SERIES HISTORY
This will be the 41st meeting between the Crusaders and the Bison on the gridiron, with Holy Cross leading the all-time series, 27-13. The Crusaders have won five straight contests against the Bison, including a 33-10 win in the Spring 2021 Patriot League Championship Game. This will be the first game between the two teams played at Fitton Field since the 2018 season.
SERIES QUICK FACTS:
Overall | Holy Cross leads, 27-13
In Worcester | Holy Cross leads, 14-6
At Fitton Field | Holy Cross leads, 13-6
Current Win Streak | Holy Cross, five games
First Matchup | 1925 (Holy Cross won, 23-7)
Dan Curran vs. Bucknell | 0-0
Dave Cecchini vs. Holy Cross | 0-5
In Overtime | Bucknell leads, 1-0
LAST TIME THEY MET: The No. 12 Holy Cross football team held off Bucknell, pulling away for a 55-27 victory in Patriot League action on Oct. 7, 2023. The Crusaders totaled 574 yards of offense — including 202 yards in the first quarter alone — with 316 rushing yards. Junior running back Jordan Fuller totaled 162 yards of offense, including 147 rushing yards, while also rushing for four touchdowns. Senior quarterback Matthew Sluka completed 19 of his 28 passes for 258 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 122 yards. Senior wide receiver Jalen Coker caught a touchdown and finished with 96 receiving yards on the day. On defense, fifth-year linebacker Jacob Dobbs totaled 12 tackles, including two tackles for loss and a sack, while also forcing a fumble. Junior safety Curtis Harris-Lopez finished with eight tackles, including 2.5 TFLs. Senior cornerback Terrence Spence had an interception and two pass breakups to go with four tackles.
