| MATCHUP | Bucknell Bison | Air Force Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-1 | 1-0 |
| Where | Falcon Stadium, USAF Academy, CO | |
| When | Saturday, August 30, 2025 | |
| Time | 03:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | CBSSN | |
In this article, we will formulate a Bucknell vs Air Force Prediction for this College Football Week 1 game on Saturday, August 30th at the Falcon Stadium. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Bucknell Preview
Last season, the Bucknell Bison participated in the 2024 NCAA Division I FCS, finishing with a 6-6 overall record and a 4-2 conference record, and were placed third in the Patriot League. Offensively last season, Bucknell scored 28.8 points per game, while allowing 30.2 points per game defensively. The Bison averaged 119.3 rushing yards and 268.3 passing yards per game. They allowed 201.8 rushing yards per game and 219.9 passing yards per game.
Ralph Rucker IV led the Bison last season with 243/362 completed passes and 2,800 total passing yards. He also had 25 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. Michael Hardyway added 32/56 passes for 374 passing yards and 3 touchdowns. Tariq Thomas led the team in rushing yards, with 792 and 4 touchdowns, while Eric Weatherly had a team-high 73 caught passes for 835 receiving yards, and had 8 touchdowns. Josh Gary caught 53 passes for 645 yards, and 4 touchdowns.
Defensively, Gavin Willis had a team-high 129 total tackles, 72 of them solo, while Nick Hoying had a team-high 4.5 total sacks, and Alex Smith Jr. had a team-high 3 interceptions.
Air Force Preview
Air Force Falcons had a 5-7 overall record and a 3-4 conference record last season in the MWC. Offensively last season, the Falcons scored 18.9 points per game, while allowing 23.2 points per game defensively. Air Force averaged 224 rushing yards and 89.8 passing yards per game. They allowed 153.4 rushing yards per game and 188.5 passing yards per game.
Quentin Hayes led the Falcons last season with 25/43 completed passes and 455 total passing yards. He also had 3 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. John Busha had 29/79 passes for 415 passing yards and 1 touchdown, while Josh Johnson added 6/14 passes for 126 passing yards and 1 touchdown. Dylan Carson led the team in rushing yards, with 600 and 5 touchdowns, while Cade Harris had a team-high 23 caught passes for 368 receiving yards, and had 2 touchdowns. Quin Smith caught 11 passes for 216 yards, and 1 touchdown.
Defensively, Camby Goff had a team-high 67 total tackles, 37 of them solo, while David Santiago had a team-high 3.5 total sacks, and Osaro Aihie had 2 fumbles.
Why the Air Force Falcons will win
- Air Force has won 13 of its last 14 games against non-conference opponents at Falcon Stadium.
- Air Force has covered the spread in each of its last five games.
- Air Force has won the first half in nine of its last 10 games against non-conference opponents at Falcon Stadium.
- Air Force has won the first quarter in nine of its last 10 games against non-conference opponents at Falcon Stadium.
Why the Bucknell Bison will win
- Air Force has lost three of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
- Air Force has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games against non-conference opponents at Falcon Stadium.
- Air Force has lost the first half in three of its last four games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Air Force’s last 10 games against non-conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Bucknell vs Air Force Prediction
This will be the first meeting ever between those two teams.
In this Bucknell vs Air Force Prediction, Air Force is coming as -30.5-point home favorites. Air Force ισ heavily favored to win their game against the Bucknell Bison, as the difference in competition level is significant. Add to the fact that this will be a home opener for Air Force, and I don’t expect Bucknell to play spoiler in this one. The Falcons had a decent 5-7 overall record last season and were balanced at home with 3-3 wins. Air Force fell to 5-7 last year after a run of big seasons under Calhoun. The offense has more vets now and the schedule looks lighter, which gives them a real chance to bounce back strong, starting today with a big home win against an inferior opponent. Take the Air Force and lay the -30.5 points at home.