Bucknell hopes to make run at Patriot title
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Lewisburg, PA (SportsNetwork.com) - Bucknell will try to take the next step in the Patriot League standings this year after finishing second a year ago.
The Bison will play five of their 11 games at home and make an Oct. 17 visit to Army as part of their non-league schedule.
Marist (Sept. 5) and Duquesne (Sept. 12) will visit Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium to open Bucknell's season. In addition, the Bison will host Patriot rivals Lehigh (Oct. 10), Georgetown (Oct. 24) and Holy Cross (Nov. 14).
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Bucknell posted its highest win total since 1997 in finishing 8-3 last year, going 4-2 within the league. Head coach Joe Susan, the Patriot coach of the year, was rewarded this offseason with a three-year contract extension through the 2019 season.
2015 Bucknell Football Schedule
Sept. 5, Marist
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Sept. 12, Duquesne
Sept. 19, at Cornell
Oct. 3, at VMI
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Oct. 10, Lehigh*
Oct. 17, at Army
Oct. 24, Georgetown*
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Oct. 31, at Lafayette*
Nov. 7, at Fordham*
Nov. 14, Holy Cross*
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Nov. 21, at Colgate*
* - Patriot League game