linn, Ore. / West Linn 31 Brent Jackson Fr. S 6-2 200 Denton, Texas / John H. Guyer 32 Max Bunzel So. LB 5-10 205 Scarsdale, N.Y. / Scarsdale 33 * Conner Romango Jr. S 5-11 190 Pittsburgh, Pa. / Fox Chapel Area 34 *** Jon Fox Sr. LB 6-0 210 Wyomissing, Pa. / Wilson 36 Justin Murray Fr. S 6-1 225 Coppell, Texas / Coppell 37 Jonathan Searcy Fr. S 6-1 185 Medford, N.J. / Shawnee 38 * Joe Schiano 5th DL 6-2 250 Tampa, Fla. / Berkeley Prep 39 Brian Brown Fr. S 6-2 190 Wilmington, Del. / Tower Hill School 40 Ryan Betz So. DL 6-3 270 Phoenixville, Pa. / Malvern Prep 41 *** Sam Chitty (C) Sr. LB 6-0 220 West Linn, Ore. / West Linn 43 Cole McCabe So. LB 5-11 205 Norristown, Pa. / Malvern Prep 44 * Luke Hamper So. LB 6-3 220 West Linn, Ore. / West Linn 45 ** Alex Twiford Jr. TE 6-3 235 Sinking Spring, Pa. / Wilson 46 Daniel Sheehan So. DL 6-2 235 Hershey, Pa. / Hershey 47 ** Roger Mellado Jr. DL 6-1 235 Lorton, Va. / Gonzaga College High School (D.C.) 48 Ben Allen Fr. LB 6-1 220 Whitehouse, Ohio / Anthony Wayne 50 * Grayson Cherubino So. DL 6-4 255 Hampton Bays, N.Y. / Saint Anthony’s 51 * Ryan Brida Jr. LB 5-11 225 West Chester, Pa. / Henderson 52 ** Rick Mottram Jr. LB 6-1 230 Cream Ridge, N.J. / Allentown 53 Cooper Kim Fr. LB 6-1 215 Moorestown, N.J. / St. Joseph’s Prep (Pa.) 54 * Jimmy Sheehan Sr. OL/DL 6-2 270 Hershey, Pa. / Hershey 55 *** John Hunt Sr. DL 6-0 300 Braselton, Ga. / Mill Creek 56 Jack Miller Fr. DL 6-4 225 Camillus, N.Y. / West Genesee 57 ** Chuck Sanders Sr. OL 6-0 310 Wexford, Pa. / North Allegheny 58 Alex Bolinger Jr. OL 6-2 285 Haddonfield, N.J. / Haddonfield Memorial 59 * Nnamdi Unachukwu Jr. DL 6-7 270 Morganville, N.J. / Marlboro 60 Seth Pletcher Fr. OL 6-3 300 Mifflinburg, Pa. / Southern Columbia 64 Jacob Russ So. OL 6-3 250 Arlington, Texas / Arlington 65 Zack Tarburton Fr. OL 6-3 265 Perkasie, Pa. / Pennridge 66 * Michael Killiri So. OL 6-4 270 Allentown, Pa. / Salisbury 68 ** Erik Lukner Sr. OL 6-1 285 Sedro Woolley, Wash. / Sedro Woolley 70 R.J. Mehan Fr. OL 6-4 270 Worthington, Ohio / Worthington Kilbourne 71 * Justin Falcone Sr. OL 6-4 260 Haddonfield, N.J. / Haddonfield Memorial 72 Noah Sansalone So. OL 6-4 255 Vineland, N.J. / Vineland

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74 ** P.J. Barr Jr. OL 6-3 285 North Brunswick, N.J. / Saint Joseph 75 * Justis Peppers Jr. OL 6-4 330 King George, Va. / King George 77 * Simon Krizak Jr. OL 6-4 305 Stuttgart, Germany / Eschbach-Gymnasium/Hill School (Pa.) 79 * Josh Yoder Sr. OL 6-2 275 Paxinos, Pa. / Southern Columbia 80 Connor Holmes Fr. WR 5-10 170 Parlin, N.J. / Sayreville War Memorial 81 * Simon Behr Jr. TE 6-4 230 Murrysville, Pa. / Franklin Regional 82 ** Steven Walier Sr. WR 6-0 185 Holmdel, N.J. / Holmdel 83 Nick Lizana Fr. WR 6-2 205 Baltimore, Md. / Boys’ Latin School of Maryland 84 Matt McCreight Fr. WR 6-3 190 Chandler, Ariz. / Valley Christian 85 ** John Reedy Sr. TE 6-3 230 Wyomissing, Pa. / Berks Catholic 86 Charlie Shadek Fr. TE 6-3 205 Wellesley, Mass. / Kent School (Conn.) 87 * Dylan DeMarco So. TE 6-4 225 Princeton, N.J. / Lawrenceville School 88 *** Marcus Ademilola Sr. TE 6-4 245 Jackson, N.J. / Jackson Memorial/Wyoming Seminary (Pa.) 89 ** Sean Naiman Sr. DL 6-3 245 Little Silver, N.J. / Red Bank Regional 90 * Mike Colantuono Jr. LS 6-2 235 Warren, N.J. / Immaculata 92 Cade Brennan Fr. DL 6-4 250 Chadds Ford, Pa. / Garnet Valley 96 ** Ethan Torres Jr. P/K 6-0 195 Great Falls, Va. / Bishop O’Connell 99 * Clay Myers Jr. DL 6-1 265 Pittsburgh, Pa. / Central Catholic

* Varsity letters earned; (C) Captain COACHING & SUPPORT STAFF Head Coach: Dave Cecchini (Lehigh ’95) Coordinators: Ryan Manalac (Cincinnati ’08) (Defensive/LB); Jason Miran (Penn ’09) (Offensive/QB) Assistant Coaches: Kevin Bracken (Moravian ’15) (DL); Isaac Collins (Rochester ’94) (DB/Special Teams); Matt Ford (Lehigh ’16) (TE/OT/Recruiting); Vinny Giacalone (Carnegie Mellon ’10) (OL/Operations); Keith Larson (Valparaiso ’14) (WR); Joe Lyberger (Defensive Assistant/LB) (Slippery Rock ’16); Blake Treadwell (Michigan State ’13) (RB) Volunteer Assistant Coach: Brandon Corbin (Duquesne ’99/CB) Strength & Conditioning Coach: Mark Kulbis (Bowling Green ’13) Support Staff: Frank DeNick (Bucknell ’12) (Video Operations Manager); Kaiti Hager (Cal U (Pa.) ’12) (Assistant Athletic Trainer); Liel Karstetter (Lock Haven ’10) (Equipment Manager); Ian Wood (Purdue ’94) (Associate AD/Head Athletic Trainer) ROSTER BREAKDOWN SUPERLATIVES BY COUNTRY BY CLASS Oldest...... M. Ademilola and A. Pechin (11/18/96) Germany...... 1 Fifth Years...... 2 ...... Ademilola at 1:36 a.m., Pechin at ≈ 9:30 a.m. United States...... 81 Seniors...... 20 Youngest...... Brent Jackson (8/23/01) Juniors...... 22 Tallest...... Nnamdi Unachukwu (6-7) BY STATE Sophomores...... 17 Shortest...... Mikey Neal (5-6) USA Freshmen...... 21 Heaviest...... Justis Peppers (330) Arizona...... 1 (Matt McCreight) BY LETTERWINNERS Lightest...... Stefone Moore-Green (155) Connecticut...... 1 (Renn Lints) Delaware...... 1 (Brian Brown) Fifth Years...... 2 IN-SEASON BIRTHDAYS Florida...... 2 Seniors...... 19 Juniors...... 21 September Georgia...... 1 (John Hunt) Sophomores...... 10 6...... Justin Murray (19) Illinois...... 1 (Hayden Snyder) Four-Time Letterwinners...... 1 (Alex Pechin) Maryland...... 3 8...... Simon Krizak (22) Three-Time Letterwinners...... 6 Massachusetts...... 1 (Charlie Shadek) 9...... Jared Cooper (20) ...... (M. Ademilola, J. Bethea, J. Chiarolanzio, 19...... Chad Freshnock (22) New Jersey...... 22 ...... S. Chitty, J. Fox and J. Hunt) 30...... Simon Behr (21) New York...... 3 ...... Grayson Cherubino (19) North Carolina...... 1 (Justin Bethea) BY POSITION Ohio...... 5 Offense...... 41 October Oregon...... 3 Quarterbacks...... 4 9...... Tarrin Earle (20) Pennsylvania...... 20 Running Backs...... 3 10...... John Reedy (22) Texas...... 7 Tight Ends...... 6 17...... Blais Herman (21) Utah...... 1 (Simeon Page) Wide Receivers...... 13 18...... R.J. Mehan (19) Virginia...... 6 Offensive Linemen...... 14 26...... Rick Mottram (21) Washington...... 1 (Erik Lukner) Running Backs/Wide Receivers...... 1 Washington, D.C...... 1 (Dominic Lyles) November Defense...... 36 3...... Brandon Benson (21) Germany Baden-Württemberg...... 1 (Simon Krizak) Defensive Linemen...... 12 4...... Stefone Moore-Green (22) Linebackers...... 11 11...... Clay Myers (21) Safeties...... 6 FARTHEST FROM HOME 14...... John Hunt (22) Cornerbacks...... 7 Simon Krizak (Stuttgart, Germany)...... 4,017 miles 18...... Marcus Ademilola (23) S. Chitty, B. Fletcher and L. Hamper (West Linn, Ore.)....2,777 miles ...... Alex Pechin (23) Offensive Linemen/Defensive Linemen...... 1 Erik Lukner (Sedro Woolley, Wash.)...... 2,763 miles ...... Charlie Shadek (20) Matt McCreight (Chandler, Ariz.)...... 2,267 miles 22...... Keyshawn Copeland (19) Special Teams...... 4 Simeon Page (Riverton, Utah)...... 2,101 miles Kickers/Punters...... 2 Note: Includes all over 2,000 miles Long Snappers...... 2

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88 Marcus Ademilola...... TE 30 Blake Fletcher...... DL 1 Alex Pechin...... P/K P.J. Barr...... 21 (21) 48 Ben Allen...... LB 34 Jon Fox...... LB 75 Justis Peppers...... OL Roger Mellado...... 19 (19) Alex Twiford...... 18 (12) 14 Mike Balzofiore...... WR 20 Chad Freshnock...... RB 60 Seth Pletcher...... OL Justin Bethea...... 17 (0) 23 Alex Barnard...... RB 44 Luke Hamper...... LB 17 Gavin Pringle...... CB Sam Chitty...... 14 (13) Simeon Page...... 14 (2) 74 P.J. Barr...... OL 9 Blais Herman...... WR 85 John Reedy...... TE Brandon Benson...... 13 (2) 81 Simon Behr...... TE 80 Connor Holmes...... WR 33 Conner Romango...... S Justis Peppers...... 11 (1) John Chiarolanzio...... 11 (0) 3 Brandon Benson...... S 28 Eric Holsinger...... CB 64 Jacob Russ...... OL Erik Lukner...... 10 (0) 11 Justin Bethea...... WR 55 John Hunt...... DL 5 Brandon Sanders...... WR Nnamdi Unachukwu...... 9 (3) Jared Cooper...... 9 (0) 40 Ryan Betz...... DL 31 Brent Jackson...... S 57 Chuck Sanders...... OL Chuck Sanders...... 9 (0) 12 Logan Bitikofer...... QB 66 Michael Killiri...... OL 72 Noah Sansalone...... OL Grayson Cherubino...... 8 (2) Simon Krizak...... 8 (0) 58 Alex Bolinger...... OL 53 Cooper Kim...... LB 38 Joe Schiano...... DL Josh Yoder...... 8 (0) 92 Cade Brennan...... DL 77 Simon Krizak...... OL 37 Jonathan Searcy...... S Brandon Sanders...... 7 (2) Jimmy Sheehan...... 7 (2) 51 Ryan Brida...... LB 15 Renn Lints...... WR 86 Charlie Shadek...... TE Logan Bitikofer...... 6 (0) 39 Brian Brown...... S 83 Nick Lizana...... WR 46 Daniel Sheehan...... DL Rick Mottram...... 5 (4) Sterling Deary...... 5 (2) 32 Max Bunzel...... LB 68 Erik Lukner...... OL 54 Jimmy Sheehan...... OL/DL Blake Fletcher...... 5 (0) 27 Eric Butler...... CB 13 Dominic Lyles...... WR 29 Hayden Snyder...... LS Chad Freshnock...... 5 (0) Conner Romango...... 4 (2) 25 Mike Caruso...... CB 43 Cole McCabe...... LB 65 Zack Tarburton...... OL Tarrin Earle...... 4 (1) 50 Grayson Cherubino...... DL 84 Matt McCreight...... WR 96 Ethan Torres...... P/K Jon Fox...... 4 (0) Gerrit Van Itallie...... 4 (0) 4 John Chiarolanzio...... QB 19 John McGuire...... WR 45 Alex Twiford...... TE John McGuire...... 3 (2) 41 Sam Chitty...... LB 70 R.J. Mehan...... OL 59 Nnamdi Unachukwu...... DL Joe Schiano...... 3 (0) Stefone Moore-Green...... 3 (0) 47 Roger Mellado...... DL 24 Gerrit Van Itallie...... LB 90 Mike Colantuono...... LS John Hunt...... 2 (2) 21 Jared Cooper...... RB 56 Jack Miller...... DL 82 Steven Walier...... WR Zack Tarburton...... 2 (2) Michael Killiri...... 2 (0) 16 Keyshawn Copeland...... QB 6 Stefone Moore-Green.... WR 18 Jake Wilson...... WR Sean Naiman...... 2 (0) 2 Sterling Deary...... CB 52 Rick Mottram...... LB 79 Josh Yoder...... OL Micah Dennis...... 1 (1) Noah Sansalone...... 1 (1) 87 Dylan DeMarco...... TE 36 Justin Murray...... S Note: Bold indicates captain Steven Walier...... 1 (1) 8 Micah Dennis...... CB 99 Clay Myers...... DL Alex Bolinger...... 1 (0) 10 Tarrin Earle...... QB 89 Sean Naiman...... DL Eric Butler...... 1 (0) Mike Caruso...... 1 (0) 71 Justin Falcone...... OL 22 Mikey Neal...... CB Joe Fex...... 1 (0) 26 Joe Fex...... RB/WR 7 Simeon Page...... LB Dominic Lyles...... 1 (0) Note: Number in parentheses indicates streak of consecutive starts GAME-BY-GAME STARTERS Opponent WR LT LG C RG RT TE WR WR RB QB Temple Lyles Barr Bolinger Tarburton J. Sheehan Killiri Twiford B. Sanders McGuire Carter Bitikofer Sacred Heart Walier Peppers Barr Tarburton J. Sheehan Sansalone Twiford B. Sanders McGuire Carter Earle Villanova Princeton Holy Cross Colgate Towson Lafayette Lehigh Georgetown Fordham

Opponent DE DT DT DE WILL MIKE STAR SS FS CB CB Temple Mellado Unachukwu Hunt Cherubino Page Mottram Chitty Romango Benson Deary Butler Sacred Heart Mellado Unachukwu Hunt Cherubino Page Mottram Chitty Romango Benson Deary Dennis Villanova Princeton Holy Cross Colgate Towson Lafayette Lehigh Georgetown Fordham

BUCKNELLBISON.COM >> @BUCKNELL_FB >> ATTITUDE >> CHARACTER >> TOUGHNESS 2019 BUCKNELL FOOTBALL MEDIA NOTES >>>> 10 HEAD COACH DAVE CECCHINI Dave Cecchini, one of the all-time great wide PERSONAL receivers in Patriot League history who has since Date of Birth: March 9, 1972 gone on to achieve tremendous success in the Hometown: Bloomington, Minnesota coaching ranks, was named the 27th Bob Odell Family: Wife Tammy (Head Women’s Tennis Coach at Bucknell) and Head Football Coach at Bucknell University on Sons Evan (16) and Will (12) February 6, 2019. Most recently the head coach at Valparaiso EDUCATION University, Cecchini has a long track record of Lehigh University, B.S. in marketing, 1995 building explosive offenses at elite academic in- stitutions. Previously the offensive coordinator at HEAD COACHING CAREER Lehigh University, The Citadel and Harvard Univer- Year School Record Pct. sity, his offenses have shattered school records at 2014 Valparaiso 4-8 .333 his every stop, propelling his teams to a combined 2015 Valparaiso 1-9 .100 seven conference championships. An All-American 2016 Valparaiso 4-7 .364 wide receiver at Lehigh during his playing days in 2017 Valparaiso 6-5 .545 the early 1990s, Cecchini spent 13 of his previous 2018 Valparaiso 2-9 .182 24 seasons as a coach at his alma mater. 2019 Bucknell 0-2 .000 In 2014, Cecchini took over a Valparaiso foot- Totals 17-40 .298 ball program that had won just three games, all against the same opponent, in the four seasons COACHING EXPERIENCE before his arrival. The 2017 campaign saw Valparaiso reach new heights thanks to a potent offense that Years School Position totaled 330 points and 4,398 yards, both good for second in school history. Picked to finish 10th of 11 teams 1994-02 Lehigh Tight Ends (1994) in the Pioneer Football League, Valparaiso tied for third with a 5-3 record, its most league wins since 1961. Running Backs (1995) Overall, Valparaiso finished above .500, at 6-5, for the first time since 2003. Quarterbacks (1996) For guiding Valparaiso’s turnaround, Cecchini was a finalist for the American Football Coaches As- Wide Receivers (1997-99) sociation’s FCS National Coach of the Year and the STATS FCS Coach of the Year awards; he was also Offensive Coordinator/WR (2000) voted as the Pioneer Football League Coach of the Year and the AFCA FCS Region 4 Coach of the Year. Assistant Head Coach/ Cecchini left Valparaiso as the program’s winningest coach through 50 games since 1986. Other high- Offensive Coordinator/QB (2001-02) lights of his time at Valparaiso included defeating rival Butler in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 2003-05 Harvard Offensive Coordinator/QB/WR 2005, going 4-0 in conference games at Brown Field in 2017 and sending two student-athletes to the 2018 2006-09 The Citadel Offensive Coordinator/WR FCS National Bowl, which showcases the FCS’s top players. 2010-13 Lehigh Offensive Coordinator/QB Before becoming the 17th head football coach in Valparaiso history, Cecchini spent four seasons as the 2014-18 Valparaiso Head Coach offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at Lehigh. During his second stint on the Mountain Hawk staff, 2019-pres. Bucknell Head Coach 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 CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 32.5 points per game. Ten offensive players captured All-Patriot League laurels that season, headlined by • Winner of seven conference championships Offensive Player of the Year Chris Lum. Lum, who was also the runner-up for the Walter Payton Award, broke • 2017 AFCA FCS National Coach of the Year Finalist the Patriot League’s single-season record for passing yards (4,378) and touchdown passes (32). For his • 2017 STATS FCS National Coach of the Year Finalist role in Lehigh’s success, Cecchini was a finalist for the FootballScoop FCS Coordinator of the Year award. • 2017 FCA FCS Region 4 Coach of the Year With Cecchini guiding the offense, the Mountain Hawks went a combined 39-9 and won two Patriot • 2017 Pioneer Football League Coach of the Year League titles. Wide receiver Lee Kurfis led the nation in receiving yards per game (122.8) in 2013 while • 2011 FootballScoop FCS Coordinator of the Year quarterback Mike Colvin finished fifth nationally in total offense (326.64) the year before. Under Cecchini’s • Coached WR Andre Roberts, a 2010 NFL Draft pick, at The Citadel watch, four Mountain Hawks garnered All-America honors. • 2005 AFCA Mike Campbell Top Assistant Coach Award From 2007 to 2009, Cecchini served as The Citadel’s offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach. • Coached QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, a 2005 NFL Draft pick, at Harvard During his first season in Charleston, the Bulldogs finished with their best record in 15 years, bolstered by • 1993 consensus First Team All-American as Lehigh wide receiver 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 WHAT THEY’RE SAYING receptions (95), receiving yards (1,334) and touchdown catches (15). Roberts was ultimately selected by Bucknell Director of Athletics and Recreation Jermaine Truax: “I am the Arizona Cardinals in the third round of the 2010 National Football League Draft. thrilled to introduce Dave Cecchini as Bucknell’s 27th head football coach. Beginning in 2003, Cecchini spent three seasons as the offensive coordinator/quarterbacks and wide Dave has had tremendous success throughout his career as a student-ath- receivers coach at Harvard. His fast-paced offense paid immediate dividends, as the Crimson averaged lete, a coordinator and a head coach. He has earned a reputation as one 461 yards per game during his first campaign, a figure good for fourth nationally. The next season, Harvard of the brightest offensive minds in the nation and has made substantial went 10-0 and won the Ivy League championship. After the Crimson led the Ivy League in aggregate of- improvement to the Valparaiso football program as head coach. Having fense, the AFCA selected Cecchini as its 2005 Mike Campbell Top Assistant Coach Award winner. played and coached in the Patriot League for many years, Dave is a great Under Cecchini’s tutelage, 14 Harvard records fell, including points per game (33.9). Among his fit for Bucknell and the student-athletes in our football program. Heun- charges was quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, the 2004 Ivy League Player of the Year who was selected by the derstands how to attract the best and brightest student-athletes who will St. Louis Rams in the 2005 NFL Draft. Fitzpatrick has since spent time in seven other NFL organizations. excel in the classroom and on the field while being great representatives of Before his tenure in Cambridge, Cecchini spent nine seasons on his alma mater’s staff. In 2000, Ce- Bucknell and our community.” cchini’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 Former Harvard and current Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan coach while retaining his responsibilities as offensive coordinator. In 2001, his up-tempo offense averaged Fitzpatrick: “I really enjoyed Coach Cecchini not only as a coach but as 38.3 points per game, helping the Mountain Hawks secure their second-straight undefeated regular season a man. He helped me a lot in my college years. He helped me grow up, and championship quarterfinal appearance. In Cecchini’s first three seasons directing the offense, Lehigh he taught me a lot about the game of football, and he really taught me a posted a combined 31-6 record and captured two Patriot League titles. lot about being a great husband and father. He had a lot of characteristics During his playing days at Lehigh, Cecchini became a consensus First Team All-American after leading that I really looked up to, and I think he’s going to make a great head the nation in receptions and receiving yards per game in 1993. That season, he set Patriot League records coach.” in receptions (88), receiving yards (1,318) and touchdown receptions (15); his 15 touchdown catches re- main the Patriot League standard to this day. Cecchini, who was later named to the Patriot League 15th Buffalo Bills All-Pro wide receiver/return specialist Andre Roberts: Anniversary Team, graduated from Lehigh in 1995 with a bachelor of science degree in marketing. “I’ll always be grateful for the way Dave Cecchini believed in me and Cecchini first joined the Mountain Hawk football staff as a tight ends coach. He also served as a pushed me to be the best player I could be. He’s an offensive mastermind running backs coach, quarterbacks coach and wide receivers coach before being promoted to offensive and makes everyone around him better. I’m excited to see what he’s going coordinator. During Cecchini’s first stint in Bethlehem, Lehigh averaged more than 350 yards of offense to accomplish at Bucknell.” and over 26 points per game.

BUCKNELLBISON.COM >> @BUCKNELL_FB >> ATTITUDE >> CHARACTER >> TOUGHNESS 2019 BUCKNELL FOOTBALL MEDIA NOTES >>>> 11 THE LAST TIME A BUCKNELL TEAM... BISON IN THE RED ZONE Shut out an opponent...... Nov. 11, 2017 vs. Georgetown (12-0) Opponent Efficiency Summary Was shut out by an opponent...... Sept. 9, 2017 vs. Holy Cross (0-20) Temple 2-3 (.667) 2 FGs, 1 DWNs Finished a game with a tie score...... Nov. 14, 1987 vs. Lehigh (21-21) Scored 40 points...... Sept. 2, 2017 vs. Marist (45-6) Sacred Heart 1-3 (.333) 1 FG, 1 MFG, 1 INT Scored 50 points...... Nov. 1, 2003 vs. Holy Cross (53-31) Villanova Scored 60 points...... Oct. 24, 1987 vs. Columbia (62-20) Scored 70 points...... Oct. 10, 1964 vs. Ohio Wesleyan in Newark, Del. (72-0) Princeton Allowed 40 points...... Nov. 3, 2018 at Lehigh (17-45) Holy Cross Allowed 50 points...... Aug. 31, 2019 at Temple (12-56) Colgate Allowed 60 points...... Oct. 12, 1945 at Temple (0-64) Allowed 70 points...... Nov. 25, 1916 at Georgetown (0-78) Towson Allowed 80 points...... Oct. 8, 1966 at Temple (28-82) Lafayette Did not commit a turnover...... Aug. 31, 2019 at Temple (12-56) Lehigh 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) Georgetown Forced seven turnovers...... Oct. 29, 2011 at Lafayette (3 INT, 4 fumbles) (39-13) Fordham Committed five or more turnovers...... Oct. 12, 2013 vs. Holy Cross (4 INT, 1 fumble) (27-51) Total 3-6 (.500) TD%: 0-6 (.000) 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) OPPONENTS IN THE RED ZONE Played an overtime game...... Oct. 21, 2017 at Lafayette (13-7) Had two 100-yard rushers in the same game...... Sept. 26, 2007 vs. Marist (Terrance Wilson 108 & Justin Pulgrano 101) (17-16) Opponent Efficiency Summary Had two 100-yard receivers in the same game...... Nov. 1, 2014 vs. Lafayette (Jake Hartman 134 & Will Carter 104) (27-24 OT) Temple 6-6 (1.000) 6 TDs Defeated a nationally ranked opponent...... Oct. 26, 2013 vs. No. 15 Lehigh (48-10) Sacred Heart 3-5 (.600) 2 TDs, 1 FG, 1 MFGs Played a nationally ranked opponent...... Oct. 6, 2018 vs. No. 20/21 Colgate (3-27) Won 10 games...... 1997 (10-1) Villanova Won eight games...... 2014 (8-3) Princeton Had a winning season...... 2014 (8-3) Holy Cross THE LAST TIME A BUCKNELL PLAYER... Colgate Towson 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) Lafayette Had 100 yards rushing...... Nov. 4, 2017 (Chad Freshnock (174) vs. Lehigh, 21-42) Lehigh Had 200 yards rushing...... Nov. 12, 2011 (Tyler Smith (204) at Fordham, 21-0) Georgetown Had a 60+ yard run...... Nov. 4, 2017 (Chad Freshnock (85) vs. Lehigh, 21-42) Had a 70+ yard run...... Nov. 4, 2017 (Chad Freshnock (85) vs. Lehigh, 21-42) Fordham Had three rushing touchdowns...... Nov. 4, 2017 (Chad Freshnock vs. Lehigh, 21-42) Total 9-11 (.818) TD%: 8-11 (.727) 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) FCS PLAYER RANKINGS Completed a 50+ yard pass...... Sept. 7, 2019 (Logan Bitikofer to Dominic Lyles (50) at Sacred Heart, 10-30) Had three passing touchdowns...... Oct. 20, 2018 (Logan Bitikofer vs. Lafayette, 27-29) Individual (Top 30) Rank No./Avg. Had four passing touchdowns...... Oct. 31, 2015 (R.J. Nitti at Lafayette, 35-24) Alex Pechin (Punting Average) 1 50.1 Had five passing touchdowns...... Sept. 24, 1994 (Rob Glus at Harvard, 42-23) Had 20 completions...... Sept. 1, 2018 (John Chiarolanzio (20) vs. William & Mary, 7-14) Gavin Pringle (Interception Return TDs) t-1 1 Had 30 completions...... Oct. 27, 2001 (Todd Wenrich (36) at Fordham, 12-17) Conner Romango (Solo Tackles) t-3 17 Had 50 passing attempts...... Oct. 27, 2001 (Todd Wenrich (67) at Fordham, 12-17) Conner Romango (Solo Tackles/Game) t-6 8.5 Had 60 passing attempts...... Oct. 27, 2001 (Todd Wenrich (67) at Fordham, 12-17) Had 200 yards passing...... Oct. 20, 2018 (Logan Bitikofer (267) vs. Lafayette, 27-29) Conner Romango (Total Tackles) t-11 21 Had 300 yards passing...... Oct. 24, 2015 (R.J. Nitti (338) vs. Georgetown, 9-17) Conner Romango (Total Tackles/Game) t-21 10.5 Had 100 yards receiving...... Aug. 31, 2019 (Brandon Sanders (115) at Temple, 12-56) Had 200 yards receiving...... Oct. 11, 2014 (Will Carter (246) at Lehigh, 45-24) Ethan Torres (Field Goals/Game) t-16 1.50 Had 10 receptions...... Oct. 24, 2015 (Will Carter (12) vs. Georgetown, 9-17) Ethan Torres (Field Goal Percentage) t-29 .750 Had two touchdown receptions...... Oct. 20, 2018 (Andrew Owers vs. Lafayette, 27-29) Brandon Sanders (Receptions/Game) t-20 7.0 Had three touchdown receptions...... Nov. 1, 2014 (Jake Hartman vs. Lafayette, 27-24 OT) Made a 40-yard field goal...... Sept. 23, 2017 (John Burdick (46) vs. Sacred Heart, 34-31) 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) Passed for a two-point conversion...... Sept. 2, 2017 (Jack Horan to Andrew Podbielski vs. Marist, 45-6) 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...... Oct. 10, 1964 (Mike Seigfried vs. Ohio Wesleyan in Newark, Del., 72-0) Had 10+ punts...... Nov. 18, 2017 (Alex Pechin (10) at Fordham, 9-20) Had a 70+ yard punt...... Nov. 17, 2018 (Alex Pechin (70) vs. Fordham, 14-17) 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...... Aug. 31, 2019 (Gavin Pringle (36) at Temple, 12-56) Returned a fumble for a touchdown...... Sept. 2, 2017 (Blake Fletcher (0) vs. Marist, 45-6) 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) Recorded a safety...... Nov. 19, 2016 vs. Fordham (22-36) Had two sacks in a game...... Nov. 17, 2018 (Rick Mottram vs. Fordham, 14-17) Had three sacks in a game...... Nov. 18, 2017 (Simeon Page (4) at Fordham, 9-20) Had four sacks in a game...... Nov. 18, 2017 (Simeon Page (4) at Fordham, 9-20) Had four tackles for a loss...... Nov. 18, 2017 (Simeon Page (6) at Fordham, 9-20) Blocked a punt...... Oct. 13, 2018 (Gerrit Van Itallie (2) at Monmouth, 19-36) Blocked an extra point attempt...... Oct. 28, 2017 (Abdullah Anderson & Joe Lauro at Colgate, 3-40) Blocked a field goal attempt...... Nov. 19, 2016 (Abdullah Anderson (2) vs. Fordham, 22-36)

BUCKNELLBISON.COM >> @BUCKNELL_FB >> ATTITUDE >> CHARACTER >> TOUGHNESS 2019 BUCKNELL FOOTBALL MEDIA NOTES >>>> 12 ABOUT VILLANOVA TALE OF THE TAPE FOOTBALL INFORMATION BUCKNELL VILLANOVA Head Coach: Mark Ferrante 0-2 Overall Record 2-0 Record at Villanova: 12-12 (3rd season) Career Record: Same 0-0 PL League Record 0-0 CAA Conference: Colonial Athletic Association 261.0 (100th) Total Offense 421.5 (39th) Stadium: Villanova Stadium Capacity: 12,500 53.0 (108th) Rushing Offense 233.0 (17th) Surface: Astro Play 208.0 (t-51st) Passing Offense 188.5 (t-69th) 2018 Record: 5-6 83.60 (108th) Passing Efficiency 149.94 (31st) Conference Record: 2-6 (t-10th in CAA) 11.0 (101st) Scoring Offense 36.0 (t-26th) GENERAL INFORMATION .500 (t-100th) Red Zone Offense 1.000 (t-1st) Location: Villanova, Penn. Founded: 1842 601.0 (110th) Total Defense 323.0 (27th) Enrollment: 6,966 189.5 (68th) Rushing Defense 83.0 (16th) Nickname: Wildcats 411.5 (114th) Passing Defense 240.0 (63rd) Colors: Navy and White President: Peter M. Donohue 43.0 (t-95th) Scoring Defense 12.0 (t-4th) Athletic Director: Mark Jackson .818 (47th) Red Zone Defense .600 (t-9th) Website: Villanova.com 45.13 (3rd) Net Punting 41.00 (17th) SERIES INFORMATION 6.50 (50th) Punt Returns 3.20 (71st) 10.00 (113th) Kickoff Returns 22.40 (32nd) Series record...... 11-13-2 Last 10 meetings...... 1-9 -0.50 (t-67th) Turnover Margin 1.50 (t-14th) First meeting...... 1900 0.00 (t-79th) Team Sacks 2.50 (t-16th) Last meeting...... 2018 30:41 (41st) Time of Possession 27:04 (93rd) Record at home...... 6-4 Record on road...... 2-7-2 John Chiarolanzio (210 yards) Leading Passer Daniel Smith (377 yards) Record at neutral site...... 3-2 Chad Freshnock (72 yards) Leading Rusher Justin Covington (243 yards) Streak...... Villanova won seven Last meeting...... Sept. 22, 2018 (Villanova, Pa.) Brandon Sanders (163 yards) Leading Receiver Dez Boykin (62 yards) ...... BU 7 – #14/15 VU 49 Conner Romango (21 tackles) Leading Tackler Forrest Rhyne (18 tackles) Last meeting in Lewisburg...... Oct. 15, 2005 ...... BU 10 – VU 38 FCS rank in parenthesis Last Bison win...... Nov. 17, 1944 (Villanova, Pa.) Top-30 marks in bold ...... BU 27 – VU 6 Last Wildcat win...... Sept. 22, 2018 (Villanova, Pa.) ...... BU 7 – #14/15 VU 49 ALL-TIME RESULTS ALL-TIME RESULTS (CONT.)

Year Site Result 2004 Villanova, PA VU, 20-14 1900 Villanova, PA tie, 0-0 2005 Lewisburg, PA VU, 38-10 1902 Lewisburg, PA BU, 61-5 2018 Villanova, PA VU, 49-7 1904 Lewisburg, PA BU, 26-0 1905 Lewisburg, PA BU, 17-9 1918 Lewisburg, PA BU, 40-0 1926 Wilkes-Barre, PA VU, 7-3 1927 Scranton, PA BU, 28-12 1928 Scranton, PA VU, 20-6 1929 Scranton, PA BU, 9-0 1930 Scranton, PA BU, 20-14 1931 Villanova, PA tie, 0-0 1932 Villanova, PA VU, 13-0 1933 Villanova, PA BU, 19-17 1934 Lewisburg, PA BU, 13-0 1935 Villanova, PA VU, 25-0 1936 Lewisburg, PA BU, 6-0 1937 Villanova, PA VU, 21-0 1943 Villanova, PA VU, 12-8 1944 Villanova, PA BU, 27-6 1945 Lewisburg, PA VU, 19-7 1988 Lewisburg, PA VU, 30-17 1991 Lewisburg, PA VU, 40-0 1992 Villanova, PA VU, 34-0

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BUCKNELL 0 7 0 0 7 No. 14/15 Villanova Storms Past Bucknell Football #14/15 VILLANOVA 28 14 0 7 49 No. 14/15 Villanova downed the Bucknell football team, 49-7, at Villanova Stadium in the first meeting between the Pennsylvania programs since 2005. Sept. 22, 2018 >> Villanova, Pa. >> Villanova Stadium >> 6 p.m. >> Attendance: 9,341 The Bison, who last faced a ranked opponent during the 2016 campaign, were stymied by a slow start for the second-straight game. During the first quarter, the high-powered Wildcats stormed out to a 28-0 lead. They needed just 12 offensive plays to score their four touchdowns, three of which came on the ground and one of which was a school-record 90-yard bomb by Zach Bednarczyk to Josh McGrigg. In total, they racked up 230 yards of offense and limited the Bison to just 32, all but three of which came through the air. Bucknell got on the board at the 7:56 mark of the second quarter, capitalizing on a Villanova fumble during a punt return. Ryan Brida forced the fumble, and Mike Colantuono came up with the ball at the Wildcat 12. Three plays later, Logan Bitikofer scored his first career rushing touchdown on a one-yard quarterback keeper. In total, the Bison defense forced three turnovers during the second frame. First, Brice Sydnor picked off a pass in the end zone to halt a promising Villanova drive. Then came Colantuono’s clutch recovery in the red zone. Finally, Matt Robinson forced a fumble, which was recovered by Bryan Marine, a play after Bednarczyk found McGrigg for a 48-yard gain to the Bucknell 16. But, one play later, a Bitikofer pass was intercepted by Jaquan Amos and returned to the one-yard line; Aaron Forbes ran for his second touchdown one play later to make it a 35-7 game. The Wildcats covered 86 yards in seven plays, five of which were passes for at least 10 yards, to extend their lead to 42-7 entering the locker room. A two-yard quarterback keeper by Bednarczyk capped that drive with 16 seconds left in the half. At the half, Villanova held a 434-61 lead in total offense. Bednarczyk had 266 yards on just nine passes, five of which went to McGrigg for 187 yards. In addition, four Wildcats had at least 35 yards on the ground. Bucknell only allowed 400 yards once in 2017, in a 35-13 loss to FCS Championship participant Monmouth. Villanova, which pulled Bednarczyk early in the third quarter, completed the game’s scoring at the 14:56 mark of the fourth quarter. A four-yard touchdown rush by D’Andre Pollard capped TEAM STATISTICS GAME NOTES a 10-play, 40-yard drive. In the dying minutes of the game, the Bison had an opportunity to find BUCKNELL NOVA the end zone once again. After Simeon Page and Sam Chitty combined for a sack on 4th and FIRST DOWNS 8 28 • S Conner Romango made 9, Bucknell took over at its 39 with 4:48 on the clock. Bitikofer led the Bison to the Wildcat 12, Rushing 3 15 a career-high 12 tackles in most notably finding Stefone Moore-Green for 29 yards on three-straight passes. But the Bison Passing 3 12 his first career start. Entering came up just short of a first down on 4th and 11 at the Villanova 13, with Bitikofer connecting with Penalty 2 1 the game, he owned just two Dominic Lyles for only eight yards. NET YARDS RUSHING 41 302 career tackles. Rushing Attempts 27 58 For the Bison, Bitikofer completed 11 of 24 passes for 87 yards. Moore-Green’s 29 receiving yards, all of which came in succession in the fourth quarter, led the team. Jared Cooper paced Average Per Rush 1.5 5.2 • A game after matching his Bucknell with 28 yards on the ground. Rushing Touchdowns 1 6 career high with two intercep- Yards Gained Rushing 79 323 tions at Penn, CB Bryan Marine Defensively, Conner Romango led the Bison with a career-best 12 tackles (nine solo) while Yards Lost Rushing 38 21 recovered a career-high two Chitty was next with a career-high 11 (six solo). Chitty also made a team season-best 3.5 tackles NET YARDS PASSING 87 307 fumbles, doubling his career for a loss while Page posted a team-high 1.5 sacks. Completions-Attempts-Int 11-24-3 13-22-1 total in the process. Preseason All-American Alex Pechin had a sensational game, averaging a career-high 51 Average Per Attempt 3.6 14.0 yards on nine punts. He landed four inside the 20 and had five sail for at least 50 yards, including Average Per Completion 7.9 23.6 Passing Touchdowns 0 1 • P Alex Pechin’s 51.0 punting a career-long 71-yard bomb that pinned Villanova at its two-yard line. TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 128 609 average was one yard shy of The Wildcats finished with a 609-128 advantage in total offense; they had near equal totals of Total offense plays 51 80 Bucknell’s school record, which rushing (302) and receiving (307) yards. Average Gain Per Play 2.5 7.6 was set in 1962. Fumbles: Number-Lost 1-1 3-3 Penalties: Number-Yards 9-85 8-70 • Pechin’s 71-yard bomb is SCORING SUMMARY PUNTS-YARDS 9-459 2-94 tied for the third longest punt Team QT Time Scoring Play Conversion Plays-Yds TOP Score Average Yards Per Punt 51.0 47.0 in school history. He now owns VU 1st 13:49 Forbes 7yd run Kresge kick 3-20 1:07 0-7 Net Yards Per Punt 48.4 47.0 Bucknell’s third- (71, 2018), VU 1st 04:52 Gudzak 3yd run Kresge kick 7-80 4:07 0-14 Inside 20 4 0 seventh- (67, 2017) and 10th- VU 1st 02:33 McGrigg 90yd pass from Bednarczyk Kresge kick 1-90 0:14 0-21 50+ Yards 5 1 (64, 2017) longest punts. Touchbacks 1 0 VU 1st 02:10 DaSilva 29yd run Kresge kick 1-33 0:08 0-28 BU 2nd 07:56 Bitikofer 1yd run Torres kick 3-12 1:17 7-28 Fair catch 3 0 • For Villanova, QB Zach KICKOFFS-YARDS 2-130 8-499 VU 2nd 03:46 Forbes 1yd run Kresge kick 1-1 0:04 7-35 Bednarczyk completed 11 of 17 Average Yards Per Kickoff 65.0 62.4 VU 2nd 00:16 Bednarczyk 2yd run Kresge kick 7-86 1:36 7-42 passes for 281 yards while WR Net Yards Per Kickoff 41.0 41.4 VU 4th 14:56 Pollard 4yd run Kresge kick 10-40 5:15 7-49 Touchbacks 1 2 Josh McGrigg finished with 187 Fair Catch Yards 0 0 yards. Six Wildcats rushed for Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD 1-0-0 3-3-0 at least 30 yards. TEAM LEADERS Average Per Return 0.0 1.0 BUCKNELL VILLANOVA Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD 6-118-0 1-23-0 • Villanova held a 28-8 edge in Average Per Return 19.7 23.0 first downs and a 37:10-22:50 Rushing Att Yds TD Lg Avg Rushing Att Yds TD Lg Avg Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD 1-0-0 3-21-0 advantage in possession time. Cooper 13 28 0 7 2.2 Gudzak 8 60 1 26 7.5 Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD 0-0-0 0-0-0 Forbes 10 41 2 8 4.1 Miscellaneous Yards 0 0 • Entering the game, the Passing C-A-I Yds TD Lg Sack Schetelich 10 39 0 18 3.9 Possession Time 22:50 37:10 Wildcats ranked in the FCS’s Bitikofer 11-24-3 87 0 17 3 Bednarczyk 8 38 1 12 4.8 1st Quarter 8:34 6:26 top 30 in passing efficiency 2nd Quarter 7:16 7:44 (18th, 163.53), rushing defense Receiving Rec Yds TD Lg Passing C-A-I Yds TD Lg Sack Bednarczyk 3rd Quarter 2:05 12:55 (19th, 95.3), total defense Moore-Green 3 29 0 17 11-17-1 281 1 90 1 Lyles 2 16 9 8 Schetelich 2-5-0 26 0 16 1 4th Quarter 4:55 10:05 (23rd, 318.3) and passing Third-Down Conversions 2 of 13 8 of 13 offense (26th, 286.0). They Fourth-Down Conversions 0 of 1 0 of 2 Tackles Solo Ast Total TFL Yds Receiving Rec Yds TD Lg were averaging 433.3 yards Red-Zone Scores-Chances 1-2 5-7 Romango 9 3 12 - - McGrigg 5 187 1 90 Touchdowns 1-2 5-7 of offense per game, a mark Chitty 6 5 11 3.5 8 Field goals 0-2 0-7 good for 32nd. Bednarczyk Marine 8 1 9 - - Tackles Solo Ast Total TFL Yds Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-14 3-23 had thrown for 858 yards in Lauro 4 4 8 - - Wiley 3 3 6 - - PAT Kicks 1-1 7-7 Villanova’s first three games, Page 3 5 8 3.0 15 Benford 4 1 5 - - Field Goals 0-0 0-0 good for 12th nationally. Robinson 3 5 8 - - Points off turnovers 7 28

BUCKNELLBISON.COM >> @BUCKNELL_FB >> ATTITUDE >> CHARACTER >> TOUGHNESS 2019 BUCKNELL FOOTBALL MEDIA NOTES >>>> 14 OPPONENT SCHEDULE/RESULTS TEMPLE (1-0, 0-0 AAC) HOLY CROSS (1-1, 0-0 PL) LEHIGH (0-2, 0-0) Aug. 31 vs. Bucknell...... W, 56-12 Aug. 31 at Navy...... L, 7-45 Aug. 31 vs. Saint Francis (Pa.)...... L, 13-14 Sept. 14 vs. Maryland...... 12 p.m. Sept. 7 vs. New Hampshire...... W, 13-10 Sept. 7 at Villanova...... L, 10-38 Sept. 21 at Buffalo...... TBA Sept. 21 at Yale...... 1 p.m. Sept. 14 at UC Davis...... 10 p.m. Sept. 28 vs. Georgia Tech...... TBA Sept. 28 at Syracuse...... TBA Sept. 28 vs. Merrimack...... 12:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at ECU*...... 8 p.m. Oct. 5 at Bucknell*...... 2 p.m. Oct. 5 at Colgate*...... 1 p.m. Oct. 12 vs. Memphis*...... TBA Oct. 12 at Brown...... 12:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at Fordham*...... 1 p.m. Oct. 19 at SMU*...... TBA Oct. 19 vs. Harvard...... 1 p.m. Oct. 26 vs. Georgetown*...... 12:30 p.m. Oct. 26 vs. UCF*...... TBA Oct. 26 vs. Colgate*...... 1 p.m. Nov. 2 vs. Holy Cross*...... 12:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at USF*...... 8 p.m. Nov. 2 at Lehigh*...... 12:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at Bucknell*...... 1 p.m. Nov. 16 vs. Tulane*...... TBA Nov. 9 vs. Lafayette*...... 12 p.m. Nov. 16 at Sacred Heart...... 12 p.m. Nov. 23 at Cincinnati*...... TBA Nov. 16 at Fordham*...... 1 p.m. Nov. 23 vs. Lafayette*...... 12:30 p.m. Nov. 30 vs. UConn*...... TBA Nov. 23 vs. Georgetown*...... 12 p.m. GEORGETOWN (1-1, 0-0 PL) SACRED HEART (1-1, 0-0 NEC) COLGATE (0-2, 0-0 PL) Aug. 31 at Davidson...... L, 20-27 Aug. 30 at No. 7 Maine...... L, 14-42 Aug. 24 vs. Villanova...... L, 14-34 Sept. 7 vs. Marist...... W, 43-3 Sept. 7 vs. Bucknell...... W, 30-10 Aug. 31 at Air Force...... L, 7-48 Sept. 14 vs. Catholic University...... 12 p.m. Sept. 14 at Lafayette...... 12:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at William & Mary...... 6 p.m. Sept. 28 at Columbia...... 1 p.m. Sept. 21 vs. LIU Post*...... 1 p.m. Sept. 21 vs. Maine...... 12 p.m. Oct. 5 at Cornell...... 3 p.m. Oct. 5 vs. Central Connecticut State*...... 2 p.m. Sept. 28 at Dartmouth...... 6 p.m. Oct. 12 vs. Fordham*...... 2 p.m. Oct. 12 at Penn...... 1 p.m. Oct. 5 vs. Lehigh*...... 1 p.m. Oct. 19 vs. Lafayette*...... 12 p.m. Oct. 19 vs. Duquesne*...... 12 p.m. Oct. 12 vs. Bucknell*...... 1 p.m. Oct. 26 at Lehigh*...... 12:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Saint Francis*...... 12 p.m. Oct. 19 at Cornell...... 1:30 p.m. Nov. 2 vs. Colgate*...... 12 p.m. Nov. 2 at Bryant*...... 1 p.m. Oct. 26 at Holy Cross*...... 1 p.m. Nov. 16 at Bucknell*...... 1 p.m. Nov. 9 vs. Wagner*...... 12 p.m. Nov. 2 at Georgetown*...... 12 p.m. Nov. 23 at Holy Cross*...... 12 p.m. Nov. 16 vs. Lehigh*...... 12 p.m. Nov. 9 vs. Fordham*...... 1 p.m. Nov. 23 at Robert Morris*...... 12 p.m. Nov. 16 at Lafayette*...... 12:30 p.m. FORDHAM (0-2, 0-0 PL) Aug. 31 vs. Central Connecticut State...... L, 23-26 VILLANOVA (2-0, 0-0 CAA) TOWSON (2-0, 0-0 CAA) Sept. 7 at Ball State...... L, 29-57 Aug. 24 at No. 13 Colgate...... W, 34-14 Aug. 31 at The Citadel...... W, 28-21 Sept. 14 at Bryant...... 1 p.m. Sept. 7 vs. Lehigh...... W, 38-10 Sept. 7 vs. North Carolina Central...... W, 42-3 Sept. 21 at Stony Brook...... 6 p.m. Sept. 14 at Bucknell...... 6 p.m. Sept. 14 at Maine*...... 7 p.m. Sept. 28 vs. Richmond...... 1 p.m. Sept. 21 at Towson*...... 6 p.m. Sept. 21 vs. Villanova*...... 6 p.m. Oct. 5 at Yale...... 1 p.m. Sept. 28 vs. Maine*...... 3:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at Florida...... TBA Oct. 12 at Georgetown*...... 2 p.m. Oct. 5 at William & Mary*...... 3:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at UAlbany*...... 4 p.m. Oct. 19 vs. Lehigh*...... 1 p.m. Oct. 12 at James Madison*...... 1:30 p.m. Oct. 19 vs. Bucknell...... 4 p.m. Nov. 2 at Lafayette*...... 12:30 p.m. Oct. 26 vs. Stony Brook*...... 3:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at James Madison*...... 3:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at Colgate*...... 1 p.m. Nov. 2 at New Hampshire*...... 1 p.m. Nov. 2 vs. Delaware*...... 2 p.m. Nov. 16 vs. Holy Cross*...... 1 p.m. Nov. 9 vs. Richmond*...... 1 p.m. Nov. 9 at Stony Brook*...... 2 p.m. Nov. 23 vs. Bucknell*...... 1 p.m. Nov. 16 vs. LIU Post...... 7 p.m. Nov. 16 at William & Mary*...... 1 p.m. Nov. 23 vs. Delaware*...... 1 p.m. Nov. 23 vs. Elon*...... 2 p.m.

PRINCETON LAFAYETTE (0-2, 0-0 PL) Sept. 21 vs. Butler...... 5 p.m. Aug. 31 at William & Mary...... L, 17-30 Sept. 28 at Bucknell...... 3:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at Monmouth...... L, 21-24 Oct. 5 vs. Columbia*...... 1 p.m. Sept. 14 vs. Sacred Heart...... 12:30 p.m. Oct. 11 vs. Lafayette...... 7 p.m. Sept. 21 at UAlbany...... 3:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at Brown*...... 12:30 p.m. Sept. 28 vs. Penn...... 3:30 p.m. Oct. 26 vs. Harvard*...... 1 p.m. Oct. 11 at Princeton...... 7 p.m. Nov. 1 at Cornell*...... 7 p.m. Oct. 19 at Georgetown*...... 12 p.m. Nov. 9 vs. Dartmouth*&...... TBA Oct. 26 vs. Bucknell*...... 3:30 p.m. Nov. 16 vs. Yale*...... 1 p.m. Nov. 2 vs. Fordham*...... 12:30 p.m. Nov. 23 at Penn*...... 1 p.m. Nov. 9 at Holy Cross*...... 12 p.m. & College Football 150th Anniversary (Bronx, N.Y.) Nov. 16 vs. Colgate*...... 12:30 p.m. Nov. 23 at Lehigh*...... 12:30 p.m.

BUCKNELLBISON.COM >> @BUCKNELL_FB >> ATTITUDE >> CHARACTER >> TOUGHNESS 2019 BUCKNELL FOOTBALL MEDIA NOTES >>>> 15 BUCKNELL FOOTBALL: MORE THAN A CENTURY OF TRADITION

Collegiate football is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2019. The Bucknell football program, which is in its 134th season of competition, is one of the oldest in the country. In November of 1883, a group of students from Lafayette College journeyed west to play a group from the University at Lewisburg in the relatively new sport of football. The players from Lewisburg, whose school would be renamed Bucknell University in 1886, lost that first game, 59-0. Perhaps because of that experience, their school did not play another official game until 1887. Still, the seeds had been planted for a program that would grow into one of the most respected programs in the East by the 1950s. Scores of marvelous players have since donned the Orange and Blue, and each season gives rise to new names, new heroes and ® new legends. BISON NATIONAL HALL OF FAMERS BISON FOOTBALL MOMENTS TO REMEMBER In addition to the football program’s 93 total members of the 1900 yards in the same season. Bucknell Athletics Hall of Fame, five inductees have also been Christy Mathewson concludes his mar- elected to national halls of fame. velous Bucknell football career and begins 1968 a professional baseball career that ranks Sam Havrilak sets a single-game total • The most famous member of the Bucknell Athletics Hall of Fame is among the best of all time. A hard-running offense record with 397 yards against fullback and tackler, “Matty” also excels as a Colgate, a mark that still stands. Havrilak, probably Christy Mathewson 1902, who is also a charter member kicker and gains national attention with two who would graduate with every Bison of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. At Bucknell, field goals against Army. total offense record, later played with Tom Mathewson was an outstanding dropkicker and fullback on Bison Mitchell for the Baltimore Colts. football teams from 1898-1900. 1918 The Bison record the first of their three 1978 • Clarke Hinkle 1932, a standout halfback who later starred for undefeated seasons. En route to a 6-0 Ken Jenkins arrives at Bucknell, and over the Green Bay Packers, is a member of the National Football record, they are nothing short of dominant, the next four years, develops into one of the Foundation and College Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of outscoring their opponents by a 236-7 mar- finest players in school history. He would set Fame in Canton, Ohio. gin. The season ushers in a quarter-century a school record with 1,270 rushing yards in of prosperity, as Bucknell enjoys 24 winning 1980 and later play for three NFL teams. • Andrew Wyant 1892, a Bison star from 1888-91 who later went seasons in the next 26 years. 1995 on to play for the University of Chicago, is a member of the Nation- 1935 The Tom Gadd era begins. Under Gadd, al Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. Edward “Hook” Mylin leads the Bison to the Bison would enjoy seven-straight win- a berth in the first Orange Bowl game on ning seasons, the only time in the program’s • Carl Snavely and Edward “Hook” Mylin are members of the January 1, 1935. After a two-day train trip history it has ever happened. National Football Hall of Fame and the Helms Hall of Fame. to Miami, Bucknell hammers the University Snavely went 42-16-8 at Bucknell from 1927-33 and also coached of Miami, 26-0. This contest is arguably the 1996 at Cornell, North Carolina and Washington (Mo.) University. Mylin, most written-about game in program history. Rich Lemon concludes his remarkable who succeeded Snavely, coached Bucknell’s Orange Bowl cham- career with a Patriot League title, as pionship team. 1951 Bucknell outlasts Colgate, 28-27, in the “Touchdown Twins” Brad Myers and Burt heart-stopping season finale. The win gives • Bob Odell, who coached Bucknell to Lambert Cup titles in 1960 Talmage both eclipse 1,000 rushing yards the Bison their first football title in over 30 to lead the Bison to a perfect 9-0 record. To years. Lemon graduated with 4,742 rushing and 1964, was inducted into the National Football Foundation and this day, they remain the only pair of Buck- yards, nearly 2,100 more than the previous College Hall of Fame in 1992 in honor of his remarkable career at nell teammates to rush for at least 1,000 record-holder. the University of Pennsylvania.

The 1900 Bucknell football team, with Mathewson on the far left in Bucknell topped Miami, 26-0, in the first ever Orange Bowl game.The first AP photo ever the center row. (Photo courtesy of the Bucknell University Archives) transmitted from a college football game came from this contest.

BUCKNELLBISON.COM >> @BUCKNELL_FB >> ATTITUDE >> CHARACTER >> TOUGHNESS 2019 BUCKNELL FOOTBALL MEDIA NOTES >>>> 16 CHRISTY MATHEWSON-MEMORIAL STADIUM CELEBRATES 95 YEARS The Bucknell football team plays its home games in a picturesque, 95-year-old stadium that pays tribute to its university’s numerous war veterans and one of its most distinguished alumni. The stadium, dedicated in 1924 in honor of Buck- nellians who served the United States during the Civil War, Spanish-American War and World War I, was renovated and renamed in 1989 to recognize perhaps Bucknell’s most honored alumnus and one of the true heroes of American sports. Christy Mathewson was one of the five original members of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. but gained his initial athletic fame as a fullback, punter and dropkicker at Bucknell from 1898 to 1900. One of the truly outstanding players of his era, Mathewson kicked a point-after touchdown in the first varsity game of his freshman year and in the next three years added 13 touchdowns and eight field goals. Mathewson gained national attention when he dropkicked two field goals against Pennsylvania in 1899 and added a 45-yard field goal against Army the following year. As a result, he was named the “12th man” on Walter Camp’s 1900 All-America team. The facility that bears Mathewson’s name has seen plenty of transformation over the last few decades. A new locker room and weight room were constructed in 1987. The locker room was later fully renovated in the summer of 2017. The Tom Gadd Weight Room was updated with brand new equipment in 1999 and again in 2014, allowing Bison players an outstanding facility for daily use and weight training. In 1988, the horseshoe edifice was totally resur- faced and new seating was added. New concession stands, restrooms, ticket booths and souvenir stands were added a year later, along with an eight-lane, CIRCA 1920 CIRCA 1940 all-weather track, which was resurfaced in 2017. The section at the south end of the stadium was landscaped in 1988, and a new scoreboard and message board were added. Other upgrades include new lights, which feature a nearly 10-fold increase in candle power. A FieldTurf playing surface was initially installed in the summer of 2001 as a gift from Norm Garrity ’63 and his wife, Mary Lou (Roepel) ’64. That surface was replaced during the summer of 2012 with state-of-the- art synthetic grass. Notably, Bucknell was one of the first Division I schools to install FieldTurf as a full-time playing surface in a football stadium. CIRCA 1955 CIRCA 1970 In 2019, Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium will celebrate its 95th year and 30th year since its rechristening. STADIUM FACTS • Ground Broken: March 17, 1924 • Original Name: Memorial Stadium • Original Capacity: 18,000 • First Game: October 18, 1924 Lafayette 21, Bucknell 3 • Stadium Rededicated: September 30, 1989 Bucknell 36, Dartmouth 20 • Current Capacity: 13,100 • All-Time Stadium Record: 250-174-10 OCT. 1981 2001

BUCKNELLBISON.COM >> @BUCKNELL_FB >> ATTITUDE >> CHARACTER >> TOUGHNESS 2019 BUCKNELL FOOTBALL MEDIA NOTES >>>> 17 2019 GAME REPORTS GAME 1 Bucknell Football Faces Temple at Lincoln Financial Field Brandon Sanders caught nine passes for 115 yards, and Gavin Pringle returned an intercep- BUCKNELL 0 9 3 0 12 tion 36 yards for a touchdown, but Temple rolled to a 56-12 victory over the Bucknell football team TEMPLE 21 14 7 14 56 at Lincoln Financial Field in front of 26,378 fans. Sanders’s play and the energy displayed on the Bison sideline were highlights of head coach Aug. 31 >> Philadelphia, Pa. >> Lincoln Financial Field >> 3 p.m. >> Attendance: 26,378 Dave Cecchini’s debut. The Owls, Bucknell’s first FBS opponent since 2015, used stout defensive play, particularly in the first quarter, and a banner game by quarterback Anthony Russo to take the first meeting between the once long-time rivals since 1970. “I’m really proud of how we sustained our effort in the second half,” Cecchini said. “We had some great drives on offense. We moved the football but couldn’t finish. We made some three- and-outs on defense, and we did it playing a lot of third-team guys. Unfortunately, we gave up a couple of big plays, and that was young guys making mistakes. We can live with that.” Temple (1-0) set the tone early, covering 75 yards in 12 plays to score a touchdown on its opening drive. By the end of the first quarter, the Owls held a 21-0 lead; they posted 229 yards of total offense and 12 first downs while limiting the Bison to a single first down and 22 passing yards. Bucknell (0-1) chipped away at Temple’s edge during the second quarter. After the Owls scored a touchdown on their first possession of that frame to make it a 28-0 game, the Bison put together the next two scoring plays. Pringle’s pick 6 gave the Bison new life with 8:13 on the clock. The freshman stepped in front of a Russo pass and dashed 36 yards up the sideline to the end zone; a failed extra point kept the score at 28-6. Bucknell’s defense forced a punt on Temple’s next possession. John Chiarolanzio then en- gineered an eight-play, 60-yard drive capped by a 37-yard Ethan Torres field goal; the highlight of that drive was a sprawling, one-handed grab by Sanders on a Chiarolanzio deep ball that advanced the Bison 42 yards to the red zone. The Owls ultimately went into the intermission up by a 35-9 margin after Russo found Re’Mahn Davis for a 51 yard touchdown with 1:02 remaining in the half. They held sizable advantages in TEAM STATISTICS GAME NOTES total offense (427-66) and first downs (22-4) at that point in the contest. BUCKNELL TEMPLE Tarrin Earle came in at quarterback to start the second half and led Bucknell on a 13-play, FIRST DOWNS 16 32 • WR Brandon Sanders was 64-yard march down the field. The Bison ultimately settled for a 28-yard Torres field goal that Rushing 5 8 the first Bison to record at least Passing 8 22 100 receiving yards in a single made it a 35-12 game. Penalty 3 2 game since WR Justin Bethea Temple went on to score three more touchdowns to bring the final score to 56-12. The Owls NET YARDS RUSHING 21 188 posted 111 during the 2018 ended the game with advantages in total offense (695-211), first downs (32-16) and time of pos- Rushing Attempts 26 36 Lafayette game. Average Per Rush 0.8 5.2 session (30:31-29:29). Rushing Touchdowns 0 3 • CB Gavin Pringle’s pick 6 “With how well we performed in the second half, it was sad to see it go to 56-12,” Cecchini Yards Gained Rushing 68 194 was the first by a Bison since said. “I felt like we competed a little bit better than the final score shows. On the whole, I’m really Yards Lost Rushing 47 6 CB Sterling Deary returned an proud of them. We didn’t just show glimpses of being a very good football team out there, we NET YARDS PASSING 190 507 interception 41 yards during Completions-Attempts-Int 20-42-0 36-46-1 showed some drives.” Average Per Attempt 4.5 11.0 the 2018 Lafayette game. Like Bucknell is now 0-7 against FBS schools since the FBS/FCS (formerly I-A and I-AA) classifi- Pringle, Deary was a freshman Average Per Completion 9.5 14.1 cation began in 1978. Once long-time rivals, the Bison and Owls met every season between 1927 Passing Touchdowns 0 5 at the time. TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 211 695 and 1970, with the winner receiving the “Old Shoe” trophy. Total offense plays 68 82 • For Bucknell, Logan Bitikofer Average Gain Per Play 3.1 8.5 (6-for-9, 39 yards), John SCORING SUMMARY Fumbles: Number-Lost 1-0 1-0 Chiarolanzio (3-for-8, 69 yards) Team QT Time Scoring Play Conversion Plays-Yds TOP Score Penalties: Number-Yards 3-25 6-63 and Tarrin Earle (11-for-25, TU 1st 11:41 Blue 8yd pass from Russo Mobley kick 12-75 3:19 0-7 PUNTS-YARDS 8-413 3-123 82 yards) all saw action at TU 1st 05:14 Gardner 11yd run Mobley kick 10-77 4:32 0-14 Average Yards Per Punt 51.6 41.0 quarterback. Net Yards Per Punt 46.5 38.3 TU 1st 02:01 Gardner 1yd run Mobley kick 6-77 2:23 0-21 Inside 20 3 0 • S Conner Romango paced TU 2nd 11:45 Wright 12yd pass from Russo Mobley kick 9-96 3:02 0-28 50+ Yards 6 0 the Bison with 12 tackles, BU 2nd 08:13 Pringle 36yd interception return Torres kick failed - - 6-28 Touchbacks 0 0 matching his career-high total BU 2nd 02:46 Torres 37yd field goal 8-60 2:50 9-28 Fair catch 1 0 set in 2018 at then No. 14/15 TU 2nd 01:02 Davis 51yd pass from Russo Mobley kick 6-81 1:39 9-35 KICKOFFS-YARDS 4-242 9-406 BU 3rd 09:48 Torres 28yd field goal 13-64 5:12 12-35 Average Yards Per Kickoff 60.5 45.1 Villanova. LB Rick Mottram also reached the double digits, TU 3rd 06:11 Jarman 10yd pass from Russo Mobley kick 8-71 3:29 12-42 Net Yards Per Kickoff 40.5 40.2 TU 4th 14:53 Davis 7yd run Mobley kick 10-82 3:38 12-49 Touchbacks 0 1 making 10 tackles. TU 4th 05:19 Williams 89yd pass from Centeio Mobley kick 3-95 1:08 12-56 Fair Catch Yards 0 175 Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD 3-8-0 6-41-0 • P Alex Pechin averaged 51.6 Average Per Return 2.7 6.8 yards on eight punts. He set TEAM LEADERS Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD 1-19-0 4-80-0 a new career high in punting BUCKNELL TEMPLE Average Per Return 19.0 20.0 average, a figure just 0.4 shy of Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD 1-36-1 0-0-0 the school record set in 1962. Rushing Att Yds TD Lg Avg Rushing Att Yds TD Lg Avg Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD 0-0-0 0-0-0 Freshnock 10 30 0 7 3.0 Davis 9 60 1 11 6.7 Miscellaneous Yards 0 0 • The Bison never turned the Gardner 10 54 2 11 5.4 Possession Time 29:29 30:31 ball over during the contest; it Passing C-A-I Yds TD Lg Sack 1st Quarter 4:46 10:14 was the first time since their Earle 11-25-0 82 0 18 0 Passing C-A-I Yds TD Lg Sack 2nd Quarter 7:00 8:00 12-0 shutout of Georgetown on Chiarolanzio 3-8-0 69 0 42 0 Russo 32-41-1 409 4 51 0 3rd Quarter 7:52 7:08 Nov. 11, 2017 that they didn’t Bitikofer 6-9-0 39 0 15 2 Centeio 4-5-0 98 1 89 0 4th Quarter 9:51 5:09 commit a turnover. Third-Down Conversions 4 of 17 11 of 15 Receiving Rec Yds TD Lg Receiving Rec Yds TD Lg Fourth-Down Conversions 2 of 3 1 of 1 • Temple QB Anthony Russo B. Sanders 9 115 0 42 Mack 9 130 0 24 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 2-3 6-6 Blue 10 117 1 37 Touchdowns 0-3 6-6 set a new career high with his Field goals 2-3 0-6 four touchdown throws; despite Tackles Solo Ast Total TFL Yds Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 2-17 exiting the game early in the Romango 9 3 12 - - Tackles Solo Ast Total TFL Yds PAT Kicks 0-1 8-8 fourth quarter, he totaled 409 Mottram 8 2 10 - Winston 6 - 6 - - Field Goals 2-2 0-0 yards on 32-for-41 passing. Reid 3 2 5 - - Points off turnovers 6 0 Maijeh 5 - 5 2.0 13

BUCKNELLBISON.COM >> @BUCKNELL_FB >> ATTITUDE >> CHARACTER >> TOUGHNESS 2019 BUCKNELL FOOTBALL MEDIA NOTES >>>> 18 2019 GAME REPORTS GAME 2 Sacred Heart Uses Second Quarter Flurry to Power Past Bucknell Football, 30-10 Sacred Heart used an explosive second quarter to power past the Bucknell football team, BUCKNELL 0 3 7 0 10 30-10, at Campus Field. SACRED HEART 0 23 0 7 30 The Pioneers (1-1) scored three unanswered touchdowns in the final seven minutes of the second quarter to flip a 3-3 tie into a 23-3 advantage. That flurry proved to be the difference in the Sept. 7 >> Fairfield, Conn. >> Campus Field >> 6 p.m. >> Attendance: 4,187 game, as the Bison (0-2) would only draw as close as 13 points the rest of the way. Julius Chestnut was a standout performer for Sacred Heart, factoring into three touchdowns. The sophomore ran for 162 yards and one touchdown and also caught two of Logan Marchi’s three touchdown throws. Marchi, a former Temple player, finished the game with 316 yards on 21-for-37 passing. For Bucknell, Dominic Lyles was a breakout performer, catching five passes for 98 yards and a 50-yard touchdown. While the Bison again utilized three quarterbacks, John Chiarolanzio proved the most productive, throwing for 141 yards on 14-for-29 passing. “That’s a good football team,” said head coach Dave Cecchini of Sacred Heart. “They’re going to make a lot of noise in their quest for a NEC Championship. There’s some good takeaways from the game, but overall it was a disappointing outcome.” After a scoreless first quarter, the teams traded field goals to make it a 3-3 game at the second quarter’s 7:50 mark. Just over a minute after Ethan Torres’s 31-yard field goal evened the score for Bucknell, Chestnut broke free for an 86-yard touchdown run. Then, the Pioneers recovered an on-side kick, giving them the ball right back on the Bison 33. They capitalized three plays later, with Marchi completing a 28-yard touchdown pass to Tyrese Chambers with 6:26 on the clock. Trailing 17-3, Bucknell began to march up the field. Taking over at their own 33, the Bison advanced as far as the Sacred Heart 36. Near the beginning of that drive, Tarrin Earle was pushed out of the pocket on a 3rd and 5; facing significant pressure, he still found Marquis Carter for a first down. Later on, Carter rumbled for an eight-yard gain on a 4th and 1 to advance Bucknell to the Pioneer 40. Ultimately, Sacred Heart’s defense held fast, with the Bison turning the ball over on TEAM STATISTICS GAME NOTES downs after a pass fell incomplete on 4th and 6. BUCKNELL SHU That gave the Pioneers the ball back with just under a minute and 30 seconds remaining in FIRST DOWNS 19 23 • WR Dominic Lyles’s touch- down catch was the first of his the half. After R.J. Trimble-Edwards made a sprawling one-handed grab of a 37-yard Marchi pass, Rushing 8 6 they reached the Bucknell 12. Two plays later, with just three seconds left to play before the break, Passing 11 16 collegiate career; it was also Penalty 0 1 Bucknell’s first offensive touch- Marchi found an open Chestnut for the score. Because of a failed extra point, Sacred Heart went NET YARDS RUSHING 85 191 down of the 2019 campaign. to the locker room with a 23-3 advantage. Rushing Attempts 39 35 • QB Logan Bitikofer’s The rest of the way, the teams only combined for two scores. At the third quarter’s 11:54 mark, Average Per Rush 2.2 5.5 touchdown pass to Lyles was directly following an 18-yard punt return by Brandon Sanders, Bitikofer found Lyles for a 50-yard Rushing Touchdowns 0 1 Bucknell’s first passing play of touchdown; Lyles, made a spin move to haul in Bitikofer’s deep ball and shed his defender. Sacred Yards Gained Rushing 108 205 at least 50 yards since Bitikofer Heart’s final score, a nine-yard Chestnut touchdown catch, came with 11:11 on the clock during Yards Lost Rushing 23 14 found RB Jared Cooper for a NET YARDS PASSING 226 316 74-yard touchdown against the fourth quarter. Completions-Attempts-Int 21-48-2 21-37-0 Monmouth on Oct. 13, 2018. “The glimpses are there,” Cecchini said. “We’re excited as a coaching staff. We see the flash- Average Per Attempt 4.7 8.5 es of brilliance. We see the potential that our guys have. Right now, we’re just inexperienced, and Average Per Completion 10.8 15.0 • While the Bison again utilized not just inexperienced at playing football but inexperienced in the offensive scheme as well. It’s Passing Touchdowns 1 3 three quarterbacks, John TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS 311 507 Chiarolanzio proved the most a frustrating part of that growing and maturing that needs to take place. At times, it’s going to be Total offense plays 87 72 productive, throwing for 141 one step up, two steps back, then it’s going to be two steps up, one step back, and then, all of Average Gain Per Play 3.6 7.0 yards on 14-for-29 passing. a sudden, we’re going to have a quarter where it’s all clicking. The more our players grow in our Fumbles: Number-Lost 1-0 0-0 system, the more consistent they’ll be at making plays.” Penalties: Number-Yards 5-30 4-38 • S Conner Romango led PUNTS-YARDS 8-388 8-305 Bucknell in tackles for the Average Yards Per Punt 48.5 38.1 second-straight game, finishing SCORING SUMMARY Net Yards Per Punt 43.8 35.9 with nine (eight solo). S Bran- Team QT Time Scoring Play Conversion Plays-Yds TOP Score Inside 20 3 2 don Benson added seven tack- SHU 2nd 12:30 Gettman 32yd field goal 8-55 2:19 0-3 50+ Yards 5 1 les (five solo) and a career-best BU 2nd 07:50 Torres 31yd field goal 12-53 4:33 3-3 Touchbacks 1 0 three pass breakups. SHU 2nd 06:49 Chestnut 86yd run Gettman kick 3-81 0:55 3-10 Fair catch 1 1 SHU 2nd 06:26 Chambers 28yd pass from Marchi Gettman kick 1-33 0:21 3-17 • For Sacred Heart, WRs Na- KICKOFFS-YARDS 3-191 6-241 SHU 2nd 00:03 Chestnut 12yd pass from Marchi Gettman kick failed 6-64 1:19 3-23 seim Brantley (96) and Tyrese Average Yards Per Kickoff 63.7 40.2 BU 3rd 11:54 Lyles 50yd pass from Bitikofer Torres kick 1-50 0:09 10-23 Chambers (94) came close to Net Yards Per Kickoff 39.0 33.3 reaching 100 receiving yards. SHU 4th 11:11 Chestnut 9yd pass from Marchi Borges kick 7-73 2:01 10-30 Touchbacks 1 0 Fair Catch Yards 0 0 • The Pioneers held advantag- TEAM LEADERS Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD 1-18-0 3-18-0 es in total offense (507-311), BUCKNELL SACRED HEART Average Per Return 18.0 6.0 first downs (23-19) and time of Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD 5-41-0 2-49-0 possession (31:59-28:01). Rushing Att Yds TD Lg Avg Rushing Att Yds TD Lg Avg Average Per Return 8.2 24.5 Freshnock 18 42 0 16 2.3 Chestnut 21 162 1 86 7.7 Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD 0-0-0 2-0-0 • The teams combined to miss Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD 0-0-0 0-0-0 three field goals. Sacred Heart Passing C-A-I Yds TD Lg Sack Passing C-A-I Yds TD Lg Sack Miscellaneous Yards 0 0 also had one failed extra point Chiarolanzio 14-29-1 141 0 23 1 Marchi 21-37-0 316 3 37 0 Possession Time 28:01 31:59 attempt. Bitikofer 4-13-1 72 1 50 2 Third-Down Conversions 8 of 22 5 of 16 Earle 3-6-0 13 0 8 0 Receiving Rec Yds TD Lg Fourth-Down Conversions 3 of 4 0 of 0 • CB Shawn Ramcheran’s Brantley 6 96 0 25 Red-Zone Scores-Chances 1-4 3-7 interception of a Bitikofer deep Receiving Rec Yds TD Lg Chambers 4 94 1 37 Touchdowns 0-4 2-7 ball at the fourth quarter’s Lyles 5 98 1 50 Chestnut 3 25 2 12 Field goals 1-4 1-7 6:21 mark was Bucknell’s first Sacks By: Number-Yards 0-0 3-14 turnover of the 2019 campaign; Tackles Solo Ast Total TFL Yds Tackles Solo Ast Total TFL Yds PAT Kicks 1-1 3-4 the Bison went the first 113:39 Romango 8 1 8 - - Byrd 6 2 8 1.0 2 Field Goals 1-2 1-3 of the season without turning Page 5 3 8 1.0 6 Peprah 2 4 6 1.0 3 Points off turnovers 0 0 the ball over. Benson 5 2 7 1.0 4 Fraser 4 1 5 - -

BUCKNELLBISON.COM >> @BUCKNELL_FB >> ATTITUDE >> CHARACTER >> TOUGHNESS 2019 BUCKNELL FOOTBALL MEDIA NOTES >>>> 19 ALEX PECHIN: SETTING AN ALL-AMERICAN STANDARD average (45.1, 2017) and single-season punts (81, 2018) • Owns Bucknell’s top three single-season punting averages of 45.1 (2017), 44.5 (2018) and 42.1 (2015) • Booted Bucknell’s third- (71, 2018 at Villanova), fifth- (70, 2018 vs. Fordham), eighth- (67, 2017 at Fordham), 10th (65, 2019 at Temple) and 12th- (64, 2017 at Fordham) longest punts • Also holds third spot in single-season punts (72, 2017) and 11th slot in single-sea- son punting average (39.3, 2016)

NOTES • Serving as team captain with LB Sam Chitty • Also served as team captain in 2018; became the 11th Bison to serve as team captain more than once (seventh since 1950) • Member of the 2020 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List (one of seven punters includ- ed, only one in that group from the FCS ranks) • First among active FCS punters in career punting average (44.1) • Tied for third among active punters from every division in career punting average; ALEX with 247 career punts, has 112 more than the next closest punter in the top five 1 PECHIN • Set a new career high with a 51.6 punting average on eight punts at Temple in 2019 opener; figure was 0.4 shy of Bucknell’s school record, which was set in 1962 • During Temple game, booted six punts of 50+ yards and landed three inside the 20 P | 5TH | 6-0 | 210 • In 2018, was the FCS leader in punts (81) and punting yards (3,606); also finished Kennett Square, Pa. | Unionville fourth in punting average (44.5) Biomedical Engineering/Management for Engineers • In 2017, ranked third in the FCS with a 45.1 punting average, shattering own school record by a full three yards POSTSEASON ATHLETIC HONORS • Received Honorable Mention National Special Teams Player of the Week laurels • 2018 First Team All-American (STATS, Phil Steele, Hero Sports) from STATS on Sept. 24, 2018 after averaging 51.0 yards on nine punts at Villanova • 2018 Second Team All-American (AP, AFCA) • 51.0 punting average against the Wildcats was a single yard shy of Bucknell’s • Bucknell’s first specialist to garner All-America accolades from school record; landed four punts inside the 20 and had five sail for at least 50 yards, these two organizations including a career-long 71-yard bomb that pinned Villanova at its two-yard line • 2018 Athlon Sports All-American • Booted career-best seven punts of 50+ yards against Colgate on Oct. 6, 2018 • Lone Patriot League player honored on the team • Saved a touchdown against the Raiders by chasing down All-Patriot League punt • 2017 Third Team All-American (STATS) return man Abu Daramy-Swaray at the Bucknell 20 • 2018, 2017 & 2015 All-Patriot League First Team • Averaged a then career-high 50.9 yards per punt in the 2017 finale at Fordham, bolstered by the then sixth- (67) and ninth- (64) longest punts in school history; also SCHOLASTIC HONORS became the first Bison since 2010 to boot 10 punts in a single game • 2018-19 Patriot League Men’s Scholar-Athlete of the Year • Initially set the school record for single-season punting average (42.1) as a fresh- • Top scholar-athlete for the league’s 10 men’s sports man in 2015; finished 17th in the FCS that season • Only the third football player to be honored as such (previous two • Suffered season-ending injury in second game of 2016 campaign; was granted an were in 1998-99 (Lehigh’s Nick Martucci) and 1992-93 (Bucknell’s extra year of athletic eligibility due to that injury David Berardinelli) • 2018 & 2017 Patriot League Football Scholar-Athlete of the Year CAREER HIGHS • Fifth football player to twice be recognized as such Punt Average: 51.6 at Temple (8/31/19) • 2018 & 2017 Academic All-Patriot League Football Team Long Punt: 71 at Villanova (9/22/18) • 2018 & 2017 FCS Athletics Directors Association Academic All-Star Punt Attempts: 10 at Fordham (11/18/17) • 2018 FCS ADA Postgraduate Scholarship Finalist Punts of 50+ Yards: 7 vs. Colgate (10/6/18) • 2018 & 2017 STATS FCS Doris Robinson Scholar-Athlete Award Finalist Punts Inside the 20: 6 at Fordham (11/18/17) • Four-time Patriot League Academic Honor Roll (every year to date) PATs: 5 at Lafayette (10/31/15) • Eight-time Bucknell Dean’s List (every semester to date) Field Goals: 2 at Marist (9/3/16) • Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Long Field Goal: 46 at Marist (9/3/16) • Mortar Board National Collegiate Senior Honor Society Points: 8 at Marist (9/3/16) • Currently in a five-year dual degree program at Bucknell Kickoff Attempts: 6 at Marist (9/3/16), at Lafayette (10/31/15) • Will graduate with bachelor degrees in biomedical engineering and Kickoff Average: 65.0 at Holy Cross (9/29/18), vs. Holy Cross (9/9/17) management for engineers CAREER STATISTICS INTERNSHIPS & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES • Interned for Orbit Biomedical in the summers of 2019 & 2018: PUNTING • In 2019, served as a commercial operations and education intern Year GP No. Yds. Avg. Lg. TB FC 50+ I20 2015 11 64 2695 42.1 60 3 8 10 17 • In 2018, served as an engineering intern 2016 2 14 550 39.3 60 0 2 1 8 • Based in Philadelphia, Orbit Biomedical is a start-up company dedicated 2017 11 72 3247 45.1 67 5 22 26 34 to revolutionizing gene and cell therapy treatment for patients suffering from 2018 11 81 3606 44.5 71 7 20 29 28 2019 2 16 801 50.1 65 1 2 11 5 sight-threatening diseases Totals 37 247 10899 44.1 71 16 54 77 92 • Football team peer tutor • Bucknell SAAC Member KICKING • Bucknel Athletics Leadership Emerging Leaders participant Year GP PAT-Att. FG-FGA Lg. Pts. 2015 11 8-8 2-4 37 14 • Worked as grader on campus for Physics 211 and 212 2016 2 3-5 2-4 46 9 2017 11 0-0 0-0 0 0 IN THE BISON RECORD BOOK 2018 11 0-0 0-0 0 0 2019 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 • Boasts school records in career punting average (44.1), single-season punting Totals 37 11-13 4-8 46 23

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NOTES NOTES • Set career highs in receptions (9) and receiving yards (115) at Temple in the • Missed the 2018 season due to injury but is back for senior year 2019 opener • Led team in rushing yards each of first two 2019 games; is expected to make • At the Owls, became the first Bison to record at least 100 receiving yards in a first start since 2017 against Villanova single game since WR Justin Bethea posted 111 during the 2018 Lafayette game • Rushed for a career-high 174 yards and three touchdowns against Lehigh on • Started five of 10 appearances as a freshman wide receiver in 2018 Nov. 4, 2017 • Honored as Bucknell’s first recipient of the Theodore S. Ratkus Football • Averaged 10.9 yards per carry and had 166 yards on 13 carries through the first Leadership Award, which was renamed in 2018 and is presented for character, half, five more than his previous career high courage and commitment to team play • Became the first Bison since 2014 to rush for three touchdowns and the first • Posted career-best 119 all-purpose yards at Lehigh on Nov. 3, 2018 behind since 2012 to have a run of at least 60 yards 80 receiving yards on six catches and a career-high 39 kickoff return yards on a • 85-yard touchdown was the fifth-longest from the line of scrimmage in school career-best three kickoff returns history. The only four ahead of it in the Bucknell record books occurred in 1938, • Became the first member of the class of 2022 to score a touchdown, rushing for 1946, 1952 and 1979 a four-yard score against Sacred Heart on Sept. 8, 2018 • Also surpassed 1,000 career rushing yards during the Lehigh game • Began returning kickoffs in October 2018; expected to return both kickoffs and •Three-time Patriot League Rookie of the Week in 2016 (9/5, 10/24, 11/14) punts in 2019 • In 2016, posted Bucknell’s highest total of rushing yards (161) and attempts • Only freshman to start 2018 opener against William & Mary; led the Bison in (33) against VMI receptions (4) and receiving yards (59) in that game • His 161 rushing yards in the VMI game ranks fourth in program history among • One of six freshmen to appear in 2018 opener against the Tribe Bison freshmen (and first among freshmen not named Rich Lemon) • One of six Bison to start as freshman in 2016 CAREER HIGHS • One of three freshmen to appear in all 11 games in 2016, joining DL Blake Rushing Attempts: 2 at Villanova (9/22/18), vs. Sacred Heart (9/8/18) Fletcher and TE John Reedy Rushing Yards: 6 vs. Fordham (11/17/18), at Villanova (9/22/18) Long Rush: 9 at Villanova (9/22/18) CAREER HIGHS Rushing TDs: 1 vs. Sacred Heart (9/8/18) Rushing Attempts: 33 vs. VMI (9/24/16) Receptions: 9 at Temple (8/31/19) Rushing Yards: 174 vs. Lehigh (11/4/17) Receiving Yards: 115 at Temple (8/31/19) Long Rush: 85 vs. Lehigh (11/4/17) Long Reception: 46 at Holy Cross (9/29/18) Rushing TDs: 3 vs. Lehigh (11/4/17) Kickoff Returns: 3 at Lehigh (11/3/18) Receptions: 4 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19), vs. Sacred Heart (9/23/17) Kickoff Return Yards: 39 at Lehigh (11/3/18) Receiving Yards: 38 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19) Long Kickoff Return: 18 at Monmouth (10/13/18) Long Reception: 22 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19) Punt Returns: 1 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19) All-Purpose Yards: 184 vs. Lehigh (11/4/17) Punt Return Yards: 18 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19) Long Punt Return: 18 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19) CAREER STATISTICS All-Purpose Yards: 119 at Lehigh (11/3/18) RUSHING/RECEIVING Year GP-GS Rush Yds. TD Avg. Lg Rec. Yds. TD Avg. Lg CAREER STATISTICS 2016 11-1 151 604 10 4.0 42 6 36 0 6.0 10 2017 11-4 137 525 6 3.8 85 13 58 0 4.5 13 RUSHING/RECEIVING 2018 DNP Year GP-GS Rush Yds. TD Avg. Lg Rec. Yds. TD Avg. Lg 2019 2-0 28 72 0 2.6 16 6 63 0 10.5 22 2018 10-5 7 24 1 3.4 9 44 516 0 11.7 46 Totals 24-5 317 1211 16 3.8 85 25 157 0 6.3 22 2019 2-2 0 0 0 0.0 0 14 163 0 11.6 42 Totals 12-7 7 24 1 3.4 9 58 679 0 11.7 46

PUNT RETURNS Year GP-GS No. Yds. Avg. TD Lg. 2018 10-5 0 0 0.0 0 0 2019 2-2 1 18 18.0 0 18 Totals 12-7 1 18 18.0 0 18

KICKOFF RETURNS Year GP-GS No. Yds. Avg. TD Lg. APY 2018 10-5 5 73 14.6 0 18 613 2019 2-2 0 0 0.0 0 0 181 Totals 12-7 5 73 14.6 0 18 794

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JARED P.J. 21 COOPER 74 BARR RB | SO | 5-7 | 180 OL | JR | 6-3 | 285 West Chester, Pa. | West Chester East North Brunswick, N.J. | Saint Joseph Undeclared Education

NOTES NOTES • Started nine of 10 appearances as a freshman running back in 2018 • One of two juniors who has played in all 24 games since arriving in Lewisburg, • Shared Bucknell’s 2018 Outstanding Newcomer Award with DL Grayson Cherubino joining DL Roger Mellado • Expected to take kickoff and punt returns for the first time in 2019 • The Bison leader with 21 career starts, all of which have come in a row • Posted career-best 171 all-purpose yards on Oct. 13, 2018 at Monmouth; his • Started all 11 of Bucknell’s 2018 games at right guard total of 84 receiving yards represented a new career high • Shifted back to left guard, which played as a freshman, in 2019 • Took a slant pass from Logan Bitikofer and scored a 74-yard touchdown against • Became the first member of the class of 2021 to reach the double digits in the Hawks; it was Bucknell’s longest passing play since Oct. 14, 2017 at Cornell career starts against Sacred Heart on Sept. 8, 2018 and his first career touchdown catch • Became one of the first two members of the class of 2021 to start for Bucknell • Also scored a 13-yard rushing touchdown during the Monmouth game against Sacred Heart on Sept. 23, 2017, along with TE Alex Twiford • Caught second career touchdown catch at Lehigh on Nov. 3, 2018 • Started the Bison’s final eight games of the 2017 campaign at left guard • Captured his second Patriot League Rookie of the Week award after posting 75 • One of eight freshmen to appear in the 2017 season opener against Marist rushing yards and a touchdown on 24 carries in 19-16 victory at Holy Cross; was also awarded the Johnny Turco Memorial Trophy as the Most Outstanding Player of the Crusaders’ Homecoming Day Game and named an Honorable Mention STATS Freshman Player of the Week for his efforts • Again led the Bison in rushing yards (58), long rush (25) and receiving yards (51) at Penn • Made first career start against Sacred Heart on Sept. 8, 2018 and led the Bison in rushing yards (96), receiving yards (28), long rush (37), long reception (19) ROGER and all-purpose yards (124); named the Patriot League Rookie of the Week (9/10) following that performance 47 MELLADO • 75 of his rushing yards and all of his receiving yards against the Pioneers came during the second half DL | JR | 6-1 | 235 • Totaled 37 all-purpose yards (22 rushing, 15 receiving) in collegiate debut Lorton, Va. | Gonzaga College HS (D.C.) against William & Mary Political Science/Economics • One of six freshmen to appear in 2018 opener against William & Mary NOTES CAREER HIGHS • One of two juniors who has played in all 24 games since arriving in Lewisburg, Rushing Attempts: 24 at Holy Cross (9/29/18) joining OL P.J. Barr Rushing Yards: 96 vs. Sacred Heart (9/8/18) • Ranks second only to Barr in career starts (19) and consecutive starts (19) Long Rush: 37 vs. Sacred Heart (9/8/18) • Finished second among Bucknell defensive linemen with 33 tackles in 2018 Rushing TDs: 1 at Monmouth (10/13/18), at Holy Cross (9/29/18) • Made career-high seven tackles in back-to-back games at Holy Cross on Sept. Receptions: 7 at Penn (9/15/18) 29 and at Villanova on Sept. 22, 2018 Receiving Yards: 84 at Monmouth (10/13/18) • Recovered first career fumble against the Crusaders; his recovery, which came Long Reception: 74 at Monmouth (10/13/18) just outside the red zone, set up Bucknell’s game-deciding touchdown Receiving TDs: 1 at Lehigh (11/3/18), at Monmouth (10/13/18) • Started first game at Cornell on Oct. 14, 2017; made first career sack and set Punt Returns: 3 at Temple (8/31/19) season high with six tackles in that contest Punt Return Yards: 8 at Temple (8/31/19) • One of eight freshmen to appear in the 2017 opener against Marist Long Punt Return: 4 at Temple (8/31/19) All-Purpose Yards: 171 at Monmouth (10/13/18) CAREER HIGHS Tackles: 7 at Holy Cross (9/29/18), at Villanova (9/22/18) CAREER STATISTICS Tackle for Loss: 2 at Cornell (10/14/17) Sacks: 1.5 vs. Colgate (10/6/18) RUSHING/RECEIVING Year GP-GS Rush Yds. TD Avg. Lg Rec. Yds. TD Avg. Lg Fumble Recoveries: 1 at Monmouth (10/13/18), at Holy Cross (9/29/18) 2018 10-9 161 525 2 3.3 37 38 287 2 7.6 74 2019 2-0 6 13 0 2.2 4 3 13 0 4.3 11 CAREER STATISTICS Totals 12-9 167 538 2 3.2 37 41 300 2 7.3 74 DEFENSE PUNT RETURNS Year GP-GS UT-AT-TT TFL-Yds. Sacks-Yds. FF FR Int. PD Year GP-GS No. Yds. Avg. TD Lg. 2017 11-6 7-9-16 3-10 1-4 0 0 0 0 2018 10-9 0 0 0.0 0 0 2018 11-11 11-22-33 5.5-30 3.5-26 0 2 0 0 2019 2-0 3 8 2.7 0 4 2019 2-2 2-2-4 1-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 Totals 12-9 3 8 2.7 0 4 Totals 24-19 20-33-53 9.5-41 4.5-30 0 2 0 0

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SIMEON RICK 7 PAGE 52 MOTTRAM LB | JR | 6-0 | 230 LB | JR | 6-1 | 230 Riverton, Utah | Riverton/USAFA Prep (Colo.) Cream Ridge, N.J. | Allentown English-Creative Writing Mechanical Engineering

NOTES NOTES • 2018 All-Patriot League First Team Defensive Lineman • 2018 CoSIDA Academic All-District 2 • 2017 All-Patriot League Second Team Linebacker • 2018 Academic All-Patriot League • 2019 Preseason All-Patriot League Team • Made 10 tackles in 2019 opener at Temple, good for second among Bison • Needs three sacks to crack Bucknell’s career top 10 with 16.5 behind S Conner Romango (12 tackles) • Needs two tackles to reach 100 in his career • In 2018, made 43 of his 45 tackles on the season in Bucknell’s final six games; • In 2018, started first seven games at a hybrid defensive lineman/linebacker took second among Bison with 10 tackles for a loss, 9.5 of which came in the position before losing the season to an injury suffered at Monmouth on Oct. 13; final four contests despite that, finished as the team leader in sacks (4.5), tied for second in forced • Had a breakout game in the 2018 finale against Fordham, notching team fumbles (2) and placed third in tackles for a loss (9.0) season-high totals in tackles (14), tackles for a loss (3.5) and sacks (2); also • Made at least five tackles in Bucknell’s first four games in 2018, including eight recovered a fumble against the Rams that set up Bucknell’s second touchdown at Penn and Villanova • Forced and recovered first career fumble on same play at Georgetown on Nov. • Set Bison rookie record with nine sacks in 2017 10, 2018 • Named STATS National Freshman of the Week, Patriot League Defensive • Made first career start against Lafayette on Oct. 20, 2018; set then career highs Player of the Week, Patriot League Rookie of the Week and Bison Athlete of the in tackles (8) and tackles for a loss (3) in that contest Week after recording eight tackles, six tackles for a loss of 33 yards, four sacks • Spent first part of 2018 on special; took on an expanded role at linebacker for a loss of 27 yards and one forced fumble in the red zone in the 2017 finale at beginning in week seven at Monmouth Fordham on Nov. 18 • Made first career appearance at Cornell on Oct. 14, 2017; ultimately played in • His four sacks tied a Bucknell record last equaled in 1998 while his six tackles three games on special teams in 2017 for a loss was the highest total posted by an FCS player in 2017 • Chosen as one of five 2017 NFF Chapter Scholar-Athletes by the National • Reached the double digits in tackles for first time at Colgate on Oct. 28, 2017, Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame posting 11 • Emerged as the most outstanding scholar-athlete from the East Region based • Made first career start at Cornell on Oct. 14, 2017 and set then career highs in on his academic achievement, athletic accolades and community involvement at tackles (8), tackles for a loss (2) and sacks (2) Allentown (N.J.) High School • Named the Patriot League Rookie of the Week on Sept. 4, 2017 for his role in • Mechanical Engineering major boasts a perfect 4.0 GPA at Bucknell; graduated Bucknell’s 45-6 rout of Marist as Allentown High School’s valedictorian with the top GPA in school history (a • One of eight freshmen to appear in the 2017 opener against Marist; had a sack weighted 4.549) for a loss of seven yards in that game • One of four freshmen to appear in the 2017 Patriot League opener against Holy CAREER HIGHS Cross Tackles: 14 vs. Fordham (11/17/18) • After 2017 spring camp, was named Bucknell’s Strength & Conditioning MVP Tackles for Loss: 3.5 vs. Fordham (11/17/18) Sacks: 2 vs. Fordham (11/17/18) CAREER HIGHS Forced Fumbles: 1 at Georgetown (11/10/18) Tackles: 11 at Colgate (10/28/17) Fumble Recoveries: 1 vs. Fordham (11/17/18), at Georgetown (11/10/18) Tackles for Loss: 6 at Fordham (11/18/17) Pass Breakups: 1 vs. Fordham (11/17/18), at Lehigh (11/3/18) Sacks: 4 at Fordham (11/18/17) Pass Breakups: 1, 5 times (last at Holy Cross, 9/29/18) CAREER STATISTICS Forced Fumbles: 1, 3 times (last at Villanova, 9/22/18) DEFENSE Year GP-GS UT-AT-TT TFL-Yds. Sacks-Yds. FF FR Int. PD 2017 3-0 0-0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 CAREER STATISTICS 2018 10-3 29-16-45 10-39 2-13 1 2-0 0 2 DEFENSE 2019 2-2 10-3-13 1-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 Year GP-GS UT-AT-TT TFL-Yds. Sacks-Yds. FF FR Int. PD Totals 15-5 39-19-58 11-40 2-13 1 2-0 0 2 2017 9-5 29-17-46 13-74 9-63 1 0 0 4 2018 7-7 20-18-38 9-53 4.5-40 2 0 0 1 2019 2-2 10-4-14 1-6 0-0 0 0 0 0 Totals 18-14 59-39-98 23-133 13.5-103 3 0 0 5

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NOTES NOTES • Serving as team captain with P Alex Pechin • In first season as a starter after spending 2018 in a special teams role • Needs 11 tackles to reach 100 in his career • Currently tied for third in the FCS in solo tackles (17), tied for sixth in solo • In 2018, tied for third among Bison with 74 tackles; team leader with 13.5 tackles per game (8.5), tied for 11th in total tackles (21) and tied for 21st in total tackles for a loss and tied for second with 3.5 sacks tackles per game (10.5) • Sack at Monmouth on Oct. 13, 2018 forced the Hawks to punt from their own • Needs one tackle to equal 2018 total in just three games; through two games, end zone, leading to LB Gerrit Van Itallie’s block and subsequent touchdown had already matched 2018 total in solo tackles (17) • Set new career highs in tackles (11) and tackles for a loss (3.5) at Villanova on • In 2018, started at safety in weeks four and five at No. 14/15 illanovaV and Holy Sept. 22, 2018; 3.5 tackles for a loss was tied for the most posted by a Bison in Cross; made 19 of 22 tackles in those games 2018 • Made 12 tackles (nine solo) against the Wildcats in first career start; equaled • Made 11 tackles for the second-straight game at Holy Cross on Sept. 29, 2018 that total in the 2019 opener at Temple • Against Sacred Heart on Sept. 8, 2018, posted first career sack and doubled • Named Bucknell’s Most Improved Offensive Player following 2018’s spring then career high with eight tackles practice • Recovered first career fumble at Lehigh on Nov. 3, 2018, setting up a field goal • Older brother, Alexander, played football at Bucknell from 2013 to 2016 • Made first start since freshman year at Sam linebacker in the 2018 opener against William & Mary after spending 2017 in a special teams role CAREER HIGHS • Was the only freshman to start the 2016 season opener at Marist; one of six Tackles: 12 at Temple (8/31/19), at Villanova (9/22/18) Bison to start as a freshman in 2016 • Injured in week two at Duquesne and missed the rest of the 2016 campaign CAREER STATISTICS DEFENSE CAREER HIGHS Year GP-GS UT-AT-TT TFL-Yds. Sacks-Yds. FF FR Int. PD Tackles: 11 at Holy Cross (9/29/18), at Villanova (9/22/18) 2017 DNP 2018 10-2 17-5-22 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Tackles for Loss: 3.5 at Villanova (9/22/18) 2019 2-2 17-4-21 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Sacks: 1, 3 times (last vs. Lafayette, 10/20/18) Totals 12-4 34-9-43 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 Pass Breakups: 1, 4 times (last at Georgetown, 11/10/18) Fumble Recoveries: 1 at Lehigh (11/3/18)

CAREER STATISTICS DEFENSE Year GP-GS UT-AT-TT TFL-Yds. Sacks-Yds. FF FR Int. PD 2016 2-1 2-2-4 0.5-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 2017 11-0 3-3-6 0-0 0-0 0 0 0 0 2018 11-11 36-38-74 13.5-39 3.5-20 0 1 0 4 2019 2-2 4-1-5 1-4 0-0 0 0 0 0 Totals 26-14 45-44-89 15-44 3.5-20 0 1 0 4

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BRANDON STERLING 3 BENSON 2 DEARY S | JR | 6-0 | 210 CB | SO | 5-10 | 160 Triangle, Va. | C.D. Hylton Flower Mound, Texas | Flower Mound/Jireh Prep (N.C.) International Relations Undeclared

NOTES NOTES • Set a new career high with three pass breakups at Sacred Heart on Sept. 7, • Made at least five tackles in each of the Bison’s first two 2019 games 2019; also totaled seven tackles (five solo) and one tackle for a loss in that game • Intercepted first career pass and returned it 41 yards for a touchdown against • In 2018, finished fifth among Bison with 52 tackles (28 solo) despite missing Lafayette on Oct. 20, 2018 three games to injury • Then picked off a pass in Bucknell’s next game at Lehigh on Nov. 3, 2018 • Made the 100th tackle of his collegiate career against Lafayette on Oct. 20, • Made first career start at Holy Cross on Sept. 29, 2018 in place of injured Fi- 2018; led the Bison with nine tackles (seven solo) in that contest sayo Oluleye; became fourth freshman to start and the second on the defensive • Returned from three-game absence against Colgate on Oct. 6, 2018; picked off side of the ball first career pass and tied for second on the team with nine tackles • Set new career high with nine tackles in that contest • Forced a fumble in the end zone and posted career-best two pass breakups • At Penn on Sept. 15, 2018, forced and recovered a fumble during a punt return during the next game at Monmouth • One of six freshmen to start in 2018 • In 2017, placed third among Bison with 68 tackles (32 solo) • In high school, achieved the rank of Eagle Scout • 67 of his 68 tackles came in Bucknell’s final seven games; had three dou- ble-digit tackle outings over that span CAREER HIGHS • Named the Patriot League Rookie of the Week on Nov. 6, 2017 after totaling 10 Tackles: 9 at Holy Cross (9/29/18) tackles against Lehigh Pass Breakups: 1, 3 times (last at Sacred Heart, 9/7/19) • Made first career start on Oct. 14, 2017 at Cornell Interceptions: 1 at Lehigh (11/3/18), vs. Lafayette (10/20/18) • Matched Ben Richard’s team season best of 15 tackles against Monmouth on Interception Return Yards: 41 vs. Lafayette (10/20/18) Sept. 30, 2017; also posted first career tackle for a loss, sack and forced fumble Long Interception Return: 41 vs. Lafayette (10/20/18) • One of eight freshmen to appear in the 2017 season opener against Marist Interception Return TDs: 1 vs. Lafayette (10/20/18) • One of four freshmen to appear in the 2017 Patriot League opener against Holy Forced Fumbles: 1 at Penn (9/15/18) Cross Fumble Recoveries: 1 at Penn (9/15/18)

CAREER HIGHS CAREER STATISTICS Tackles: 15 vs. Monmouth (9/30/17) DEFENSE Tackles for Loss: 1.5 at Georgetown (11/10/18) Year GP-GS UT-AT-TT TFL-Yds. Sacks-Yds. FF FR Int. PD Sacks: 1 vs. Monmouth (9/30/17) 2018 9-3 18-7-25 0-0 0-0 1 1 2-43 4 2019 2-2 8-3-11 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0 1 Pass Breakups: 3 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19) Totals 11-5 26-10-36 0-0 0-0 1 1 2-43 5 Interceptions: 1 vs. Colgate (10/6/18) Forced Fumbles: 1 at Monmouth (10/13/18), vs. Monmouth (9/30/17) Fumble Recoveries: 1 vs. Fordham (11/17/18)

CAREER STATISTICS DEFENSE Year GP-GS UT-AT-TT TFL-Yds. Sacks-Yds. FF FR Int. PD 2017 11-6 32-36-68 2.5-9 1-8 1 0 0 1 2018 8-5 28-24-52 4-11 0-0 1 1 1-0 3 2019 2-2 8-2-10 1-4 0-0 0 0 0 3 Totals 21-13 68-62-130 7.5-24 1-8 2 1 1-0 7

BUCKNELLBISON.COM >> @BUCKNELL_FB >> ATTITUDE >> CHARACTER >> TOUGHNESS 2019 BUCKNELL FOOTBALL MEDIA NOTES >>>> 25 BISON CAREER HIGHS MARCUS ADEMILOLA (88) - OUT Pass Breakups: 1 at Holy Cross (9/29/18) LUKE HAMPER - OUT TE | SR | 6-4 | 245 Forced Fumbles: 1 at Monmouth (10/13/18)) LB | SO | 6-3 | 220 Receptions: 7 vs. Lehigh (11/4/17), at Fordham (11/18/17) Tackles: 2 at Lehigh (11/3/18) Receiving Yards: 63 at Lafayette (10/31/15) JOHN CHIAROLANZIO (4) Long Reception: 56 at Lafayette (10/31/15) QB | SR | 6-3 | 215 BLAIS HERMAN Receiving TDs: 1, 3 times (last vs. Georgetown, 11/11/17) Passing Attempts: 43 at Fordham (11/18/17) WR | JR | 6-1 | 185 All-Purpose Yards: 63 at Lafayette (10/31/15) Pass Completions: 21 vs. Sacred Heart (9/23/17) Receptions: 2 at Penn (9/15/18) Passing Yards: 204 vs. Monmouth (9/30/17) Receiving Yards: 16 vs. Fordham (11/17/18) BEN ALLEN (48) Long Pass: 76 vs. Monmouth (9/30/17) Long Reception: 16 vs. Fordham (11/17/18) LB | FR | 6-1 | 220 Passing TDs: 2 at Cornell (10/14/17) Tackles: 5 at Temple (8/31/19) Rushing Attempts: 11 vs. Fordham (11/19/16) CONNOR HOLMES Rushing Yards: 20 vs. Fordham (11/19/16) WR | FR | 5-10 | 170 MIKE BALZOFIORE (14) Long Rush: 17 vs. Sacred Heart (9/23/17), vs. Fordham Receptions: 2 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19) WR | SR | 5-9 | 170 (11/19/16) Receiving Yards: 17 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19) Receptions: 2 at Colgate (10/28/17) Long Reception: 14 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19) Receiving Yards: 41 at Colgate (10/28/17) MIKE COLANTUONO (90) Long Reception: 29 at Colgate (10/28/17) LS | JR | 6-2 | 235 JOHN HUNT All-Purpose Yards: 41 at Colgate (10/28/17) Tackles: 1, 4 times (last at Holy Cross, 9/29/18) DL | SR | 6-0 | 300 Fumble Recoveries: 1 at Villanova (9/22/18) Tackles: 2 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19) ALEX BARNARD (14) Forced Fumbles: 1 at Fordham (11/18/17) RB | FR | 5-10 | 170 MICAH DENNIS (8) Fumble Recoveries: 1 at Cornell (10/14/17) Rushing Attempts: 1 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19) CB | SO | 5-9 | 180 Rushing Yards: 2 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19) Tackles: 5 at Temple (8/31/19) BRENT JACKSON (31) Long Rush: 2 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19) Kickoff Returns: 1 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19), at Temple S | FR | 6-2 | 200 (8/31/19) Tackles: 2 at Temple (8/31/19) JUSTIN BETHEA (11) Kickoff Return Yards: 20 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19) WR | SR | 6-3 | 180 Long Kickoff Return: 20 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19) COOPER KIM (53) Receptions: 4 vs. Lafayette (10/20/18), vs. Colgate Pass Breakups: 1 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19) LB | FR | 6-1 | 215 (10/6/18) Tackles: 2 at Temple (8/31/19) Receiving Yards: 111 vs. Lafayette (10/20/18) TARRIN EARLE (10) Tackles for Loss: 1 at Temple (8/31/19) Long Reception: 40 vs. Lafayette (10/20/18) QB | SO | 6-3 | 195 Receiving TDs: 1 vs. Lafayette (10/20/18) Passing Attempts: 40 at Lehigh (11/3/18) DOMINIC LYLES Kickoff Returns: 4 at Charleston Southern (10/29/16) Pass Completions: 17 at Georgetown (11/10/18), at Lehigh WR | SO | 6-2 | 195 Kickoff Return Yards: 81 at Charleston Southern (10/29/16) (11/3/18) Rushing Attempts: 1 vs. Fordham (11/17/18) Long Kickoff Return: 25 at Colgate (10/15/16) Passing Yards: 174 at Lehigh (11/3/18) Rushing Yards: 3 vs. Fordham (11/17/18) All-Purpose Yards: 111 vs. Lafayette (10/20/18) Long Pass: 33 at Lehigh (11/3/18) Long Rush: 3 vs. Fordham (11/17/18) Passing TDs: 2 at Lehigh (11/3/18) Receptions: 5 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19) RYAN BETZ (#40) Rushing Attempts: 14 at Georgetown (11/10/18) Receiving Yards: 98 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19) DL | SO | 6-3 | 270 Rushing Yards: 35 at. Lehigh (11/3/18) Long Reception: 50 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19) Tackles: 1 at Temple (8/31/19) Long Rush: 13 vs. Fordham (11/17/18) Receiving TDs: 1 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19)

LOGAN BITIKOFER (12) JOE FEX (26) JOHN McGUIRE QB | JR | 6-3 | 210 RB/WR | JR | 5-9 | 180 WR | SR | 6-1 | 200 Passing Attempts: 37 vs. Colgate (10/6/18) Rushing Attempts: 22 vs. Fordham (11/17/18) Receptions: 1 at Temple (8/31/19) Pass Completions: 19, 3 times (last vs. Lafayette, Rushing Yards: 56 vs. Fordham (11/17/18) Receiving Yards: 2 at Temple (8/31/19) 10/20/18) Long Rush: 19 vs. Fordham (11/17/18) Long Reception: 2 at Temple (8/31/19) Passing Yards: 267 vs. Lafayette (10/20/18) Rushing TDs: 1 vs. Fordham (11/17/18) Long Pass: 74 at Monmouth (10/13/18) Receptions: 2 at Penn (9/15/18), vs. Sacred Heart (9/8/18) STEFONE MOORE-GREEN Passing TDs: 3 vs. Lafayette (10/20/18) Receiving Yards: 11 at Holy Cross (9/29/18) WR | SR | 5-8 | 155 Rushing Attempts: 15 at Penn (9/15/18) Long Reception: 11 at Holy Cross (9/29/18) Rushing Attempts: 3 vs. Fordham (11/17/18) Rushing Yards: 21 vs. Lafayette (10/20/18) All-Purpose Yards: 59 vs. Fordham (11/17/18) Rushing Yards: 5 vs. Fordham (11/17/18), at Holy Cross Long Rush: 11 at Holy Cross (9/29/18) Tackles: 2 at Holy Cross (9/29/18), vs. Sacred Heart (10/8/16) Rushing TDs: 1 at Villanova (9/22/18) (9/8/18) Long Rush: 5 at Holy Cross (10/8/16) Receptions: 5 vs. Fordham (11/17/18) RYAN BRIDA (51) - OUT BLAKE FLETCHER Receiving Yards: 43 vs. Fordham (11/17/18) LB | JR | 5-11 | 225 DL | SR | 6-1 | 235 Long Reception: 17 at Villanova (9/22/18) Tackles: 2 vs. Colgate (10/6/18), at Villanova (9/22/18) Tackles: 6 vs. Marist (9/2/17) Kickoff Returns: 4 vs. Lehigh (11/4/17), vs. VMI (9/24/16) Forced Fumbles: 1 at Villanova (9/22/18) Tackles for Loss: 2 vs. Marist (9/2/17) Kickoff Return Yards: 92 at William & Mary (9/16/17) Sacks: 1 vs. William & Mary (9/1/18), vs. Marist (9/2/17) Long Kickoff Return: 66 vs. Sacred Heart (9/8/18) ERIC BUTLER (27) Fumble Recoveries: 1 vs. Marist (9/2/17) Punt Returns: 3 vs. Georgetown (11/11/17) CB | JR | 5-10 | 170 Pass Breakups: 1 vs. Sacred Heart (9/23/17) Punt Return Yards: 4 vs. Georgetown (11/11/17) Tackles: 1 at Villanova (9/22/18) Long Punt Return: 5 vs. Georgetown (11/11/17) JON FOX All-Purpose Yards: 92 at William & Mary (9/16/17) MIKE CARUSO (25) LB | SR | 6-0 | 210 CB | SR | 5-9 | 170 Tackles: 8 vs. William & Mary (9/1/18), at William & Mary CLAY MYERS Tackles: 5 at Monmouth (10/13/18) (9/16/17) DL | JR | 6-1 | 265 Fumble Recoveries: 1 at Fordham (11/18/17) Tackles for Loss: 1.5 at Georgetown (11/10/18) Tackles: 2 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19) Interceptions: 1 vs. Holy Cross (9/9/17) Tackles for Loss: 1 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19) GRAYSON CHERUBINO (50) Interception Return Yards: 6 vs. Holy Cross (9/9/17) DL | SO | 6-4 | 255 Long Interception Return: 6 vs. Holy Cross (9/9/17) SEAN NAIMAN Tackles: 6 at Holy Cross (9/29/18) DL | SR | 6-3 | 245 Tackles for Loss: 3 at Holy Cross (9/29/18) Tackles: 2 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19), at Penn (9/15/18) Sacks: 1.5 at Holy Cross (9/29/18) Tackles for Loss: 1 vs. Sacred Heart (9/8/18)

BUCKNELLBISON.COM >> @BUCKNELL_FB >> ATTITUDE >> CHARACTER >> TOUGHNESS 2019 BUCKNELL FOOTBALL MEDIA NOTES >>>> 26 BISON CAREER HIGHS BISON MAJORS GAVIN PRINGLE (17) Receiving TDs: 1 vs. Marist (9/2/17) 88 Marcus Ademilola...... Political Science CB | FR | 5-11 | 170 All-Purpose Yards: 45 vs. Marist (9/2/17) 48 Ben Allen...... Undeclared-Management Tackles: 2 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19) 14 Mike Balzofiore...... Political Science 23 Alex Barnard...... Undeclared Interceptions: 1 at Temple (8/31/19) JAKE WILSON 74 P.J. Barr...... Education Interception Return Yards: 36 at Temple (8/31/19) WR | SR | 6-2 | 205 81 Simon Behr...... Accounting & Financial Management Long Interception Return: 36 at Temple (8/31/19) Receptions: 1 at Temple (8/31/19) 3 Brandon Benson...... International Relations Interception Return TDs: 1 at Temple (8/31/19) Receiving Yards: 4 at Temple (8/31/19) 11 Justin Bethea...... Environmental Studies Kickoff Returns: 1 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19) Long Reception: 4 at Temple (8/31/19) 40 Ryan Betz...... Undeclared Kickoff Return Yards: 11 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19) 12 Logan Bitikofer...... Education Long Kickoff Return: 11 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19) 58 Alex Bolinger...... Political Science 92 Cade Brennan...... Undeclared 51 Ryan Brida...... Political Science JOE SCHIANO 39 Brian Brown...... Undeclared DL | 5TH | 6-2 | 250 32 Max Bunzel...... Undeclared-Management Tackles: 5 at Villanova (9/22/18) 27 Eric Butler...... Sociology Tackles for Loss: 1 at Temple (8/31/19), vs. William & Mary 25 Mike Caruso...... Economics (9/1/18) 50 Grayson Cherubino...... Undeclared-Management Sacks: 1 vs. William & Mary (9/1/18) 4 John Chiarolanzio..... Accounting & Financial Management 41 Sam Chitty...... Economics Forced Fumbles: 1 vs. William & Mary (9/1/18) 90 Mike Colantuono...... Political Science Fumble Recoveries: 1 vs. William & Mary (9/1/18) 21 Jared Cooper...... Undeclared 16 Keyshawn Copeland...... Undeclared JONATHAN SEARCY 2 Sterling Deary...... Undeclared S | FR | 6-1 | 185 87 Dylan DeMarco...... Undeclared-Management Tackles: 3 at Temple (8/31/19) 8 Micah Dennis...... Biophysics 10 Tarrin Earle...... Undeclared-Management 71 Justin Falcone...... Biology JIMMY SHEEHAN 26 Joe Fex...... Psychology DL | SR | 6-2 | 270 30 Blake Fletcher...... Religion Tackles: 3 vs. Sacred Heart (9/8/18) 34 Jon Fox...... Political Science Tackles for Loss: 1 vs. Fordham (11/17/18) 20 Chad Freshnock...... Political Science Sacks: 1 vs. Fordham (11/17/18) 44 Luke Hamper...... Undeclared Pass Breakups: 1 at Lehigh (11/3/18) 9 Blais Herman...... Political Science 80 Connor Holmes...... Undeclared 28 Eric Holsinger...... Undeclared ETHAN TORRES 55 John Hunt...... Computer Science K | JR | 6-0 | 195 31 Brent Jackson...... Undeclared-Management PATs: 3 vs. Lafayette (10/20/18) 66 Michael Killiri...... Chemical Engineering Field Goals: 2 at Temple (8/31/19), at Holy Cross (9/29/18) 53 Cooper Kim...... Biology Long Field Goal: 37 at Temple (8/31/19), at Georgetown 77 Simon Krizak...... International Relations (11/10/18) 15 Renn Lints...... Undeclared 83 Nick Lizana...... Undeclared Points: 7 at Holy Cross (9/29/18) 68 Erik Lukner...... Anthropology Kickoff Attempts: 8 vs. Marist (9/2/17) 13 Dominic Lyles...... Undeclared Kickoff Average: 65.0 vs. Colgate (10/28/17), at Villanova 43 Cole McCabe...... Undeclared (9/22/18) 84 Matt McCreight...... Undeclared-Management 19 John McGuire...... Economics ALEX TWIFORD 70 R.J. Mehan...... Undeclared-Management TE | JR | 6-3 | 235 47 Roger Mellado...... Political Science/Economics 56 Jack Miller...... Undeclared Receptions: 5 at Monmouth (10/13/18) 6 Stefone Moore-Green...... Education/Political Science Receiving Yards: 33 at Monmouth (10/13/18) 52 Rick Mottram...... Mechanical Engineering Long Reception: 21 vs. Fordham (11/17/18) 36 Justin Murray...... Undeclared All-Purpose Yards: 33 at Monmouth (10/13/18) 99 Clay Myers...... Environmental Studies 89 Sean Naiman...... Environmental Studies NNAMDI UNACHUKWU 22 Mikey Neal...... Undeclared-Management 7 Simeon Page...... English-Creative Writing DL | JR | 6-7 | 270 1 Alex Pechin...... Biomedical Engineering/ Tackles: 6 vs. Colgate (10/6/18) at Villanova (9/22/18) ...... Management for Engineers Tackles for Loss: 2 vs. Colgate (10/6/18) 75 Justis Peppers...... Political Science Sacks: 1.5 vs. Colgate (10/6/18) 60 Seth Pletcher...... Chemical Engineering Pass Breakups: 1 at Villanova (9/22/18) 17 Gavin Pringle...... Undeclared 85 John Reedy...... Economics GERRIT VAN ITALLIE 33 Conner Romango..... Accounting & Financial Management 64 Jacob Russ...... Undeclared-Management LB | JR | 5-10 | 210 5 Brandon Sanders...... Undeclared Tackles: 8 at Lehigh (11/3/18), at Monmouth (10/13/18) 57 Chuck Sanders...... Accounting & Financial Management Tackles for Loss: 3 at Monmouth (10/13/18) 72 Noah Sansalone...... Undeclared Sacks: 1 vs. Fordham (11/17/18), at Monmouth (10/13/18) 38 Joe Schiano...... History Pass Breakups: 1, 5 times (last vs. Fordham, 11/17/18) 37 Jonathan Searcy...... Undeclared Interceptions: 1 vs. Lafayette (10/20/18) 86 Charlie Shadek...... Undeclared Forced Fumbles: 1 at Monmouth (10/13/18) 46 Daniel Sheehan...... Undeclared-Management 54 Jimmy Sheehan...... Biology/Economics Blocked Punts: 2 at Monmouth (10/13/18) 29 Hayden Snyder...... Mechanical Engineering/ Blocked Punt Return TDs: 1 at Monmouth (10/13/18) ...... Management for Engineers 65 Zack Tarburton...... Undeclared STEVEN WALIER 96 Ethan Torres...... Environmental Studies WR | SR | 6-0 | 185 45 Alex Twiford...... Sociology Receptions: 2 at Sacred Heart (9/7/19), at Temple 59 Nnamdi Unachukwu...... Psychology/Africana Studies 24 Gerrit Van Itallie...... Environmental Studies (8/31/19) 82 Steven Walier...... Psychology Receiving Yards: 45 vs. Marist (9/2/17) 18 Jake Wilson...... Political Science Long Reception: 45 vs. Marist (9/2/17) 79 Josh Yoder...... Religion

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Team Statistics BUCKNELL OPP SCORING 22 86 Points Per Game 11.0 43.0 Points Off Turnovers 6 0 FIRST DOWNS 35 55 R u s h in g 13 14 P a s s in g 19 38 P e n a lt y 3 3 RUSHING YARDAGE 106 379 Yards gained rushing 176 399 Yards lost rushing 70 20 Rushing Attempts 65 71 Average Per Rush 1.6 5.3 Average Per Game 53.0 189.5 TDs Rushing 0 4 PASSING YARDAGE 416 823 C o m p - A t t - I n t 41-90-2 57-83-1 Average Per Pass 4.6 9.9 Average Per Catch 10.1 14.4 Average Per Game 208.0 411.5 TDs Passing 1 8 TOTAL OFFENSE 522 1202 Total Plays 155 154 Average Per Play 3.4 7.8 Average Per Game 261.0 601.0 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 6-60 6-129 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 4-26 9-59 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 1-36 2-0 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 10.0 21.5 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 6.5 6.6 INT RETURN AVERAGE 36.0 0.0 FUMBLES-LOST 2-0 1-0 PENALTIES-Yards 8-55 10-101 Average Per Game 27.5 50.5 PUNTS-Yards 16-801 11-428 Average Per Punt 50.1 38.9 Net punt average 45.1 36.5 KICKOFFS-Yards 7-433 15-647 Average Per Kick 61.9 43.1 Net kick average 39.9 37.5 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 2 8 : 4 5 3 1 : 1 5 3RD-DOWN Conversions 12/39 16/31 3rd-Down Pct 31% 52% 4TH-DOWN Conversions 5/7 1/1 4th-Down Pct 71% 100% SACKS BY-Yards 0-0 5-31 MISC YARDS 0 0 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 2 12 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 3-4 1-3 ON-SIDE KICKS 0-0 0-0 RED-ZONE SCORES (3-7) 43% (9-13) 69% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (0-7) 0% (8-13) 62% PAT-ATTEMPTS (1-2) 50% (11-12) 92% ATTENDANCE 0 30565 Games/Avg Per Game 0/0 2/15282 Neutral Site Games 0/0

Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Bucknell 0 12 10 0 0 22 Opponents 21 37 7 21 0 86 2019 Bucknell Bison Football Bucknell Overall Individual Statistics (as of Sep 09, 2019) All games

Rushing gp-gs att gain loss net avg td lg avg/g Punt Returns no. yds avg td lg Freshnock, Chad 2 - 0 28 81 9 72 2.6 0 16 36.0 Cooper, Jared 3 8 2.7 0 4 Carter, Marquis 2 - 2 11 42 4 38 3.5 0 8 19.0 Sanders, B. 1 18 18.0 0 18 Earle, Tarrin 2 - 1 6 18 0 18 3.0 0 5 9.0 Total 4 26 6.5 0 18 Cooper, Jared 2 - 0 6 13 0 13 2.2 0 4 6.5 Opponents 9 59 6.6 0 18 Chiarolanzio, J 2 - 0 6 18 9 9 1.5 0 7 4.5 Barnard, Alex 1 - 0 1 2 0 2 2.0 0 2 2.0 Interceptions no. yds avg td lg Moore-Green, S. 1 - 0 1 0 4 -4 -4.0 0 0 -4.0 Pringle, Gavin 1 36 36.0 1 36 TEAM 2 - 0 1 0 20 -20 -20.0 0 0 -10.0 Total 1 36 36.0 1 36 Bitikofer, L. 2 - 1 5 2 24 -22 -4.4 0 2 -11.0 Opponents 2 0 0.0 0 0 Total 2 65 176 70 106 1.6 0 16 53.0 Opponents 2 71 399 20 379 5.3 4 86 189.5 Kick Returns no. yds avg td lg Dennis, Micah 2 39 19.5 0 20 Passing gp-gs effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/g Allen, Ben 1 1 1.0 0 1 Chiarolanzio, J 2 - 0 88.22 17-37-1 45.9 210 0 42 105.0 Pringle, Gavin 1 11 11.0 0 11 Earle, Tarrin 2 - 1 70.90 14-31-0 45.2 95 0 18 47.5 Mellado, Roger 1 7 7.0 0 7 Bitikofer, L. 2 - 1 93.75 10-22-1 45.5 111 1 50 55.5 Freshnock, Chad 1 2 2.0 0 2 Total 2 83.60 41-90-2 45.6 416 1 50 208.0 Total 6 60 10.0 0 20 Opponents 2 181.36 57-83-1 68.7 823 8 89 411.5 Opponents 6 129 21.5 0 30

Receiving gp-gs no. yds avg td lg avg/g Fumble Returns no. yds avg td lg Sanders, B. 2 - 2 14 163 11.6 0 42 81.5 Total 0 0 0.0 0 0 Lyles, Dominic 2 - 1 8 125 15.6 1 50 62.5 Opponents 0 0 0.0 0 0 Freshnock, Chad 2 - 0 6 63 10.5 0 22 31.5 Walier, Steven 2 - 1 4 13 3.2 0 6 6.5 Cooper, Jared 2 - 0 3 13 4.3 0 11 6.5 Holmes, Connor 2 - 0 2 17 8.5 0 14 8.5 Herman, Blais 2 - 0 1 11 11.0 0 11 5.5 Carter, Marquis 2 - 2 1 5 5.0 0 5 2.5 Wilson, Jake 1 - 0 1 4 4.0 0 4 4.0 McGuire, John 2 - 2 1 2 2.0 0 2 1.0 Total 2 41 416 10.1 1 50 208.0 Opponents 2 57 823 14.4 8 89 411.5 2019 Bucknell Bison Football Bucknell Overall Individual Statistics (as of Sep 09, 2019) All games

PAT Scoring td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf pts Total Offense g plays rush pass total avg/g Torres, Ethan - 3-4 1-2 - - - - - 10 Chiarolanzio, J 2 43 9 210 219 109.5 Pringle, Gavin 1 ------6 Earle, Tarrin 2 37 18 95 113 56.5 Lyles, Dominic 1 ------6 Bitikofer, L. 2 27 -22 111 89 44.5 Total 2 3-4 1-2 - - - - - 22 Freshnock, Chad 2 28 72 0 72 36.0 Opponents 12 1-3 11-12 - - - - - 86 Carter, Marquis 2 11 38 0 38 19.0 Cooper, Jared 2 6 13 0 13 6.5 Barnard, Alex 1 1 2 0 2 2.0 Moore-Green, S. 1 1 -4 0 -4 -4.0 TEAM 2 1 -20 0 -20 -10.0 Total 2 155 106 416 522 261.0 Opponents 2 154 379 823 1202 601.0

Field Goals fg pct. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 lg blk Punting no. yds avg lg tb fc i20 50+ blk Torres, Ethan 3-4 75.0 0-0 1-2 2-2 0-0 0-0 37 0 Pechin, Alex 16 801 50.1 65 1 2 6 11 0 Total 16 801 50.1 65 1 2 6 11 0 FG Sequence Bucknell Opponents Opponents 11 428 38.9 51 0 1 2 1 0 Temple (37),(28) - Sacred Heart (31),22 38,(32),35 Kickoffs no. yds avg tb ob retn net ydln Torres, Ethan 7 433 61.9 1 1 Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made. Total 7 433 61.9 1 1 21.5 39.9 25 Opponents 15 647 43.1 1 0 10.0 37.5 27 2019 Bucknell Bison Football Bucknell Overall Individual Statistics (as of Sep 09, 2019) All games

All Purpose g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g Sanders, B. 2 0 163 18 0 0 181 90.5 Freshnock, Cha 2 72 63 0 2 0 137 68.5 Lyles, Dominic 2 0 125 0 0 0 125 62.5 Pringle, Gavin 2 0 0 0 11 36 47 23.5 Carter, Marquis 2 38 5 0 0 0 43 21.5 Dennis, Micah 2 0 0 0 39 0 39 19.5 Cooper, Jared 2 13 13 8 0 0 34 17.0 Earle, Tarrin 2 18 0 0 0 0 18 9.0 Holmes, Connor 2 0 17 0 0 0 17 8.5 Walier, Steven 2 0 13 0 0 0 13 6.5 Herman, Blais 2 0 11 0 0 0 11 5.5 Chiarolanzio, J 2 9 0 0 0 0 9 4.5 Mellado, Roger 2 0 0 0 7 0 7 3.5 Wilson, Jake 1 0 4 0 0 0 4 4.0 Barnard, Alex 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 2.0 McGuire, John 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 1.0 Allen, Ben 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.5 Moore-Green, S. 1 -4 0 0 0 0 -4 -4.0 TEAM 2 -20 0 0 0 0 -20 -10.0 Bitikofer, L. 2 -22 0 0 0 0 -22 -11.0 Total 2 106 416 26 60 36 644 322.0 Opponents 2 379 823 59 129 0 1390 695.0 2019 Bucknell Bison Football Bucknell Overall Defensive Statistics (as of Sep 09, 2019) All games

Tackles Sacks Pass defense Fumbles blkd # Defensive Leaders gp-gs ua a tot tfl/yds no-yds int-yds brup qbh rcv-yds ff kick saf 33 Romango, Conner 2-2 17 4 21 ...... 7 Page, Simeon 2-2 10 4 14 1.0-6 ...... 52 Mottram, Rick 2-2 10 3 13 1.0-1 . . . 1 . . . . 2 Deary, Sterling 2-2 8 3 11 . . . 1 . . . . . 3 Benson, Brandon 2-2 8 2 10 1.0-4 . . 3 1 . . . . 8 Dennis, Micah 2-1 8 . 8 . . . 1 . . . . . 24 Van Itallie, G. 2-0 6 2 8 . . . . 1 . . . . 48 Allen, Ben 2-0 6 1 7 ...... 41 Chitty, Sam 2-2 4 1 5 1.0-4 ...... 38 Schiano, Joe 2-0 1 3 4 1.0-1 ...... 37 Searcy, J. 2-0 4 . 4 ...... 47 Mellado, Roger 2-2 2 2 4 1.0-1 ...... 50 Cherubino, G. 2-2 2 2 4 ...... 17 Pringle, Gavin 2-0 3 . 3 . . 1-36 ...... 59 Unachukwu, N. 2-2 2 1 3 . . . . 1 . . . . TM TEAM 2-0 3 . 3 ...... 53 Kim, Cooper 2-0 2 1 3 1.0-3 ...... 31 Jackson, Brent 1-0 1 1 2 ...... 55 Hunt, John 2-2 1 1 2 ...... 99 Myers, Clay 2-0 2 . 2 1.0-3 ...... 89 Naiman, Sean 2-0 . 2 2 ...... 30 Fletcher, Blake 1-0 2 . 2 ...... 6 Moore-Green, S. 1-0 1 . 1 ...... 5 Sanders, B. 2-2 1 . 1 ...... 96 Torres, Ethan 2-0 1 . 1 ...... 25 Caruso, Mike 1-0 1 . 1 ...... 54 Sheehan, Jimmy 2-2 1 . 1 ...... 40 Betz, Ryan 1-0 . 1 1 ...... 35 Carter, Marquis 2-2 1 . 1 ...... Total 2 108 34 142 8-23 0-0 1-36 5 4 . . . . Opponents 2 95 36 131 12-50 5-31 2-0 11 10 . 1 . . 2019 Bucknell Bison Football Bucknell Game Superlatives (as of Sep 09, 2019) All games

INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS

Rushes 18 Freshnock, Chad at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Yards Rushing 42 Freshnock, Chad at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Long Rush 16 Freshnock, Chad at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Pass attempts 29 Chiarolanzio, J at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Pass completions 14 Chiarolanzio, J at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Yards Passing 141 Chiarolanzio, J at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) TD Passes 1 Bitikofer, L. at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Long Pass 50 Bitikofer, L. at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Receptions 9 Sanders, B. at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Yards Receiving 115 Sanders, B. at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) TD Receptions 1 Lyles, Dominic at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Long Reception 50 Lyles, Dominic at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Field Goals 2 Torres, Ethan at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Long Field Goal 37 Torres, Ethan at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Punts 8 Pechin, Alex at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) 8 Pechin, Alex at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Punting Avg 51.6 Pechin, Alex at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Long Punt 65 Pechin, Alex at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Punts inside 20 3 Pechin, Alex at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) 3 Pechin, Alex at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Long Punt Return 18 Sanders, B. at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Long Kickoff Return 20 Dennis, Micah at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Tackles 12 Romango, Conner at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Tackles For Loss 1.0 Schiano, Joe at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) 1.0 Kim, Cooper at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) 1.0 Benson, Brandon at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) 1.0 Page, Simeon at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) 1.0 Chitty, Sam at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) 1.0 Mellado, Roger at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) 1.0 Mottram, Rick at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) 1.0 Myers, Clay at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Interceptions 1 Pringle, Gavin at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) 2019 Bucknell Bison Football Bucknell Game Superlatives (as of Sep 09, 2019) All games

TEAM GAME HIGHS

Rushes 39 at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Yards Rushing 85 at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Yards Per Rush 2.2 at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Pass attempts 48 at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Pass completions 21 at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Yards Passing 226 at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Yards Per Pass 4.7 at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) TD Passes 1 at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Total Plays 87 at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Total Offense 311 at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Yards Per Play 3.6 at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Points 12 at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) First Downs 19 at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Penalties 5 at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Penalty Yards 30 at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Turnovers 2 at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Interceptions By 1 at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Punts 8 at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) 8 at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Punting Avg 51.6 at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Long Punt 65 at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Punts inside 20 3 at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) 3 at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Long Punt Return 18 at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) 2019 Bucknell Bison Football Bucknell Game Superlatives (as of Sep 09, 2019) All games

OPPONENT INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS

Rushes 21 Julius Chestnut, at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Yards Rushing 162 Julius Chestnut, at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) TD Rushes 2 GARDNER,Jager, at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Long Rush 86 Julius Chestnut, at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Pass attempts 41 RUSSO,Anthony, at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Pass completions 32 RUSSO,Anthony, at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Yards Passing 409 RUSSO,Anthony, at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) TD Passes 4 RUSSO,Anthony, at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Long Pass 89 CENTEIO,Todd, at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Receptions 10 BLUE,Jadan, at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Yards Receiving 130 MACK,Branden, at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) TD Receptions 2 Julius Chestnut, at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Long Reception 89 WILLIAMS,Travon, at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Field Goals 1 Noah Gettman, at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Long Field Goal 32 Noah Gettman, at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Punts 8 Noah Gettman, at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Punting Avg 41.0 BARRY,Adam, at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Long Punt 51 Noah Gettman, at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Punts inside 20 2 Noah Gettman, at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Long Punt Return 18 WRIGHT,Isaiah, at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Long Kickoff Return 30 Kezio Snelling, at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Tackles 8 DeAndre Byrd, at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Sacks 1.0 MAIJEH,Ifeanyi, at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) 1.0 DIOUBATE,Karamo, at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) 1.0 Aaron Thompson, at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) 1.0 Myles Talley, at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Tackles For Loss 2.0 MAIJEH,Ifeanyi, at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Interceptions 1 Shawn Ramcheran, at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) 1 Noah Provenzano, at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) 2019 Bucknell Bison Football Bucknell Game Superlatives (as of Sep 09, 2019) All games

OPPONENT TEAM GAME HIGHS

Rushes 36 at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Yards Rushing 191 at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Yards Per Rush 5.5 at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) TD Rushes 3 at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Pass attempts 46 at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Pass completions 36 at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Yards Passing 507 at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Yards Per Pass 11.0 at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) TD Passes 5 at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Total Plays 82 at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Total Offense 695 at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Yards Per Play 8.5 at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Points 56 at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Sacks By 3 at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) First Downs 32 at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Penalties 6 at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Penalty Yards 63 at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Turnovers 1 at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Interceptions By 2 at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Punts 8 at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Punting Avg 41.0 at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) Long Punt 51 at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Punts inside 20 2 at Sacred Heart (9/7/2019) Long Punt Return 18 at Temple (Aug 31, 2019) 2019 Bucknell Bison Football Bucknell Games Played (as of Sep 09, 2019) All games

## PLAYER GP-GS TEM SHU 48 Allen, Ben 2/- X X X X X X 14 Balzofiore, M. 1/- . .. X X X 23 Barnard, Alex 1/- . .. X X X 74 Barr, P.J. 2/2 START START 81 Behr, Simon 2/- X X X X X X 3 Benson, Brandon 2/2 START START 40 Betz, Ryan 2/- X X X X X X 12 Bitikofer, L. 2/1 START X X X 58 Bolinger, Alex 2/1 START X X X 92 Brennan, Cade 1/- X X X . .. 51 Brida, Ryan 1/- X X X . .. 27 Butler, Eric 1/1 START . .. 35 Carter, Marquis 2/2 START START 25 Caruso, Mike 2/- X X X X X X 50 Cherubino, G. 2/2 START START 4 Chiarolanzio, J 2/- X X X X X X 41 Chitty, Sam 2/2 START START 90 Colantuono, M. 2/- X X X X X X 21 Cooper, Jared 2/- X X X X X X 2 Deary, Sterling 2/2 START START 87 DeMarco, Dylan 1/- . .. X X X 8 Dennis, Micah 2/1 X X X START 10 Earle, Tarrin 2/1 X X X START 30 Fletcher, Blake 1/- X X X . .. 20 Freshnock, Chad 2/- X X X X X X 9 Herman, Blais 2/- X X X X X X 80 Holmes, Connor 2/- X X X X X X 28 Holsinger, Eric 2/- X X X X X X 55 Hunt, John 2/2 START START 31 Jackson, Brent 1/- X X X . .. 66 Killiri, M. 1/1 START . .. 53 Kim, Cooper 2/- X X X X X X 77 Krizak, Simon 2/- X X X X X X 68 Lukner, Erik 2/- X X X X X X 13 Lyles, Dominic 2/1 START X X X 43 McCabe, Cole 1/- . .. X X X 84 McCreight, Matt 2/- X X X X X X 19 McGuire, John 2/2 START START 47 Mellado, Roger 2/2 START START 6 Moore-Green, S. 1/- X X X . .. 52 Mottram, Rick 2/2 START START 99 Myers, Clay 2/- X X X X X X 89 Naiman, Sean 2/- X X X X X X 7 Page, Simeon 2/2 START START 1 Pechin, Alex 2/- X X X X X X 75 Peppers, Justis 2/1 X X X START 17 Pringle, Gavin 2/- X X X X X X 2019 Bucknell Bison Football Bucknell Games Played (as of Sep 09, 2019) All games

## PLAYER GP-GS TEM SHU 85 Reedy, John 2/- X X X X X X 33 Romango, Conner 2/2 START START 5 Sanders, B. 2/2 START START 57 Sanders, Chuck 2/- X X X X X X 72 Sansalone, Noah 2/1 X X X START 38 Schiano, Joe 2/- X X X X X X 37 Searcy, J. 2/- X X X X X X 54 Sheehan, Jimmy 2/2 START START 65 Tarburton, Zack 2/2 START START 96 Torres, Ethan 2/- X X X X X X 45 Twiford, Alex 2/2 START START 59 Unachukwu, N. 2/2 START START 24 Van Itallie, G. 2/- X X X X X X 82 Walier, Steven 2/1 X X X START 18 Wilson, Jake 1/- X X X . .. 2019 Bucknell Bison Football Bucknell Team Game-by-Game Comparison (as of Sep 09, 2019) All games

First Downs Rushing Passing Total Offense Return Turn- Opponent Score Total Rush Pass Pen Number-Yards Comp-Att-Int Yards Plays-Yards Yards Overs Temple 12 - 56 16 / 32 5 / 8 8 / 22 3 / 2 26-21 / 36-188 20-42-0 / 36-46-1 190 / 507 68-211 / 82-695 63 / 121 0 / 1 Sacred Heart 10 - 30 19 / 23 8 / 6 11 / 16 0 / 1 39-85 / 35-191 21-48-2 / 21-37-0 226 / 316 87-311 / 72-507 59 / 67 2 / 0 Totals 22 - 86 35 / 55 13 / 14 19 / 38 3 / 3 65-106 / 71-379 41-90-2 / 57-83-1 416 / 823 155-522 / 154-1202 122 / 188 2 / 1

3rd Down 4th Down Time of TOP Avg Avg Avg Punting Penalties Opponent Conversions Conversions Possession Margin Yds/Rush Yds/Pass Yds/Play Number-Avg Number-Yards Sacks Temple 4-17 / 11-15 2-3 / 1-1 29:29 / 30:31 -1:02 0.8 / 5.2 4.5 / 11.0 3.1 / 8.5 8-51.6 / 3-41.0 3-25 / 6-63 0 / 2 Sacred Heart 8-22 / 5-16 3-4 / 0-0 28:01 / 31:59 -3:58 2.2 / 5.5 4.7 / 8.5 3.6 / 7.0 8-48.5 / 8-38.1 5-30 / 4-38 0 / 3 Totals 12-39 / 16-31 5-7 / 1-1 57:30 / 62:30 -5:00 1.6 / 5.3 4.6 / 9.9 3.4 / 7.8 16-50.1 / 11-38.9 8-55 / 10-101 0 / 5

Note: Game totals are displayed in the format TEAM/OPPONENT for each category